February 7, 2008

BRUCE COUNTY COUNCIL
February 7, 2008
10:00 a.m.
Administration Building
Walkerton
1. Roll Call
2. Disclosure of pecuniary interest
3. Minutes – January 3, 2008
4. Communications
5. Presentation (delegation) 10:15 a.m. – Great Lakes St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSLCI)
Mary Ellen Anderson, Mayor
The Town of Blue Mountains
6. County Officer Reports
7. Inquiries
8. Committee Reports
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Report of the Agriculture, Tourism and Planning Committee
Report of the Library Board
Report of the Corporate Services Committee – Finance and Property Division
Report of the Corporate Services Committee – Human Resources Division
Report of the Highway Committee
9. Motions
10. Unfinished Business
By-Laws
#4401 -
A By-Law Authorizing the Execution of a Lease with Her Majesty the Queen in
Right of Ontario as represented by the Minister of Government Services.
#4402 -
A By-Law to authorize the Submission of an Application to the Ontario
Infrastructure Projects Corporation (OIPC) for funding from the Municipal
Infrastructure Investment Initiative for a New Eligible Capital Project of the
Corporation of the County of Bruce; and to approve the expenditure of funds on
said eligible Capital Project.
#4403 -
A By-Law to Authorize the Warden and Treasurer or Deputy Treasurer of the
Corporation of the County of Bruce to borrow certain sums to meet the current
ordinary expenditures of the said Corporation for the Year 2008.
#4404 -
A By-Law to ratify and confirm the payment of certain expenditures and grants
authorized during the session.
MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF
THE COUNTY OF BRUCE AT THE JANUARY SESSION 2008
January 3, 2008
Council Chambers
Walkerton, Ontario
The Council of the County of Bruce met this morning pursuant to adjournment the Warden in the
Chair and all members except Mayor Smith were present. Deputy-Mayor, Saugeen Shores,
Doug Freiburger attended in Mayor Smith’s absence.
1. Moved by Mr. Kraemer
Seconded by Mr. Freiburger
That the minutes of the December 6th, 2007 Council Session be adopted as circulated.
Carried.
Communications were read and disposed of as follows:
2. Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care – announcing Bruce County’s share of the 2008
planned grant funding increase for the delivery agents responsible for providing land
ambulance services is $440,735.
Referred to the Corporate Services Committee – Emergency Services Division and filed.
3. Township of Brock – resolution advising the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) and the
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) of interest and concern for
the proposed changes to the regulatory framework for Non-Agricultural Source Material
(NASM) and their wishes to be actively involved and consulted on these and any other
proposed amendments relating to the regulation of NASM.
Referred to the Agriculture, Tourism and Planning Committee.
4. Region of Durham – RE: Employment Insurance Eligibility and Links to Increased
Poverty - Resolution requesting the Federal Government to revamp the criteria for
Employment Insurance to ensure Employment Insurance acts as it was designed to be,
which is an insurance program to assist during periods of unemployment, and that the
Premier be called upon to advocate on behalf of Ontario and the Municipalities of
Ontario to ensure that Ontario workers are eligible for benefits under the Employment
Insurance Program.
Referred to the Social Services Committee.
5. City of Owen Sound – resolution petitioning the Federal & Provincial Governments to
support a One Cent Now! Campaign (transferring the equivalent of one cent of the GST
to municipalities across the nation)
Referred to the Corporate Services Committee – Finance & Property Division
6. Town of South Bruce Peninsula – supporting petition submitted re: Lake Levels.
Referred to the Agriculture, Tourism and Planning Committee.
7. Township of West Lincoln – expressing concerns related to the Proposed Changes for the
Regulatory Framework for Non-Agricultural Source Materials.
Referred to the Agriculture, Tourism and Planning Committee
8. Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) – requesting clarification of recent
news reports made by the Federal Government related to making the Federal Gas Tax
funding permanent.
Referred to the Highways Committee.
9. Ontario Medical Association – advocating for a ban on smoking in cars transporting
children to help protect them from the negative health impacts of Second hand Smoke..
Referred to the Corporate Services Committee – Finance and Property Division.
INQUIRIES
Councillor Kraemer advised Members of Council that he was recently elected as Chair of the
Grey Bruce Public Health Board. He reported that cutbacks were required by the Board in 2007
in order to achieve the budget that was approved by the Ministry. He expects that the year-end
results will be very close to budget.
Councillor Kraemer advised Council that the construction of the new headquarters for the Grey
Bruce Public Health is actually ahead of schedule and the completion date may be moved up one
month, however, it is too early to predict. The budget for the construction project is on target.
They anticipate occupancy by staff August, 2008 with a public opening to follow in September,
2008.
Councillor Twolan announced that the Township of Huron-Kinloss was the recipient of a
$45,000 Trillium Grant to be applied to the Lucknow Library. He asked the Library Director,
Marzio Apolloni to also comment. Mr Apolloni reported that he had attended a meeting at the
Lucknow Branch with municipal staff to discuss the expansion plans for the Library Branch . He
is quite excited about another Library Branch renovation / expansion.
Committee Reports
10. Report of the 2008 Agriculture, Tourism and Planning Committee – tabled.
11. Report of the 2008 Social Services and Homes Committee – tabled.
12. Report of the 2008 Corporate Services Committee – Finance and Property Division tabled.
13. First Report of the 2008 Corporate Services Committee – Human Resources Division tabled
14. Second Report of the 2008 Corporate Services Committee – Human Resources Division
– tabled.
15. Report of the 2008 Highways Committee – tabled.
Motions
16. Moved by Mr. Bagnato
Seconded by Mr. Goetz
That the Report of the 2008 Agriculture, Tourism and Planning Committee be adopted as
circulated.
Carried.
17. Moved by Mr. Bagnato
Seconded by Mr. Twolan
That the Report of the 2008 Corporate Services Committee – Finance and Property
Division be adopted as circulated.
Carried.
18. Moved by Mr. Bagnato
Seconded by Mr. Goetz
That the First Report of the 2008 Corporate Services Committee – Human Resources
Division be adopted as circulated.
Carried
19. Moved by Mr. Goetz
Seconded by Mr. Bagnato
That the Second Report of the 2008 Corporate Services Committee – Human Resources
Division be adopted as circulated.
Carried.
20. Moved by Mr. Oswald
Seconded by Mrs. Gilbert
That the Report of the 2008 Highways Committee be adopted as circulated.
Carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Council Members discussed the schedule for budget presentations during the next several weeks.
Council Members will reserve Thursday, January 24th and the afternoon of February 7th, 2008 for
this purpose.
By-Laws
21. Moved by Mr. Oswald
Seconded by Mrs. Gilbert
“That leave be given to introduce a By-Law entitled “A By-Law to Authorize Speed
Limits on Bruce County Road 1, beginning approximately 350m West of Stark’s Mill
Bridge Northeasterly to the limits of the Village of Paisley” and that the same be now
introduced and read a First and Second Time.
Carried.
By-Law introduced and read a First and Second Time and numbered 4398.
Moved by Mr. Oswald and Seconded by Mrs. Gilbert “That By-Law 4398 be now read a
Third Time and finally Passed, Signed and Sealed.”
Carried.
22. Moved by Mr. Oswald
Seconded by Mr. Twolan
“That leave be given to introduce a By-Law entitled “A By-Law to Authorize the
Execution of an Amendment to Contract BR686 for the Road 86 Bridge over the 18 Mile
River between the Corporation of the County of Bruce and Allen Hastings Ltd.” And that
the same be now introduced and read a First and Second Time.”
By-Law introduced and read a First and Second Time and numbered 4399.
Moved by Mr. Oswald and Seconded by Mr. Twolan “That By-Law 4399 be now read a
Third Time and finally Passed, Signed and Sealed.”
Carried.
23. Moved by Mr. Kraemer
Seconded by Mr. Smith
“That leave be given to introduce a By-Law entitled “A By-Law to ratify and confirm the
payment of certain expenditures and grants authorized during the session.” and that the
same be now introduced and read a First and Second Time.
By-Law introduced and read a First and Second Time and numbered 4334.
Moved by Mr. Kraemer and Seconded by Mr. Smith “That By-Law 4334 be now read a
Third Time and finally Passed, Signed and Sealed.”
Carried.
24. Moved by Mr. Twolan
Seconded by Mr. Kraemer
That we do now adjourn to meet again, Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
Carried.
Clerk
Warden
O CANADA
February 7, 2008
Council Chambers
Walkerton, Ontario
Communications were read and disposed of as follows:
1. Municipality of North Grenville – resolution requesting the Government of the Province
of Ontario to commit 1/8th of the current 8% Provincial Sales Tax to Municipalities to
fund Municipal Infrastructure Programs.
Referred to the Highway Committee.
2. Municipality of Kincardine – resolution urging the Federal Minister of natural Resources
and the Government of Canada to assess and consider the role of the CNSC in protecting
the citizens of Kincardine and confirm that the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission is
an independent body and it is only through this independence can the CNSC ensure the
public’s safety.
Referred to the Corporate Services Committee – Finance and Property Division.
3. Municipality of South Bruce – resolution requesting the Provincial Government to
implement a “Responsible Use Plan’ for urban pesticide use and not impose a ban on
cosmetic pesticide use. The components of a “Responsible Use Plan for Urban Pesticide
Use” would include:
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A minimum training requirement for “anyone” to purchase or apply urban
pesticides – similar to Grower Pesticide Safety Certificate that has been in effect
for agriculture for many years
A minimum training requirement for vendors selling urban pesticides, similar to
Vendor Pesticide Certificate that has been required in agriculture for many years
Some pesticide schedules to be applied by professionals (licensed exterminators)
only
A media campaign to educate homeowners on proper pesticide use and to
discourage cosmetic pesticide use.
4. City of Waterloo – resolution petitioning the Provincial and Federal governments to reexamine how municipalities are funded in regards to infrastructure and work together
with a view to provide long-term and sustainable infrastructure funding programs to
municipalities in addressing their infrastructure roles and responsibilities
Referred to the Highway Committee.
5. City of Waterloo – resolution requesting the Province of Ontario to fully exempt all
Ontario municipalities from paying PST, with the understanding that the savings realized
be mandated to fund existing infrastructure renewal in local municipalities.
Referred to the Highway Committee.
6. Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority / Grey Sauble Conservation Authority –
advising that as directed by the Clean Water Act, 2006 regulations, the Drinking Water
Source Protection Program for the Protection of Municipal drinking water sources across
the Province established a 16 members Source Protection Committee made up of 3
partner agencies, ie. Saugeen Valley Source protection Authority, Grey Sauble Source
Protection Authority and the Northern Bruce Peninsula Source protection Authority and
that notice is hereby given under section 2(10 of Ontario Regulation 287/07 under the
Clean Water Act, 2006 that the Source Protection Committee will beging preparation of
the Terms of Reference at their regular meeting scheduled for January 22, 2008.
Referred to the Agriculture, Tourism and Planning Committee and filed.
7. Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority / Maitland Valley Conservation Authority –
advising of the formation of the Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Source Protection
Region and providing notice under O. Reg. 287/07 Terms of Reference for Drinking
Water Source Protection in the Ausable Bayfield Maitalnd Valley Source protection
Region.
Referred to the Agriculture, Tourism and Planning Committee and filed.
8. Bruce County Mutual Fire Aid Association - requesting consideration to increase the
annual Mutual Aid Grant be increased from $2,500 to $5,000 to assist with the annual
Bruce County Fire Training weekend.
Referred to the Corporate Services Committee – Finance and Property Division.
9. Georgian College – expressing appreciation to the County for their ongoing support of
the scholarship program.
Filed.
10. University of Guelph – expressing appreciation to the County for their ongoing support
of the scholarship program.
Filed.
11. University of Western Ontario – expressing appreciation to the County for their ongoing
support of the scholarship program.
Filed.
12. Jordan Ellis, Bruce County scholarship recipient – expressing appreciation for the
County’s support of the scholarship program.
Filed.
13. Luc Lang, Bruce County scholarship recipient – expressing appreciation for the County’s
support of the scholarship program.
Filed.
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO
December 17, 2007
RE:
Provincial Sales Tax Exemption for Municipalities
“WHEREAS the City of Waterloo is one of many Ontario municipalities with existing infrastructure
renewal funding needs, currently estimated at over $156 million for the City of Waterloo;
AND WHEREAS the Government of Canada has seen fit to exempt all municipalities in Canada
from paying the Goods and Services Tax (“GST”) resulting in a $1.2 million per year benefit to the
City of Waterloo;
AND WHEREAS the City of Waterloo pays approximately $700,000.00 per year in Provincial Sales
Tax (“PST”).
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1)
the Council of The Corporation of the City of Waterloo request the Province of Ontario to
fully exempt all Ontario municipalities from paying PST, with the understanding that the
savings realized be mandated to fund existing infrastructure renewal in local municipalities;
2)
that this resolution be forwarded to:
the Prime Minister of Canada, Minister of Finance, Minister of National Revenue, Minister
of Transport, Infrastructure &Communities, Minister of Public Works & Government
Services and Minister of Public Safety
the Premier of Ontario, Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal, Minister of Finance,
Minister of Revenue, Minister of Transportation and Minister of Municipal Affairs & Housing
Association of Municipalities of Ontario,
Federation of Canadian Municipalities,
all Members of Provincial Parliament,
all Members of Parliament,
all local municipalities including the Region of Waterloo
all municipalities in Ontario with a request that those municipalities endorse the City of
Waterloo’s resolution and forward their endorsement to the Prime Minister of Canada,
Minister of National Revenue, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities,
Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister of Public Safety and the
Premier of Ontario, Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal, Minister of Finance, Minister
of Revenue, Minister of Transportation and Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.”
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
For further information, please contact
Susan Greatrix, City Clerk
The Corporation of the City of Waterloo
100 Regina Street South, Waterloo, ON N2J 4A8
Telephone:
519-747-8705
Fax:
519-747-8510
E-mail: sgreatrix@city.waterloo.on.ca
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO
December 17, 2007
RE:
Infrastructure Funding
“WHEREAS towns and cities are where the people of Canada work and live and their long term sustainability is at risk without an
adequate infrastructure;
AND WHEREAS provincial and national economic prosperity is inextricably linked to the well being and prosperity of towns and
cities;
AND WHEREAS public ownership of infrastructure has shifted over the past 50 years away from the federal and provincial
governments to become an increasing responsibility for municipal governments such as the City of Waterloo;
AND WHEREAS the City of Waterloo requires revenues that grow with the economy in order to contribute to the sustainability of
its infrastructure;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the City of Waterloo has introduced a number of initiatives such as ten-year capital planning,
continuous improvement, public private partnerships and a proposed capital investment contribution as the City’s efforts to
address the infrastructure deficit;
AND WHEREAS the City of Waterloo has determined that its municipal infrastructure deficit is approximately $160 million over
the next ten years;
AND WHEREAS the City of Waterloo’s infrastructure deficit would require a one time municipal tax increase of 40% to be fully
funded;
AND WHEREAS property taxes, for the most part, is a very regressive tax not based on economic growth, income or ability to
pay;
AND WHEREAS there is just a single taxpayer paying taxes to the different levels of government;
AND WHEREAS, on average, municipalities collect eight cents of every dollar of total government collected taxes for the
services they provide;
AND WHEREAS there are federal and provincial surpluses projected over the next number of years;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
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the Council of The Corporation of the City of Waterloo calls upon the Provincial and Federal governments to reexamine how municipalities are funded in regards to infrastructure and work together with a view to providing long term
and sustainable infrastructure funding programs to assist the City of Waterloo and all upper, lower and single tier
municipalities in addressing their infrastructure roles and responsibilities;
2)
copies of this resolution be forwarded to the Prime Minister of Canada, the Premier of Ontario, Federal and Provincial
Ministers of Finance, Provincial Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal, Federal Minister of Transportation, all
Members of Parliament, all Members of Provincial Parliament, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the
Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) and the Big Cities Mayors’ Caucus of FCM;
3)
all municipalities be encouraged to pass motions supporting this resolution and forward to their relevant federal and
provincial representatives.”
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
For further information, please contact
Susan Greatrix, City Clerk
The Corporation of the City of Waterloo
100 Regina Street South, Waterloo, ON N2J 4A8
Telephone:
519-747-8705
Fax:
519-747-8510
E-mail: sgreatrix@city.waterloo.on.ca
ADDENDUM
February 7, 2008
1.
Chantry Singers – advising that the Chantry Singers have been invited to
represent the choral communities of Ontario in the 12th Annual Unisong in
Ottawa with the Governor General and would like to promote the County by
wearing similar golf shirts which support the logo of the County of Bruce.
They are requesting the County’s consideration to support this endeavour.
Referred to the Corporate Services Committee – Finance and Property Division.
2.
Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) / Association of Municipalities
of Ontario (AMO) – ROMA Board – Update from meeting held in January
2008.
Filed.
ROMA BOARD
Update from meeting held
January 2008
Municipal Drains – ROMA has written write to the Ministers of Natural
Resources, Minister of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs and Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing as well as Conservation Ontario to request that
the Drains Action Working Group be tasked with working with the Drainage
Superintendents, Professional Engineers and ROMA to create mutually agreed
guidelines that Conservation Authorities should use in operationalizing their
powers under Section 28 of the Conservation Authorities Act to ensure practical
policies and consistent application across Ontario.
Lead – Drinking Water Testing – ROMA has written to the Minister of the
Environment requesting that lead line testing requirements be reduced to help
alleviate pressure on municipal drinking water organizations and budgets.
Build Canada – The ROMA Board received an update on the Building Canada
Plan (BCP) established in the 2007Federal Budget, a $33B/seven year
infrastructure plan to “invest in infrastructure that will support a stronger
economy, a cleaner environment and more prosperous communities.” The Plan
is intended to deliver on the federal government’s election commitment to
establish a long-term, stable and flexible infrastructure fund for the provinces
and territories and communities.
Committee Reports – Bill Davis, Deputy Mayor of Dysart et al and ROMA
Zone 5 representative, has been appointed as liaison between the ROMA Board
and the 911 Ontario Advisory Committee.
OGRA/ROMA Conference, February 2008 – The ROMA Board is anticipating
an exciting conference February 24 – 27, 2008 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel
in Toronto. Further information on the conference and be found at:
http://www.amo.on.ca/Content/NavigationMenu5/Events/2008OGRAROMAAnn
ualConference/default.htm
If you have any comments or questions please contact your ROMA rep Chris
White. 519-856-0450 whitecj@inetsonic.com
REPORT OF THE 2008 AGRICULTURE, TOURISM & PLANNING/
LAND DIVISION COMMITTEE
February 7, 2008
Council Chambers
Walkerton, Ontario
To the Warden and Members of Bruce County Council
We, Your Committee, beg leave to report as follows:
1.
Resolutions Referred
1.1
Township of West Lincoln – resolution regarding proposed changes to the Regulatory
Framework for Non-Agricultural Source Materials as Posted on the Environmental
Registry
We recommend that this resolution be noted and filed
1.2
Township of Brock – resolution regarding Proposed changes to the Regulatory
Framework for Non-Agricultural Source Materials (NASM)
We recommend that this resolution be noted and filed.
1.3
Town of South Bruce Peninsula – resolution regarding Bolo Delegations – Lake Levels
We recommend that this resolution be noted and filed.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
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Charlie Bagnato,
Department Councillor
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A REPORT OF THE BRUCE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD
Council Chambers
Walkerton, Ontario
February 7th, 2008
Members:
M. Smith Chairman, M. McIver Warden, P. Symon Vice Chair, L. Nichols, J.
Harrison, R. Bullen, L. Sawatski
To the Warden and Members of Bruce County Council,
We, your Board, beg leave to report as follows:
In the interest of maintaining a high level of expertise and knowledge in the field of
library automation, the Board approves the attendance of the Director and the Assistant
Director at the SIRSI/Dynx User conference in April 5-8, 2008, Detroit, Michigan.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
M. Smith
Chairman
REPORT OF THE CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE
Finance and Property Division
February 7, 2008
Council Chambers
Walkerton, Ontario
To the Warden and Members of Bruce County Council
We your Committee beg leave to report as follows:
1.
Cayley Street Lease Renewal – Courthouse
The lease agreements for the Courthouse facility on Cayley Street expired December 31st, 2007. New
lease arrangements with Ontario Realty Corporation have been negotiated for a further five-year term.
The base rental rate will increase 5% and the operating costs will continue to be adjusted annually to
reflect the actual maintenance costs. The terms of the agreement require the landlord to complete a
certain amount of work at the landlord’s cost, but it is not significant and for the most part, is included
in our regular maintenance program.
We recommend that a Bylaw be introduced authorizing the Warden and Clerk to execute the
necessary lease agreement for the Court House facility located at 207 Cayley Street (L-7789).
2.
2008 Insurance Program
The present deductible for the automobile fleet is $2,500. Introducing an optional deductible of $5,000
would generate an annual premium savings of $11,032.
We recommend that the deductible for the automobile fleet be increased to $5,000 and that the
savings be transferred to an Insurance Reserve to cover future deductible costs.
3.
Resolutions Referred:
Ontario Medical Association
The Ontario Medical Association has requested municipalities to pass a supportive resolution asking
the Government of Ontario to ban smoking in cars carrying children.
We recommend support of this request.
4.
Annual Borrowing By-Law
We recommend that a by-law be introduced authorizing the Warden and Clerk to borrow necessary
funds for operations.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
Milt McIver, Department Councillor
REPORT OF THE CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE
Human Resources Division
February 7, 2008
Council Chambers
Walkerton, Ontario
To the Warden and Members of Bruce County Council:
We, your Committee, beg leave to report as follows:
1. WSIB Schedule 2 Insurance Coverage
Under Schedule 2, the County is required to be insured under an Occupational Accident
Insurance Policy and Excess Indemnity Policy to a maximum of $350,000 per accident,
with a $10,000,000 limit.
Chubb Insurance Company of Canada covers the Occupational Accident Insurance.
Parapet Underwriters Inc., representing Security National Casualty Corp. through our
Agent of Record Jardine Lloyd Thompson, covers the Excess Indemnity portion.
2008 Rates:
Chubb
Parapet
13,013 /yr.
86,869 /yr.
We recommend to County Council the renewal of the above WSIB Schedule 2 Insurance
Coverage effective January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008, and further, we recognize
Jardine Lloyd Thompson as our Agent of Record effective January 1, 2008.
2. OPSEU EMS Negotiations
Your Committee has reviewed the Memorandum of Settlement between the Corporation of
the County of Bruce and the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU).
Items agreed to include the following:
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3 year Agreement effective April 1, 2007 to March 31, 2010
Schedule A
April 1, 2007
3%
April 1, 2008
3%
April 1, 2009
3%
Employee Assistance Program for full-time employees only
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Bereavement
4 days for spouse and child
3 days for common-law spouse
Clothing Allowance
Standard issue reduced, point system implemented up to
110 points
Meal Allowance increase from $300 to $325 /year
In-Lieu of benefits for part-time employees from 12% to 13%
Vision Care
from $200 to $300 /24 months for eye glasses
Examinations $65 /24 months
Safety Shoes increase $5 /year, change from $150 /year to $300 /2 years
Add one part-time employee to negotiation team
Change Floater Day to Family Day
We recommend to County Council that the Memorandum of Settlement be ratified.
All of which is respectfully submitted.
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Milt McIver
Department Councillor/Warden
REPORT OF THE HIGHWAYS COMMITTEE
February 7, 2008
Council Chambers
Walkerton, Ontario
To The Warden & Members of Bruce County Council:
We your Committee beg leave to report as follows:
1.
Municipal Infrastructure Investment Initiative:
In the late fall of 2007, Finance Minister Dwight Duncan announced a $300 million
investment into municipal infrastructure priorities. This is a one-time application
based program intended to address community infrastructure priorities and is an ‘all
or none’ application with up to 100% potential funding of the project. The
Department has reviewed the program literature, which identifies that the project
must be construction ready and must be expected to start and be completed in the
near term.
After a review of the Department’s 2008 road and bridge projects, it is apparent that
the 2008 Chesley Urban road construction project is the most suitable project to be
considered for the Municipal Infrastructure Investment Initiative funding. The
Committee also feels that it would be advantageous to make application for a
portion of the total construction costs.
The Committee recommends that a by-law be introduced authorizing an
application for funding in the amount of $400,000 be made to the
Municipal Infrastructure Investment Initiative for the 2008 Chesley Urban
Road Construction project.
2.
Correspondence Referred:
a)
Township of North Dumfries
A resolution from the Township of North Dumfries was referred to the Department.
This resolution requested that the Province of Ontario consider increasing the fees
and royalties charged to aggregate operators and for this additional revenue to be
used exclusively for providing the MNR with resources to effectively staff an
enforcement Branch.
The Committee recommends that this resolution be noted and filed.
All of which is respectfully submitted,
Ron Oswald, Department Councilor
THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF BRUCE
BY-LAW NUMBER 4401
BEING A BY-LAW AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE
WITH HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF ONTARIO
AS REPRESENTED BY THE MINISTER OF GOVERNMENT SERVICES
WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001 authorizes the Council of the Corporation to pass By-Laws
leasing lands no longer required for municipal purposes.
AND WHEREAS lands located at 207 Cayley Street, Walkerton, Ontario are not required for the
purposes of the County of Bruce.
AND WHEREAS on the adoption of the Report of the Corporate Services Committee dated
February 7, 2008, Council authorized a five-year lease extension.
NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Bruce enacts as
follows:
1.
That the County lease to her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario, as represented by the
Chair of Management Board of Cabinet the lands and buildings known as the County of
Bruce Court House located at 207 Cayley Street, Lease L-7789.
2.
That the Warden and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the ALease Agreement@ on
behalf of the County and to fix the Corporate Seal to said lease.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 7TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2008
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED, SIGNED AND SEALED THIS 7TH
DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2008,
CLERK
SEAL
WARDEN
THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF BRUCE
BY-LAW NUMBER 4402
A BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE SUBMISSION OF AN
APPLICATION TO THE ONTARIO INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
CORPORATION (“OIPC”) FOR FUNDING FROM THE MUNICIPAL
INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT INITIATIVE FOR A NEW
ELIGIBLE CAPITAL PROJECT OF THE CORPORATION OF THE
COUNTY OF BRUCE; AND TO APPROVE THE EXPENDITURE OF
FUNDS ON SAID ELIGIBLE CAPITAL PROJECT;
WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001 (Ontario), as amended, (the “Act”) provides that
a municipal power shall be exercised by by-law unless the municipality is specifically authorized to
do otherwise;
AND WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has recently announced an investment of
$300 million dollars for municipal infrastructure as a one-time grant for eligible municipal
infrastructure initiatives to Ontario municipalities and Local Services Boards;
AND WHEREAS on behalf of the Province of Ontario, OIPC will be administering
the Municipal Infrastructure Investment Initiative available to Ontario municipalities and Local
Services Boards for the purposes of new eligible municipal infrastructure initiative projects;
AND WHEREAS it is now deemed to be expedient to authorize for the municipal
purposes of the County the new capital project described in column (2) of Schedule “A” (the
“Project”) attached hereto and forming part of this By-law (“Schedule “A”) in the amount of the
estimated expenditure set out in column (3) of Schedule “A”;
AND WHEREAS OIPC has invited eligible Ontario municipalities and Local
Services Boards desirous of obtaining funding pursuant to the Municipal Infrastructure Investment
Initiative in order to meet capital expenditures in connection with a new eligible capital project to
apply to OIPC for such funding by completing and submitting an application through the form
provided by OIPC (the “Application”);
AND WHEREAS the County of Bruce has submitted an Application to OIPC to
request funding in respect of the Project;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE
CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF BRUCE ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1.
The Council of the County of Bruce hereby confirms, ratifies and approves the completion of
and submission of an Application by the County Engineer, duly executed by such authorized
official, to OIPC for the funding of the Project in connection with the Municipal
Infrastructure Investment Initiative in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $400,000
(the “Funding”).
2.
(a)
Construction of the Project in the amount of the respective Estimated Expenditure set
out in column (3) of Schedule “A” is hereby approved and authorized;
(b)
the Warden and the Clerk are hereby authorized to conclude contracts on behalf of
the County of Bruce for the construction of the Project in accordance with the
County’s usual protocol;
(c)
the Engineer is hereby authorized to submit to OIPC or the Minister of Public
Infrastructure Renewal on behalf of the County such reports or other documents
regarding the Project as may be requested in connection with the Municipal
Infrastructure Investment Initiative;
(c)
where applicable, the Engineer of the County will forthwith make such plans,
profiles and specifications and furnish such information as in the opinion of the
Engineer is necessary for the construction of the Project;
(d)
where applicable, the construction of the Project shall be carried on and executed
under the superintendence and according to the direction and orders of such
Engineer; and
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(e)
the Engineer, or such other official of the County charged with the management of
the Project shall report semi-annually to the Council of the County on the status of
the Project.
3.
The Council of the County of Bruce hereby confirms that the Funding will be applied and
shall be used exclusively for financing the Project eligible under the Municipal Infrastructure
Investment Initiative as set out in Schedule “A” to this By-Law and for no other purposes.
4.
This By-law takes effect on the day of passing.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 7TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2008.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED, SIGNED AND SEALED THIS 7TH DAY
OF FEBRUARY, 2008.
________________________________________
CLERK
SEAL
___________________________________________
WARDEN
Schedule “A”
to By-Law Number 4402
(1)
(2)
Project Name
Description of Eligible Capital Estimated
Work
Expenditure
Grant Amount
BCH 08-12
Chesley Urban
$400,000
Road Reconstruction
(3)
$800,000
(4)
THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF BRUCE
BY-LAW NUMBER 4403
A BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE WARDEN AND TREASURER OR
DEPUTY TREASURER OF THE CORPORATION OF THE
COUNTY OF BRUCE TO BORROW CERTAIN SUMS TO MEET
THE CURRENT ORDINARY EXPENDITURES OF THE
SAID CORPORATION FOR THE YEAR 2008
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation deems it necessary to borrow certain sums of money to
meet, until the taxes are collected, the current expenditures of the Corporation for the year 2008.
AND WHEREAS the total amount of the estimated revenues of the Corporation as set forth in the
estimates adopted for the year 2007 not including revenues derived from arrears of taxes, borrowings
and issues of debenture was sixty-eight million and six hundred and forty-six thousand and five
hundred and sixty-six dollars ($68,646,566).
AND WHEREAS the total amount heretofore authorized to be borrowed this year for the purposes
mentioned in Section 407 of the Municipal Act, 2001 is nil dollars, of which the Corporation has
already borrowed a total of nil dollars.
THEREFORE the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Bruce enacts as follows:
1.
The Warden or the Acting Warden for the time being, and the Treasurer or Deputy Treasurer
are hereby authorized on behalf of the Corporation to borrow from time to time, by way of
promissory note, from the Bank of Commerce, a sum or sums not exceeding in the aggregate
of fifty percent (50%) of total revenues from January 1 to September 30 and twenty five
percent (25%) of total revenues from October 1 to December 31 to meet, until the taxes are
collected, the current expenditures of the Corporation for the year, including the amounts
required for the purposes mentioned in said Section 407 and to give, on behalf of the
Corporation, to the Bank a promissory note or notes, sealed with the Corporation Seal and
signed by them for the monies so borrowed with interest at such rate as may be agreed upon
from time to time with the Bank, which may be paid in advance or otherwise.
2.
All sums borrowed from the Bank for any or all of the purposes in the said Section 407, shall
with interest thereon, be a charge upon the whole of the revenues of the Corporation for the
current year and for all proceeding years, as and when such revenues are received.
3.
The Treasurer or Deputy Treasurer, is hereby authorized and directed to apply in payment of
all sums borrowed pursuant to the authority of this By-Law, as well as all other sums
borrowed in this year and any previous years, from the said Bank for any or all of the
purposes mentioned in the said Section 407, together with interest thereon, all of the monies
hereafter collected or received on account or realized in respect of the taxes levied for the
current year and preceding years and all of the monies collected or received from any other
sources which may lawfully be applied for such purposes.
4.
This By-Law shall be retroactive to the 1st day of January, 2008.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 7TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2008.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED, SIGNED AND SEALED THIS 7TH DAY OF
FEBRUARY, 2008.
CLERK
SEAL
WARDEN
THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF BRUCE
BY-LAW NUMBER 4404
A BY-LAW TO RATIFY AND CONFIRM THE PAYMENT
OF CERTAIN EXPENDITURES AND GRANTS
AUTHORIZED DURING THE SESSION
WHEREAS the Council of the County of Bruce has during the present session resolved to grant
certain money to defray the expenses of Municipal Government, the cost of the construction and
maintenance of Roads and Bridges, and for Educational, charitable and other purposes.
AND WHEREAS it is expedient and necessary to ratify and confirm and make provision for the
payment of said expenditures and grants.
THEREFORE the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Bruce enacts as
follows:
1. The several sums of money which have been voted
by the County Council of the County of Bruce, during
the present session either by resolution or on the
adoption of a recommendation of a Standing or Special
Committee or otherwise, are hereby granted and
confirmed.
2. All monies payable under this by-law shall (where not
otherwise provided for specially) be paid by the
County Treasurer out of the General Funds of the
County to such person, institution or corporation
and upon such conditions as are mentioned in the
respective Resolution, Report or other Document
providing for the same.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 7TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2008.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED, SIGNED AND SEALED THIS 7TH DAY
OF FEBRUARY, 2008.
CLERK
SEAL
WARDEN