HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 19, 2021 - CouncilTHE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA MUNICIPAL OFFICE 56169 Heritage Line, Straffordville, ON Council Chambers - Held Virtually Thursday, August 19, 2021 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Public Planning Meeting A. Froese B. Hiebert C. Oostrom D. Vanderdeen The August 19, 2021 Council Meeting will be held virtually via Zoom and livestreamed on YouTube. The Public may watch the Council meeting utilizing the Municipality of Bayham YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpY8wjivr1zSsi0tvbgtUrg 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 A. Bayham Residents Asking for Transparency re Vienna Community Centre 6. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) A. Council Meeting held July 15, 2021
B. Statutory Planning Meeting held July 15, 2021 re Bernardo and Mary Penner 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
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9.1.2 Requiring Action
9.2 Reports to Council A. Report PS-06/21 by Steve Adams, Manager of Public Works re 21 Erieus Street, Port Burwell B. Report BL-05/21 by Harry Baranik, Fire Chief|By-law Enforcement Officer re Set Fines for By-Law No. 2021-037, Prohibit and/or Regulate the Use of Off Road Motorized Vehicles C. Report BL-06/21 by Harry Baranik, Fire Chief|By-law Enforcement Officer re Request for Exemption from By-Law No. 2021-037, Prohibit and/or Regulate the Use of Off Road Motorized Vehicles
D. Report FR-04/21 by Harry Baranik, Fire Chief|By-law Enforcement Officer re Dry Hydrant/Pond Use for Fire Suppression/Vienna and Port Burwell Fireflow Testing
10. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – SUSTAINABILITY AND CONSERVATION
10.1 Correspondence
10.1.1 Receive for Information A. Notice of Committee of Adjustment Decision Minor Variance A-13/21 Franz and Maria Redecop, 56696 Eden Line, Eden
B. Notice of Committee of Adjustment Decision Minor Variance A-14/21 David and Patricia Mudge, 27 Erieus Street, Port Burwell
C. Notice of Public Meeting re Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Jesse and Isaac Froese, 11265 Plank Road, Eden
D. Notice of Public Meeting re Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Peter Braun Hiebert, 57121 Gray Street, Eden
E. Notice of Public Meeting re Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Wilhelmus Antonius and Joanne Marlene Oostrom, 5906 Richmond Road, Port Burwell
F. Notice of Public Meeting re Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Benjamin, John and Teresa Vanderdeen, 5934 Richmond Road, Port Burwell
10.1.2 Requiring Action
10.2 Reports to Council
A. Report DS-45/21 and Addendum to Report DS-45/21 by Bill Knifton, Chief Building Official|Drainage Superintendent re Proposal Results – RFP 21-02 Request for Architectural Services
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B. Report DS-46/21 by Margaret Underhill, Deputy Clerk|Planning Coordinator re Rezoning
Application – Froese, 11265 Plank Road, Eden, Subdivision Agreement By-Law No. 2021-045 and Zoning By-Law No. Z732-2021 C. Report DS-47/21 by Margaret Underhill, Deputy Clerk|Planning Coordinator re Rezoning Application – Hiebert, 57121 Gray Street, Eden, Development Agreement By-Law No. 2021-046 and Zoning By-Law No. Z733-2021
D. Report DS-48/21 by Margaret Underhill, Deputy Clerk|Planning Coordinator re Rezoning Application – Penner Zoning By-Law No. Z729-2021
E. Report DS-49/21 by Margaret Underhill, Deputy Clerk|Planning Coordinator re Amend By-Law No. 2020-089 and Agreement 0746 – Jager, 55942 Maple Grove Line
11. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
11.1 Correspondence
11.1.1 Receive for Information
A. Township of Lake of Bays, Township of Georgian Bay, Town of LaSalle re Capital Gains on Primary Residence B. Township of Lake of Bays re Support for Fire Departments
C. City of Vaughan re Raising The Legal Age For A Licensed Driver From 16 To 18
D. City of Kitchener, Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Township of Huron Kinloss re Anti Hate
Crimes and Incidents and Private Member’s Bill-C313 Banning Symbols of Hate Act
E. City of Kitchener re Rising Cost of Building Materials
F. Township of Adelaide Metcalfe re Bill 228 – Banning Unencapsulated Polystyrene Foam
G. Township of Adelaide Metcalfe re Bill 279 – Environmental Protection Amendment Act
H. Township of Adelaide Metcalfe re Support for 988 Suicide and Crisis Prevention Hotline
I. Township of Adelaide Metcalfe re Abandoned Cemeteries
J. Township of Georgian Bay re Truth and Reconciliation of Canada Calls to Action
K. Township of Georgian Bay re Elimination of LPAT
L. City of Woodstock re Affordable Housing Crisis in Canada
M. Town of Cobourg re Support for Bill C-6 an Act to amend the Criminal Code (Conversion Therapy
N. Municipality of Shuniah re Lyme Disease Awareness Month
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O. Municipality of Shuniah re Municipal Land Transfer Tax
P. Alexandra Hospital Ingersoll and Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital Media Release
re Ingersoll and Tillsonburg Hospitals Exploring Closer Partnership
Q. Port Burwell Public School re End of Summer Project
R. Port Burwell Marine Museum and Historic Lighthouse re Memories and Experiences of COVID-19
S. Municipality of Bayham August 2021 Newsletter
T. Municipality of Bayham Flyer re Large Item and Household Waste Disposal and Illegal Dumping
U. Mennonite Community Services Ontario re Abe Harms, Executive Director Retirement
11.1.2 Requiring Action A. Bayham Residents Asking for Transparency re ICIP SCC Project Funding and ICIP SCC
Project Design Review B. Straffordville Hall Foundation re SHF Yard Sale 11.2 Reports to Council A. Report CAO-23/21 by Thomas Thayer, CAO|Clerk re ICIP Green Stream Application – Vienna Water Service Lines B. Report CAO-24/21 by Thomas Thayer, CAO|Clerk re Non-Union Work From Home Policy
C. Report CAO-25/21 by Thomas Thayer, CAO|Clerk re COVID-19 Workplace Safety Guidelines – July 21, 2021 Update
D. Report CAO-26/21 by Thomas Thayer, CAO|Clerk re Transfer of a Portion of Garner Road
E. Report CAO-27/21 by Thomas Thayer, CAO|Clerk re 2021 Municipal Assistance – Maven’s Music Management
12. BY-LAWS A. By-Law No. Z729-2021 Being a by-law to further amend By-Law No. Z456-2003 - Penner (This by-law follows the recommendation in Report DS-48/21 by Margaret Underhill, Deputy Clerk|Planning Coordinator during the regular meeting of August 19,
2021)
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B. By-Law No. Z732-2021 Being a by-law to further amend By-Law No. Z456-2003 –
Froese (This by-law follows the recommendation in Report DS-46/21 by Margaret
Underhill, Deputy Clerk|Planning Coordinator during the regular meeting of August 19, 2021
C. By-Law No. Z733-2021 Being a by-law to further amend By-Law No. Z456-2003 – Hiebert (This by-law follows the recommendation in Report DS-47/21 by Margaret
Underhill, Deputy Clerk|Planning Coordinator during the regular meeting of August 19,
2021
D. By-Law No. 2021-045 Being a by-law to authorize the signing of a Subdivision Agreement between Jesse Froese and Isaac Froese and The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham to provide for the development of four building lots in the Hamlet of Eden, Municipality of Bayham (This by-law follows the recommendation in Report DS-46/21 by Margaret Underhill, Deputy Clerk|Planning Coordinator at the regular meeting
of August 19, 2021)
E. By-Law No. 2021-046 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a Development
Agreement between Peter Braun Hiebert and The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham (This by-law follows the recommendation in Report DS-47/21 by Margaret Underhill, Deputy Clerk|Planning Coordinator during the regular meeting of August 19,
2021)
F. By-Law No. 2021-044 Being a by-law to further amend By-Law No. 2018-007 a by-law to appoint Municipal Officers and Employees for the Municipality of Bayham
13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 14. OTHER BUSINESS 14.1 In Camera A. Confidential Report re personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Human Resources) B. Confidential Report re personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or board employees; labour relations or employee negotiations (Staffing) C. Confidential Report re labour relations or employee negotiations (Compensation) 14.2 Out of Camera 15. BY-LAW TO CONFIRM THE PROCEEDINGS OF COUNCIL A. By-law No. 2021-047 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 - Held Virtually Thursday, July 15, 2021 7:00 p.m. 6:45 p.m. Committee of Adjustment A. Redecop B. Mudge 7:30 p.m. Public Planning Meeting A. B. & M. Penner The July 15, 2021 Council Meeting was held virtually via Zoom and livestreamed on YouTube. PRESENT: MAYOR ED KETCHABAW
DEPUTY MAYOR RAINEY WEISLER COUNCILLORS C. VALERIE DONNELL DAN FROESE SUSAN CHILCOTT STAFF PRESENT: CAO|CLERK THOMAS THAYER DEPUTY CLERK BRENDA GIBBONS DEPUTY CLERK|PLANNING COORDINATOR MARGARET UNDERHILL TREASURER LORNE JAMES CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL| DRAINAGE SUPERINTENDENT BILL KNIFTON FIRE CHIEF|BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER HARRY BARANIK MANAGER OF CAPITAL PROJECTS| WATER/WASTEWATER ED ROLOSON
MANAGER OF PUBLIC WORKS STEVE ADAMS 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ketchabaw 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 None. 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Mayor Ketchabaw announced that the clinic for second vaccinations previously
scheduled for August 12, 2021 at the Port Burwell Fire Hall has been rescheduled to July 27, 2021. Southwestern Public Health is rebooking appointments. Residents are advised to contact Southwestern Public Health for further information.
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B. Councillor Chilcott thanked the volunteers who recently cleaned up garbage which had
been dumped in an area east of Port Burwell.
C. Mayor Ketchabaw advised, on the request of the Community, a moment of silence would
be held at 8:00 p.m. in support of the Hiebert family along with First Responders involved in the recent fire in Vienna. 5. DELEGATIONS
A. John Seldon re Storm Water Flooding on Erieus Street, Port Burwell Moved by: Councillor Chilcott Seconded by: Councillor Froese THAT the presentation by John Seldon re Storm Water Flooding on Erieus Street, Port
Burwell be received for information; AND THAT Staff be directed to prepare a Report for Council consideration based on the
presentation. Recorded vote:
Member of Council YES NO
Councillor C. Valerie Donnell x
Councillor Dan Froese x
Councillor Susan Chilcott x Deputy Mayor Rainey Weisler x Mayor Ed Ketchabaw x
CARRIED
Council recessed at 7:30 p.m. for the Public Meeting and reconvened at 7:40 p.m. 6. ADOPTION OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING(S) A. Special Council Meeting held June 17, 2021 B. Council Meeting held June 17, 2021
C. Special Council Meeting held July 8, 2021 Moved by: Deputy Mayor Weisler
Seconded by: Councillor Donnell THAT the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held June 17, 2021, Council Meeting
held June 17, 2021 and Special Council Meeting held July 8, 2021 be adopted.
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Recorded vote:
Member of Council YES NO
Councillor C. Valerie Donnell x
Councillor Dan Froese x Councillor Susan Chilcott x Deputy Mayor Rainey Weisler x
Mayor Ed Ketchabaw x
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
10. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – SUSTAINABILITY AND CONSERVATION
10.1 Correspondence
10.1.1 Receive for Information A. Notice of Committee of Adjustment Decision Minor Variance A-12/21 Samuel and Merrigje Kersten, 56771 Green Line, Tillsonburg B. Notice of Public Meeting re Proposed Minor Variance A-13/21 Franz and Maria Redecop, 56696 Eden Line, Eden
C. Notice of Public Meeting re Proposed Minor Variance A-14/21 David and Patricia Mudge,
27 Erieus Street, Port Burwell
D. Notice of Public Meeting re Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment Bernardo and Mary
Penner, 10528 Plank Road, Eden Moved by: Councilor Froese
Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler THAT correspondence items 10.1.1-A - 10.1.1-D be received for information.
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Recorded vote:
Member of Council YES NO
Councillor C. Valerie Donnell x
Councillor Dan Froese x Councillor Susan Chilcott x Deputy Mayor Rainey Weisler x
Mayor Ed Ketchabaw x
CARRIED
10.1.2 Requiring Action
10.2 Reports to Council A. Report DS-40/21 by Bill Knifton, Chief Building Official|Drainage Superintendent re 2nd Quarter Report
Moved by: Councillor Donnell Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott THAT Report DS-40/21 re 2nd Quarter Report be received for information. Recorded vote:
Member of Council YES NO
Councillor C. Valerie Donnell x
Councillor Dan Froese x Councillor Susan Chilcott x Deputy Mayor Rainey Weisler x
Mayor Ed Ketchabaw x
CARRIED
B. Report DS-39/21 by Margaret Underhill, Deputy Clerk|Planning Coordinator re Temporary Use and Removal Agreement – Kimberly Arbeau, 56365 Howey Line
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Weisler Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott THAT Report DS-39/21 regarding the Arbeau Temporary Use and Removal Agreement be received for information; AND THAT By-law 2021-042 being a by-law to authorize an agreement between Kimberly Arbeau and The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham be presented for enactment.
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Recorded vote:
Member of Council YES NO
Councillor C. Valerie Donnell x
Councillor Dan Froese x Councillor Susan Chilcott x Deputy Mayor Rainey Weisler x
Mayor Ed Ketchabaw x
CARRIED
C. Report DS-43/21 by Margaret Underhill, Deputy Clerk|Planning Coordinator re Consent Application E49-21 Klassen – creation of a new lot
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Weisler Seconded by: Councillor Froese THAT Report DS-43/21 regarding Consent application E49-21 Klassen be received for information; AND THAT Council supports and recommends to the Elgin County Land Division Committee that Consent Application E49-21, submitted by Franz Klassen be granted subject to the following considerations and conditions: 1. Digital Copy of the final survey
2. Planning report fee payable to the municipality 3. Cash in Lieu of parkland dedication fee payable to the Municipality 4. Installation of municipal water and municipal sanitary sewer stub connections to
the severed lot 5. Rezoning of the retained lands to a site-specific Village Residential (R1) Zone to recognize a reduced rear yard setback
6. Provide a grading plan showing adequate storm water control of surface water runoff to not adversely affect neighbouring properties, municipal street or receiving watercourses 7. Provide confirmation of adequate elevation above the susceptible flood area from the LPRCA prior to development of the severed lands. Recorded vote: Member of Council YES NO Councillor C. Valerie Donnell x Councillor Dan Froese x
Councillor Susan Chilcott x
Deputy Mayor Rainey Weisler x
Mayor Ed Ketchabaw x
CARRIED
D. Report DS-44/21 by Margaret Underhill, Deputy Clerk|Planning Coordinator re Consent Application E50-21 W. D. Bronz Ltd. – creation of a new lot
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Moved by: Councillor Donnell
Seconded by: Councilor Froese THAT Report DS-44/21 regarding Consent application E50-21 W. D. Bronz Ltd. be received for information; AND THAT Council supports and recommends to the Elgin County Land Division
Committee that Consent Application E50-21, submitted by W. D. Bronz Ltd. be granted subject to the following considerations and conditions: 1. Digital Copy of the final survey 2. Planning report fee payable to the municipality
3. Cash in Lieu of parkland dedication fee payable to the Municipality 4. Rezoning of both the retained and severed parcel to permit a reduced minimum lot area and reduced minimum lot frontage
5. Provide confirmation of a registered Easement Agreement for the shared drainage swale
Recorded vote: Member of Council YES NO
Councillor C. Valerie Donnell x
Councillor Dan Froese x
Councillor Susan Chilcott x
Deputy Mayor Rainey Weisler x
Mayor Ed Ketchabaw x CARRIED
11. FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
11.1 Correspondence
11.1.1 Receive for Information A. Township of Scugog, Municipality of Chatham-Kent, Town of Fort Erie, Town of Plympton-Wyoming, City of Port Colborne, Municipality of Dutton Dunwich re Capital Gains on Primary Residence B. Municipality of Hastings Highlands, City of Welland, Township of Adjal-Tosorontio, Township of Archipelago, County of Elgin re Support for 988 Crisis Line
C. City of St. Catharines, Town of Fort Erie, Township of South Stormont re Lyme Disease Awareness Month
D. Municipality of Chatham-Kent re Support Resolutions Bill 228 and Bill 279
E. Township of Georgian Bay re Bill 279
F. Municipality of Chatham-Kent re Support Resolution Drainage Matters and the Canadian
National Railway
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G. Town of Fort Erie re Licensing of Cannabis Operations – Previously Operating Illegally
H. Town of Plympton-Wyoming re Support for Fire Departments
I. County of Perth, Township of Huron-Kinloss re Domestic COVID-19 Vaccine Production and Capacity
J. Township of Brock re Invasive Phragmites
K. Municipality of Dutton Dunwich, Municipality of West Elgin re Elgin County Development Charges
L. Township of Scugog re Bus Stops on Dead End Roads
M. New Westminster Burnaby MP, Peter Julian re Motion M-84 Anti Hate Crimes and Incidents & Private Members Bill C-313 Banning Symbols of Hate Act
N. Elgin Group Police Services Board Draft Minutes of Meeting held May 19, 2021 and Media Release re Detachment Commander
O. Long Point Region Conservation Authority minutes of meetings held June 2, 2021 and June 23, 2021
P. Bayham Historical Society re Vienna Community Centre
Council observed a minute of silence at 8:00 p.m. in support of the Hiebert family along
with First Responders involved in the recent fire in Vienna.
Moved by: Councilor Donnell Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Weisler THAT correspondence items 11.1.1-A - 11.1.1-P be received for information; AND THAT Council supports item 11.1.1-A Correspondence from the Township of
Scugog re Capital Gains on Primary Residence; AND THAT Council supports item 11.1.1-H Correspondence from the Town of
Plympton-Wyoming re Support for Fire Departments. Recorded vote: Member of Council YES NO
Councillor C. Valerie Donnell x
Councillor Dan Froese x
Councillor Susan Chilcott x Deputy Mayor Rainey Weisler x Mayor Ed Ketchabaw x
CARRIED
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11.1.2 Requiring Action 11.2 Reports to Council
A. Report TR-11/21 by Lorne James, Treasurer re 2021 Q2 Variance Report Moved by: Councillor Donnell Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott THAT Report TR-11/21 re 2021 Q2 Variance Report be received for information. Recorded vote: Member of Council YES NO
Councillor C. Valerie Donnell x
Councillor Dan Froese x
Councillor Susan Chilcott x
Deputy Mayor Rainey Weisler x Mayor Ed Ketchabaw x CARRIED B. Report CAO-17/21 by Thomas Thayer, CAO|Clerk re 2021 Municipal Assistance - Bayham Beachfest
Moved by: Councillor Chilcott Seconded by: Councillor Froese
THAT Report CAO-17/21 re 2021 Municipal Assistance – Bayham Beachfest be received for information;
AND THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham grants permission for Bayham Beachfest to conduct a fireworks display in the evening of August 1, 2021, subject to the following criteria:
• providing the municipality with proof of liability insurance coverage naming the Municipality of Bayham as an additional insured, in the minimum amount of $2,000,000.00;
• obtaining the necessary approvals from the Ontario Provincial Police and the Bayham Fire Chief;
• ensuring compliance with applicable Provincial regulations regarding outdoor gathering under the Province’s Reopening Plan and local public health guidelines.
Recorded vote:
Member of Council YES NO
Councillor C. Valerie Donnell x Councillor Dan Froese x
Councillor Susan Chilcott x
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Deputy Mayor Rainey Weisler x
Mayor Ed Ketchabaw x
CARRIED C. Report CAO-18/21 by Thomas Thayer, CAO|Clerk re Acquisition of Pumper – 2022/23 Capital Program
Moved by: Councillor Donnell Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott THAT Report CAO-18/21 re Acquisition of Pumper – 2022/23 Capital Program be received for information; AND THAT Staff be directed to issue a Request for Proposal for one (1) Pumper. Recorded vote: Member of Council YES NO
Councillor C. Valerie Donnell x
Councillor Dan Froese x
Councillor Susan Chilcott x
Deputy Mayor Rainey Weisler x Mayor Ed Ketchabaw x CARRIED D. Report CAO-19/21 by Thomas Thayer, CAO|Clerk re Requested Updates to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) Follow-Up to Council Correspondence Received June 17, 2021 Moved by: Councillor Donnell Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott THAT Report CAO-19/21 re Requested Updates to the Municipal Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) – Follow-up to Council Correspondence Received June 17, 2021 be received for information.
Recorded vote: Member of Council YES NO Councillor C. Valerie Donnell x
Councillor Dan Froese x
Councillor Susan Chilcott x
Deputy Mayor Rainey Weisler x
Mayor Ed Ketchabaw x CARRIED
E. Report CAO-20/21 by Thomas Thayer, CAO|Clerk re Vienna Community Centre HVAC Replacement
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Moved by: Deputy Mayor Weisler Seconded by: Councillor Donnell THAT Report CAO-20/21 re Vienna Community Centre HVAC Replacement be received for information; AND THAT the Municipality sole source a new natural gas furnace solution from Koolen Electric based on their quote of $49,485 + HST; AND THAT the new natural gas furnace solution be funded from the Vienna Community Centre Reserve Fund.
Recorded vote:
Member of Council YES NO Councillor C. Valerie Donnell x Councillor Dan Froese x
Councillor Susan Chilcott x
Deputy Mayor Rainey Weisler x
Mayor Ed Ketchabaw x
CARRIED F. Report CAO-21/21 by Thomas Thayer, CAO|Clerk re COVID-19 Municipal Reopening Plan Moved by: Councillor Donnell
Seconded by: Councillor Froese THAT Report CAO-21/21 re COVID-19 Municipal Reopening Plan be received for
information. Recorded vote:
Member of Council YES NO
Councillor C. Valerie Donnell x
Councillor Dan Froese x
Councillor Susan Chilcott x Deputy Mayor Rainey Weisler x Mayor Ed Ketchabaw x
CARRIED
G. Report CAO-22/21 by Thomas Thayer, CAO|Clerk re Canadian Community Revitalization Fund Application Moved by: Deputy Mayor Weisler Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott THAT Report CAO-22/21 re: Canadian Community Revitalization Fund Application be
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received for information;
AND THAT Council support an application to the CCRF for the upgrade of the exterior of the Port Burwell Historic Lighthouse. Recorded vote:
Member of Council YES NO
Councillor C. Valerie Donnell x Councillor Dan Froese x Councillor Susan Chilcott x
Deputy Mayor Rainey Weisler x
Mayor Ed Ketchabaw x
CARRIED 12. BY-LAWS A. By-Law No. 2021-042 Being a by-law to authorize the execution of a temporary use and removal agreement between Kimberly Arbeau and The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham (This by-law follows the recommendation in Report DS-39/21 by Margaret Underhill, Deputy Clerk|Planning Coordinator during the regular meeting of July 15,
2021) Moved by: Councillor Donnell Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott THAT By-law No. 2021-042 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.
Recorded vote:
Member of Council YES NO
Councillor C. Valerie Donnell x Councillor Dan Froese x Councillor Susan Chilcott x
Deputy Mayor Rainey Weisler x
Mayor Ed Ketchabaw x
CARRIED 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. 2021-043 Being a by-law to confirm all actions of Council
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Moved by: Councillor Chilcott Seconded by: Councillor Donnell THAT Confirming By-law No. 2021-043 be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.
Recorded vote: Member of Council YES NO Councillor C. Valerie Donnell x
Councillor Dan Froese x
Councillor Susan Chilcott x
Deputy Mayor Rainey Weisler x
Mayor Ed Ketchabaw x
CARRIED 16. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by: Councillor Froese Seconded by: Councillor Chilcott
THAT the Council meeting be adjourned at 9:37 p.m. Recorded vote: Member of Council YES NO
Councillor C. Valerie Donnell x
Councillor Dan Froese x
Councillor Susan Chilcott x
Deputy Mayor Rainey Weisler x
Mayor Ed Ketchabaw x CARRIED
MAYOR CLERK
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM STATUTORY PLANNING MEETING MINUTES MUNICIPAL OFFICE 56169 Heritage Line, Straffordville, ON
Council Chambers - Held Virtually Thursday, July 15, 2021 7:30 p.m. A. Bernardo and Mary Penner The July 15, 2021 Statutory Planning Meeting was held virtually via Zoom and livestreamed on YouTube. PRESENT:
MAYOR ED KETCHABAW DEPUTY MAYOR RAINEY WEISLER COUNCILLORS C. VALERIE DONNELL
DAN FROESE SUSAN CHILCOTT STAFF PRESENT:
CAO|CLERK THOMAS THAYER DEPUTY CLERK BRENDA GIBBONS DEPUTY CLERK|PLANNING COORDINATOR MARGARET UNDERHILL TREASURER LORNE JAMES CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL| DRAINAGE SUPERINTENDENT BILL KNIFTON FIRE CHIEF|BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER HARRY BARANIK MANAGER OF CAPITAL PROJECTS| WATER/WASTEWATER ED ROLOSON MANAGER OF PUBLIC WORKS STEVE ADAMS
SIGNED IN ATTENDEES: Andrew Gilvesy Shawn & Kim Arbeau 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ketchabaw called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. 2. DISCLOSURES OF PECUNIARY INTEREST & THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF No disclosures of pecuniary interest were declared. 3. CHAIRMAN’S REMARKS ON THE PURPOSE OF THE MEETING The Chairman stated the purpose and effect of the proposed amendment.
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4. PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT
A. Zoning Application submitted by Bernardo and Mary Penner THE PURPOSE of this By-law is an amendment to change the zoning regulations on
12.4 ha (30.6 acre) of land to permit: garden supply centre use as an additional permitted
use; minimum lot area of 12.4 ha whereas 20.0 ha (49.4 acres) is the required minimum;
minimum side yard setback 4.0 m (13.1 ft) (north side) whereas 10.0 m (32.8 ft) is the
required minimum for concrete structures associated with the proposed garden supply
centre, in Zoning By-law Z456-2003. The subject lands are located at 10528 Plank Road,
east side, south side Howey Line.
THE EFFECT of this By-law will be to permit the development of a garden supply centre
as a secondary on-farm diversified use which is a permitted use in the Agriculture
designation of the Official Plan. The proposed lot area is to recognize existing reduced
lot area and, furthermore, the reduced side yard setback would limit impact to agricultural
field production area.
5. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Andrew Gilvesy, Engineer for the project advised he was available for questions. Shawn and Kim Arbeau expressed concerns regarding the proximity of the building to the road, increased traffic on Plank Road and Howey Line, increased noise, safety of children in the area due to potential additional traffic, drainage and erosion issues, use of agricultural land and environmental impact.
6. CORRESPONDENCE
Deputy Clerk|Planning Coordinator, M. Underhill advised two pieces of correspondence opposing the application have been received from Kim and Shawn Arbeau, neighbour and Diane Robinson, neighbour and that both pieces of correspondence will be attached to the Staff Report to be presented at the August 19, 2021 Council meeting.
7. OTHER BUSINESS None.
8. ADJOURNMENT Moved by: Counillor Donnell Seconded by: Councillor Froese THAT the Zoning By-law be considered at the regular meeting of August 19, 2021; AND THAT pursuant to the Planning Act requirements, the Public Meeting for Zoning
Application Bernardo and Mary Penner is now complete at 7:40 p.m.
3 Statutory Planning Minutes - Zoning July 15, 2021
Recorded vote:
Member of Council YES NO
Councillor C. Valerie Donnell x Councillor Dan Froese x Councillor Susan Chilcott x
Deputy Mayor Rainey Weisler x
Mayor Ed Ketchabaw x
CARRIED
MAYOR CLERK
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING
CONCERNING A PROPOSED
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
APPLICANT: JESSE AND ISAAC FROESE, 11265
PLANK ROAD
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 virtual electronic public meeting on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. to
consider a proposed Zoning By-law amendment under Section 34 of the PLANNING ACT.
Please reference the subject Agenda on the municipal website for the electronic meeting link
to view the meeting on the municipal YouTube Channel. If you wish to participate in the
virtual public meeting, you must register with the Planning Coordinator a minimum 48 hours
prior to the meeting.
THE PURPOSE of this By-law is to remove the Holding (h2) provisions on four (4) residential
lots with a combined land area of 5,559 m2 (1.37 acres) located at 11265 Plank Road and North
Part Lot 22, Concession 8, south of Eden Line, in the hamlet of Eden from the Hamlet
Residential Holding (HR(h2)) Zone to the Hamlet Residential (HR) Zone in the Municipality of
Bayham Zoning By-law Z456-2003.
THE EFFECT of this By-law will be to satisfy the conditions of approval for Consent applications
E32/21 – E35/21 to remove the holding provision subject to Agreement between the Municipality
for financial and servicing impacts.
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.
*** Given the current COVID-19 legislative restrictions and limitations, land use planning
meetings remain open to public comment.
Please be advised that equal consideration is given to all written and oral presentations provided
to the municipality at a public meeting regarding land use planning applications. When possible
please consider utilizing written correspondence.
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 by
contacting the Municipal Office.
Dated at the Municipality of Bayham this
23rd day of July 2021.
Margaret Underhill
Deputy Clerk/Planning Coordinator
Municipality of Bayham
56169 Heritage Line, P.O. Box 160
Straffordville, ON, N0J 1Y0
T: 519-866-5521 Ext 222
F: 519-866-3884
E: munderhill@bayham.on.ca
W: www.bayham.on.ca
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING
CONCERNING A PROPOSED
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
APPLICANT: PETER BRAUN HIEBERT, 57121 GRAY
STREET, EDEN
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, August 19, 2021 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. Please reference the subject Agenda on the municipal website for the
electronic meeting link to view the meeting on the municipal YouTube Channel. If you wish to
participate in the virtual public meeting, you must register with the Planning Coordinator a
minimum 48 hours prior to the meeting.
THE PURPOSE of this By-law is to remove the Holding (h4) provisions for lands with area of
2,703 m2 (0.67 acres) located at 57121 Gray Street or Part Lot 23, Concession 8, east of Travis
Street, in the hamlet of Eden from the site-specific Hamlet Residential Holding (HR-5(h4)) Zone
to the site-specific Hamlet Residential (HR-5) Zone in the Municipality of Bayham Zoning By-
law Z456-2003.
THE EFFECT of this By-law will be to permit the development of a residential dwelling where
access is provided by registered easement and by entering into an Agreement with the
Municipality for the provision of suitable driveway location and the provision of services.
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.
*** Given the current COVID-19 legislative restrictions and limitations, land use planning
meetings remain open to public comment.
Please be advised that equal consideration is given to all written and oral presentations provided
to the municipality at a public meeting regarding land use planning applications. When possible
please consider utilizing written correspondence.
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 by
contacting the Municipal Office.
Dated at the Municipality of Bayham
this 23rd day of July 2021.
Margaret Underhill
Deputy Clerk/Planning Coordinator
Municipality of Bayham
56169 Heritage Line, P.O. Box 160
Straffordville, ON, N0J 1Y0
T: 519-866-5521 Ext 222
F: 519-866-3884
E: munderhill@bayham.on.ca
W: www.bayham.on.ca
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING
CONCERNING A PROPOSED
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
APPLICANT: WILHELMUS ANTONIUS AND JOANNE
MARLENE OOSTROM, 5906 RICHMOND ROAD
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 virtual
electronic public meeting on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. to consider a proposed Zoning
By-law amendment under Section 34 of the PLANNING ACT. Please reference the subject Agenda
on the municipal website for the electronic meeting link to view the meeting on the municipal YouTube
Channel. If you wish to participate in the Zoom virtual public meeting, you must register with the
Planning Coordinator a minimum 48 hours prior to the meeting.
THE PURPOSE of this By-law is amendment to change the zoning regulations on 8,176 m2 (2 acres)
of land from an Agricultural (A1) to a Rural Residential (RR) zone to recognize the residential use of
the lands, in Zoning By-law Z456-2003. The subject lands are located at 5906 Richmond Road, east
side, north side of Vienna Line.
THE EFFECT of this By-law will be to recognize the existing residential use of the lands to fulfill
condition of Consent application E36/21 VanderDeen.
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.
*** Given the current COVID-19 legislative restrictions and limitations, land use planning meetings
remain open to public comment.
Please be advised that equal consideration is given to all written and oral presentations provided to
the municipality at a public meeting regarding land use planning applications. When possible please
consider utilizing written correspondence.
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 23rd day of July 2021.
Margaret Underhill
Deputy Clerk/Planning Coordinator
Municipality of Bayham
56169 Heritage Line, P.O. Box 160
Straffordville, ON, N0J 1Y0
T: 519-866-5521 Ext 222
F: 519-866-3884
E: munderhill@bayham.on.ca
W: www.bayham.on.ca
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING
CONCERNING A PROPOSED
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
APPLICANT: BENJAMIN, JOHN AND TERESA VANDER
DEEN, 5934 RICHMOND ROAD
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
virtual electronic public meeting on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. to consider a proposed
Zoning By-law amendment under Section 34 of the PLANNING ACT. Please reference the subject
Agenda on the municipal website for the electronic meeting link to view the meeting on the municipal
YouTube Channel. If you wish to participate in the virtual public meeting, you must register with the
Planning Coordinator a minimum 48 hours prior to the meeting.
THE PURPOSE of this By-law is amendment to change the zoning regulations on a 9,065 m2 (2.2
acres) parcel of land from an Agricultural (A1) to a site-specific Rural Residential (RR-XX) zone to
recognize the residential use of the lands and to permit minimum front yard depth of 5.8 m (19 ft)
whereas 15.0 m (49.2 ft) is the required minimum in the RR zone, in Zoning By-law Z456-2003. The
subject lands are located at 5934 Richmond Road, east side, north of Vienna Line.
THE EFFECT of this By-law will be to recognize the existing residential use of the lands and the
reduced front yard setback of the existing dwelling to fulfill condition of Consent application E36/21
VanderDeen.
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.
*** Given the current COVID-19 legislative restrictions and limitations, land use planning meetings
remain open to public comment.
Please be advised that equal consideration is given to all written and oral presentations provided to
the municipality at a public meeting regarding land use planning applications. When possible please
consider utilizing written correspondence.
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 23rd day of July 2021.
Margaret Underhill
Deputy Clerk/Planning Coordinator
Municipality of Bayham
56169 Heritage Line, P.O. Box 160
Straffordville, ON, N0J 1Y0
T: 519-866-5521 Ext 222
F: 519-866-3884
E: munderhill@bayham.on.ca
W: www.bayham.on.ca
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TOWNSHIP OF LAKE OF BAYS
1012 Dwight Beach Rd
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Via email: cschofield@forterie.ca
Town of Fort Erie
Attention: Carol Schofield, Manager, Legislative Services/Clerk
1 Municipal Centre Drive
Fort Erie, ON
L2A 2S6
Dear Ms. Schofield:
RE: Correspondence-Capital Gains Tax on Primary Residence
On behalf of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays, please be
advised that the above-noted correspondence was presented at the last regularly scheduled
meeting on July 6, 2021, and the following was passed.
"Resolution #7(c)/07/06/21
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Lake
of Bays hereby receives the correspondence from Carol Schofield, Manager,
Legislative Services/Clerk of the Town of Fort Erie requesting support for the
Federal Government to cease further consideration of eliminating capital gains
tax exemptions on primary residences, dated June 1, 2021;
AND FURTHER THAT Council hereby supports the attached resolution from
the Town of Fort Erie;
AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Prime Minister, ·the
Premier, all Members of Parliament, all Members of Provincial Parliament, and
all Ontario municipalities.
Carried."
Sincerely,
Carri~~ CMO, AOMC,
Director of Corporate Services/Clerk.
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Copy to: Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister
Hon. Doug Ford, Premier
All Members of Parliament
All Members of Provincial Parliament
All Ontario Municipalities
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June 1, 2021
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The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister
House of Commons
Ottawa, ON K1A OA6
Justin.trudeau@parl.gc.ca
Honourable and Dear Sirs:
The Honourable Doug Ford
Premier of Ontario
Legislative Building, Queen's Park
Toronto, ON M7A 1A1
premier@ontario.ca
Re: Capital Gains Tax on Primary Residence
The Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie at its meeting of May 31, 2021 passed the
following resolution:
Whereas primary residences are currently exempt from a capital gains tax, and
Whereas currently secondary and additional non-primary properties are subject to capital
gains, and
Whereas the Federal Government is currently looking into a primary residence capital gains
tax as they have recognized that affordable housing has become a serious issue in Canada,
and
Whereas smaller communities including the Town of Fort Erie are seeing unprecedented
higher selling prices that are outpacing prices in larger cities, and
Whereas many hard-working Canadians who have only a primary residence with no
additional non-primary homes count on their home equity as financial aid to apply to
upsizing or downsizing their home depending on their personal situation, and
Whereas a change in taxation to primary residences would be a significant financial blow to
Canadians and would create an unfair, two-tiered taxation which could lead to depleted
savings, inter-generational disparities, disparities among diverse groups such as seniors
who may have a significant portion of their savings vested in their primary residence, as well
as, reducing the ability of home ownership thereby a further, higher need for rentals, and
Whereas the Federal government could look at other means to slow down the rapidly
escalating housing costs to improve housing affordability;
Mailing Address: The Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie
1 Municipal Centre Drive, Fort Erie ON L2A 2S6
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Office Hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Phone: (905) 871-1600 FAX: (905) 871-4022 Web-site: www.forterie.ca
The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister
The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario
Now therefore be it resolved,
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That: The Federal Government cease further consideration of eliminating capital gains tax
exemptions on primary residences, and further
That: A copy of this resolution be circulated to The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, The
Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, All Members of Parliament, All Members of
Provincial Parliament, The Regional Municipality of Niagara, and all Municipalities, for their
support.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Yours very truly,
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Carol Schofield, Dipl.M.A.
Manager, Legislative Services/Clerk
cschofield@forterie.ca
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c.c. All Members of Parliament
All Members of Provincial Parliament
The Regional Municipality of Niagara
Ontario Municipalities
Peter Koetsier
Mayor
C-202-2021
THE TOWNSHIP OF GEORGIAN BAY
Council
DATE: 12 July 2021
YEA NAY
Councillor Bochek
Councillor Cooper
Councillor Douglas
Councillor Hazelton
Councillor Jarvis
Councillor Wiancko
Mayor Koetsier
MOVED BY: Jarvis
SECONDED
BY:
Cooper
DEFERRED ______ CARRIED ___X___ DEFEATED ______ REFERRED ______
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support the Town of Fort Erie Resolution dated May 31,
2021 regarding capital gains tax on primary residence; and
THAT this resolution be circulated to The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, The
Honourable Doug Ford, the District of Muskoka and area municipalities.
July 20, 2021 The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau The Honourable Doug Ford
Prime Minister Premier of Ontario House of Commons Legislative Building, Queens Park Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6 Toronto, ON M7A 1A1 justin.trudeau@parl.gc.ca premier@ontario.ca
RE: Fort Erie Resolution Regarding Capital Gains Tax on Primary Residence
Honourable and Dear Sirs:
At the July 13, 2021 Regular Meeting of Council, Town of LaSalle Council gave consideration to correspondence received from the Town of Fort Erie, dated June 1, 2021, regarding Capital Gains Tax on Primary Residence.
At the Meeting, the following motion was passed: That correspondence received from Fort Erie dated June 1, 2021 regarding Capital Gains on Primary Residence be received; and endorsed.
Correspondence received from the Town of Fort Erie is attached for your convenience. Yours truly,
Linda Jean
Deputy Clerk Town of LaSalle ljean@lasalle.ca
cc. All Members of Parliament
All Members of Provincial Parliament The Town of Fort Erie Ontario Municipalities
Community Services
Legislative Services
June 1, 2021
File #120203
The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister
House of Commons
Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6
Justin.trudeau@parl.gc.ca
The Honourable Doug Ford
Premier of Ontario
Legislative Building, Queen's Park
Toronto, ON M7A 1A1
premier@ontario.ca
Honourable and Dear Sirs:
Re: Capital Gains Tax on Primary Residence
The Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie at its meeting of May 31, 2021 passed the
following resolution:
Whereas primary residences are currently exempt from a capital gains tax, and
Whereas currently secondary and additional non-primary properties are subject to capital
gains, and
Whereas the Federal Government is currently looking into a primary residence capital gains
tax as they have recognized that affordable housing has become a serious issue in Canada,
and
Whereas smaller communities including the Town of Fort Erie are seeing unprecedented
higher selling prices that are outpacing prices in larger cities, and
Whereas many hard-working Canadians who have only a primary residence with no
additional non-primary homes count on their home equity as financial aid to apply to
upsizing or downsizing their home depending on their personal situation, and
Whereas a change in taxation to primary residences would be a significant financial blow to
Canadians and would create an unfair, two-tiered taxation which could lead to depleted
savings, inter-generational disparities, disparities among diverse groups such as seniors
who may have a significant portion of their savings vested in their primary residence, as well
as, reducing the ability of home ownership thereby a further, higher need for rentals, and
Whereas the Federal government could look at other means to slow down the rapidly
escalating housing costs to improve housing affordability;
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Mailing Address: The Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie
1 Municipal Centre Drive, Fort Erie ON L2A 2S6
Office Hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Phone: (905) 871-1600 FAX: (905) 871-4022 Web-site: www.forterie.ca
The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister Page two
The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario
Now therefore be it resolved,
That: The Federal Government cease further consideration of eliminating capital gains tax
exemptions on primary residences, and further
That: A copy of this resolution be circulated to The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, The
Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, All Members of Parliament, All Members of
Provincial Parliament, The Regional Municipality of Niagara, and all Municipalities, for their
support.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Yours very truly,
Carol Schofield, Dipl.M.A.
Manager, Legislative Services/Clerk
cschofield@forterie.ca
CS:dlk
c.c. All Members of Parliament
All Members of Provincial Parliament
The Regional Municipality of Niagara
Ontario Municipalities
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Via email: admin@hudson.ca
Township of Hudson
Attention: Jordan Kemp, Clerk-Treasurer
903303 Hanbury Road
New Liskeard, ON
P0J 1P0
Dear Mr. Kemp:
RE: Correspondence -Support for Fire Departments
On behalf of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Lake of Bays, please be
advised that the above-noted correspondence was presented at the last regularly
scheduled meeting on July 6, 2021, and the following was passed.
"Resolution #?(b)/07/06/21
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation hereby receives the
correspondence from Jordan Kemp, Clerk-Treasurer of the Township of
Hudson requesting support for the Federal and Provincial Government to
include apparatuses, training, equipment and structures for Fire Departments
as eligible categories to any further Infrastructures Programs, dated March
31, 2021;
AND FURTHER THAT Council hereby supports the attached resolution from
the Township of Hudson;
AND FURTHER THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Premier, the Minister
of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Minister of Infrastructure, local MPP,
local MP, the Ontario Fire Marshal, the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs, and
all Ontario municipalities.
Carried."
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Copy to: Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario
Hon. Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Hon. Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure
Hon. Scott Aitchison, Member of Parliament for Parry Sound-Muskoka
Hon. Norm Miller, Member of Provincial Parliament for Parry Sound-Muskoka
Jon Pegg, Ontario Fire Marshal
The Association of Fire Chiefs
All Ontario Municipalities
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TOWNSHIP OF LAKE OF BAYS
1012 Dwight Beach Rd
Dwight, ON P0A lH0
March 3 l si, 2021
The Honourable Doug Ford
Premier of Ontario
Legislative Building
Queen's Park
Toronto, ON M7A lAl
Attention: Premier Ford
CORPORATION OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF HUDSON
903303 HANBURY RD.
NEW LISK.EARD, ON POJlPO
(t) 705-647-5439 (t) 705-647-6373
www.hudson.ca admin@hudson.ca
RE: Support for Fire Departments
At the Township of Hudson's Regular Meeting of Council held on Wednesday March 3rd, 2021,
the following resolution 2021-049 was put forward and passed:
WHEREAS the role of Ontario's 441 fire departments and their approximate 30,000 full,
part-time, and volunteer firefighters is to protect Ontarians and their property; and
WHEREAS according to the Ontario Fire Marshal and Emergency Management's latest
data, in Ontario there was over 11,000 number of loss fires, 9,500 no loss fires, 784 injuries,
91 fatalities, and over $820 million dollars of estimated loss in 2018; and
WHEREAS fire emergencies only make up a portion of the total calls for help received by
fire and emergency service departments as they respond to nearly every public emergency,
disaster, or 9-1-1 call; and
WHEREAS Ontario's fire department infrastructure deficit continues to grow annually and
is almost entirely borne by the municipality and local taxpayers with the majority having
populations under 25,000; and
WHEREAS due to antiquated structures and equipment that do not meet current industry
standards the safety of the Ontario public and Ontario firefighters is being jeopardized;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Hudson resolves as
follows:
1. THAT the Federal and Provincial Government includes apparatuses, training,
equipment and structures for fire departments as eligible categories to any further
infrastructure programs which will not only provide immediate stimulus to the local,
provincial and federal economies given current economic uncertainty but also ensure
the safety of Canadians and dedicated firefighters; and
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2. THAT this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Doug Ford Premier of
Ontario, the Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the
Honourable Laurie Scott, Minister of Infrastructure, local MPP, local MP, the
Ontario Fire Marshal, Jon Pegg, the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs, and all
Ontario Municipalities.
Please accept this for your consideration and any necessary action.
Sincerely,
Jordan Kemp
Clerk-Treasurer
Township of Hudson
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Sent on behalf of Todd Coles, City Clerk Thomas Thayer Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk Municipality of Bayham
56169 Heritage Line P.O. Box 160 Straffordville, ON, ON N0J 1Y0 Dear Thomas Thayer:
RE: RAISING THE LEGAL AGE FOR A LICENSED DRIVER FROM 16 TO 18 Linked for your information is Item 22, Report No. 29, of the Committee of the Whole regarding the above-noted matter, which was adopted without amendment by the Council
of the City of Vaughan at its meeting of June 22, 2021. I draw your attention to the Resolution recommendation, as follows: 2. That the City Clerk forward a copy of this resolution to the Premier, the Minister of
Transportation, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and to all
municipalities in Ontario.
If the above link does not work, please refer to the following Post-Agenda page, and locate the item accordingly. To assist us in responding to inquiries, please quote the item and report number.
For inquiries, please reply to clerks@vaughan.ca.
Sincerely,
Todd Coles City Clerk
CITY OF VAUGHAN
EXTRACT FROM COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OFJUNE 22, 2021
Item 22, Report No. 29, of the Committee of the Whole, which was adopted without
amendment by the Council of the City of Vaughan on June 22, 2021.
22. RAISING THE LEGAL AGE FOR A LICENSED DRIVER FROM 16 TO 18
The Committee of the Whole recommends that consideration of this
matter be deferred to a Committee of the Whole meeting in September
2021.
Member's Resolution
Submitted by Councillor Yeung Racco
Whereas, City of Vaughan Council is concerned about the continued
occurrence of serious motor vehicle collisions involving drivers under the
age of 18; and
Whereas, a shocking and tragic collision involving a 16-year old driver
occurred on May 16th, 2021 on Athabasca Avenue in the City of Vaughan,
resulting in the death of two young children; and
Whereas, City of Vaughan Council is deeply saddened and concerned by
the Athabasca Avenue accident and wishes to see change effected to
Ontario’s driving laws.
It is therefore recommended:
1. That the Provincial Government consider raising the current minimum
driving age for licensed G1 operators of motor vehicles in Ontario from
16 to 18 years old; and
2. That the City Clerk forward a copy of this resolution to the Premier, the
Minister of Transportation, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing, and to all municipalities in Ontario.
Item 22
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MEMBER'S RESOLUTION
Committee of the Whole (1) Report
DATE: Tuesday, June 01, 2021
TITLE: Raising the Legal Age for a Licensed Driver from 16 to 18
FROM:
Councillor Sandra Yeung Racco
Whereas, City of Vaughan Council is concerned about the continued occurrence of
serious motor vehicle collisions involving drivers under the age of 18; and
Whereas, a shocking and tragic collision involving a 16-year old driver occurred on May
16th, 2021 on Athabasca Avenue in the City of Vaughan, resulting in the death of two
young children; and
Whereas, City of Vaughan Council is deeply saddened and concerned by the
Athabasca Avenue accident and wishes to see change effected to Ontario’s driving
laws.
It is therefore recommended:
1.That the Provincial Government consider raising the current minimum driving age
for licensed G1 operators of motor vehicles in Ontario from 16 to 18 years old;
and
2.That the City Clerk forward a copy of this resolution to the Premier, the Minister of
Transportation, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and to all
municipalities in Ontario.
Attachments
None
CHRISTINE TARLING
Director of Legislated Services & City Clerk
Corporate Services Department
Kitchener City Hall, 2nd Floor
200 King Street West, P.O. Box 1118
Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
Phone: 519.741.2200 x 7809 Fax: 519.741.2705
christine.tarling@kitchener.ca
TTY: 519-741-2385
July 12, 2021
Right Honourable Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister of Canada
Office of the Prime Minister
80 Wellington Street
Ottawa ON K1A 0A2
Dear Prime Minister Trudeau:
This is to advise that City Council, at a meeting held on Monday June 28, 2021,
passed the following resolution with respect to Motion M-84 Anti-Hate Crimes and
Incidents and private member’s bill Bill-C 313 Banning Symbols of Hate Act:
“WHEREAS racism and hate crimes in Kitchener have been on the rise since
the start of the global pandemic; and,
WHEREAS the City of Kitchener continues to seek opportunities to dismantle
systemic racism; and,
WHEREAS the City’s Strategic Plan has identified Caring Community as a
priority, and the proposed motion M-84 Anti-hate crimes and incidents and
private member’s bill Bill-C 313 Banning Symbols of Hate Act supports several
of the bodies of work currently being moved forward under this strategic goal;
and,
WHEREAS MP Peter Julian’s motion M-84 Anti-hate crimes and incidents and
private member’s bill Bill-C 313 Banning Symbols of Hate Act is an opportunity
to make all Canadians feel safer in the communities that they live;
THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that the City of Kitchener endorses MP Peter
Julian’s private member’s motion, Motion M-84 Anti-Hate Crimes and Incidents
and his private member’s bill Bill-C 313 Banning Symbols of Hate Act; and,
THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be
sent to the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Minister of Municipal Affairs
Steve Clark, Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism Parm Gill, to the local
MP’s and MPP’s, to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, to the
Association of Municipalities Ontario, and all other municipalities in Ontario.”
Yours truly,
C. Tarling
Director of Legislated Services
& City Clerk
c: Hon. Minister Steve Clark
Hon. Minister Parm Gill
Mike Harris (Kitchener Conestoga), MPP
Amy Fee (Kitchener South-Hespeler), MPP
Laura Mae Lindo (Kitchener Centre), MPP
Catherine Fife (Waterloo), MPP
Raj Saini (Kitchener Centre), MP
Tim Louis (Kitchener Conestoga), MP
Bardish Chagger (Waterloo), MP
Marwan Tabbara (Kitchener South-Hespeler), MP
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)
Ontario Municipalities
Municipality of Chatham-Kent
Corporate Services
Municipal Governance
315 King Street West, P.O. Box 640
Chatham ON N7M 5K8
Tel: 519.360.1998 Fax: 519.436.3237
Toll Free: 1.800.714.7497
July 6, 2021
Via Email: peter.julian@parl.gc.ca
Honourable Peter Julian MP
House of Commons
Suite 203, Wellington Building
Ottawa ON K1A 0A6
Re: Support Motion M-84 Anti-Hate Crimes and Incidents and
Private Member’s Bill C-313 Banning Symbols of Hate Act
Please be advised the Council of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent at its regular
meeting held on June28, 2021 passed the following motion:
Moved by Cl Crew Second by Cl Latimer
“That the Municipality of Chatham-Kent Council support MP Peter Julian’s private member’s
motion, Motion M-84 Anti-Hate Crimes and Incidents and his private member’s bill Bill-C 313
Banning Symbols of Hate Act”.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact Judy Smith at
ckclerk@chatham-kent.ca
Sincerely,
Judy Smith, CMO
Director Municipal Governance
Clerk /Freedom of Information Coordinator
C
Local MP & MPP
Ontario Municipalities
CHRISTINE TARLING
Director of Legislated Services & City Clerk
Corporate Services Department
Kitchener City Hall, 2nd Floor
200 King Street West, P.O. Box 1118
Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
Phone: 519.741.2200 x 7809 Fax: 519.741.2705
christine.tarling@kitchener.ca
TTY: 519-741-2385
July 12, 2021
Right Honourable Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister of Canada
Office of the Prime Minister
80 Wellington Street
Ottawa ON K1A 0A2
Dear Prime Minister Trudeau:
This is to advise that City Council, at a meeting held on Monday June 28, 2021,
passed the following resolution with respect to Motion M-84 Anti-Hate Crimes and
Incidents and private member’s bill Bill-C 313 Banning Symbols of Hate Act:
“WHEREAS racism and hate crimes in Kitchener have been on the rise since
the start of the global pandemic; and,
WHEREAS the City of Kitchener continues to seek opportunities to dismantle
systemic racism; and,
WHEREAS the City’s Strategic Plan has identified Caring Community as a
priority, and the proposed motion M-84 Anti-hate crimes and incidents and
private member’s bill Bill-C 313 Banning Symbols of Hate Act supports several
of the bodies of work currently being moved forward under this strategic goal;
and,
WHEREAS MP Peter Julian’s motion M-84 Anti-hate crimes and incidents and
private member’s bill Bill-C 313 Banning Symbols of Hate Act is an opportunity
to make all Canadians feel safer in the communities that they live;
THEREFORE IT BE RESOLVED that the City of Kitchener endorses MP Peter
Julian’s private member’s motion, Motion M-84 Anti-Hate Crimes and Incidents
and his private member’s bill Bill-C 313 Banning Symbols of Hate Act; and,
THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be
sent to the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Minister of Municipal Affairs
Steve Clark, Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism Parm Gill, to the local
MP’s and MPP’s, to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, to the
Association of Municipalities Ontario, and all other municipalities in Ontario.”
Yours truly,
C. Tarling
Director of Legislated Services
& City Clerk
c: Hon. Minister Steve Clark
Hon. Minister Parm Gill
Mike Harris (Kitchener Conestoga), MPP
Amy Fee (Kitchener South-Hespeler), MPP
Laura Mae Lindo (Kitchener Centre), MPP
Catherine Fife (Waterloo), MPP
Raj Saini (Kitchener Centre), MP
Tim Louis (Kitchener Conestoga), MP
Bardish Chagger (Waterloo), MP
Marwan Tabbara (Kitchener South-Hespeler), MP
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)
Ontario Municipalities
The Corporation of the Township of Huron-Kinloss
P.O. Box 130
21 Queen St.
Ripley, Ontario
N0G2R0
Phone: (519) 395-3735
Fax: (519) 395-4107
E-mail: info@huronkinloss.com
Website: http://www.huronkinloss.com
The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau August 6, 2021
Prime Minister
House of Commons
Ottawa, ON L1A 0A6
justin.trudeau@parl.gc.ca
Dear Honourable Justin Trudeau,
Re: Copy of Resolution #567
Motion No.: 482
Moved by: Don Murray Seconded by: Lillian Abbott
THAT the Township of Huron-Kinloss Committee of the Whole hereby supports
Chatham Kent and the City of Kitchener in endorsing MP Peter Julian’s private member’s
motion, Motion M-84 Anti-Hate Crimes and Incidents and his private member’s bill, Bill-
C 313 Banning Symbols of Hate Act AND directs Staff to circulate as appropriate.
Carried
Sincerely,
Kelly Lush
Deputy Clerk
c.c The Association of Municipalities of Ontario and all Ontario Municipalies
CHRISTINE TARLING
Director of Legislated Services & City Clerk
Corporate Services Department
Kitchener City Hall, 2nd Floor
200 King Street West, P.O. Box 1118
Kitchener, ON N2G 4G7
Phone: 519.741.2200 x 7809 Fax: 519.741.2705
christine.tarling@kitchener.ca
TTY: 519-741-2385
July 12, 2021
Right Honourable Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister of Canada
Office of the Prime Minister
80 Wellington Street
Ottawa ON K1A 0A2
Dear Prime Minister Trudeau:
This is to advise that City Council, at a meeting held on Monday June 28, 2021,
passed the following resolution with respect to the rising cost of building materials:
“WHEREAS the prices for construction materials have seen dramatic
increases during the pandemic; and,
WHEREAS reports by Statistics Canada noted that the price of lumber
increased by 68 percent between March 2020 and March 2021, while
fabricated metal products and construction material rose by 9 percent; and,
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has seen an accelerated overall increase
in demands for construction; and,
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has deemed residential construction as
essential activity during province-wide emergency declarations and stay-at-
home orders; and,
WHEREAS Kitchener City Council considers it a matter of public interest as
the increase in rates and demand could result in unsustainable costs on the
local construction industry;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the City of Kitchener advocate to the Federal
and Provincial Governments to review actions that could be taken to help
mitigate or offset the impacts related to the rising cost of building materials;
and;
THEREFORE BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be
forwarded to the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau; Honourable Doug Ford,
Premier Ontario; Honourable Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister of Finance;
Honourable Hon. Victor Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Steve
Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs; Job Creation and Trade; local MP’s and
MPP’s, to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Association of
Municipalities of Ontario, and all other municipalities in Ontario.”
Yours truly,
C. Tarling
Director of Legislated Services
& City Clerk
c: Hon. Premiere Doug Ford
Hon. Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy
Hon. Minister Victor Fedeli
Hon. Minister Steve Clark
Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)
Ontario Municipalities
TOWNSHIP OF ADELAIDE METCALFE
2340 Egremont Drive, Strathroy, ON N7G 3H6
T: 519-247-3687 F: 519-247-3411
www.adelaidemetcalfe.on.ca
July 12, 2021
Township of The Archipelago
9 James Street
Parry Sound, ON
P2A 1T4
RE: SUPPORT OF RESOLUTION – BILL 228 – BANNING UNENCAPSULATED POLYSTYRENE
FOAM
Please be advised that the Council of the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe, at the regular
meeting of June 21, 2021, supported your resolution and the following was passed.
THAT Council support the Township of Archipelago Banning Unencapsulated
Polystyrene Foam.
CARRIED.
Kind regards,
Morgan Calvert
CAO/Acting Clerk
TOWNSHIP OF ADELAIDE METCALFE
2340 Egremont Drive, Strathroy, ON N7G 3H6
T: 519-247-3687 F: 519-247-3411
www.adelaidemetcalfe.on.ca
July 12, 2021
Township of The Archipelago
9 James Street
Parry Sound, ON
P2A 1T4
RE: SUPPORT OF RESOLUTION – BILL 279 – ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AMENDMENT ACT
(MICROPLASTICS FILTERS FOR WASHING MACHINES), 2021
Please be advised that the Council of the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe, at the regular
meeting of June 21, 2021, supported your resolution and the following was passed.
THAT Council support the Township of Archipelago Environmental Protection
Amendment Act (Microplastics Filters for Washing Machines).
CARRIED.
Kind regards,
Morgan Calvert
CAO/Acting Clerk
TOWNSHIP OF ADELAIDE METCALFE
2340 Egremont Drive, Strathroy, ON N7G 3H6
T: 519-247-3687 F: 519-247-3411
www.adelaidemetcalfe.on.ca
July 12, 2021
City of Owen Sound
808 2nd Avenue East
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 2H4
ATTENTION: JAMIE ECKENSWILLER, DEPUTY CLERK
RE: SUPPORT OF RESOLUTION – ENDORSEMENT OF 988 SUICIDE AND CRISIS PREVENTION
HOTLINE INITIATIVE
Please be advised that the Council of the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe, at the regular
meeting of June 21, 2021, supported your resolution and the following was passed.
THAT Council support the City of Owen Sound’s endorsement of the 988 Suicide
and Crisis Prevention Hotline Initiative.
CARRIED.
Kind regards,
Morgan Calvert
CAO/Acting Clerk
TOWNSHIP OF ADELAIDE METCALFE
2340 Egremont Drive, Strathroy, ON N7G 3H6
T: 519-247-3687 F: 519-247-3411
www.adelaidemetcalfe.on.ca
July 12, 2021
Township of Rideau Lakes
1439 County Road 8
Delta, ON
K0E 1G0
RE: SUPPORT OF RESOLUTION – ABANDONED CEMETERIES
Please be advised that the Council of the Township of Adelaide Metcalfe, at the regular
meeting of June 21, 2021, supported your resolution and the following was passed.
THAT Council support the Township of Rideau Lakes motion to urge the
Government of Ontario to provide funding sources for municipalities for the
ongoing maintenance and preservation repair of abandoned cemeteries in their
care.
CARRIED.
Kind regards,
Morgan Calvert
CAO/Acting Clerk
Peter Koetsier
Mayor
C-194-2021
THE TOWNSHIP OF GEORGIAN BAY
Council
DATE: 12 July 2021
YEA NAY
Councillor Bochek
Councillor Cooper
Councillor Douglas
Councillor Hazelton
Councillor Jarvis
Councillor Wiancko
Mayor Koetsier
MOVED BY: Bochek
SECONDED
BY:
Wiancko
DEFERRED ______ CARRIED ___X___ DEFEATED ______ REFERRED ______
WHEREAS only 10 items in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to
Action have been completed since its creation;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council fully supports, and requests, the implementation of the
remaining 84 Calls to Action; and
THAT this resolution be sent to all Ontario municipalities, local MPs and MPPs, the
Premier of Ontario and the Prime Minister of Canada.
Peter Koetsier
Mayor
C-203-2021
THE TOWNSHIP OF GEORGIAN BAY
Council
DATE: 12 July 2021
YEA NAY
Councillor Bochek
Councillor Cooper
Councillor Douglas
Councillor Hazelton
Councillor Jarvis
Councillor Wiancko
Mayor Koetsier
MOVED BY: Jarvis
SECONDED
BY:
Douglas
DEFERRED ______ CARRIED ___X___ DEFEATED ______ REFERRED ______
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council support the Town of Halton Hills Resolution 2021-0115
regarding the elimination of LPAT; and
THAT this resolution be circulated to The Honourable Doug Ford, Minister of Municipal
Affairs and Housing, the District of Muskoka and area municipalities, and the OLT.
July 16, 2021
The Honourable Doug Ford
Premier of Ontario
Legislative Building
Queen's Park
Toronto ON M7A 1A1
Via email premier@ontario.ca
At the regular meeting of Woodstock City Council held on July 15, 2021, the following resolution
was passed:
“WHEREAS the current affordable housing crisis in Canada and the quality of life implications
caused by addiction, drug and opioid use, and mental health issues are impacting communities
in Canada and around the world;
AND WHEREAS citizens in many communities are alarmed by the increase in homelessness,
needles discarded in public spaces, visible signs of illegal activities, and are disillusioned with
the justice system response;
AND WHEREAS policing and the justice system is not the solution to homelessness and
addiction or an effective use of public funds;
AND WHEREAS Public health initiatives and programs aimed at addiction are provided by
multiple Ministries and agencies and are clearly inadequate and new long-term solutions are
required;
AND WHEREAS many of the programs and attempts from different agencies, government
organizations, and Ministry service providers have created a disjointed delivery system;
Office of the City Clerk
Woodstock City Hall
P.O. Box1539
500 Dundas Street
Woodstock, ON
N4S 0A7
Telephone (519) 539-1291
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Woodstock City Council calls on the Honourable
Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario to bring together the Ministry of the Attorney General, the Ministry
of Health, the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the Ministry of Children, Community
and Social Services to immediately work together on both short and long term solutions,
complete with funding, to take proper responsibility and action to address the affordable housing,
homelessness, and addictions crisis;
AND FURTHER that this resolution be circulated to the Honourable Ernie Hardeman, Oxford
MPP; the Association of Municipalities Ontario; and all Ontario municipalities.”
Yours Truly,
Alysha Dyjach, Deputy City Clerk
Cc via email:
• The Ministry of the Attorney General - attorneygeneral@ontario.ca
• The Honourable Christine Elliott – Minister of Health - christine.elliott@ontario.ca
• The Honourable Steve Clark – Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing -
steve.clark@pc.ola.org
• The Honourable Merrilee Fullerton – Minister of Children, Community and Social Services
– MinisterMCCSS@ontario.ca
• The Honourable Ernie Hardeman, Oxford MPP - ernie.hardemanco@pc.ola.org
• Association of Municipalities Ontario – amo@amo.on.ca
• All Ontario Municipalities
The Corporation of the Town of Cobourg Legislative Services Department Victoria Hall 55 King Street West Cobourg, ON K9A 2M2
Brent Larmer Municipal Clerk/ Manager of Legislative Services Telephone: (905) 372-4301 Ext. 4401 Email: blarmer@cobourg.ca Fax: (905) 372-7558
Sent via E-Mail Monday July 19, 2021
David Lametti 6415 Monk Blvd. Montréal, Quebec
H4E 3H8
David.Lametti@parl.gc.ca Dear David Lametti. Minister of Justice, Attorney General of Canada
Re: Resolution 272-21 – Support for Bill C-6 An Act to amend the Criminal Code
(Conversion Therapy)
Please be advised that the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town of Cobourg at its
Regular Council meeting held on June 28, 2021 passed the following Resolution in regards to
Councils support for Bill C-6 An Act to amend the Criminal Code (Conversion Therapy).
Resolution 272-21
WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on June 21, 2021, Council
considered a Memo from the Secretary of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Committee regarding support for Bill C-6 An Act to amend the Criminal Code
(Conversion Therapy)
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council send a letter of support be sent to
all municipalities in the County of Northumberland, Phillip Lawrence Member of
Federal Parliament for Northumberland— Peterborough South and David Piccini,
Member of Provincial Parliament for Northumberland-Peterborough South, and all
other municipalities in Ontario.
The accompanying Council Resolution Sheet has been enclosed in this letter for your information. Yours truly,
Brent Larmer
Municipal Clerk/Manager of Legislative Services Legislative Services Department
Encl.
Resolution 272-21
Moved By NICOLE BEATTY Resolution No.:
Last Name Printed N. BEATTY 272-21
Seconded By
ADAM BUREAU
Council Date:
Last Name Printed A. BUREAU June 28, 2021
WHEREAS at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on June 21, 2021, Council
considered a Memo from the Secretary of the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee regarding support for Bill C-6 An Act to amend the Criminal Code
(Conversion Therapy)
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council send a letter of support be sent to all municipalities in the County of Northumberland, Phillip Lawrence Member of Federal Parliament for Northumberland—
Peterborough South and David Piccini, Member of Provincial Parliament for
Northumberland-Peterborough South, and all other municipalities in Ontario.
The Corporation of the
Town of Cobourg Resolution
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF COBOURG
EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
TO: Brent Larmer, Municipal Clerk/Manager of Legislative Services
FROM: Jamie Kramer, Secretary
MEETING DATE: Thursday, June 17, 2021
SUBJECT: Motion to Support Bill C-6 An Act to amend the Criminal Code
(Conversion Therapy)
The following Motion was adopted at the Thursday, June 17, 2021 Cobourg Equity
Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee (EDIAC) Meeting:
Moved by Member Councillor Beatty
THAT the Equity Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee recommend Council write a
letter of support to Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada and David Lametti the
Minister of Justice and Attorney General and the Federal Government on behalf of
Municipal Council in support of Bill C-6, being an act to amend the Criminal Code of
Canada (Conversion Therapy) as it has been presented without any amendments; and
FURTHER THAT this motion and the letter of support be sent to all municipalities in the
County of Northumberland, Phillip Lawrence Member of Federal Parliament for
Northumberland—Peterborough South and David Piccini, Member of Provincial
Parliament for Northumberland-Peterborough South, and all other municipalities in
Ontario.
Carried
MUNICIPALITY OF
SHUNIAH
July 20, 2021
The Honourable Doug Ford
Premier of Ontario
Legislative Building, Queen's Park
Toronto, ON M7A 1A1
premier@ontario.ca
Dear Premier Ford,
MUNICIPALITY OF SHUNIAH
420 Leslie Avenue, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7A 1X8
Phone: (807) 683-4545 Fax: (807) 683-6982
\\'"Ww.shuniah.org
RE: Support Resolution-Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Please be advised that, at its meeting on July 14, 2021, the Council of the Municipality of
Shuniah resolved as follows:
That Council hereby supports the resolution from the City of St. Catherine's regarding
the Lyme Disease Awareness Month, dated June 11, 2021.
A copy of the above noted resolution is enclosed for your reference and consideration. We kindly
request your support and endorsement for the Lyme Disease Awareness Month.
Yours truly,
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Kerry Bellamy
Clerk
Cc: The Honourable Christine Elliott, Minister of Health
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)
Local MPP's
Thunder Bay District Health Unit
All Ontario Municipalities
Roads Department (807) 983-2550 Fire Department (807) 983-2021
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
I/,J~;IL ~·; I • ,JI
S l I LJ}.J L \ I I Resolution No.: dLJ5-~ \ Date: Jul 14, 2021
Moved By: H~n C-~ LO VVI ~d
Seconded By: D &VI S v r ) ·~,
THAT Council hereby supports the attached resolution from the City of St. Catherines
regarding the Lyme Disease Awareness Month, dated June 11, 2021; and
WHEREAS May is Lyme Disease National Awareness Month; and
WHEREAS Ontario Health does not cover treatment and testing for all strains of Lyme
Disease; and
WHEREAS Lyme Disease is a crippling disease if not diagnosed and treated
appropriately;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Municipality supports the resolution of the City of
St. Catherines call on the Ontario government to expand testing to all strains of Lyme
Disease and improve the level of treatment and care for those diagnosed with this
crippling disease; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Premier of Ontario, Ontario Ministry of Health, local
MPPs, Thunder Bay District Health Unit, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and
all Ontario municipalities be sent correspondence of Council's decision.
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Municipality of Shuniah, 420 Leslie Avenue, Thunder Bay, Ontari.6.R7A 1X8
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MUNICIPALITY OF
SHUN I AI--I
July 19, 2021
The Honourable Doug Ford
Premier of Ontario
Legislative Building, Queen's Park
Toronto, ON M7 A 1 A 1
premier@ontario. ca
Dear Premier Ford,
MUNICIPALI1Y OF SHUNIAH
420 Leslie Avenue, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7A 1X8
Phone: (807) 683-4545 Fax: (807) 683-6982
www .shuniah.org
RE: Support Resolution-Municipal Land Transfer Tax
Please be advised that, at its meeting on July 14, 2021, the Council of the Municipality of
Shuniah resolved as follows:
That correspondence from the Municipality of St. Charles regarding Municipal Land
Transfer Tax, be supported.
A copy of the above noted resolution is enclosed for your reference and consideration. We kindly
request your support and endorsement for the Municipal Land Transfer Tax.
Yours truly,
) e)(-cr cc_ f 1 ( i---.... \
Kerry Bellamy
Clerk
Cc: The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau
The Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)
The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM)
Ontario Municipalities
Roads Department (807) 983-2550 Fire Department (807) 983-2021
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
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Slilji\L\11 Resolution No.: 9LJL/-:J\ Date: Jul 14, 2021
Moved By: ~~M 1 ~ax~ 'ThM~ Q:Jf\p at lLavf-
seconded By: ~~CU'l Grw r1t1 k! ±
THAT Council hereby receives the following correspondence
a. Board of Health minutes for meetings held May 19, 2021
b. City of Port Colborne Resolution -Capital Gains Tax on Primary Residence
c. Elimination of LPAT Resolution 2021-0115
d. Letter-kom Premier Ford et al Re: Land Transfer Tax
e. Letter to Prime Minister Trudeau re Capital Gains Tax Exemptions on Primary
Residences
f. LRCA comments on ERO Posting 019-2986, June 23, 2021
g. Updating Environmental Assessment Requirements for Transmission Lines
h. TBDSSAB Board Meeting Regular Session Minutes May 20, 2021
i. Resolution 21-111 Scott Aitchison, MP Parry Sound Muskoka Support for 988 Crisis
Line
j. CP Remedial Program Notification
k. Mississauga's Resolution
I. TC Energy Investigation Expense Dig Notification
m. Township of Scugog Correspondence re: Williams Point Road and Beacock Road
School Bus Turnarounds
and the same be filed at the Clerk's Office.
Bt"arried D Defeated D Amended D Deferred
Municipality of Shuniah, 420 Leslie Avenue, Thunder Bay, Ontario,
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ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL, INGERSOLL 29 Noxon St., Ingersoll, ON N5C 1B8 Phone: 519-485-1732 Fax: 519-485-9606 www.alexandrahospital.on.ca
Media Release
Date: August 12, 2021
Ingersoll and Tillsonburg Hospitals Exploring Closer Partnership INGERSOLL ONTARIO
TILLSONBURG ONTARIO August 12, 2021 | 9:00am For over a decade Alexandra Hospital Ingersoll (AHI) and Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital
(TDMH) have been on a journey of partnership and integration, beginning with the appointment of a
joint Chief Executive Officer in 2009. The Boards followed suit establishing a Joint Venture Agreement in 2013 and the Joint Board of Directors in 2014. Each of these deliberate and bold steps to work together enhanced their ability to serve our communities better.
Today nearly all leadership positions are integrated as are many departments including finance,
information technology and human resources. Recently, given the unprecedented challenges and change in the health care system, including the movement to Ontario Health Teams, the Joint Board of Directors voted unanimously to enter into Phase I of an integration process that focuses on intentionally exploring a voluntary integration of the two organizations.
“As a natural extension of the close partnership that already exists between these two organizations, we will build on the legacy of exceptional care provided at both AHI and TDMH, using the unique resources in each community to provide a wider range of accessible services to our residents, while maintaining two hospital sites and their local identity,” states Sandy Jansen, CEO of both hospitals. In
addition to maintaining each hospital site, each hospital and community will continue to have their own local hospital Foundation and will actively continue their local community fundraising priorities. The overall goal is to provide improved quality care in each hospital for the communities each serves, now and into the future, truly partnering to keep healthcare close to home.
The work is being led by a Joint Integration Steering Committee (JISC). There will be opportunity for community members, hospital staff, volunteers and physicians to be involved through all phases of the process. “Through this work, a detailed analysis of the benefits and risks of the proposed voluntary integration will be conducted. Also, fulsome staff, physician and community engagement will be undertaken to ensure all perspectives are understood and inform this important decision,” explains Don
Campbell, Chair, Board of Directors, Alexandra Hospital Ingersoll. “We will continue to regularly communicate updates on this exciting integration opportunity with our teams and partners in the coming months. As we see healthcare moving to a provincial model of
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ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL, INGERSOLL 29 Noxon St., Ingersoll, ON N5C 1B8 Phone: 519-485-1732 Fax: 519-485-9606 www.alexandrahospital.on.ca
increased cooperation, this is a chance to consider how working more closely together could benefit
the people of Southwest Oxford County,” shared Ruby Withington, Board Chair, Tillsonburg District
Memorial Hospital. -30-
Media Contact: Sandy Jansen, President and CEO Phone Number: AHI 519-485-1700 ext. 8231; TDMH 519-842-3611 ext. 5303 E-mail: sandy.jansen@ahi.ca or sandy.jansen@tdmh.on.ca
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Hello there! I’m Charlotte Wall and I’m the principal at Port Burwell PS. We are pleased to have a group
of students participating in a program called “Stem To Stern” https://stem2stern.ca/ where during the
week of Aug. 30-Sept. 2, 2021, 6-8 students from our school will be working to build a boat, which they
will launch on Sat. Sept. 3 in Port Burwell and we will hopefully have great community turnout!
Last year our school, the Lakers, created the motto “Stand Tall, Shine Bright” to represent the
lighthouse. It is important for our students to see their importance in the community and also
understand our Port and its history.
After the boat is built, we will be keeping it so that we can do finishing touches like naming it, painting it,
etc. and we hope to enlist the work of all of our students in one capacity or another until its
completion. We also want to reach out to our community members to partner with us as we learn more
about our village, its history, and (of course!) boats.
We are hoping to have your participation in a community event where we have hosts of
events/activities for all ages on site during our boat build. Right now with the COVID realities, we are
still working out logistics, but I am hoping that we can have an event on school site where people can
witness the Stem to Stern Boat build and also invite you and other community resources/businesses to
set up a station for additional activities for all ages who visit our school yard. The target date would be
Thursday, Sept. 1. We are hoping to build the excitement of the project as well as add additional
learning and projects over the course of the 2021 2022 school year.
Please let me know if this is something you would be interested in pursuing and if we could arrange a
time to meet/chat! I am excited to bring a greater awareness to our students about the amazing
community in which they live!
Sincerely,
Charlotte
Charlotte Wall
Principal
Port Burwell PS
“Stand Tall, Shine Bright”
You may submit your material at
the following locations.
Port Burwell Marine Museum
& Historic Lighthouse
History is happening right now and we need your input.
The Museum is collecting memories and experiences of COVID-19.
As a history organization, our mission is to collect and share the stories
that shape us.
We would love to add to our collection your photographs, drawings,
memoirs, and other items that depict what you and your family are doing
during this most unusual time in our world.
Whether you farm, fish, teach, repair, counsel, cook, serve, drive, learn, or
are retired, every member of the community has a story to tell.
This is your chance to share your experiences with future generations.
Place your submissions in an envelope.
Be sure that your contact information is
included inside. Submissions without this
will be discarded.
Once officially accepted, submissions will
become the property of the Museum and
may be exhibited in the future.
For more information, contact the
Museum Curator at
curator@bayham.on.ca or call the
Marine Museum at
519-874-4807 10:00am —5:30pm Daily
until Labour Day
Municipality of Bayham
56169 Heritage Line, PO Box 160
Straffordville ON N0J 1Y0
519-866-5521 Ext 222
8:30am —4:30pm Monday—Friday
Port Burwell Marine Museum
20 Pitt St, Port Burwell, ON N0J 1T0
519-874-4807
MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM AUGUST 2021
Visit the Port Burwell Municipal Blue Flag Beach - Free parking Enjoy the Trans Canada Trail/Cycling & Hiking Trail
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2020-2021 COVID-19 Pandemic – We’re in this together. Practice physical distancing, wash your hands regularly or
use anti-bacterial hand wash, wear a mask when physical distancing is a challenge, protect yourself and your family. Be smart, Be respectful of others and Stay safe. COVID-19 Pandemic updates are on the municipal website.
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The Municipality of Bayham has By-laws in place to ensure the health and safety of residents and visitors which can be found on the municipal website www.bayham.on.ca The By-law Enforcement Department enforces by-laws based on complaints/concerns received. Confidential Municipal Law Enforcement Complaint and
Service Request Forms are available on the municipal website under the heading “Forms”. www.bayham.on.ca/pages/forms By-Law No. 2015-113 s. 2.3 prescribes dog owners or guardians must clean up after their dogs anywhere in the Municipality. By-Law No. 2015-113 s. 2.4 or 2.5 Owners shall not permit a dog(s) to run at large By-Law No. 2015-113 s. 2.7 prohibits dogs on the Municipal East Beach between the hours of 8am – 8pm during Jun-Oct Zoning By-Law No. Z456-2003 (as amended) s. 4.16
prohibits the use of travel trailers, campers, mobile homes or tents for human occupancy except as stated in the by-law.
Final Installment Due Dates: August 27, 2021 and
October 29, 2021
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Contact the office to arrange pre-
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Penalty charges apply to late
payments.
2021 Final Taxes
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on property assessments and
reassessments carried out by
MPAC, budget impacts for the
Municipality, County & School
Boards divided into two
installments on one bill.
Please refer to the municipal
website for the 2021 Tax Rates.
The option is available for Property
Tax and/or Water/Wastewater
account holders to receive billings by
email. Easily file and access your
bills wherever you have access to
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billing, visit the Municipal Website –
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Billing-Subscribe Form”.
Please contact the Treasury
Department with any questions you
may have regarding this service.
Working Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors are required by law on every floor and outside all sleeping areas including mobile homes, travel trailers and campers. Only WORKING Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
can save lives. Both should be tested monthly to ensure they are working and should be replaced within the time frame recommended by the
manufacturer. EMERGENCY PLANNING Emergencies can strike anywhere, anytime Be prepared – Know the Risks – Make a Plan Prepare an Emergency Kit
Ontario’s Emergency Public Warning system is a
tool that provides timely & accurate information to Ontario residents, businesses and visitors during an emergency. To learn more, visit the website
www.emergencymanagementontario.ca
MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM AUGUST 2021
Visit Bayham’s unique shops and tasty eateries. Enjoy camping, boating, fishing and golfing.
WASTE COLLECTION SERVICES Recycling – “two stream” system – Box #1 paper/cardboard and Box #2 containers/glass/plastic What can be recycled? Many items can be recycled. More information is
available on the municipal website under “Recycling & Waste Management”. Why Recycle? Municipality earns revenue from recycling to be used towards the cost of waste management services; diverts waste from landfill, conserves resources, saves energy, feeds a green economy and contributes to a healthy Ontario. Let’s strive to do more! Refer to your 2021 Waste Management Schedule or the municipal website for various locations to dispose of your large items that can’t be collected at the curb.
Metals Recycling: can be taken to the rear of The Port Burwell Fire Station located at 55451 Nova Scotia Line, Port Burwell
CEMETERIES Decoration Days:
3rd Weekend August – Straffordville 3rd Sunday August – Calton and Smuck 4th Sunday August – Best, Bayham West(Richmond), Light, Guysboro, St. Luke’s 1st Sunday in September – Eden 2nd Sunday in November (2pm)- Estherville
URBAN AREA LEAF & YARD WASTE COLLECTION
Fall Dates: Pickup in urban areas on Mondays starting October 18 to November 8. Ensure waste is curbside by 7am Monday mornings in paper bags or bundled.
See your Waste Management Schedule and the website for
more information. ANIMAL CRUELTY & WELFARE CONCERNS Call 1-833-926-4625 (24/7 availability)
BAYHAM COUNCIL 2018 – 2022 Public is welcome to attend Council meetings held on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month at 7:00pm at the Municipal Office Building, 56169 Heritage Line, Straffordville. The schedule is subject to change, please check the website. Virtual meetings currently until further notice in accordance with public health guidelines. 2022 Pre-Budget Consultation – the Municipality of Bayham invites your suggestions on how to make our community better by asking for your input into setting the 2022 Budget priorities. Through consultation with the public, the municipality can build a stronger community. Submit your feedback, thoughts and suggestions for the 2022 Budget by August 31, 2021 to consultations@bayham.on.ca or by fax 519-866-3884 or mail to the municipal office.
MUSEUM & LIGHTHOUSE
Port Burwell Marine Museum & Historic 1840 Lighthouse is OPEN
“Visit your local museum”
The Museum and Lighthouse are open daily 10am – 5:30pm. until Labour Day. More information is available on the municipal website “Museums” page or by emailing: curator@bayham.on.ca Project COVID-19 – the Museum is collecting your stories and drawings of what your experience has been like living through the pandemic – it’s history in the making right now! Contact the Curator with your submissions.
BAG TAGS
Purchase 2021 Bag Tags at: Ken’s Korner Store Valley Variety Rose’s Sandytown Variety Marc’s Gas & Variety 2022 Bag Tag Kits will be
available late October at the municipal office.
DOG TAG REGISTRATIONS/RENEWALS
• All dogs new to Bayham, must be registered within 14 days. Failure to do so may result in a fine.
• Renewals are due by March 31st yearly. Early discount applies for renewals done before Jan 31st each year.
• If not renewed by April 1st, late fees apply and may also result in a fine.
• If/when your dog has been spayed/neutered, provide a certificate/proof from a vet for a reduction in tag fee(s).
• Urban Areas: Two (2) dogs permitted per household * Rural Areas: Three (3) dogs permitted per household
• If you no longer have a dog, please notify the office to provide the information and to keep records up-to-date.
IMPORTANT!
Large Item and Household Waste Disposal and Illegal Dumping
DID YOU KNOW?
Illegal Dumping on the roadside and in gullies within Bayham is PROHIBITED in all areas of the municipality.
Anyone who illegally dumps household waste in this manner may be fined for their actions.
Illegal Dumping also increases municipal costs and YOUR taxes!
When large items or household waste is illegally dumped on municipal land, municipal staff use their time and
resources to respond and clean up debris, resulting in higher costs and higher taxes to all residents.
To keep our community clean and taxes low, any odd or large items that cannot be disposed of through curbside
pick-up can be dropped off as described below:
OTHER ITEMS SUGGESTED DROP OFF LOCATIONS**
Large Household Items Norfolk Disposal (Waterford 519-443-8022), Green Valley Recycling (London 519-681-0606), Tri Recycling (London 519-457-1666)
Batteries: Automotive & Agriculture
Canadian Tire, Bestway Auto Supply (Aylmer), Battery
Supply (Aylmer), Rob's Scrap Removal (Straffordville 226-
970-1999
Batteries: Residential (single-use)
Bestway Auto Supply, Canadian Tire, Staples, Lowe's, The
Source, Rona (St Thomas , Rob's Scrap Removal
(Straffordville 226-970-1999)
Electronics: Computers, printers, fax
machines, cell phones, tablets, etc
Local Community Groups' Collection Events, Staples, The
Source, Station Arts Ctr (Tillsonburg), Rob's Scrap Removal
(Straffordville 226-970-1999)
Metals (steel, aluminum, etc),
Appliances w/ FREON
Rob's Scrap Removal (Straffordville 226-970-1999)
Ink cartridges, toners etc. Staples, The Source
Light Bulbs: Low-energy, compact
fluorescent (CFL)
Rona, Lowe's
Medications, sharps, (in proper sharps containers) AII Pharmacy/Drug Stores – Please contact your local
Pharmacy)
Oil: Automotive Canadian Tire (Tillsonburg only)
Paint (residential only - liquid) Rona (All) , Home Hardware Tillsonburg only), Nu Decor
(Tillsonburg)
Propane Tanks Aylmer Propane & Natural Gas (Aylmer), Dodsley Fuels
(Tillsonburg)
Tires
Aylmer Tire Craft, Dagg's Tires (Aylmer), M&J Tire Craft
(Tillsonburg) , Tillsonburg Tire
**All items being accepted at the above locations are subject to change, please call
locations for details.
The bins behind the Port Burwell Fire Hall are for Steel and Electronics ONLY. These bins have been placed as
a Port Burwell Firefighters’ Association fundraising effort. NO other waste is permitted.
Recycling and Yard Waste Information
Recyclable (Blue Box) Collection Requirements: REDUCE/REUSE/RECYCLE
All recyclables should be set out to the curb by no later than 7 a.m. the morning of your
collection day.
Recyclables will be collected the same day as household waste as per your Waste Management
Schedule included with your bag tags. Recyclables must be separated into "2 streams ".
Please place all paper products in one blue box and containers/glass/plastics in a second blue
box.
What can I Recycle? Information available on the municipal website: www.bayham.on.ca
Why Recycle?
RECYCLING - Municipality earns revenue
GARBAGE - Municipality pays
Recycling:
earns revenue for the Municipality - to be used for waste management services
diverts waste from landfill - reduces our environmental footprint and conserves land space
conserves resources - reduces the burden on our environment;
saves energy - conserves both processing and transportation energy;
feeds a green economy - by placing materials in your Blue Box they are transformed into
new products locally which encourages recycling innovation in Ontario creating new jobs and
adds value to our economy;
contributes to a healthy Ontario - helps reduce pollution and emissions protecting our air,
soil and groundwater
2021 Urban Area Leaf and Yard Waste Pickup
For 2021 leaf and yard waste will be collected curbside within the following urban areas:
Calton • Corinth • Eden • Port Burwell • Richmond • Straffordville • Vienna
The Leaf and Yard waste collection is carried out on Mondays over a four (4) week peri,od in
both the Spring and Fall .
2021 Fall Program Dates - October 18 - November 8, 2021
Ensure your leaf/yard waste is placed at the curbside by 7:00 am on Monday each week. Each of
the above areas receives a minimum of one pickup per week. Pickup will not necessarily occur on
your regular waste collection day. All leaf/yard waste must be placed in paper bags, open reusable
containers, or bundled in lengths not exceeding four (4) feet. All individual containers must weigh
less than 18 kilograms (40 pounds).
See website: www.bayham .on.ca for details throughout the year.
You are invited
to a
Drive-Thru Retirement Celebration
In honour of Abe Harms
Executive Director
Mennonite Community Services Ontario
Please join us on Thursday, August 19,
2021.
Guests will be received from 3:00 p.m. to
5:00 pm. at the outdoor venue of the
Aylmer Thrift Store, 300 Talbot Street, West,
Aylmer Ontario.
Please enter the venue from Wellington
Street and follow the directed path of the
retirement drive-thru celebration.
We thank Abe for his twenty-two years of
faithful service to the community served by
MCS and wish him much happiness, good
health and God’s blessings upon his
retirement.
A formal presentation to Abe will be made,
beginning at 5:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Please note that should there not be
enough parking spots for guests wanting to
be present at this time, the streets of the
friendly surrounding neighbourhood
should help to accommodate you.
COVID safety rules will be enforced,
including physical distancing, wearing
masks, and refraining from gathering
beyond the Government of Ontario’s
endorsed limit of people.
If you cannot attend in person, please tune
into De Brigj Radio – Mennonite
Community Services of Southern Ontario
(mcson.org) where the presentation to Abe
will be livestreamed or follow the highlights
of the celebration on Facebook Live:
Mennonite Community Services | Facebook
For more details, please see the MCS
website www.mcson.org.
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. . . . . . . . . BRATS – Bayham Residents Asking for Transparency
August 11, 2021
Municipality of Bayham Council Meeting Official Correspondence
Re: ICIP SCC Grant Application Review
Attention: Mayor Ketchabaw and Members of Council
ICIP Straffordville Community Center Community Hub Grant
Application – Community Culture & Recreation Stream
It has recently come to the attention of many Bayham residents through an
article published in the Aylmer Express that on June 17, 2021 Council voted
unanimously to cease all operations and deem the Vienna LIONS
Community Centre (VLCC) surplus to the needs of the Municipality and
commence disposition as part of the funding strategy for the Municipal
portion of the ICIP Straffordville Community Centre grant. Council would also
require the use of three separate Municipal reserve funds plus any and all
surplus, if exists, over the length of the project “to ensure full funding for the
Municipal portion of the grant” (Staff Report CAO-15/21).
To help us understand how we got here, a timeline of events documented
through a series of Council meeting agendas, staff reports, meeting minutes
and the ICIP grant application submission was compiled and reviewed
(Appendix A). In short, project selection occurred back in September 2019
(CAO-52/19); the ICIP SCC grant application was submitted October 2019; a
provincial financial risk assessment and due diligence was conducted in
August 2020 (In Camera Session); a funding strategy was put in place
February 2021 (CAO-02/21), and the unanimous decision to surplus the
VLCC and decommission the geothermal HVAC system was made in June
2021 (CAO-15/21).
Yet, the public has only been made aware of the ICIP SCC project since
June 30, 2021 through a local newspaper, not through any municipal
announcements, presentations, news releases, dedicated web pages or
town halls, despite the ICIP grant application submission by the Municipality
claiming extensive public engagement prior to submission of the project:
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• The project has received positive media attention;
• The community/groups is excited and behind the project;
• The Municipality is managing expectations and the possibility of not
obtaining funding; and
• The Municipality has made designs and timelines of the process public to
keep all parties informed.
MOB Grant Application Submission, October 2019
Despite the submission declaring the public was fully engaged and in
support of the SCC project, it has come to our attention that Members of
Council believe they have acted in an open and transparent manner simply
because the agenda and business-style meeting minutes are published to
the Municipality’s Laserfiche system. We invite members of Council to
review the Municipality’s own web pages found under the Governance –
Public Consultation menu, where residents are assured Council will
encourage participation by those who will be affected by a decision and give
participants the opportunity to influence decisions before they are made.
It is truly unfortunate Council did not engage the community or reach out to
stakeholders to consider the needs of the whole community during project
selection (CAO-52/19) and design (CAO-59/19). They’ve had since 2019 to
reach out. Community involvement leads to better decisions.
BRATS – Bayham Residents Ask for Transparency – is a new community
group formed to raise awareness and lobby to save the Vienna Lions
Community Centre (VLCC). A discussion of our concerns based from our
extensive review of available information and discussions with various
Members of Council is presented below for Council’s comment and
consideration. We invite Council to clarify or correct our interpretation
of findings. We can only assume our account below to be true, rightly or
wrongly, unless otherwise advised by Members of Council.
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WHAT IS THE ICIP Straffordville Community Hub PROJECT?
Details of the proposed ICIP SCC grant project and scope of work have
been informed by Staff Report CAO-59/19, the actual ICIP grant application
submitted by the Municipality and the recent RFP 21-02 for architectural
services. In short, the Municipality is proposing to build a brand new 2,800
extension off the rear of the SCC that will accommodate a ~918 sf
commercial kitchen, canteen, universal washrooms and storage space with
upper-level inaccessible meeting/office space, as well as the construction of
a 3,920-sf open-air pavilion. The funding will also build a new accessible
walking trail, repair an existing pavilion and upgrade lighting. [Note: The
actual dimensions of the food booth extension building are unclear at this
time as the size increased to 3,360 sf in recent drawings associated with the
2021 RFP compared to what was submitted in 2019 with the grant proposal.]
The design features have been peer reviewed by Barry Wade Design
Construction Management and is presented in a separate document (ICIP
SCC Project Review by BW dated July 20, 2021). The review identified that
based on basic design guidelines, the proposed 918 sf commercial kitchen
to be accommodated within the brand new $1.4 million food booth addition is
sized to accommodate seating in the hall for 734 people in a banquet setting.
The occupant load of the SCC hall is 300 people, reducing to 260 people for
a sit-down dinner. The proposed kitchen is way oversized, being designed to
accommodate more than twice the people than the hall allows for this type of
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use. This indicates the proposed commercial kitchen is excessive for the
needs of the community.
The review identifies the size of the existing kitchen is more than adequate
to accommodate the seating capacity of the hall. To upgrade the equipment,
function and flow of the existing SCC kitchen within its existing foot print is all
that was needed to be considered. The current design features of the ICIP
SCC project includes a kitchen at both ends of the hall, the existing kitchen
and new addition kitchen. It is unknown if the existing kitchen space will be
left as is or if it will be renovated/updated as part of the project scope of
work.
Do we really need a Community Centre with 2 kitchens, especially when the
VLCC already has large functioning commercial kitchen to accommodate its
larger banquet hall? The MOB is not only duplicating non-core critical assets
within the municipality by proposing to build a commercial kitchen at the
SCC, but it is also duplicating non-core critical assets within the SCC project
site itself. For example, the existing food booth located on the SCC property
is still in the current budget for a $200,000 renovation that includes the
installation of a commercial kitchen. We have recently been informed this
food booth already has brand new kitchen equipment. Is this building going
to be demolished as part of the project?
Residents were unaware of the scope of the SCC project and were taken
aback by the unnecessary grandiosity of the proposed plan, its duplication of
non-core critical assets and unanimous decision by Council to sell off a long-
standing community asset – the Vienna Community Centre – to fund the
project.
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HOW IS THE MUNICIPAL PORTION OF THE ICIP SCC GRANT BEING
FUNDED?
The Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) is a cost-shared
infrastructure funding program between the federal, provincial and other
partner funding partners, under four priority areas, including Community,
Culture and Recreation.
The Municipal share of the ICIP SCC grant is $534,881.
Report CAO-02/21 discussed in an in-camera session in February 2021
outlines options for how the Municipality will fund its $534,881 contribution to
the project. The Municipality claims it “actively applies for grant funding to
assist in the provision and upgrade of infrastructure and recreation
services in the municipality to help offset any necessity to utilize tax
levies or reserves” (Staff Report CAO-22/21). For the ICIP SCC project,
Staff strongly recommended that “Council consider the cessation of
operations and surplus of duplicate, non-core critical assets as a part
of any funding strategy for the Municipal portion of the ICIP
Straffordville Community Centre grant” (Staff Report CAO-15/21).
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Council voted unanimously to surplus the VLCC, apparently considered a
“duplicate non-core critical asset”, to fund the municipal portion of the ICIP
SCC grant. A project that is proposing to duplicate non-core critical assets.
A plea to the municipality to delay a work order to decommission the VLCC’s
geothermal HVAC system and replace it with a less efficient gas system in
order to “simplify the procurement process” (Staff Report CAO-15/21)
was denied by the Municipality. This is a cause for concern, as not only is
there nothing wrong with the existing environmentally friendly system (other
than it is getting to its estimated end of life), it shows the Municipality has
already made up its mind to sell the VLCC regardless of any public comment
period required under By-Law 2015-021 – Sale of Surplus Municipal Land
Policy and Procedures. If there is any possibility the Municipality would
reverse its decision to surplus the VLCC, then why would they even consider
replacing the environmentally-friendly geothermal system with a less cost-
efficient gas unit? Past utility bills provided by the LIONS Club of Vienna
show the Municipality saved $10,000 per year compared to the SCC HVAC
system. This information can be provided upon request.
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Members of Council have confirmed that the Municipality cannot afford to
fund the municipal portion of the ICIP SCC grant without funds from the sale
of the VLCC or by increasing taxes by a whopping 12% (As per a July 2021
recorded zoom meeting between Members of Council and BRATS –
Bayham Residents Asking for Transparency). And their argument is that the
public comment period comes after a property is declared surplus to the
needs of the municipality. Our position is that if the municipality had engaged
the public early in the process – like back in 2019 when the ICIP projects
were being explored. By the time this process has come to a surplus
condition, the municipality has already broken the trust of the people.
The 2015 Facility Audit and Backgrounder Report
We are trying to find clarity surrounding the timeline and intentions of Council
to surplus the VLCC as a funding strategy to ensure full funding of the
municipal portion of the SCC grant (June 2021). Was selling the VLCC the
original intention back in 2019 to fund the ICIP SCC project?
Sufficient resources were to be available to support the ICIP SCC project
through completion at the time the application was submitted to the province
(October 2019) and subsequently verified in August 2020 when the province
undertook a financial risk assessment and due diligence to ensure sufficient
resources. An operation plan was also to be in place to operate the asset
and assure the province the municipality would not seek senior level
government support for operational funding (CAO-52/19). Although we
requested all supporting documentation that accompanied the grant
application submission, no financial or operating plans were provided or
disclosed.
We find it troubling that Members of Council are reverting back to a
confidential 2015 facility audit to support their recent decision to surplus the
VLCC. The facility audit was summarized in Staff Report CAO-23/15
“Facilities Presentation – Backgrounder. The report highlighted that past
financial practices of the Municipality pertaining to facilities was lacking in
long term planning resulting in the deterioration of many of its buildings due
to the lack of regular maintenance. Consequently, a facility audit was
conducted on 8 facilities and financial models were developed to look at
various facility options for further consideration. The eight buildings audited
in 2015 included:
1. Municipal Office
2. Public Works Building
3. Straffordville Community Centre
4. Vienna Community Center
5. Eden Community Center
6. Port Burwell Marine Museum
7. Port Burwell Library
8. Edison Museum
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The public was engaged in the decision-making process and asked to
choose their preference from 6 financial options to consider for future facility
considerations. Nowhere in these documents is it stated or implied that
the Municipality can only afford to run one community centre. In fact,
one of the financial models included repairing and operating all 8 facilities.
Based on the integrity of the buildings informed by the facility audits and
future costs to repair, the public chose Option 2 – Repair Municipal Office &
Vienna Community Center and the surplus of Eden Community Center,
Edison Museum and the SCC. The SCC was under a “DO NOT OCCUPY”
order at the time as a result of “concern pertaining to the integrity of the
celling framework and tiles” (CAO-23/15).
As the story goes, the decision to surplus the SCC was reversed and work
began on the SCC. The Eden Community Center was subsequently sold, as
was eventually the Edison Museum.
Because the SCC was not sold, the Municipality decided to sell the
Municipal Building to reduce the overall facility footprint and move the
municipal offices and chambers into the SCC building, thus fulfilling the 2015
financial model chosen by the people. Staff sold the idea of a multi-functional
facility to Council by pointing out the creation of a multi-use building
addresses concerns with regards to space utilization and vacancy at the
SCC as well as operational efficiencies, at least in theory (CAO-24/16).
“… in theory, a move would save a majority of capital and operating
costs expended on the current municipal office by lowering the
musicality’s overall facility footprint into a consolidated ‘Community
Hub’ (CAO-24/16).
The 2017 Asset Management Plan (AMP)
The total costs related to the relocation of the municipal offices and
chambers to the SCC is undisclosed to the public; however, the 2017 Asset
Management Plan (AMP) indicated over $2.2 million was invested into
interior renovations during 2016.
It is important to note that the Facilities Background Report (CAO-23/15)
identified the original Municipal Offices were in need of exterior updates
estimated at $221,000 and interior repairs estimated at $350,000. That is a
significantly lower investment than the reported $2.2 million minimum capital
investment. Even with this kind of significant capital investment, the
municipality was still able to “allocate sufficient funds on an annual basis
to meet the replacement needs as they arise without the need for
deferring projects and accruing annual infrastructure deficits”.
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So even after significant capital investments into the SCC, and at the same
time still operating the VLCC, the municipality had sufficient funds to allocate
$200,000 into the facility reserve, leaving an annual surplus of $27,000
(2017 AMP).
2017 Asset Management Plan
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2021 – 2030 Capital Budget
Municipal long term financial planning – the 2021 Capital Budget identifies
three items requiring repairs over the next 10-years for the VLCC Facility.
While the cost to replace the geothermal system was over estimated based
on the recent June 2021 sole-sourced contract (CAO-20/21), we cannot
identify why the estimate for the accessibility upgrades was increased by
$190,000 from the previous year estimate as there was no change to the
scope of work description provided in the budget. Given the amount of
money in the VLCC reserve fund, capital investment into the VLCC over the
next 10 years is estimated as $449,500 less $87,888 is $359,172. There are
also many funding opportunities for accessibility upgrades.
VLCC CAPITAL BUDGET ITEM
Geothermal HVAC
Replacement
$65,000
2021 estimate
$49,489+HST
2021 contract
Accessibility Upgrades
(Entrance & Washrooms)
$350,000
2020 estimate
$540,000
2021 estimate
Parking Lot $50,000 no change
VLCC Reserve $90,328
VLCC CAPITAL INVESTMENT $359,172
We note that the HVAC replacement and water treatment installations were
removed from the SCC 2021 capital budget, while other items included in the
grant funding scope of work remain. We are not sure why the inconsistency
exists.
It appears the Municipality has applied for grant funding on a project it
cannot afford without utilizing reserves AND selling the VLCC (Staff Report
CAO-15/21 and verified by personal communication with Members of
Council). In addition, there are potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars in
additional expenses and over run costs associated with the new build that
aren’t eligible for funding under the ICIP grant and other repairs identified in
the capital budget that still need to be funded, such as commercial kitchen
cabinetry /appliances, furnishings, including the 1000 sf second story
inaccessible meeting rooms, reconstruction of the parking lot ($80,000),
repairs to the existing food booth ($200,000) or its demolition, old chapel
parking lot creation ($200,000), increased annual water quality
treatment/testing, and the installation of a dry hydrant and/or sprinkler
system for firefighting in addition to other potential code upgrade
requirements, etc. These details have not been explained or disclosed to the
public or council members we have spoken to.
There is potential for significant capital investment beyond the scope of the
project. This needs careful consideration.
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ICIP SCC PROJECT OBJECTIVES
In addition to concerns regarding the lack of public engagement described
above, we note that the ICIP SCC project as outlined in the grant submission
does not and cannot meet the objectives of the Municipality of Bayham
Official Plan (OP).
The discussion to follow demonstrates that the ICIP SCC project will not
improve access to community, cultural and/or recreational services for ALL
OF BAYHAM RESIDENTS. In fact, the need to sell the Vienna Community
Centre to fund this project causes the complete opposite effect – it
diminishes access to recreational opportunities to a large proportion of the
population. Redirecting reserve funds and any and all surpluses to continue
to fund this project over its duration displaces municipal spending on
community, culture and recreation infrastructure elsewhere in the
Municipality. A declaration the municipality certified it would NOT do as a
result of receiving the ICIP grant for infrastructure upgrades to the SCC.
Municipality of Bayham ICIP SCC Grant Submission, October 2019
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Community Hub: The SCC is a multi-purpose building as it houses the
municipal offices on the second floor and chambers in the basement. The
community hall and kitchen facilities are located on the main floor. The
concept of a single community hub in Straffordville to facilitate “service
integration and access to recreation” across all of Bayham is not supported
in the Official Plan (February 2019). As per Section 4.5.7.3 cited below:
“Council will encourage public service facilities to be co-located in the
community hubs of the Villages of Port Burwell, Straffordville and
Vienna to promote cost-effectiveness, facilitate service integration and
access to active transportation.” OP 2019, Page 4-21
Regardless, the community hub concept may work for larger centers that
have an affordable and extensive transportation network, but the concept
simply cannot be successfully applied to rural communities that have a
disproportionate number of low-income households and lack of affordable
transportation networks. If Bayham’s goal is to increase access to
recreational opportunities in an environment where affordable transportation
and equal access does not exist, then the concept of a single community
hub for all of Bayham cannot be supported. There are too many barriers to
support Straffordville as the community hub for all of Bayham residents and
all the more reason to save the Vienna Community Centre, located in the
heart of the village and within close proximity to homes, to enhance
community health and well-being.
Active Modes of Transportation: There are several barriers to physical
activity that rural communities experience including isolation, lack of
transportation, cost, safety fears such as high traffic speeds and lack of
sidewalks and lighting. Good transportation systems enable residents to
access educational facilities, employment, healthy food and recreational
opportunities which contribute to improved quality of life. The Mayor and
Members of Council have identified the new T:go bus service operated out of
Tillsonburg as an affordable means for Bayham residents to access services
within Straffordville. The bus route from Tillsonburg to Port Burwell, with
stops in Straffordville and Vienna, runs between 10 am and 4 pm two days a
week, three times a day. A one-way ticket is $10. We find the service not
only cost prohibited, but it cannot meet the needs of the community looking
to get their children to Straffordville for after school sports activities, for
council meetings, or community events offered on the weekends. There is
also no in-village service to get people from their homes to the single bus
stop location within the village, or from the bus stop to other destinations
within the village. Furthermore, Staff intends to keep the doors closed at the
VLCC if a federal election is called this fall, but intends to open the SCC for
this purpose (CAO-21/21).
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Scope of the Project: Southwest Health Public Health identified some
attractive features within the ICIP SCC project design that will support
structured/unstructured recreation opportunities and promote a healthy
lifestyle and endorses the outdoor recreational features described in the
project, such as baseball diamond lighting, portable nets for the soccer
playing field, a pavilion renovation and construction of a new accessible trail.
These features represent less than 8% of the proposed plan.
Based on the grant submission, 92% of the project cost is directed at funding
a $1.4 million dollar food booth building that will house a canteen, an over-
sized commercial kitchen, storage space, universal washroom facilities and
inaccessible second story office/meeting space. The property already has a
food booth building with recent kitchen upgrades. The fate of that building is
not discussed in the development plans; however, the capital budget
continues to include a $200,000 renovation to that building to update the
kitchen, storage and washroom facilities. No new recreational-type
infrastructure to promote a healthy lifestyle is proposed in the project and the
hall itself cannot support indoor sports or recreation activities or programs.
We respectively question what is it that this project brings new to the SCC
and to Bayham through “enhanced recreational opportunities” and social
interaction that it does not already offer, either within Bayham or the SCC
grounds itself?
Outputs: The MOB claims there is space for 13 known community groups.
None of the Community groups were named in the submission. Which of the
13 community groups were consulted with respect to this project? The
former Lioness’ (now Swans) were informed of the VLCC via the newspaper,
like everyone else, which they claim showed a great deal of lack of respect
toward the community and groups directly affected by the decision to surplus
the VLCC.
WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?
It appears the decision of Council to "get the biggest bang for their buck"
with respect to this ICIP SCC funding opportunity has put them in a financial
pickle. Based on our current level of knowledge, we propose a winning
solution to satisfy everyone would be to significantly scale down the scope of
the SCC project so that the need to sell the VLCC and deplete our reserves
to fund the project is eliminated. If this cannot be done, we respectfully
request the Municipality turn down the ICIP SCC grant and leave the VLCC
be.
After consideration of the above discussion and a thorough review of the
grant application submission and supporting documents, we feel the
residents of all of Bayham have not been fairly represented in this
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submission. As presented in the accompanying delegation to Council from
BRATS there are over 2000 signed petitions supporting our efforts to save
the VLCC. We are more than willing to sit down with staff to review a
strategic plan moving forward.
Sincerely,
Susanne Schlotzhauer, M.E.S.
c/o BRATS – Bayham Residents Asking for Transparency
OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE to be added to the agenda under Section 11.1.2
Correspondence Requiring Action. Bayham Residents Asking for Transparency
(BRATS) anticipate the information provided herein will be discussed openly by
Members of Council followed by issuing motions (or making a proposal on how to
move forward) so that a decision can be made on the following issues:
REQUESTS FOR ACTION ITEMS:
1. THAT the Aug 10, 2021 letter report from BRATS re the ICIP SCC Project
Review be received for information;
2. AND THAT Council consider all the recommendations presented herein (and
all supporting documentation) and redevelop a fiscally responsible plan for
the SCC that is within the financial means of the Municipality and does not
necessitate the need to utilize reserves or sell the VLCC as part of the
funding strategy for the Municipal portion of the ICIP grant;
3. AND THAT the Municipality engage the public in the development of a new
plan and keep the public informed by establishing a dedicated online
presence;
4. AND THAT Council withdraw its June 17, 2021 decision to deem the VLCC
surplus to the needs of the municipality and immediately resume all
operations (under current COVID rules);
5. AND THAT Council immediately withdraw its June 17, 2021 decision to utilize
Option 1 in Report CAO-15/21 to fund the Municipal portion of the
Straffordville Community Centre project;
6. AND THAT Council immediately request a stop work order for the
decommissioning and replacement of the existing geothermal mechanical
system as per the July 15, 2021 decision under CAO-20/21; and
7. And THAT this report be brought forward to the VLCC public comment period
requirement under By-Law 2015-021 sale and disposition of municipal
property process.
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Barry Wade Design Construction Management
July 20, 2021
Municipality of Bayham Council Meeting Official Correspondence
Re: ICIP Straffordville Community Centre Project Design Review
Attention: Mayor Ketchabaw and Members of Council
With the recent public announcement of the $2 million ICIP Community
Culture & Recreation grant for Straffordville Community Centre (SCC)
renovations and the expressed concerns of the local community group
Bayham Citizens for Transparency (BRAT) and several other residents
from within and beyond the community, I have been asked to undertake a
peer review of the proposed ICIP SCC project to identify concerns and
offer potential solutions.
This is a non-biased review based on my 35+ year professional career in
residential & commercial design/build. I have no vested interest in the
outcome of this project other than as a concerned citizen of the
Municipality of Bayham (MOB) and the desire to preserve our sense of
community.
I strongly believe that small rural municipalities such as the MOB need to
take advantage of various upper level of government funding programs to
support community needs, but not at the expense of displacing municipal
spending from other areas within Bayham. A good plan can address the
wants and needs of a community without costing the Municipality
unnecessary depletion of reserves, potential tax increases and/or selling
off of other municipal assets to fund such projects.
The Municipalities share of the ICIP grant project is $534,881. On July
17, 2021 Council voted unanimously to cease all operations and deem
the Vienna LIONS Community Centre (VLCC) surplus to the needs of the
Municipality and commence disposition as part of the “funding strategy
for the Municipal portion of the ICIP Straffordville Community Centre
grant.”. Council also voted to use cash flow from 3 separate Municipal
P.O.Box 355
Port Burwell, Ontario
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reserve funds plus any and all surplus, if exists, to ensure full funding for
the Municipal portion of the grant (Staff Report CAO-15/21).
Not only is this funding strategy fiscally irresponsible, it effectively
displaces municipal spending on community, culture and/or recreation
infrastructure elsewhere within the municipality.
“The Municipality actively applies for grant funding to assist in the
provision and upgrade of infrastructure and recreation services in the
municipality to help offset any necessity to utilize tax levies or reserves.”
(CAO-22/21)
It appears the Municipality has perhaps applied for grant funding on a
project it simply cannot afford or need, as the project clearly results in
“duplication of non-core critical assets”, an argument the Municipality
used to deem the VLCC surplus (Staff Report CAO-15/21).
It is within this context my review is undertaken.
Background
In 2015, Council reversed its decision to surplus and sell the then
condemned SCC facility which at the time was under a “do not occupy”
order due to unsafe building code infractions (CAO-23/15) and relocate
the municipal offices into the building to create a multi-functional facility.
This was a contentious decision given that the residents of Bayham voted
earlier that year to keep the Vienna Community Centre (VLCC). In 2016,
the municipality invested well over $2,200,000 in extensive interior
renovations to the structure (2017 AMP). Capital assets were sold and
reserve funds depleted as a funding strategy.
The SCC structure had an existing 2,600 square foot (sf) hall with an
existing kitchen of approximately 406 sf. As part of the 2016 renovations,
the footprint of the kitchen was reduced by approximately 36 sf to
accommodate a new bar and the existing bar was removed and turned
into a cloak roam.
Unfortunately, the function of the kitchen facility was jeopardized by
reducing the square footage. This lack of foresight caused some concern
with the Straffordville Hall Foundation (the contracted SCC managers) if
the newly reduced kitchen footprint could support future demand for the
hall.
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In the 2019 Straffordville Community Centre Community Hub ICIP grant
application submission, the MOB is proposing to build a brand new 2,800
sq extension off the rear of the SCC building that will accommodate a
~918 sf commercial kitchen, universal washrooms and storage space
with upper-level meeting/office space. Please refer to the attached
drawing modified from RFP 21-02 to highlight the location of the
proposed food booth extension off the back of the SCC.
Other design features can be reviewed in Staff Report CAO-59/19 and in
the ICIP grant submission included herein as attachments.
Commercial Kitchen Design
When designing a kitchen facility there are some basic design
parameters used to determine the minimum kitchen floor space required
based on occupancy and type of facility e.g., a “banquet hall” vs “fine
dining”.
SCC Occupant Load: The Ontario Building Code Table 3.1.17.1 states
for a space with non-fixed seats and tables the occupant load is 10 sf per
person, which means the 2,600-sf hall would accommodate an occupant
load of 260 people for this type of use (banquet hall).
Type of Kitchen Facility: In general, a banquet hall style kitchen facility
typically requires 75% less floor area than a fine dining kitchen facility
because food storage, food preparation and clean up space requires
much less area. In a fine dining facility, the kitchen is designed to a ratio
of 5 sf per person; whereas, in a banquet hall style facility, you would
require approximately 25% of this area, or 1.25 sf of kitchen floor area
per person.
To serve 260 people based on these design parameters, you would
design a kitchen within a 325 square foot footprint. Therefore, the existing
370 sf kitchen is more than adequate to meet the needs of the hall. In
fact, the existing 370 sf kitchen is capable of serving 296 people (370 /
1.25). This is 36 more people than the maximum occupant load of the
hall for this type of use
To put this in perspective, the proposed 918 sf commercial kitchen is
sized to accommodate 734 people, representing 35% greater occupancy
than the SCC hall allows for this type of use. This confirms the size of the
proposed commercial kitchen is excessive for the needs of the
community.
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To upgrade the equipment, function and flow of the existing SCC kitchen
within its existing foot print should be considered.
We note that the Vienna LIONS Community Centre (VLCC) already has
functioning commercial kitchen to accommodate its larger banquet hall.
The MOB is simply duplicating non-core critical assets by proposing to
build a commercial kitchen at the SCC.
Spatial Planning
I also have had a chance to review the proposed spatial planning and
impact of the proposed addition extension to the rear of the SCC building.
Below is a list of point items that Members of Council should consider.
1) New Food Booth Building Addition: As outlined above, the size of
the existing kitchen meets the needs of the SCC hall so no new food
booth addition is required, thereby eliminating the need for a
$1,413,000 capital investment and reducing the associated operating
cost by ~ $5,000 annually (CAO-15/21).
The cost to relocate the existing air handling equipment located at the
rear of the SCC building at the location of the proposed extension
would also be eliminated, resulting in a further significant saving.
The updated water treatment system associated with the new
commercial kitchen and washrooms might also be eliminated,
resulting in an additional $40,000 reduction in capital investment and
eliminating a further $15K to $25K annual operating expense as we
would no longer need to meet Ontario Regulation 319/08.
2) Office Space: The proposed addition to the rear of the SCC is
designed with an upper-level meeting room space above the kitchen
on the first floor. Office space and meeting rooms were designed and
constructed during the extensive 2016 renovation of the SCC facility,
and should have been designed to meet the needs of the municipal
offices and chambers. The current meeting room space adjacent the
existing kitchen facility is reported to be under-utilized, so the creation
of additional space seems unnecessary. Since the MOB has not held
any type of public open houses with respect to this project, or posted
anything online that reveals their vision for the facility upon
completion, we take the position that the additional space is
redundant, particularly considering current financial realities (CAO-
15/21).
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3) Commercial Kitchen: If MOB takes the position the existing kitchen
is still undersized, the kitchen could be partially expanded into the
adjacent meeting room space. This allows for the SCC to still have a
meeting room and a larger kitchen without spending $1,413,000 for
an unnecessary extension onto the rear of the building. See attached
drawing modified from RFP 21-02 showing the proposed addition
vs a renovated version within the footprint of the existing
building.
We note that by eliminating the proposed food booth extension the
facility may lose storage space and outdoor universal washrooms.
These amenities can be incorporated into a renovation to the existing
food booth as initially proposed as an option but declined by Council
in favour of the larger project (Staff Report CAO-59/19). A description
of the proposed $350,000 renovation to the existing food booth
building is included below. There is also a $200,000 capital
investment item in the current Capital Budget that lists the SCC Food
Booth Renovation (commercial kitchen, storage room and universal
washrooms).
4) Existing Food Booth: In Staff Report CAO-59/19, Council turned
down the option to renovate the existing food booth at a cost of
$350,000 in favour of constructing a $1.4 million dollar addition. We
note that by eliminating the proposed food booth addition the SCC
may lose needed storage space and outdoor universal washrooms.
These amenities can be incorporated into a renovation to the existing
food booth as initially proposed. The description and drawings of the
existing food booth building renovation from CAO-59/19 is included
below for your review. There is also a $200,000 capital investment
item in the current Capital Budget that lists the SCC Food Booth
Renovation (commercial kitchen, storage room and universal
washrooms).
The location of the existing Food Booth is ideally located as it abuts
both the ball diamond and existing sports pad to the east and is close
to the existing washroom facilities. Since the MOB has recently put
out an RFP for architectural drawings for the SCC project, Council
should recognize a well-planned renovation of this occasional-use
structure may further reduce the overall cost of the project.
5) Parking Lot: Creating additional parking off Old Chapel for staff
access to the SCC seems redundant. Staff currently access to the
SCC on the opposite side of the facility where there is an existing 96
vehicle parking lot that remains pretty much empty during regular
business hours. I would recommend the existing parking area on Old
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Chapel be used only for delivery of food to the existing kitchen and
parking for caterers. A savings of $40,000 could be made by leaving
the parking lot as is.
6) Proposed Pavilion: Eliminating the construction of a new food booth
extension would require the proposed pavilion to be relocated. The
benefit of this is that it eliminates the need to (1) build an expensive
handicap ramp that was required due to grade changes, and (2)
destroy the recently poured sports pad/ice rink. The MOB should
review the need for the proposed 56 ft x 70 ft (3,920 sf) pavilion. A
pavilion this size can accommodate approximately 900 people in a
standing space occupancy. Rehabilitation of the existing Pavilion at a
cost of $104,000 should be considered when reexamining community
need.
7) Accessible Walking Path, inclusive of a 700-meter trail (2,296
linear feet): I cannot comment on the location and extent of the trail
system other than the quoted length of trail. Accessibility is critical for
the ease of access throughout the facility. This is a good
recommendation. All I can add is to ensure the pathway is well-lit for
safe access. Perhaps with the cost savings mentioned above this
could be incorporated into the plan.
8) Firefighting Provisions: Due to the recent tragic fire on Heritage
Line just up from the SCC, it has come to our attention that
Straffordville does not have any fire hydrants. For an assembly
occupancy such as the SCC with municipal offices located on the
second floor and council chambers located in the basement, it is
disheartening to find the existing hall does not have a sprinkler
system or dry hydrant for firefighting.
The Ontario Building Code states under Section 3.2.5.7 (1) “An
adequate water supply for firefighting shall be provided for every
building.” A review of the 2016 SCC renovation plans indicate there
was adequate water supply and a sprinkler system was not required.
However, under the ICIP proposed additions a dry hydrant will be
required. There is not a separate line item or drawings showing the
requirement of a dry hydrant for firefighting that have been made
public. This may or may not be included in the overall cost of the
addition.
9) Other Provisions: In addition to unforeseen issues that arise during
such large renovations, the added square footage to the facility may
require that other provisions be required to bring the building up to
code, potentially adding to the overall cost of the project.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, I believe the concept is a good plan but we need to be
creative in our spending and Council needs to be open minded in making
a final decision on the facility masterplan. We are fortunate that the
Federal and Provincial Governments believe in our community and see
that there is a need for such facilities. A gift such as this can also be a
burden to our community. Let’s build within our means, by doing so will
save our reserves, reduce our tax burdens and save the sale of other
municipal assets in order to fund such infrastructure projects.
Sincerely yours,
Barry Wade
Barry Wade
President of 776497 Ontario Limited
o/a Barry Wade Design Construction Management
tel: 1-519-521-6860 | e-mail: barry@barrywade.ca | www.barrywade.ca
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Source: Municipality of Bayham Staff Report CAO-59/15
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OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE to be added to the agenda under
Section 11.1.2 Correspondence Requiring Action. Bayham Residents
Asking for Transparency (BRATS) anticipate the information provided
herein will be discussed openly by Members of Council followed by
issuing motions (or making a proposal on how to move forward) so that a
decision can be made on the following issues:
REQUESTS FOR ACTION ITEMS:
1. THAT the July 20, 2021 Letter from Barry Wade Design re the ICIP
SCC Project Review be received for information;
2. AND THAT Council consider all the recommendations presented
herein (and all supporting documentation) and redevelop a fiscally
responsible plan for the SCC that is within the financial means of the
Municipality and does not necessitate the need to utilize reserves or
sell the VLCC as part of the funding strategy for the Municipal portion
of the ICIP grant;
3. AND THAT the Municipality engage the public in the development of a
new plan and keep the public informed by establishing a dedicated
online presence;
4. AND THAT Council withdraw its June 17, 2021 decision to deem the
VLCC surplus to the needs of the municipality and immediately resume
all operations (under current COVID rules);
5. AND THAT Council immediately withdraw its June 17, 2021 decision
to utilize Option 1 in Report CAO-15/21 to fund the Municipal portion of
the Straffordville Community Centre project;
6. AND THAT Council immediately request a stop work order for the
decommissioning and replacement of the existing geothermal
mechanical system as per the July 15, 2021 decision under CAO-
20/21; and
7. And THAT this report be brought forward to the VLCC public comment
period requirement under By-Law 2015-021 sale and disposition of
municipal property process.
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM BY-LAW NO. 2021-044 A BY-LAW TO FURTHER AMEND BY-LAW No. 2018-007, BEING BY-LAW TO APPOINT MUNICIPAL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES FOR THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM WHEREAS pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001 c.25, as amended, municipalities may
appoint officers and employees as may be necessary for the purposes of the Corporation; AND WHEREAS Subsection 6 (1) of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, C. 4 provides that if a fire department is established for the whole or a part of a municipality or for more than one municipality, the council of the municipality or the councils of the municipalities, as the case may be, shall appoint a fire chief for the fire department; AND WHEREAS Ontario Regulation 380/04, a Regulation passed under authority of the Emergency
Management Act, R.S.O. 1999, C. E.9, provides in part that every Municipality shall designate an employee of the municipality or a member of the council as its emergency management program co-ordinator;
AND WHEREAS Subsection 3 (2) of the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, c.23, as amended, provides that the council of each municipality shall appoint a chief building official and such inspectors as are
necessary for the enforcement of the Act, in the areas in which the municipality has jurisdiction; AND WHEREAS, the Council of the Municipality of Bayham deems it necessary and expedient to
amend By-law No. 2018-007, being a by-law to appoint municipal officers and employees for the purposes of the Municipality of Bayham. THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. THAT Section 1 of By-law No. 2018-007, as amended, be further amended by inserting the following: Acting Chief Building Official Paul Hillenaar Acting Drainage Superintendent Steve Adams 2. THAT in all other respects By-law No. 2018-007, as amended, is hereby confirmed and remains unchanged. 3. THAT this by-law shall come into force and take effect on the 2nd day of September 2021. READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED this 19th day of August 2021.
______________________________ _____________________________ MAYOR CLERK
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM BY-LAW NO. 2021-047 A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM ALL ACTIONS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING HELD AUGUST 19, 2021 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 Council meeting held August 19, 2021 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 19th day of August, 2021.
____________________________ _____________________________ MAYOR CLERK