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Township of Howick Council Agenda
Tuesday February 17, 2014 at 7 pm
Howick Council Chambers
1.
Call to Order
2.
Acceptance of Agenda (motion to accept)
3.
Declaration of Pecuniary Interest
4.
Canine Control Tribunal – permission to buy one extra dog tag
- report to Council By-law-2015-05 (motion to allow)
5.
Approval of Minutes - regular February 3 Council and February 10, 2015 Special
Council meetings (motion to approve)
6.
Staff Reports
6.1 Public Works Coordinator/CBO Wray Wilson
- report ending February 13, 2015
Roads: update on the Public Works staff operations; snow and ice control for
January 2015; energy charges and RJ Burnside Client Appreciation Night
Correspondence: OGRA Heads Up alert – appeal not possible on Steadman
v. Lambton County
6.2 Recreation Facilities Supervisor Joe Sym
- report to Council – Recreaton-2015-05 – ice rates comparison
- report to Council – Recreaton-2015-06 – arena HVAC unit (motion to repair)
6.3 Treasurer-Tax Collector Kendra Reinhart
- report to Council Finance 2015-2 - accounts payable (motion to approve);
year 2014 (motion to approve transfers); 2015 budget (motion to provide
direction to staff)
6.4 Clerk Carol Watson
- report to Council - Clerk-2015-08 – approval to attend Clerks Forum (motion
to approve)
- report to Council – Clerk-2015-09 – approval to attend Belmore Community
Centre Board meeting (motion to approve)
7.
Councillor Reports
- Reeve’s report re Huron County Council
- draft letter re loss of OMPH funding and increase OPP cost equals tax increase
8.
Correspondence
- Huron County’s 26th Annual Tourism Industry Event (motion to approve
attendance)
- AMO Report to Member Municipalities Highlights of the January 2015 Board
Meeting
- Avon Maitland District School Board System Directory for 2015
- Driftwood Beach Park Ltd re dog dilemma
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- The Royal Canadian Legion re purchase a Veterans Support/Remembrance Ad
(motion to approve)
- Maitland Conservation Foundation seeking donations for the auction
- Huron County Federation of Agriculture annual MPP/MP/Local Politician meeting
(motion to attend)
- Ministry of Transportation re Consultation on Ontario’s Default Speed Limit
- new area code for southwestern Ontario
- Ombudsman re annual report on investigations of closed municipal meetings and
sunshine law handbook
- Ontario Provincial Police re PSB reporting tool
- Belmore Maple Syrup Festival ad (motion to approve)
- 2015 Associate member of Huron Manufacturing Association Inc (motion to
approve)
9.
Closed Session
10. By-laws and Motions
- By-law 6-2015, confirm the actions of Council
11. Adjournment (motion required)
If any member of the public would like more information on an agenda item please
contact the Clerk’s office at 519-335-3208 or email clerk@howick.on.ca
Clerk's Office
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Shelly Digby ••••••
February-11-15 8:25 AM
clerk@town.howick.on.ca
2015 Dog Tags
Good Morning Carol!
I understand my husband was speaking with you yesterday when he tried to purchase 4 dog tags for 2015. From what I
understand a recent bylaw was passed (April 2014) that limits the number of dogs per household to 3.
I'm hoping you can present this to council next week for further consideration in the hopes that there
provision to those families who already had their pets prior to the bylaw being passed. I can certainly
reason/need for such a bylaw however when a family already had the animals at the time of change,
unreasonable to request they get rid of one or more of them. To many people, these pets are family
is a grandfathered
understand a
it would be
members.
My husband and I did only have 3 dogs until August 12, 2012 when my mother suffered a massive stroke. She too
resided in Howick Township. We had no one else who could take or care for her dog so we took him in, hoping my
mother would recover enough to live on her own again. After 2 Y:z years this does not seem to be viable option and my
mother will need to remain in the retirement home in Listowel as she requires assisted living care.
We have purchased 4 dog tags faithfully in full compliance with past bylaws. Our dogs are quite elderly (the youngest is 8
years old) and in all reality, we will be down to 2 dogs within the next year or two. They all receive regular vet checks and
shots and have all been spayed/neutered. There is no intention to replace any of our pets when they pass away.
We are responsible pet owners and tax payers and would respectfully request permission to buy the extra dog tag
knowing that this would only apply to the current animals we have.
Our contact information:
Rick and Shelly Digby
Wroxeter ON NOG 2XO
Our home number is 519-335 __
Alternatively, you can certainly contact me at work at the numbers indicated below.
Sincerely,
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Report to Council Bylaw-2015-05
Title of Report: Canine Control Tribunal Request
From: Shawn Edwards
Date: 2015/02/17
Recommendation: Canine Control Tribunal grant permission to keep 4th dog for
2015 due to extenuating circumstances. Same cost as a 3rd dog $30.00 before Feb
28 or $40.00 after. If required for 2016 a new submission will be required.
Background: By-law No. 21-2014 4. Number of Dogs – No person may keep or
permit to be kept at any one time, more than three dogs older than three months
per single property or location, with the following exceptions.
f) Approval of the Township Canine Control Tribunal
Due to extenuating circumstances a request has been made to allow a 4 th dog to
be kept at a residence.
Staff Comments: Records indicate that tags have been purchased in previous
years and there are no records of canine complaints.
Financial Impact: Additional tag purchased
Concluding Comments: I would recommend granting permission to keep a 4th
dog in this situation.
Respectfully submitted: Shawn Edwards Bylaw Enforcement
Corporation of the Township of Howick
February 3, 2014 Council Meeting Minutes
Township of Howick Council Chambers
Present:
1.
Reeve Art Versteeg
Deputy Reeve Robert Clarkson
Councillor Randy Scott
Councillor Linda Henhoeffer
Councillor Richard Orr
Public Works Coordinator/CBO Wray Wilson
Recreation Facilities Supervisor Joe Sym
Treasurer-Tax Collector Kendra Reinhart
Clerk Carol Watson
Call to Order
Reeve Versteeg called the meeting to order at 7 pm and welcomed everyone in
attendance.
2.
Acceptance of Agenda
Moved by Councillor Henhoeffer; Seconded by Deputy Reeve Clarkson:
Be it resolved that Council approve the agenda as presented. Carried. Resolution
No. 23/15
3.
No one declared a pecuniary interest.
4.
Approval of Minutes
Moved by Councillor Scott; Seconded by Councillor Henhoeffer:
Be it resolved that Council approve the minutes of the January 20, 2015 Council
meeting as presented. Carried. Resolution No. 24/15
5.
Planning Report
Mitchell Avis, Planner – Huron County Planning & Development Department
Planner Avis presented the proposed Huron County Official Plan Amendment No. 4 for
Council’s review and comments prior to the formal circulation and public meeting being
held. Planner Avis explained the proposed changes which will ensure consistency with
the 2014 Provincial Policy Statement and answered questions regarding how it would
affect Howick Township. The following motion was presented.
Moved by Deputy Reeve Clarkson; Seconded by Councillor Scott:
Be it resolved that Council direct staff to advise the Huron County Planning and
Development Department that Howick has no comments/concerns regarding the
proposed Huron County Official Plan Amendment No. 4. Carried. Resolution
No. 25/15
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6.
Staff Reports
Public Works Coordinator Wilson presented a report ending January 30, 2015 which
included the following:
Roads: update on the Public Works staff operations; confirm attendance at the 2015
OGRA/ROMA Conference; approve purchase of power washer; approve purchase of
truck dump body; request for Public Works staff assistance with the 2015 Huron County
Municipal Trade Show.
Drainage: grant application for cost of employing a Drainage Superintendent 2014;
approval of Municipal Drain Assessment Agreement; OMAFRA 2014 drainage statistics.
Be it resolved that Council approve the attendance of Reeve Versteeg, Deputy
Reeve Clarkson, Councillors Henhoeffer, Orr and Scott and Public Work’s
Coordinator Wilson at the 2015 OGRA/ROMA Conference and pay the registration
fees and all associated costs. Carried. Resolution No. 26/15
Moved by Councillor Scott; Seconded by Councillor Orr:
Be it resolved that Council approve the purchase of an Epps power washer from
Boyd’s Farm Supply Ltd at a cost not to exceed $7,000. Carried. Resolution
No. 27/15
Moved by Deputy Reeve Clarkson; Seconded by Councillor Henhoeffer:
Be it resolved that Council accept the bid received from Eloquip Ltd in the
amount of $19,162.32 including HST for a dump body for the 2015 Ford F450.
Carried. Resolution No. 28/15
Moved by Councillor Henhoeffer; Seconded by Councillor Scott:
Be it resolved that Council approve the assistance of Howick Public Works staff
with the 2015 Huron County Municipal Trade Show on June 3 and 4, 2015, where
necessary. Carried. Resolution No. 29/15
Be it resolved that Council approve staff recommendation to accept the Township
of Howick Municipal Drain Assessment Agreements under Section 65 (2) of the
Drainage Act for the Cathers Municipal Drain, as required per condition of
severance B49/14. Carried. Resolution No. 30/15
6.2 Fire Chief/CEMC/By-law Enforcement Officer Shawn Edwards
The Township of Howick Fire Department calls for service and training report for 2014
was presented.
The Township of Howick By-law Enforcement summary for 2014 and the 2015
Workplace Annual Health and Safety analysis of the fire station was presented.
A request to attend two conferences was presented.
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Be it resolved that Council approve the attendance of Fire Chief Edwards at the
2015 Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs Conference May 2-6 and the Ontario
Association of Property Standards Officers Conference also being held in May
2015. Carried. Resolution No. 31/15
Report to Council–Recreation-2015-02 providing information and recommendations in
relation to the Howick Community Centre liquor licence were presented.
Report to Council–Recreation-2015-03 updating on mechanical failures at the Howick
Community Centre was presented.
Report to Council–Recreation-2015-04 recommending approval to the Howick Optimist
Club’s request to revenue sharing was amended to include a request to use their own
bartenders.
Be it resolved that Council approve the extra 25% of the gross revenue share
from the Howick Optimist Hockey Tournament being held February 13, 14 and
15, 2015 be returned to the Howick Optimist Club; and further, that Council
approve the use of their own bar staff. Carried. Resolution No. 32/15
Treasurer Reinhart presented the accounts payable listings dated February 3, 2015.
Council requested further information in relation to numbered companies when they
appear on the listing. Council questioned the CIBC Visa amount and invoices to the City
of Stratford and the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry. Council commented on the GL
balance.
Be it resolved that the Accounts Listing up to and including February 3, 2015, in
the amount of $161,033.31 be approved. Carried. Resolution No. 33/15
6.5 Clerk Carol Watson
Report to Council - Clerk-2015-06 seeking approval to attend a workshop and webinar
was presented.
Be it resolved that Council approve the attendance of Councillor Henhoeffer at
the Heritage Conservation Workshop on February 19, 2015 in Goderich; and
further, approve the registration of staff for the Funeral, Burial and Cremation
Legislation webinar on February 4, 2015 at a cost of $109.00. Carried. Resolution
No. 34/15
Report to Council - Clerk-2015-07 recommending amendments to the Facility Use
Agreement between the Township of Howick and the Howick Agricultural Society was
discussed. The following motion was presented.
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Be it resolved that Council accept the Clerk’s Report 2015-07 as information for
Council’s budget discussions. Carried. Resolution No. 35/15
7.
Council Committee and Board Reports
Minutes from the Coalition for Huron Injury Prevention meeting held December 10, 2014
were received.
Minutes from the Gorrie Hall Board meeting held November 26, 2014 were received.
Minutes from the Wroxeter Hall Board meeting held November 24, 2014 and
January 7, 2015 were received.
Minutes from the Howick Economic Development meeting held January 27, 2015 were
discussed. Council agreed that the next Howick EDC would be March 31, 2015 at 7 pm.
Council directed staff to gather further quotes for the preparation of brochures as
discussed at the January 27, 2015 EDC meeting.
Moved by Deputy Reeve Clarkson; Seconded by Councillor Henhoeffer:
Be it resolved that Council receives the minutes and reports of the Council
Committee and Boards included in the February 3, 2015 agenda. Carried.
Resolution No. 36/15
8.
Councillor Reports
Councillor Henhoeffer asked if the Volunteer Appreciation event would be held again in
2015 and advised that she had booked MPP Lisa Thompson as a guest speaker for
May 21, 2015.
9.
Correspondence
Correspondence received from Erin Yungblut providing an update on her racing in Italy
and Germany was noted and filed.
MPAC News dated January 2015 was noted and filed.
Correspondence received from the Ontario Fire Marshal and Chief, Emergency
Management and Chair of the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council providing an
overview of 2014 was noted and filed.
Correspondence received from Maitland Valley Conservation Authority regarding
moving ahead in 2015 was reviewed. The MVCA 2015 draft budget and Howick’s share
of the 2015 levy was discussed.
Be it resolved that Council supports the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority
2015 draft budget in the amount of $2,930,836, and further; approves the
Township of Howick’s 2015 share of the levy in the amount of $49,332, as
presented. Carried. Resolution No. 37/15
An invitation to attend the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority’s Annual meeting was
received.
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Correspondence received from the Saugeen Conservation reporting on remuneration
and expenses paid during 2014 was noted and filed.
Correspondence received from the Village of Merrickville-Wolford requesting support to
their resolution regarding Industrial Wind Turbines was discussed.
Moved by Councillor Scott; Seconded by Councillor Orr:
Be it resolved that Council support and endorse the Village of MerrickvilleWolford resolution applauding the position taken by the Premier and the
Government limiting Industrial Wind Turbine projects. Carried. Resolution
No. 38/15
10. Closed Session – not required
11. By-laws and Motions
Be it resolved that Council approve the transfer of the 2014 remaining Economic
Development budget in the amount of $3,342.81 into an Economic Development
Reserves for future economic initiatives. Carried. Resolution No. 39/15
Council advised that Recreation staff would be installing the kiosks.
Be it resolved that Council direct staff to install two kiosks as soon as possible,
one at the Howick Community Centre and the other one at the Belmore arena.
Carried. Resolution No. 40/15
Moved by Councillor Scott; Seconded by Deputy Reeve Clarkson:
Be it resolved that Council give first, second and third and final reading to
By-law No. 2-2015; being a by-law to authorize the borrowing of money to meet
the current expenditures of the Township of Howick. Carried. Resolution
No. 41/15
By-law No. 3-2015; being a by-law to appoint members to the Property Standards
Committee for the Township of Howick. Carried. Resolution No. 42/15
By-law No. 4-2015; being a by-law imposing special annual drainage rates upon
land in respect of which money is borrowed under the Tile Drainage Act. Carried.
By-law No. 5-2015; being a by-law to confirm the actions of Council at their
February 3, 2015 Council meeting. Carried. Resolution No. 44/15
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12. Adjournment
Be it resolved that Council adjourn the Council meeting at 8:18 pm. Carried.
Reeve Art Versteeg
Clerk Carol Watson
February 10, 2015 Special Council Meeting Minutes
Township of Howick Council Chambers
Present:
1.
Reeve Art Versteeg
Deputy Reeve Robert Clarkson
Councillor Randy Scott
Councillor Linda Henhoeffer
Councillor Richard Orr
Public Works Coordinator/CBO Wray Wilson
Recreation Facilities Supervisor Joe Sym
Treasurer Kendra Reinhart
Fire Chief/CEMC/By-law Enforcement Officer Shawn Edwards
Clerk Carol Watson
Call to Order
Reeve Versteeg called the meeting to order at 5 pm and welcomed everyone in
attendance.
2.
Acceptance of Agenda
Be it resolved that Council approve the agenda as presented. Carried. Resolution
No. 46/15
3.
No one declared a pecuniary interest.
4.
2015 Budget
Recreation Facilities Supervisor Sym provided a report outlining items in the 2015
recreation budget and recommendations to improve efficiencies and create more
revenue and cost saving initiatives. The Howick Community Centre revenue and
expenses, pool revenue and expenses, pool efficiencies, revenue and cost savings
ideas and HCC efficiencies, revenue and cost saving ideas were reviewed along with
the capital forecast.
Supervisor Sym answered questions regarding rental rates, efficiencies if the pool was
changed to a liquid system and the status of a report regarding installation of solar
panels on the roof of the HCC. He also confirmed that a grant is available to switch to a
solar system at the pool.
Treasurer Reinhart advised that the loan repayment amounts and the transfer from
reserve to mitigate the tax rate increase had been removed from the 2015 recreation
budget.
Council questioned the amount of grass being cut at the HCC grounds.
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Public Works Coordinator Wilson provided background information prior to presenting
the 2015 budget report on operations, building, drainage, landfill/recycling, road and
capital expenditures.
He answered questions regarding amount in the 2015 maintenance service for drains,
fuel costs and the road agreement with the Town of Minto for the Howick/Minto Line.
Council informed staff that the CHIP speed sign also counts traffic.
Public Works Coordinator Wilson advised that the roads capital budget would be in a
deficit position by 2017 unless some projects are removed or deferred or other revenue
found.
Council suggested putting gravel on a three year rotation verses every two years.
Treasurer Reinhart presented the 2015 budget process and reviewed changes to the
General Government and Administration, Cemeteries and Fire and Protection draft
budget documents submitted at the first budget meeting held January 13, 2015. She
also provided information on the 2015 budget impacts and implications, the municipal
tax levy, reserves, consolidated operations recap and other scenarios.
She also explained that a 1% increase in the tax levy raises $16,500.
Council discussed holding a meeting to inform the tax payers of Howick of the possible
tax increase with an opportunity to ask questions and offer suggestions. The following
motion was presented.
Be it resolved that Council hold a public meeting immediately to inform our
citizens of the difficult financial situation and budgets for 2015, 2016, 2017 and
2018, to gather feedback and input from our citizens. Carried. Resolution
No. 47/15
Council agreed to arrange a meeting to be held on March 4, 2015 at 7 pm at the Howick
Community Centre and directed staff to advertise the meeting in the March edition of
the Howick Happenings and include some guidelines.
Council further discussed the difficult financial situation that Howick is in and what cuts
could be made.
5.
Correspondence
Correspondence received from the Howick Agricultural Society regarding the
continuation of financial support was reviewed. Council directed staff to reply to the
Society thanking them for their submission.
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6.
Adjournment
Be it resolved that Council adjourn the Council meeting at 6:40 pm. Carried.
Reeve Art Versteeg
Clerk Carol Watson
CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOWICK
PUBLIC WORKS CO-ORDINATOR REPORT ENDING - February 13, 2015
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ROADS
PUBLIC WORKS STAFF OPERATIONS
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•
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Plowing, sanding and scarifying as required
Snow lift in Fordwich, Gorrie and Wroxeter
Snow blowing and pushing banks back
Tree trimming/cutting
Repairing signs, etc.
JANUARY SNOW and ICE CONTROL
PLOW NAME OR #
D'Arcey # 6 (Rob Man
Jan-1O
Jan-12
Jan-13
Jan-14
Jan-1S
75
52
61
74
102
Jan-ll
47
D'Arcey #7
52
80
32
45.5
126
106.5
Twsp. Truck # T08
74
105
73
96
159
Grader # G07
72
88
66
77
153
90
73
128
75
154
98
Grader # 02
69
83
65
Grader # (12 (94)
71
89
46
10
11
61
Tractor Blower
Grader # 94 (88)
10.4
16.9
TOTAL HOURS
405.4
547.9
15.4
410.4
72
27
11.9
68
15
78.1
43.8
391.4
972.6
569.8
(Information only)
ENERGY CHARGES
Last January, I provided a chart showing the changing fuel prices. January 2015 is
included in this chart. We have seen dramatic changes in the cost of gasoline, diesel fuel
and propane again this winter. This year the change is in the right direction.
Comparative average net prices are:
Fuel Type
Dyed Diesel
Clear Diesel
Regular Gasoline
Propane
(Information only)
January
$1.0032
litres
$1.1265
litres
$1.0976
litres
$0.3470
litres
2013 - $/litre
for 5,900.3
for 3,500.5
for 1,588
for 2,176.1
January 2014 - $/litre
$1.0839 for 12,635.6
litres
$1.2080 for 7,080.9
litres
$1.1593 for 1,090.9
litres
$0.7736 for 5,851.6
litres
January
$0.7791
litres
$0.8997
litres
$0.7175
litres
$0.3046
litres
2014 - $lIitre
for 10,362.3
for 5,675
for 1,031.96
for 6,129.1
R.J. BURNSIDE (RJB) CLIENT APPRECIATION NIGHT
RJB'S zs" annual client appreciation night is scheduled for Wednesday, March zs" at the
Wingham Golf and Curling Club. RJB would like to know who will attend and who may be
curling by March 18th. Please let me know prior to March 18th.
(Decision requested)
CORRESPONDENCE
•
pGRA HEADS UP ALERT - Appeal Not Possible on Steadman V. Lambton
County
Respectfully Submitted,
, Public Works Co-ordinator
Encl.
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•
BURNSiDE
29th ANNUAL CLIENT APPREC
As an expression of our
appreciation, we cOordiallyinvite
council and senior staff to our
Annual Client AppreciatiOonNight -
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Schedule Of Events
Curling\Sodal Time
4:00
Dinner ............•................. 6:00
Door Prizes ..............•.•..... 7:00
Turkey Shoot ...........•....... 7:45
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6:00
7:00
7:45
8:30
W"ngham Golf & Curling Club
please RSVP for curting and dinner
to Jennifer Schneider by March 18, 2015
at jennifer.schneider@rjbumside.com
or 519-357-1521
x3114
Prizes in 2014 were generously donated by:
Aa:lJ Pump, stratford
Kempton Construction, Ripley
Allan Avis Architect, Goderich
Kurtis Smith Excavating, Brussels
ARC canada, Woodbridge
Lavis Contracting Co. Limited, Clinton
Armtec, Teeswater
Libro Financial Group, Wing ham
C.T. Environmental Ltd., Zurich
Uoyd Collins Construction, Wingham
Cliff's Plumbing 6. Heating, Lucknow
lVM, Stratford
D 6. I Wattam Construction Ltd., Wingham
Marquardt Farm Drainage, Palmerston
Dale Pump 6. Farm service ttd., Ointon
Maxim Environmental and Safety Inc., Mississauga
Domm Construction Ltd., AylDn
OWen King limited, Walkerton
Great canadian Landscaping, Fordwich
Pletch Electric Ltd., Wingham
H. Kerr Construction IJmited
Royal Homes Limited, Wingham
Hoskin Scientific, Burlington
Stainton Home Hardware, Wingham
Howick Mutual Insurance, Wroxeter
Teeswater Concrete, Teeswater
Huron landscaping, Lucknow
vandriel Excavating Inc., Ointon
Joe Kerr IJmited, Wingham
vanden Heuvel Structures Ltd., Clinton
John Emewein Ud., Walkerton
Wingham Advance Times, Wingham
John Rutfedge Architect, Blyth
Wingham Golf 6. Curling Club, Wingham
RJ. Bumside
8t Associates
Limited sincerely
thanks tbese sponsors/donors
for their continued
support.
Heads UP
11"'"
Alert
keeplng members Informed.
February 5, 2015
Appeal not possible in Steadman v. County of Lambton
The County of Lambton's insurer, Frank Cowan Company, advised OGRA that they would not
be proceeding with an appeal in the matter of Steadman v. County of Lambton. This decision
awarded damages to an area farmer for depreciated property value and crop losses as a result
of the migration of road salt from the County Road.
OGRA had contacted Frank Cowan Company to see if an appeal was possible, and if so, to
offer OGRA's support as an intervener in the appeal. After serious consideration and a review of
the decision by two separate legal firms, Frank Cowan Company decided, upon the advice of
the lawyers, that the decision was not appealable. A copy of Frank Cowan Company's release is
attached.
"While OGRA is disappointed that an appeal was not possible, we support and respect Frank
Cowan Company's decision" said OGRA President Tom Bateman.
Joe Tiernay, OGRA's Executive Director stated that "OGRA will now turn its full attention to
getting the legislation amended to protect municipalities from these nuisance claims".
Meetings are being scheduled with the Ministry of Transportation and the Minister of Municipal
Affairs and Housing to determine how best to address this issue.
The mandate of the Ontario Good Roads Association is to represent the transportation and
public works interests of municipalities through advocacy, consultation, training and the delivery
of identified services.
Ontario Good Roads Association
1525 Cornwall Road, Unit 22
Oakville, ON L6J OB2
(T): 289-291-0GRA (6472)
www.ogra.org
(F): 289-291-6477
FrankCowan
Company
Steadman v. Corporation of the County of Lambton
On January 16, 2015, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice released its decision in the case of Steadman v. Corporation of
the County of Lambton. The Court ruled in favour of the Steadmans and awarded a total of $107,352 in damages for the
depreciated value of their property and crop losses from 1998 - 2013. The Court found that the damages stemmed from
the County's use of road salt along a road that borders the Steadman's farm. The County was found liable in nuisance.
Frank Cowan Company had this matter reviewed by two separate legal firms in order to assess if there was the potential
for an appeal of the trial verdict that found the County liable in nuisance. We were advised by both firms that the verdict
as outlined in Justice Carey's Reasons is not appealable. Therefore, Frank Cowan Company will not appeal this decision.
With respect to this decision, we feel it is important to clarify the following two points.
1. This case is not legal precedent
Justice Carey states in his decision [28] "The leading case in Ontario considering whether the application of salt upon a
farmer's property constitutes a nuisance remains Schenk v. The Queen." The decision in favour of Schenk was upheld
on appeal to the Ontario Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada.
Justice Carey also references Rokeby v. The Queen. Another prior similar case (though not referenced) is Tock v. S1.
John's. The Schenk decision reaffirmed the decision in Tock.
2. This case was decided in nuisance and not negligence.
To make a defence against nuisance, the Municipality would have to argue the various defences arising from actions
completed with "statutory authority" or "legislative authority". The prior similar cases referenced (Tock v. S1.Johns
and Schenk v. The Queen) have very narrowly defined and limited the defences available. The road maintenance
activity that we rely upon, as outlined in the MMS, does not specify road salt as the only means of maintenance to
reach compliance.
The Tock v. S1.Johns decision as reaffirmed by Schenk v. The Queen concluded that the cost of a particular activity is
not relevant consideration to such decision making.
From a risk management perspective, we recommend that municipalities seek to review and where possible remedy:
1.
Roadside drainage - can it adequately handle the potential for salt run-off during a spring melt
2.
Culverts - adequacy of locations; performing regular inspections and following through on
required maintenance
3.
Road salt concentrations - review your road salt concentrations to ensure you are conforming with
recommended rates as set out by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and not over-salting your roads
4.
Use of snow fences - consider constructing natural snow fences; they can lessen the impact on the
environment by requiring less salt, fewer truck trips and less fuel
The best way to prevent these types of claims from continuing is to amend the Municipal Act to provide municipalities
protection from nuisance claims in connection with the escape of road salt or de-icing materials from a highway or bridge.
We recommend that all Ontario municipalities support OGRA as they move to petition the Ontario Minister of Municipal
Affairs to amend the Municipal Act to provide municipalities protection from these nuisance claims.
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Report to Council–Recreation Report-2015-#05
Title of Report: Ice Rates Comparison Study
From: Joe Sym
Date: Feb 17/15
Recommendation: None – Information/Discussion only
Background: At the February 10th Council Budget Meeting a short discussion was had
regarding ice rates for recreation facilities in our surrounding area. Attached below is an
ice comparison study that was done by our local SWORFA group regarding ice rates for
the 2014 season.
Staff Comments: After this study was done, there was a small increase for our ice
rates for the 2014/15 season. Our current rates are Prime Time - $130, Non Prime $70.00 – Youth Prime - $105.00 and we also have a rate for “Other Minor Hockey”
which is $110. Along with our rate increases, the other Municipalities who participated in
this survey indicated that they would be implementing increases in the range of 1–2%
for the 2014/15 season. As you can see from the study below, we have the lowest
Prime Time rates with South Bruce being second with an hourly rate of $129.95. With
Non Prime rates we’re second lowest, with Lambton Shores being the lowest at $53.96.
With Youth Prime rates we’re second lowest with South Bruce being the lowest at
$94.92.
While I do believe our ice rates need to increase for the 2015/16 season, especially with
our current budget concerns, I also believe that raising our rates dramatically could
have a negative impact on ice usage. I believe it’s in our best interest to stay
competitive with other local rinks that are approximately the same size.
Financial Impact: None at this time
Respectfully Submitted: Joe Sym – Recreation Facilities Supervisor
Prime
Non Prime
Youth Prime
Youth Non-Prime
Bluewater
128.00
—
118.00
—
Centre Wellington
188.00
106.00
132.00
75.00
Georgian Bluffs
146.90
90.40
101.70
—
Hanover
147.84
121.71
106.45
87.63
Howick
126.29
67.96
104.76
—
Huron East
136.14
96.05
118.14
Lambton Shores
134.98
53.96
121.48
—
Lucan
169.00
94.00
148.00
—
Middlesex Centre
158.71
95.23
142.84
—
North Huron
145.93
91.06
133.44
91.06
North Middlesex
146.00
72.00
137.00
—
North Perth
163.00
96.33
130.23
—
Perth East
158.65
94.64
118.54
—
Saugeen Shores
154.01
114.04
115.50
85.53
South Bruce
129.95
89.27
94.92
—
South Huron
147.00
100.00
—
—
Wellesley
179.93
111.85
114.43
—
Wellington North
132.21
—
111.87
—
West Perth
150.00
92.00
135.60
Low
126.29
53.96
94.92
75.00
High
188.00
121.71
148.00
91.06
Avg.
149.61
93.32
121.38
84.81
* All rates include HST
* Youth rates apply for Minor Hockey, Skating Club etc.
Report to Council–Recreation Report-2015-#06
Title of Report: Arena HVAC Unit
From: Joe Sym
Date: Feb 17/15
Recommendation: To allow Culliton to go ahead and repair the Arena HVAC unit at a
cost of $1,132.00 to be added to the 2015 operating budget
Background: At the February 3rd Council meeting, it was mentioned to Council that we
may have some issues with the arena changeroom HVAC unit. At that time I hadn’t
heard back from Culliton on the extent of repairs needed, that information is now
available.
Staff Comments: In January I had Culliton out to check on the arena changeroom
HVAC unit. During this service call quite a bit of maintenance was done on the unit.
While this maintenance was being done it was noticed by the mechanic that this HVAC
unit has a cracked burner plate, by installing a new burner plate the operation of this
unit should be back to 100%. The cost of these repairs have been quoted as $1,132.00,
with repairs to be completed ASAP. These repairs were not a budgeted item for 2015,
so they would either need to be added to the 2015 budget or to have the money taken
from reserves.
Financial Impact: $1,132.00 either added to the 2015 operating budget
(recommended) or taken from arena reserves
Respectfully Submitted: Joe Sym – Recreation Facilities Supervisor
Report to Council Finance 2015-2
Title of Report:
TREASURER'S REPORT
From:
Kendra Reinhart, Treasurer
Date: Feb 17th, 2014
****************************************************************************************************
Recommendation(s):
1.
That the Finance Report 2015-2 be received for information purposes and that the
Accounts Listing up to and including Feb 17, 2015, in the amount of $xx, be approved. (motion
required)
2.
That the Treasurer be authorized to transfer 2014 budget deficits/surplus amounts
to/from the appropriate departmental reserve and to record the transactions in the year 2014.
3.
That Department Heads be directed to review their draft budgets and capital forecasts
and provide recommendations for further cost savings or efficiencies wherever possible so that
the 2015 municipal levy does not exceed ___% increase over and above the costs associated
with the 2015 OMPF funding cuts and the policing costs.
*****************************************************************************
Background: The Treasurer provides regular reports on the Township's financial activities.
1.
Accounts Payable: A listing of accounts paid and/or payable is submitted for Council
review at each regular Council meeting. The Deputy Treasurer has prepared the Accounts
listings for Council's review and approval.
2.
Year 2014: Staff continues to work on the year end entries for the audit which is
scheduled to be completed the week of March 23rd, 2015. A copy of the Statement of
Operations prior to non-cash entries will be prepared and distributed to Council when
completed. It is apparent that the year 2014 will have a budget deficit. The Treasurer is
requesting authorization to transfer 2014 budget deficits/surplus amounts to/from the
appropriate departmental reserve.
3.
Year 2015 Budget: Staff is looking for direction from Council concerning the agenda and
format they wish to follow for the 2015 public information meeting concerning the 2015
budget.
Finance #2015-2
Page 1
I have provided a simplified version of the 2015 budget impacts as well as a recommended
target increase for Council's consideration (direction requested):
Levy Impact
OMPF funding cut =
$179,600
11%
$46,119
3%
2014 Tax Mitigation Reserve Transfers =
$112,012
7%
Cost of Living increase 2% of adjusted expenses
$77,000
5%
Total Change to 2014 Levy
$414,731
25%
2014 Levy
$1,654,400
2015 Target Levy
$2,069,131
Draft Budget Feb 10th, 2014
$2,113,976
Difference between target/draft budget
$44,845
Policing costs above 2014 =
The adjusted target levy requires a reduction of $44,845 from the current draft budget. It
eliminates the transfer from reserves to mitigate the tax levy increase that has been occurring
in past years. Council may wish to consider adjusting this transfer to be spread over a greater
number of years, however that decision will impact the funds available for municipal capital
projects and operations in future years. Adjusting the reserve transfers for operations to
mitigate the tax levy impact will further deplete the dwindling reserves and the impact on the
reserves and capital plan should be determined before proceeding with the adjustment.
It is important to remember that similar funding cuts to OMPF and extra policing costs are
expected to continue over the next few years until the OMPF transition funding of $408,700
and the OPP transition funding of $117,218 that the Province has provided in 2015 is
withdrawn completely.
Council and Department Heads need to provide the Treasurer with budget recommendations to
defer, delay, or remove costs from the 2015 draft budget and capital forecast to 2019 in order
to attain a targeted % increase that Council deems necessary and/or acceptable.
Ideally, the targeted levy will allow for cost of living increases over and above the OMPF and
policing costs, and that will fund at least 50% of the tax mitigation operating reserve transfers
that were in the 2014 budget.
Financial Impacts: As noted throughout report
Respectfully submitted: Kendra Reinhart, Treasurer
Finance #2015-2
Page 2
Report to Council - Clerk-2015-08
Title of Report: AMCTO’s 2015 Municipal Clerks Forum
From: Carol Watson, Clerk
Date: February 17, 2015
Recommendation: That Council approve the attendance of Clerk Watson at the
AMCTO’s 2015 Municipal Clerks Forum on April 16, 2015 at a cost of $386.35.
Background: An email was received from AMCTO advising of the 2015 Municipal
Clerks Forum being held in Mississauga.
Staff Comments: The 2015 Municipal Clerks Forum will bring together experienced
Municipal Clerks from around the province and internationally to discuss the core skills
and competencies required to be a successful Municipal Clerk today and to provide
practical solutions to the key strategic and operational challenges faced by Ontario
Municipal Clerks.
The preliminary agenda includes the following:
The New World of Accountability, Transparency and Oversight
The Internet Voting Project
Open Government: The Impact of Technology on the Clerk’s Role
Attracting and Retaining the Next Generation of Clerks
Challenges and Opportunities of Social Media on Local Government Administration
Financial Impact: The cost of the forum is $446.35. I have a $60.00 discount from
AMCTO which needs to be used prior to June 1, 2015. Additional cost will be mileage.
The cost will come out of the Administration training budget.
Concluding Comments: The Municipal Clerk is a statutory position designated in the
Municipal Act and traditionally acts as Corporate Secretary for the organization. But as
the municipal environment evolves rapidly in response to changes in the legislative and
administrative environment to meet new service delivery demands, technological
advancements as well as changing and often conflicting requirements for accountability,
record keeping, access and privacy, the role of the Clerk is also rapidly transforming.
The tasks and responsibilities of Clerks have become increasingly complex. Legislated
accountability and professional responsibility can often be at cross-purposes. The
Clerks role is further complicated by the requirement to retain the arms length
independence required by the office while facing conflicting pressures from elected and
appointed executive leadership.
Respectfully submitted:
Carol Watson, Clerk
Report to Council - Clerk-2015-09
Title of Report: attendance at a Belmore Community Centre Board meeting
From: Carol Watson, Clerk
Date: February 17, 2015
Recommendation: That Council approve the attendance of Clerk Watson at a meeting
with the Belmore Community Centre Board executive.
Background: As of December 2015, the Belmore Community Centre Board has new
members on the executive and a new structure.
Staff Comments: Vice Chair Ben Inglis called the municipal office on February 9, 2015
to invite Clerk Watson to a meeting being held on February 23, 2015 at 7:30 pm at the
Belmore library. They are looking for direction and guidance in relation to the Township
of Howick’s Municipal Service Boards and Committees Policy.
Financial Impact: None as staff will bank the time spent at the meeting.
Concluding Comments: Goals of Howick’s Strategic Plan include “all segments of the
community foster a sense of pride, integration and cooperation” and “meaningful and
productive partnerships are realized”. I look forward to working with the Belmore
Community Centre Board.
Respectfully submitted:
Carol Watson, Clerk
Reeve’s Report to Council
Huron County Council
February 12, 2015
1. In January County Council focused on orientation for the newly elected Council. There are five
new members on Council.
2. County Council hopes hope to finalize the budget in the next few weeks. The levy increase will
be 2%. The OMPH reduction for 2015 is $700,000, which is equal to the 2% increase to the
levy. This means there is a 0% increase in operating and capital spending. County reserves
remain close to $40,000,000.
3. County Council is moving cautiously on the SWIFT (Southwest Integrated Fibre Technology)
proposal. Council is concerned that it will undermine our local telecom providers. Huron
County’s cost share in 2015 would be $135,000. We are not including this figure n the budget.
If SWIFT provides a work plan that satisfies Council, we will fund it out of reserves.
4. The Huron County Economic Development Board has begun its meetings and County Council is
beginning to refer all economic development matters to them for comment. The board
consists of eight businesses from the community and two representatives from County
Council.
5. County Council will be doing a service review in April and will be looking at all the services
that County is currently providing in order to determine which services we should continue
with and at what level.
6. The Board of Health has operated as a department of County Council for many years. The
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has explained this is not allowed under the legislation.
The BOH must operate independently from the County and so the employees must become
employees of the board rather than employees of Huron County. This transition will be made
in 2015. No changes are anticipated in services provided. The BOH will purchase services such
as IT and HR from Huron County. County Council continues to search for a new Medical Officer
of Health and hopes to have someone in place by summer.
7. The planning department is processing a large number of consent applications to sever surplus
farm residences, and County approves a couple every month. The applications represent a
shift in both workload for staff, and the amount of time required at committee and County
Council level to handle approvals.
Please nominate a tourism business and a champion, on the back of this sheet.
RECEIVED
2015 Annual
Tourism Awards
The award was initiated in 1993 by the Blyth Festival. The award is presented every April, at the Annual Tourism
Event and Brochure Swap, by the previous year's recipient. Self nominations are accepted.
Previous recipients
County of Huron Planning &
Development Dept
Benmiller Inn
Huron Country Playhouse,
near Grand Bend & Maple Leaf Motel,
Goderich
Huron Community Futures
Corporation
The Maitland Mill Association,
Gorrie
Town Hall Heritage Theatre,
Wingham
Shayrina Sheep Farm,
near Bluevale
Brentwood on the Beach B & B,
St. Joseph
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
of this award are:
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Huron County Museum
Tourism Goderich
Heritage & Culture Partnership
Viewpoint B & B, Goderich
H. O. Jerry (1983) Ltd., Goderich
Armstrong Tourism Marketing Services
Hessenland Country Inn, St. Joseph
Huron Ridge Acres, Zurich
Blyth Festival
Colborne Bed & Breakfast,
Goderich
Walton Raceway and Events
The Little Inn of Bayfield
Iceculture Ine.
Samuels Hotellne.
2015 Tourism Champion Award
;...---Nominate a person-who is t-he owner, operator, staff or
volunteer of a business, attraction, special event etc. ,who
demonstrates one or more of the following attributes:
•
•
•
•
Stellar hospitality
Creative marketing savvy
Inclusive partnerships
Forward thinking leadership
•
Ongoing promotion of
Ontario's West Coast and other
area tourism businesses and
experiences
This award was initiated in 2011. The award is presented every April, at the Annual Tourism Event and
Brochure Swap, by the previous years' recipient.
Previous recipients of this award are:
2011
Joan Karstens, Brentwood on the Beach
B&B and Cottages.
2012
James Eddington, Eddingtons of Exeter
2013
2014
Liz and Frank Ihrig, Hessenland Country
Inn
Jim Lee, Cinnamon Jims
(Seeother side for nomination forms)
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
AMO Communications
AMO Policy Update - Highlights of the January 2015 Board Meeting
January-30-15 5:24:08 PM
January 30, 2015
AMO Report to Member Municipalities
Highlights of the January 2015 Board Meeting
To keep members informed, AMO provides updates on important issues considered at regular AMO Board of
Directors’ meetings. Highlights of the January 2015 Board meeting include:
Social Assistance Management Systems (SAMS) Implementation Problems
The AMO Board received an update on the continuing serious problems associated with the implementation of the
new provincial Social Assistance Management System (SAMS) for municipal welfare administrators. SAMS is
negatively impacting client service, including employment assistance, and causing extraordinarily large additional
labour intensive administrative costs for municipal service managers and District Social Service Administration
Boards (DSSABs). AMO’s Board demands the government use all available means and resources to address the
short and long-term implementation issues. In addition, the Province must reimburse municipalities and DSSABs
for the all ongoing costs of SAMS’ implementation until each short and long-term implementation problem is
resolved to mutual satisfaction. AMO is working closely with the Ontario Municipal Social Services Association
(OMSSA) and will keep service providers updated on progress.
Contact: Michael Jacek, Senior Advisor, email: mjacek@amo.on.ca, ext. 329.
Building Canada Fund – Provincial/Territorial Infrastructure Component (PTIC)
AMO recently became aware that a December 2014 letter sent to federal Minister Lebel from provincial Minister
Duguid appears to confirm that there will be no municipal opportunity for project intake for PTIC funds. AMO will
be sending a letter immediately to express our great disappointment on this provincial decision while stressing the
need for a stronger partnership on future funding program decisions.
Contact: Craig Reid, Senior Advisor, email: creid@amo.on.ca, ext. 334.
LAS Update
LAS is launching a Residential Water/Wastewater Warranty Protection Program for municipal homeowners where
the homeowner would pay a small monthly amount to warranty the repair or replacement of their utility service
lines located between their residence and the municipal sewer/water main. The municipality must endorse the
program but takes on no administration or risk and also helps homeowners who generally are unaware of their
responsibilities on their property.
Contact: Jason Hagan, LAS Program Manager, email: jhagan@amo.on.ca, ext. 320.
Municipal Government Climate Change Survey Results
The Board was briefed on the municipal climate change survey results staff conducted with municipalities of
25,000+ populations. This was done to help prepare for expected discussions on the Ontario Climate Change
Strategy. The survey found that municipalities have been undertaking climate change mitigation and adaptation
actions and are keen to do more, but identified the major obstacle of funding for infrastructure and other work. A
focus group will be conducted shortly for smaller municipalities to identify their interests and needs. A new AMO
Task Force will be created to focus on the development of an AMO response to the expected Ontario Climate
Change Strategy which is anticipated to be released soon.
Contact: Craig Reid, Senior Advisor, email: creid@amo.on.ca, ext. 334.
Bill 52, Protection of Public Participation Act, 2014 (Anti-SLAPP Legislation)
If passed, Bill 52 will create a new procedure for courts to dismiss Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation
(SLAPP). AMO staff worked with members to develop principles which address the concerns of municipalities in
both northern and southern Ontario by bringing balance and fairness to anti-SLAPP legislation. AMO staff met
with staff from the Ministry of the Attorney General to discuss the proposed principles. It is not clear how the
government will move forward with Bill 52 and whether it will be referred to a standing committee.
Contact: Renatta Austin, Policy Advisor, email: raustin@amo.on.ca, ext. 367.
Energy East: Pipeline Conversion from Gas to Oil
As part of the TransCanada Energy East project, there are plans to convert 1,925 kilometres of existing pipeline to
oil, construct 104 kilometres of new pipeline, and build 30 pumping stations in Ontario. The AMO Board will be
providing feedback to the Ontario Energy Board highlighting the need for TransCanada to ensure current customers
and economic growth will not be negatively impacted by the conversion. As well, TransCanada needs to ensure that
a high standard of safety and spill prevention are in place so that this economic benefit may be realized without
environmental impacts or reliance on municipal resources.
Contact: Cathie Brown, Senior Advisor, email: cathiebrown@amo.on.ca, ext. 342.
Revised Rural and Northern Lens
The "A Voice for Rural and Northern Ontario" discussion paper and the Rural and Northern Lens have been
updated and will be launched at this year’s ROMA/OGRA Combined Conference in February. The purpose of the
Lens is to assist policy developers, program managers, and decision makers with considering the impacts of
provincial initiatives on rural and northern municipalities. For more information, visit the ROMA website.
Project Green Light – Meeting with Members of the Premier’s Advisory Council on Government Assets
The Province is considering the sale of Hydro One distribution assets. AMO, working with the Energy Distributors
Association, met with members of the Premier's Advisory Council on Government Assets to discuss Project Green
Light. This proposal provides an alternative to electricity delivery which could rationalize the current configuration
and be more efficient and effective.
MEPCO Update
The Board was updated on the current Ontario Retirement Pension Plan (ORPP) consultation following the
introduction of Bill 56 that sets out high level parameters of the new pension plan design. MEPCO is looking at
possible impacts on the municipal sector and a response to the Province.
Contact: Bruce McLeod, MEPCO Coordinator, email: bmcleod@amo.on.ca, ext. 350.
PLEASE NOTE: AMO Breaking News will be broadcast to the member municipality’s council, administrator, and
clerk. Recipients of the AMO broadcasts are free to redistribute the AMO broadcasts to other municipal staff as
required. We have decided to not add other staff to these broadcast lists in order to ensure accuracy and
efficiency in the management of our various broadcast lists.
DISCLAIMER: Any documents attached are final versions. AMO assumes no responsibility for any discrepancies
that may have been transmitted with this electronic version. The printed versions of the documents stand as the
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RECEIVED
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TOWNSHIP OF H WICK
Ted Doherty, Director of Education and Secretary of the Board
Avon Maitland District School Board
Education Centre
62 Chalk Street North
Seaforth. ON NOK 1WO
Telephone: (519) 527-0111
1-800-592-5437 (Ontario)
Fax: (519) 527-0222
E-Mail: info@fc.amdsb.ca
www.yourschools.ca
January 27,2015
Please find enclosed copies of our System Directory for 2015, listing all schools in the Avon Maitland District as
well as key contacts throughout our organization. We hope that you will find this a useful resource.
You can also access a printable version of the Directory on our website at vourschools.ca. If you would like
additional hard copies of the directory brochure, please contact Jennifer Gransden at the Education Centre to
make the necessary arrangements.
We appreciate the opportunity to work with you and your organization throughout
have any questions, please feel free to contact me at your convenience.
teve Howe
Manager of Communications
Avon Maitland District School Board
1-800-592-5437 ext 132 or 519-527-0111 ext 132
www.yourschools.ca
Email: showe@fc.amdsb.ca
the school year. If you
Driftwood Beach Park Limited
RR#l Clifford, Ontario NOG 1MO Canada
Website:
E-Mail:
Phone: (519) 327-8536
Fax:
(519)327-8838
www.driftwoodbeachpark.ca
camping@driftwoodbeachpark.ca
January 29.2015.
RECEiVED.
Township of Howick,
44816 Harriston R.,
Box 89,
GORRIE, ON. NOG lXO
Re.
FEB 0 2 2015
TOWNSHIP QF HQWICK
.&DOGS,
. Driftwood Beach Rd
Dear Township of Howick Council:
Since my last correspondence re this matter the'
. DOG dilemma against
us has intensified.
The property around my residence is girdled with their dog tracks and dog waste is
evident.
Also, the public road (directly across from the'
. driveway) has at least 7
piles of pet waste (fecal matter) and there is evidence that one of the dogs is nursing.
Enough is enough.
My entities in Howick Township are paying in excess of $
in taxes and I am
surprised that these newcomers are not stopped from doing what their dogs are doing.
A full review of the above situation is requested at this time and corrected without delay
or I must commence with litigation - we have guests and a business to protect.
Thank you and please advise.
A~tarte~irector
Driftwood Beach
Park Limited
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
Importance:
Tom Campbell
Howick Township Veterans & Troops Support/Remembrance Ad - Royal Canadian Legion
February-05-15 4:39:28 PM
Rates.pdf
Township of Georgian Bay Proud to Support our Veterans Ad.pdf
Township of Fauquier-Strickland Veterans Support Ad.pdf
Township of East Garafraxa Proud to Honour our Veterans Ad.pdf
Township of Centre Wellington Veterans We Remember Ad.pdf
Township of Armstrong Veterans Thank You Ad.pdf
High
Hello Reeve & Council, We would like to first Thank Howick Township very much for your consideration with the Military Service
Recognition Book.
The Military Service Recognition Book will honour our past and present day Veterans and Troops in print form with
full biographies and photographs. To do this, submissions have been collected at local legion branches and with
the help of our Veterans, their families and friends, this special publication will be released by September 2015 and
in time for the Remembrance Day Ceremonies. A Minimum 17,500 Copies will be available free of charge for the public at the local branches. Most importantly the
Military Service Recognition Book will be provided to Schools and Public libraries to help the younger generation
better understand the sacrifices made by our Veterans. We would be honoured to have Howick Township involved by way of purchasing a Veterans
Support/Remembrance Ad. Many have taking this opportunity to thank our Veterans with their message. Your support at any level would be greatly appreciated. If you any questions, please let me know. Attached are some samples from other Townships to give you an idea of what kind of support we are receiving
and seeking. Thank you very much.
Best Regards,
Tom Campbell The Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command 1-855-241-6967
Campaign Office
The Royal Canadian Legion
Ontario Command
“Military Service Recognition Book”
Dear Sir/Madam:
Thank you for your interest in The Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command, representing Ontario’s
Veterans. Please accept this written request for your support, as per our recent telephone conversation.
The Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command is very proud to be printing 17,500 copies of our second
annual “Military Service Recognition Book”, scheduled for release by September 2015. This book will
assist us in identifying and recognizing many of our Veterans within the Province of Ontario and to serve as
a reminder for generations to come, while at the same time assist us in our job as the “Keepers of
Remembrance”.
We would like to have your organization’s support for this Remembrance project by sponsoring an
advertisement space in our “Military Service Recognition Book.” Proceeds raised from this important
project will cover the cost of printing and distributing this unique publication. Additional proceeds received
through this program will assist and support many Legion initiatives and to assist our over 400 branches to
remain a viable partner in their communities. The Legion is recognized as Canada’s largest Veteran
Organization and we are an integral part of the communities we serve. This project ensures the Legion’s
continued success in providing these very worthwhile services.
Please find enclosed a rate sheet for your review. Whatever you are able to contribute to this worthwhile
endeavor would be greatly appreciated. For further information please contact Ontario Command
Campaign Office toll free at 1-855-241-6967.
Thank you for your consideration and/or support.
Sincerely,
Bruce Julian
President
2
Ontario Command
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MAITLAND
Conservation
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TOWNSH\P OF HOW\CK
Dear Foundation
Foundation
Box 127. \Vroxeter. NOG 2XO
Supporter:
The 2ih annual Maitland Conservation Foundation Dinner and Auction will be celebrated on
April 24, 2015 at the Brussels, Morris & Grey Community Centre. This is our most successful
fund raising event thanks to the generous support of businesses and individuals who contribute
to the evening.
This year the event theme is celebrating
2015 as the International
Year of Soil.
We are currently seeking donations for the auction. If you would like to donate this year please
contact our office at 519-335-3557 or by email atfoundation@mvca.on.ca
. In the coming
weeks one of our Foundation Directors will follow up on this letter to see if you are able to
make a donation. Donations received before April 10th will be listed in the event program.
In keeping with an environmental theme, donations of items related to conservation projects,
landscaping, gardening, tree planting or outdoor recreation activities are being specifically
sought. Products made locally using, or inspired by, natural resources are also desired. All
donations and monetary contributions are greatly appreciated.
The 2015 Dinner and Auction will support conservation and stewardship activities of the
Maitland Valley Conservation Authority. In 2015, the Foundation plans to support: boardwalk
replacement at the Wawanosh Nature Centre, establishment of wildflower meadows at the
George Taylor Conservation Area and Wawanosh Valley Conservation Area and stewardship
projects in the Middle Maitland River headwaters.
If you would like to attend the Dinner and Auction individual tickets are $50 dollars per person.
Tables of eight can be purchased for $500 and table purchasers will receive a charitable tax
receipt for $100.
If you would like to sponsor a table the cost is $250. Table sponsors receive a tax receipt for
the full amount and recognition in the program. Guests with regular tickets will fill the seats at
the sponsored tables.
For tickets or more information
please contact 519-335-3557
or foundation@mvca.on.ca.
Sincerely,
u.,Jc
J'.-
Lori Gordon
Secretary-Treasurer,
Maitland Conservation
Foundation
The Maitland Conservation Foundation is a registered, charitable, non-profit organization that supports conservation and
environmental projects being undertaken by the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority.
1
President: Joan Vincent
Office Administrator: Lori Gordon
P.O. Box 429, Clinton, ON N0M 1L0 519-482-9642/1-800-511-1135 ph
519-482-1416 fax ofahuron@tcc.on.ca www.hcfa.on.ca
February 6, 2015
Township of Howick
Carol Watson, Clerk
We have scheduled the annual MPP/MP/Local Politician meeting for Friday March
6, 2015 at the Clinton Legion commencing at 10 a.m. and concluding at
approximately 2 p.m..
The format will be similar to last year with the commodity groups and HCFA
committees presenting their briefs for discussion. Both Lisa Thompson and Ben
Lobb have confirmed their attendance.
Please reply to me by Friday February 20th if someone from your municipality will
attend. Two reps are welcome.
Sincerely,
Lori Gordon
Office Administrator, Huron County Federation of Agriculture
“The Huron County Federation of Agriculture will work collaboratively towards a profitable, sustainable future for local farmers”
Ministry
of Transportation
Ministere
('~
des Transports
Traffic Office
Bureau de la circulation
routiere
Highway Standards Branch
301 St. Paul Street, ? Floor
St. Catharines, Ortario L2R 7R4
Tel Number: (905) 704-2960
Fax Number: (905) 704-2888
Direction des normes routieres
301 rue St. Paul, Z' etaqe
St. Catharines (Oitario) L2R 7R4
Tel. :
(905) 704-2960
Telec. : (905) 704-2888
tt»:~Ontario
29 January 2015
RECEIVED
Clerk's Office
The Township of Ho wick
P.O. Box 8944816 Harriston Rd.
Gorrie,ON NOG lXO
FEB 02 2015
TOWNSHIP OF HOWICK
Dear Clerk's Office,
RE:
Consultation on Ontario's Default Speed Limit
The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is seeking stakeholder input on whether to
consider changing the default speed limit for local roads within urban areas. As a representative
of The Township of Howick, we welcome your comments and invite you to participate in the
consultation activities for Ontario's default speed limit.
The current default maximum speed limit for local roads within urban areas in Ontario is 50
krn!h. MTO would like to consult with stakeholders on the following options:
+
Maintain current default speed limit of 50 krn!h;
+
Through a legislative change, reduce the default speed limit from 50 krn!h to 40 krn!h;
+ Through a legislative change, permit municipalities to set a default speed limit of 50 krn!h or 40
kmJh inside muni raj boundaries, and require the posting of a sign at each entry point of the
municipality; or
+ Through a legislative change, permit municipalities to set a different default speed limit inside
municipal boundaries or neighbourhoods, and require the posting of a sign at each entry point of
the municipality/neighbourhood.
You are invited to provide comments and/or complete a questionnaire available on-line at
https://www.surveyrnonkey.com/s/SpeedLimitOntario
by February 27,2015.
112
-2 Following the public comment period, MTO will host a series of workshops to consult with
municipalities and various stakeholders regarding the options under consideration for a potential
change to the default speed limit. Stakeholder workshops are currently scheduled for March,
2015. Each workshop will be held in a different geographic jurisdiction ofMTO (e.g., Central,
Eastern and Southwestern and Northern Ontario).
You are encouraged to provide comments and/or complete the on-line questionnaire, and/or
attend a stakeholder workshop on these possible changes to the default speed limit. I kindly ask
you to complete and forward the attached workshop reply form indicating your interest in
participating in future workshops by February 27,2014 to me as follows:
Roger De Gannes
Head, Traffic Operations
Traffic Office
Ministry of Transportation Ontario
2nd Floor, 301 St. Paul Street
St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 7R4
Phone: (905) 704-2947
Email: Roger.DeGannes@mto.gov.on.ca
Thank you in advance for your input. We welcome and appreciate your feedback. Should you
have any questions or difficulty accessing the on-line questionnaire, please do not hesitate to
contact me at 905-704-2947 or by email atRoger.DeGannes@mto.gov.on.ca.
Sincerely,
Roger De Gannes
Head, Traffic Operations
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Lucie Papineau Pugliese
New area code in Ontario
January-20-15 8:03:42 AM
New area code for southwestern Ontario
Starting in June 2016, the new 548 area code will be introduced in the region currently served by area
codes 226 and 519 in southwestern Ontario.
The new area code is the result of a Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission
(CRTC) decision (http://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2014/2014-338.htm) and is intended to meet the
continuously growing demand for new telephone numbers.
The 548 area code will be available starting June 4, 2016. After this date, residents and businesses
requesting a new phone number may get one with the 548 area code. Numbers with the new area
code will only be assigned to customers when the existing inventory of 226 and 519 numbers is
depleted.
The introduction of a new area code in a region does not affect the local calling areas or the way
long distance calls are dialed. Special numbers like 9-1-1 will still be dialed using only three digits.
Currently, the 226 and 519 area codes cover most of southwestern Ontario, which includes the communities of
London, Windsor, Kitchener-Waterloo, Guelph, Brantford, Sarnia, Woodstock, Stratford and Owen Sound.
The Telecommunications Alliance was formed to create awareness about the introduction of new area
codes. For more information about new area codes in Canada, please consult the website at:
www.newareacodes.ca
Sincerely ,
Telecommunications Alliance
G~
Ombudsman
ONTARIO
ONTARIO'S
CHIEN
RECEIVED
WATCHDOG
DE GARDE
DE L'ONTARJO
FEB 0 5 2015
TOWNSHIP OF HOWICK
Re: Annual Report on Investigations
of Closed Municipal Meetings and Sunshine Law Handbook
To the Clerk and Council,
I am enclosing two copies of my Annual Report on my Office's investigations of closed municipal
meetings for the period from September 1, 2013 to August 31, 2014. As you are aware, in
accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Ombudsman Act, the Ontario Ombudsman
investigates these complaints in all municipalities except those that have appointed another
investigator.
Since 2008, my Open Meeting Law Enforcement Team (OMLET) has acted as a dedicated
resource for reviewing and investigating closed meeting complaints, as well as educating the
public and municipalities about open meeting requirements. In the period covered by this report,
OMLET handled 149 cases in the 196 municipalities where we are the investigator.
We are providing two copies of our report to all municipal councils across Ontario in the interest
of raising awareness of the open meeting requirements and best practices. We have also enclosed
copies of the latest edition of our Sunshine Law Handbook for each council member and the clerk,
for information and reference. It includes frequently asked questions, excerpts from relevant
legislation, tips and legal references.
The report, Handbook and other information about our municipal meeting investigations can also
be found on our website - www.ombudsman.on.ca.
As well, our staff can provide general
information on the open meeting requirements and complaint process - we can be reached at 1800-263-1830 or via email atinfo@ombudsman.on.ca.
If you have any questions about the OMLET Annual Report or Handbook, please contact our
Director of Communications, Linda Williamson, at lwilliamson@ombudsman.on.ca,
or 416-586-3426.
Yours truly,
Andre Marin
Ombudsman
Encl.
Ontario
Provincial
Police
Police
provinciale
de l'Ontario
Business Management Bureau
Bureau de la gestion operatlonnelle
777 Memorial Ave
Orillia, ON L3V 7V3
777, ay. Memorial
Orillia, ON L3V 7V3
TelephonefT elephone
Facsimile/Telecopieur
(705) 329-6852
(705) 329-6265
File Reference:
GOV-CSC-6250-20
January 26, 2015
RECEIVED
The Township of Howick
P.O. Box 8944816 Harriston Road
Gorrie, ON NOG lXO
FEB 0 6 2015
TOWNBfo:flP OF HOWIGK
The OPP has been working diligently over the past year to increase its accountability and
reporting transparency to Police Services Boards and municipalities. The development of a
reporting framework and supporting infrastructure will allow consistency and standardization in
OPP public reporting. It also aligns to the methodology used in the OPP Annual Report and
Detachment Action Plans.
It was the organization's intention to implement this reporting framework to coincide with the
municipal elections in the fall of 2014. Changes to the reporting infrastructure between the OPP
and the Ministry of Transportation are ongoing. This has, in turn, affected our traffic data source
and the reporting framework. Other enhancements are being made concurrently in our reporting
of the Integrated Court Offences Network (ICON) which track our Criminal Code, Provincial
Statute 'charges laid' information.
Once these enhancements and changes are complete, the PSB Reporting tool will be available to
Detachment Commanders. Initial rollout shall be no later than April 2015. We will be seeking
input and feedback at this point. The tool will be fully operational by October of this year.
It is our hope that these reports will be a more effective and less complex way to provide
information on public safety trends in the communities we police. This will better inform our
respective community-level decisions and billing information.
Through our Detachment Commanders, I look forward to hearing your feedback once this new
report is available.
Sincerely,
~~
Mr. Andrew EAMER
Commander - Business Management Bureau
OPP Corporate Services
AE/jb
c.c. Detachment Commanders
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Woodcock, Sandy
Clerk"s Office
RE: Belmore Maple Syrup FEstival
February-12-15 12:04:06 PM
Single 2x2 full colour both papers $50.00 + HST
From: Clerk's Office [mailto:clerk@town.howick.on.ca]
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2015 12:00 PM
To: Woodcock, Sandy
Cc: 'Rebekah Msuya-Collison'
Subject: RE: Belmore Maple Syrup FEstival
Hi Sandy – can you please advise of the cost, thanks.
Carol Watson, Clerk
Township of Howick
44816 Harriston Rd, PO Box 89
GORRIE On N0G 1X0
Phone: 519 335-3208
Fax: 519 335-6208
www.town.howick.on.ca
Under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and in accordance with Ontario's Municipal Freedom of Information
and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), the Corporation of the Township of Howick wishes to inform the public that
all information including opinions, presentations, reports and documentation provided for or at a Public Meeting or
other public process are considered part of the public record. This information may be posted on the Township's
website and/or made available to the public upon request.
From: Rebekah Msuya-Collison [mailto:reception@town.howick.on.ca]
Sent: February-12-15 11:57 AM
To: 'Clerk's Office'
Subject: FW: Belmore Maple Syrup FEstival
From: Woodcock, Sandy [mailto:swoodcock@wingham.com]
Sent: February-12-15 11:49 AM
To: Rebekah Msuya-Collison
Subject: Belmore Maple Syrup FEstival
Good Morning :
The 48 th Annual Belmore Maple Syrup Festival is coming up April 9th and 11 th , 2015 . Thinking
beyond all this cold and snow, pushing nice weather forward.
Attached is a copy of your ad you advertised last year.
Please let me know if interested , running in the April 1st and 2nd editions of Wingham Advance
Times and Advance Times Extra .
SANDY WOODCOCK
swoodcock@wingham.com
ADVERTISING CONSULTANT WINGHaM ADVaNcE TIMES, ADVaNcE TIMES EXTRa & INDEPENDENT PLUS
PHONE:519-357-2320 | FaX: 519-357-2900 | 11 Veterans Rd., |Wingham
In line with industry best practices, please do not send credit card information by email.
Thank you for your co-operation.
HURON MANUFACTURING
57 Napier S!. Goderich ON
ASSOCIATION
N7A 1W2
Township of Howick
INC.
HMA Associate
PHONE: 519-524-8394 ext.s
FAX: 519-524-5677
EMAIL: nreynolds@huroncounty.ca
www.huronmanufacturing.ca
@HMAcoordinator
EJease review & retu rn ~
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Members
return envelope
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Help the HMA keep your business listing current.
Your company listing appears on the HMA website business directory at www.huronmanufacturing.ca and in print in the annual HMA
Directory. The printed directories are distributed at trade shows, County events and available at County and Municipal Offices.
Your current HMA Directory Listing
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The rural area of the Township of Howick is ideal for farming
and other agricultural based operations. Our three villages,
Fordwich, Wroxeter and Gorrie and two hamlets, Belmore
and Lakelet, offer a setting for commercial and residential
applications. We would like to extend an invitation for you to
visit, relocate or establish a business in our friendly
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By-law No. 6-2015
A by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the
Whereas, in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, S. O. 2001, Section 5(1), the
powers of a municipal Corporation shall be exercised by its Council; and
Whereas, Section 5(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, prescribes that the powers of every
Council shall be exercised by by-law unless the municipality is specifically authorized to do
otherwise; and
Whereas, it is deemed expedient that the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of
the Township of Howick be confirmed and adopted by by-law;
Now therefore, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Howick enacts as
follows:
1.
That the actions and decisions of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of
Howick at its Regular meeting held February 17, 2015, in respect to each resolution
and other action taken by the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Howick
at these meetings, except where the prior approval of the Ontario Municipal Board
is required, is hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed.
2.
That the Reeve and proper officials of the Corporation of the Township of Howick
are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the
actions of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Howick referred to in
the proceedings section hereof.
3.
That the Reeve and the Clerk, unless otherwise specified, are authorized and
directed to execute all documents necessary in that behalf and to affix thereto the
seal of the Corporation of the Township of Howick.
4.
This by-law shall come into force and takes effect on the date of its final passing.
Read a first and second time this 17 day of February, 2015.
Read a third time and finally passed this 17 day of February, 2015.
Reeve Art Versteeg
Clerk Carol Watson

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