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From: AMO CommunicationsTo: [email protected]: AMO Policy Update - Government Introduces Changes to Land Use Planning and Development Charges
LegislationDate: March-05-15 4:20:15 PM
March 5, 2015
Government Introduces Changes to Land Use Planning and Development Charges Legislation
AMO will be reviewing the Bill in detail once it is posted. In the meantime, the following are the highlights of the changes as we understand them.
Streamlining Land Use Planning and Appeals in Ontario
The legislative amendments to the Planning Act are aimed at increased public participation, improved municipal control over decisions, and better dispute resolution.
HIGHLIGHTS:
The amendments would revise the development approvals system to a "community planning permit system" which would enhance input from residents, municipal staff and developers. This system would coordinate zoning, site plan, and other development applications so a proposed development would be considered and approved as a whole than in pieces.
Bill would require official plan policies to explain how and when the public is consulted. In addition, municipalities would have to provide an explanation of how public input has influenced planning decisions. Planning Advisory Committees would be required to include citizen representatives.
Official Plan reviews would be extended to ten years from the current five-year review period. It is anticipated that this would reduce appeals. In addition, there would be no amendments to the Plan in the first two years except those initiated by the municipality. Likewise, once the community planning permit system is established, it would not be subject to private appeals for five years.
The Province will introduce a process to define "minor" for minor variances.
Dispute resolution will be promoted through limiting what is appealable and by introducing a 90 day "pause" to allow resolution of official plan issues.
There was considerable, in-depth consultation with AMO’s Planning Task Force on the planning process challenges and we look forward to confirming what advice was taken.
Development Charges Act Proposals
Changes to the Development Charges Act are intended to help municipalities cover costs while increasing transparency and support higher density development.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Capital costs for transit would be recoverable at 100% and waste diversion capital costs would become an eligible service area but not landfills.
Adds greater onus for oversight and reporting on funds and charges on development that fall outside of what is allowed in legislation.
Reporting practices for how development charges are collected and spent, including those charges under Section 37 of the Planning Act (bonus, parkland dedication) will be devised. It is expected that there will be more stringent oversight of development charges funds and how these funds fit into long term planning and asset management.
A significant proposal is that "development charges would be payable at the time the first building permit was issued for a building".
A Development Charges Working Group is proposed to be created to provide additional advice on outstanding complex issues.
While some of these changes to the DCA reflect AMO advice given during consultations, a more detailed review will be required to consider the impacts of these proposed changes to municipal operations. The inclusion of transit and waste costs represents a step in the right direction but other services remain either discounted or not included at all which does not allow us to say growth is truly paying for growth.
AMO Contacts: Cathie Brown, Senior Advisor, E-mail: [email protected], 416.971.9856 ext. 342; Matthew Wilson, Senior Advisor, E-mail: [email protected], 416.971.9856 ext. 323.
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From: AMO CommunicationsTo: [email protected]: AMO Watch File - March 5, 2015Date: March-05-15 10:01:59 AM
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March 5, 2015
In This Issue- 2015 P.J. Marshall Award - Deadline May 1st.- Ice Storm 2013: After Action Report.- Only four locations remain.- Asset Management Symposium 90% sold out.- Coming up: Meetings Series Workshops.- What is land use planning?- Warm up to stable natural gas prices from LAS.- Building Ontario's Infrastructure Advantage forum.- South Stormont resolution requests 1% of HST/GST for municipalities. - Career opportunities with Port Colborne and York Region.
AMO MattersSubmit your municipal government project that demonstrates excellence in the use of innovative approaches to improve capital and/or operating efficiency and to generate effectiveness through alternative service delivery initiatives and partnerships. Apply for the 2015 P. J. Marshall Municipal Innovation Award today! Deadline May 1, 2015.
Provincial MattersThe After Action report evaluates the coordinated response to the 2013 ice storm that impacted southern Ontario and identifies 24 areas for improvement. The Province will look at implementing these recommendations as part of a broader review of Ontario’s emergency management system.
Eye on AMO/LAS EventsFour locations remain for Councillor Training 101 and Personal Responsibilities workshops. Councillor Training 101 gives you the foundation to understand your role as a member of council and looks at everything from accountability to municipal finance. Ontario citizens are increasing their scrutiny of councils and individual members. Couple this with the shift in personal obligations under the Safe Drinking Water Act, learn what your personal responsibilities are. Register today for these back-to-back sessions!
Learn about next steps and asset priorities at the 2015 Asset Management Symposium. The program is full and the topics are robust: learn about risk metrics; debt and reserves; service delivery; and hear from both the City of Burnaby and the City of Calgary on how they built, implemented and continue to improve their asset management plans. Register today!
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Why do municipalities need to plan? AMO presents a new online self-directed course in Land Use Planning. Log-in to the AMO online portal today and become familiarized with the basics of land use planning today!
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Municipal Wire*You are invited to the Building Ontario’s Infrastructure Advantage forum that takes place on Tuesday, March 31, 2015. This event will focus on the ways that alternative financing and procurement can be used to help governments meet their commitments to addressing Ontario’s infrastructure gap.
The Township of South Stormont resolution requests the Government of Canada to collect 1% of the Goods and Services tax (HST/GST) and disperse these funds to municipal governments on a per capita calculation.
CareersChief Administrative Officer - City of Port Colborne. Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected] or Carrie Stone, CHRL, Human Resources, City of Port Colborne, 66 Charlotte Street, Port Colborne, Ontario, L3K 3C8, by March 20, 2015.
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From: AMO CommunicationsTo: [email protected]: AMO Watch File - March 12, 2015Date: March-12-15 10:02:14 AM
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March 12, 2015
In this issue- Government Bill introduced that impacts municipalities.- All about the federal Gas Tax Fund in Ontario.- Asset Management Symposium 90% sold out.- Coming up: Meetings Series Workshops.- What is land use planning?- Municipal Energy Finance workshop.- LAS no-cost Town Hall sessions filling up fast.- LAS Streetlight Service leading the way, subject to frequent attacks.- The benefits of an aggregated Group Benefits Program.- Careers with French River, Lanark Highlands, Vaughan, Simcoe and Trent Hills.
Provincial MattersGovernment Bill, Bill 73, Smart Growth for Our Communities Act, 2015, (would amend the Development Charges Act, 1997 regarding eligible services and related municipal by-laws and land use planning matters) was introduced and received First Reading.
Federal MattersWatch AMO’s new video to learn more about how the federal Gas Tax Fund is at work in Ontario.
Eye on AMO/LAS EventsLearn about next steps and asset priorities at the 2015 Asset Management Symposium. The program is full and the topics are robust: learn about risk metrics; debt and reserves; service delivery; and hear from both the City of Burnaby and the City of Calgary on how they built, implemented and continue to improve their asset management plans. Register today!
The Meeting Series sessions are coming up in April and May. Chairing and participating in meetings effectively places challenges and opportunities in front of you. Prepare yourself for successful meetings with this workshop. These two sessions are first-come-first-served and almost sold out. Space is limited, register today.
Why do municipalities need to plan? AMO presents a new online self-directed course in Land Use Planning. Log-in to the AMO online portal today, sign-up and become familiarized with the basics of land use planning today!
LAS’ hands-on Energy Finance Workshop will provide municipal staff and elected officials with the tools and know-how to build your energy efficiency project business case and present an effective business case to senior management.
Time is running out to register for LAS Town Hall information sessions this spring. Join us in Brantford,
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CareersChief Administrative Officer - Municipality of French River. Applications marked "Chief Administrative Officer" must be received by 4:30 p.m., March 21, 2015 by: DiBrina Sure Human Resources, Attention: Human Resources Job CAO-15, Suite 302, 62 Frood Road, Sudbury ON P3C 4Z3. Fax: 705.688.9528; Email: [email protected].
Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk - Township of Lanark Highlands. Please submit your detailed resume and cover letter in PDF format by email only to [email protected] before 4:00 p.m. on March 27, 2015.
Manager of Forestry/Manager of Parks Operations - City of Vaughan. Please apply online for both positions: Manager of Forestry or Manager of Parks Operations. For more information please contact Julia Robarts in Odgers Berndtson’s Toronto office at 416.366.1990.
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A special meeting of the Board of Health for the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit
was held on January 22, 2015 at 681 Commercial Street, North Bay, Ontario.
PRESENT:
Nipissing District:
Central Stuart Kidd, Citizen Appointee
Nancy Jacko, Citizen Appointee
Tanya Vrebosch, Municipal Appointee
Eastern Chris Jull, Municipal Appointee
Western Guy Fortier, Municipal Appointee
Parry Sound District:
North Eastern Heather Busch, Municipal Appointee
South Eastern Les Blackwell, Municipal Appointee
Public Appointee: John Stopper, Provincial Appointee
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:
Medical Officer of Health/Executive Officer Dr. Jim Chirico
Executive Directors:
Clinical Services and Chief Nursing Officer Cathy Menzies-Boulé
Community Services Monique Lugli
Corporate Services and Privacy Officer Paul Massicotte
Senior Managers:
Finance Isabel Churcher
Human Resources Josée Goulet
REGRETS:
Nipissing District:
Central Dave Butti, Citizen Appointee
Parry Sound District:
Western Don Brisbane, Citizen Appointee
Public Appointees: Rick Champagne, Provincial Appointee
Mike Poeta, Provincial Appointee
RECORDER: Management Administrative Assistant Lynn Ringler
1.0 WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS
Dr. Chirico called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. The Board of Health appointed John Stopper
as the presiding officer for the meeting. Regrets from Dave Butti, Don Brisbane,
Rick Champagne and Mike Poeta were noted. Currently, there is one vacant position on the
Board of Health. Tanya Vrebosch advised the City of North Bay will appoint someone to fill the
vacancy.
Introductions were made around the table.
MEETING: BOARD OF HEALTH SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
DATE: JANUARY 22, 2015
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2.0 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Board of Health Resolution #BOH/2015/01/01 * Kidd/Blackwell
Be It Resolved, that the Board of Health special meeting agenda, dated January 22, 2015, be
approved as presented.
“Carried”
3.0 IN CAMERA
Board of Health Resolution #BOH/2015/01/02 * Blackwell/Jacko
Be It Resolved, that the Board of Health for the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit
move in camera at 5:06 p.m. for education and training purposes, pursuant to Section 239.3(1)
of the Municipal Act.
“Carried”
3.1 In Camera Session for education and training purposes, pursuant to Section
239.3(1) of the Municipal Act
Board of Health Resolution #BOH/2015/01/03 * Kidd/Busch
Be It Resolved, that the Board of Health rise and report from the in camera session at 7:54 p.m.
“Carried”
There were no decisions or actions arising from the in camera session.
4.0 ADJOURNMENT
Board of Health Resolution #BOH/2015/01/04 * Blackwell/Jull
Be It Resolved, that the Board of Health special meeting on January 22, 2015 adjourn at
8:01 p.m.
“Carried”
Original Signed By 2015/02/25
John Stopper, Presiding Chairperson
Board of Health
Date (yyyy/mm/dd)
Original Signed By 2015/02/25
Lynn Ringler, Recording Secretary Date (yyyy/mm/dd)
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The first regular meeting of the Board of Health for the North Bay Parry Sound District Health
Unit for the year 2015 was held on January 28, 2015 at 681 Commercial Street, North Bay,
Ontario.
PRESENT:
Nipissing District:
Central Dave Butti, Citizen Appointee
Stuart Kidd, Citizen Appointee
Nancy Jacko, Citizen Appointee
Tanya Vrebosch, Municipal Appointee
Eastern Chris Jull, Municipal Appointee
Western Guy Fortier, Municipal Appointee
Parry Sound District:
North Eastern Heather Busch, Municipal Appointee
South Eastern Les Blackwell, Municipal Appointee
Western Don Brisbane, Citizen Appointee
Public Appointees: Rick Champagne, Provincial Appointee
John Stopper, Provincial Appointee
Mike Poeta, Provincial Appointee
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:
Medical Officer of Health/Executive Officer Dr. Jim Chirico
Executive Directors:
Clinical Services and Chief Nursing Officer Cathy Menzies-Boulé
Community Services Monique Lugli
Corporate Services and Privacy Officer Paul Massicotte
Senior Managers:
Finance Isabel Churcher
Human Resources Josée Goulet
RECORDER: Management Administrative Assistant Lynn Ringler
1.0 CALL TO ORDER
Dr. Chirico called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. and welcomed new and returning Board of
Health members. Introductions were made around the table. Mike Poeta joined the meeting via
teleconference.
MEETING: BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES
DATE: JANUARY 28, 2015
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2.0 ELECTIONS
2.1 Chairperson – Board of Health
Dr. Chirico opened the floor for nominations for Chairperson of the Board of Health for the 2015
term. Tanya Vrebosch nominated Rick Champagne. The nomination was seconded by
Mike Poeta. Rick Champagne accepted the nomination. Further nominations were requested.
There were no additional nominations. Nominations were closed and the following motion was
read:
Board of Health Resolution #BOH/2015/01/05 * Vrebosch/Poeta
Be It Resolved, That Rick Champagne be elected Chairperson of the Board of Health for the
North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit for the year 2015.
“Carried”
Rick Champagne assumed the Office of Chairperson.
2.2 Vice-Chairperson – Board of Health
Rick Champagne opened the floor for nominations for Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Health
for the 2015 term. Dave Butti nominated Mike Poeta. The nomination was seconded by Stuart
Kidd. Mike Poeta accepted the nomination. Further nominations were requested. There were
no additional nominations. Nominations were closed and the following motion was read:
Board of Health Resolution #BOH/2015/01/06 * Butti/Kidd
Be It Resolved, That Mike Poeta be elected Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Health for the
North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit for the year 2015.
“Carried”
3.0 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
The Board of Health agenda, dated January 28, 2015, was reviewed. The following motion was
read:
Board of Health Resolution #BOH/2015/01/07 * Butti/Blackwell
Be It Resolved, That the Board of Health agenda dated January 28, 2015, be approved.
“Carried”
MEETING: BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES
DATE: JANUARY 28, 2015
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4.0 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
There were no conflicts of interest declared.
5.0 APPROVAL OF THE PREVIOUS MINUTES
Board of Health Minutes (September 24, 2014)
The draft Board of Health minutes from the Board of Health meeting held on September 24,
2014 were brought forward for approval. The following motion was read:
Board of Health Resolution #BOH/2015/01/08 * Brisbane/Stopper
Be It Resolved, That the minutes from the Board of Health meeting, held September 24, 2014, be
approved as presented.
“Carried”
6.0 DATE OF NEXT MEETING
The Board of Health meeting schedule for 2015 was brought forward for consideration. Board
meetings are held at the Health Unit main office, 681 Commercial Street, in North Bay, with the
exception of one meeting during the year that is held at the Parry Sound Branch Office at
70 Joseph Street, Unit 302, in Parry Sound. The Board will determine the date of the meeting in
Parry Sound at a later date. The last paragraph of the draft motion was removed and the
following motion was read:
Board of Health Resolution #BOH/2015/01/09 * Kidd/Busch
Be It Resolved, That in accordance with Board of Health Bylaw Section II. #18, the Board of
Health approves the regular meeting schedule for the year 2015 as follows:
DATE MEETING TIME
January 22 Board of Health Special Closed Meeting
5 – 7 p.m.
January 28 Board of Health
Finance & Property Committee
5 – 7 p.m.
February 4 Finance & Property Committee
Board of Health Special Meeting
5 – 7 p.m.
February 25 Finance & Property Committee
Board of Health
5 – 7 p.m.
MEETING: BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES
DATE: JANUARY 28, 2015
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April 22 Personnel Policy, Labour/Employee Relations Committee
Finance & Property Committee
Board of Health
5 – 7 p.m.
June 24 Personnel Policy, Labour/Employee Relations Committee
Board of Health
5 – 7 p.m.
September 23 Personnel Policy, Labour/Employee Relations Committee
Finance & Property Committee
Board of Health
5 – 7 p.m.
November 25 Board of Health
5 – 7 p.m.
December 2 Finance & Property Committee
Board of Health
5 – 7 p.m.
December 9 Finance & Property Committee
Board of Health
5 – 7 p.m.
“Carried”
7.0 APPOINTMENT OF STANDING COMMITTEES FOR 2015
A motion to appoint the Board of Health Standing Committees for 2015 was read:
Board of Health Resolution #BOH/2015/01/10 * Jacko/Blackwell
Be It Resolved, That the Board of Health approves the appointment of the following Board of
Health Standing Committees for 2015:
1) A Finance and Property Committee comprised of all Board members to deal with matters of
finance, banking, insurance, property and financial policies of the Board of Health, and
2) A Personnel Policy, Labour/Employee Relations Committee comprised of all Board
members to deal with matters related to collective agreements (unions) and employment policies
(non-union), and personnel policies of the Board of Health.
“Carried”
8.0 APPOINTMENT OF SIGNING OFFICERS FOR 2015
A motion to appoint the signing officers for 2015 was read:
MEETING: BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES
DATE: JANUARY 28, 2015
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Board of Health Resolution #BOH/2015/01/11 * Stopper/Jull
Be It Resolved, That the Board of Health for the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit
approve the signing officers for the year 2015 as follows:
Board of Health Chairperson Rick Champagne
Board of Health Vice-Chairperson Mike Poeta
Medical Officer of Health/Executive Officer Dr. Jim Chirico
Executive Director, Clinical Services and Chief Nursing Officer Cathy Menzies-Boulé
Executive Director, Community Services Monique Lugli
Executive Director, Corporate Services and Privacy Officer Paul Massicotte
Senior Manager, Finance Isabel Churcher
Senior Manager, Human Resources Josée Goulet
“Carried”
9.0 APPOINTMENT OF LEGAL ADVISORS FOR 2015
A motion to appoint legal advisors for 2015 was brought forward for consideration. A question
arose around how the legal advisors are selected. Dr. Chirico explained that throughout the year,
the Health Unit may require a legal advisor with expertise in a specific area, e.g., legislation.
The list of legal advisors brought forward have provided the Health Unit with excellent service
in the past. Scott Paralegal and Wallace Klein Partners have recently been added to the list of
legal advisors. There were no further questions. The following motion was read:
Board of Health Resolution #BOH/2015/01/12 * Butti/Kidd
Be It Resolved, That the Board of Health for the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit
approves the appointment of the following legal advisors for the year 2015:
Corporate Legal Advisors:
The Corporation of the City of North Bay
D’Agostino & Associates
Lucenti, Orlando & Ellies LLP
Frank Williams & Associates
Labour Relations Legal Advisors:
Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP
Enforcement Legal Advisors:
The Corporation of the City of North Bay
The Corporation of the Town of Parry Sound
Aiken Christensen & Heath
Scott Paralegal
MEETING: BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES
DATE: JANUARY 28, 2015
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Health Protection and Promotion Act (HPPA) Legal Advisors:
Middlebro’ & Stevens LLP
Wallace Klein Partners in Law LLP
and,
Furthermore Be it Resolved, That the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit may use
additional legal advisors as directed by the Medical Officer of Health/Executive Officer, and
approved by resolution at the next regular Board of Health meeting.
“Carried”
10.0 RECOGNITION OF AUDITOR FOR 2015
A motion to recognize the auditor for 2015 was read:
Board of Health Resolution #BOH/2015/01/13 * Kidd/Busch
Be It Resolved, That the Board of Health for the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit
recognize the audit firm of KPMG LLP Chartered Accountants for the year 2015.
“Carried”
11.0 BUSINESS ARISING
There were no items for discussion under Business Arising.
12.0 REPORT OF MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH
Dr. Chirico presented the Medical Officer of Health Report to the Board of Health, dated January
28, 2015. The Report is presented at each Board meeting and provides the Board of Health with
information on provincial and local public health issues and updates and statistics related to
Health Unit programs and services. Board members were encouraged to advise Dr. Chirico of
topics or suggestions for future Reports. Dr. Chirico responded to questions arising from the
Report.
13.0 BOARD OF HEALTH COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no items for discussion under Board of Health Committee Reports.
14.0 CORRESPONDENCE
The Board of Health correspondence file was available for review.
MEETING: BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES
DATE: JANUARY 28, 2015
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15.0 NEW BUSINESS
15.1 Association of Local Public Health Agencies – Board of Health Orientation Session –
February 5, 2015, Novotel Toronto Centre
Information regarding the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) Board of Health
Orientation Session on February 5, 2015, in Toronto, was presented. Board members were
encouraged to consider attending alPHa events which are hosted 2-3 times a year. One Board
member expressed interest in attending the February event. The following motion was read:
Board of Health Resolution #BOH/2015/01/14 * Stopper/Brisbane
Be It Resolved, That the Board of Health authorizes one Board member to attend the Association
of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) 2015 Board of Health Orientation Session on
February 5, 2015, Novotel Toronto Centre, 45 The Esplanade, Downtown Toronto, and
Furthermore Be It Resolved, That expenses related to attending the Association of Local Public
Health Agencies Board of Health 2015 Orientation Session be paid in accordance with the
Board of Health Remuneration Policy #B-F-004.
“Carried”
15.2 Update Roster of Acting Medical Officers of Health (In Accordance with
BOH Bylaw 43. e)
In accordance with Board of Health Bylaw 43 e, the following motion was read:
Board of Health Resolution #BOH/2015/01/15 * Brisbane/Kidd
Whereas, Board of Health Bylaws Section IX. 43 e) state that when necessary the Board of
Health may appoint an Acting Medical Officer of Health in the short-term absence of the
Medical Officer of Health; and
Whereas, Board of Health Bylaws Section IX. 43 f) states the Board of Health shall pass a
motion naming and updating the roster of Acting Medical Officers of Health of the Health Units
specified in Bylaw 43 e),
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, That in accordance with Board of Health Bylaw Section IX.
43 e-f), the Board of Health, in the short-term absence of the Medical Officer of Health, may
appoint an Acting Medical Officer of Health from the following roster:
Dr. Kit Young-Hoon, Northwestern Health Unit
Dr. Alex Hukowich, Northwestern Health Unit
Dr. Dennis Hong, Porcupine Health Unit
Dr. Charles Gardner, Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
Dr. Penny Sutcliffe, Sudbury and District Health Unit
MEETING: BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES
DATE: JANUARY 28, 2015
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Dr. David Williams, Thunder Bay District Health Unit
Dr. Marlene Spruyt, Timiskaming Health Unit
“Carried”
16.0 IN CAMERA
16.1 Confidential Matter Related to Litigation or Potential Litigation, Including Matters
Before Administrative Tribunals, Affecting the Board and the Receiving of Advice
that is Subject to Solicitor – Client Privilege, Including Communications Necessary
For That Purpose
Board of Health Resolution #BOH/2015/01/16 * Blackwell/Butti
Be It Resolved, That the Board of Health move in camera at 5:35 p.m. to discuss agenda item
16.1 being a confidential matter related to litigation or potential litigation, including matters
before administrative tribunals, affecting the Board and the receiving of advice that is subject to
solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.
“Carried”
Board of Health Resolution #BOH/2015/01/17 * Busch/Kidd
Be It Resolved, That the Board of Health rise and report at 6:05 p.m.
“Carried”
There were no actions items arising from the in camera session
17.0 ADJOURNMENT
Board of Health Resolution #BOH/2015/01/18 * Stopper/Butti
Be It Resolved, That there being no further business, the Board of Health meeting adjourn at
6:06 p.m.
“Carried”
Original Signed By 2015/02/27
Rick Champagne, Chairperson
Board of Health
Date (yyyy/mm/dd)
Original Signed By 2015/02/27
Lynn Ringler, Recording Secretary Date (yyyy/mm/dd)
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A special meeting of the Board of Health for the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit
was held on February 4, 2015 at 681 Commercial Street, North Bay, Ontario.
Nipissing District:
Central Appointees Dave Butti
Stuart Kidd
Nancy Jacko
Eastern Appointee Chris Jull
Western Appointee Guy Fortier
Parry Sound District: North Eastern Appointee Heather Busch
South Eastern Appointee Les Blackwell
Western Appointee Don Brisbane
Public Appointees: John Stopper
Mike Poeta (Vice-Chairperson)
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:
Medical Officer of Health/Executive Officer Dr. Jim Chirico
ALSO ATTENDING BY INVITATION:
Finance, Senior Manager Isabel Churcher
ABSENT:
Central Appointee Tanya Vrebosch
Public Appointee Rick Champagne (Chairperson)
RECORDER: Management Administrative Assistant Sheri Beaulieu
1.0 CALL TO ORDER
Mike Poeta called the special Board of Health meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. The following
Board members joined the meeting via teleconference: Mike Poeta, Dave Butti, Stuart Kidd, and
Don Brisbane.
2.0 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Board of Health Resolution #BOH/2015/02/01 * Stopper/Blackwell
Be It Resolved, That the agenda for the Board of Health special meeting held on February 4,
2015, be approved.
“Carried”
MEETING: BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES
DATE: FEBRUARY 4, 2015
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3.0 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
There were no conflicts of interest declared.
4.0 DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: NBPSDHU, 681 Commercial Street, Board Room, North Bay
A Finance and Property Committee meeting will take place from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m., prior to the
Board of Health meeting.
5.0 BOARD OF HEALTH COMMITTEE REPORT
5.1 Finance and Property Committee
5.1.1 Operational Plan and Financial Budget Summary, 2015
On January 28, 2015, the Finance & Property Committee of the Board of Health reviewed in
detail the Operational Plan and Financial Budget Summary, 2015.
There were no additional questions brought forward. The following motion was read:
Board of Health Resolution #BOH/2015/02/02 * Blackwell/Brisbane
Be It Resolved, That on the recommendation of the Finance and Property Committee, the Board
of Health for the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit approves the 2015 Board of
Health Public Health Budget, as presented, with a total sharable base of $15,171,895.00.
“Carried”
6.0 ADJOURNMENT
Board of Health Resolution #BOH/2015/02/03 * Stopper/Jull
Be It Resolved, That the Board of Health special meeting adjourn at 5:06 p.m.
“Carried”
Original Signed By 2015/02/27
Mike Poeta, Vice-Chairperson
Board of Health
Date (yyyy/mm/dd)
Original Signed By
2015/02/26
Sheri Beaulieu, Recording Secretary Date (yyyy/mm/dd)
Issues discussed at the West Parry Sound Health Centre
Board of Directors meeting held March 9, 2015
1. A presentation on the HELP (Hospital Elder Life Program) at WPSHC took place. The HELP at WPSCH is a
multidisciplinary approach to enhancing the care of older adults while they are hospitalized.
2. A draft 2015-2020 Strategic Plan will be sent to the Board for review in the next few weeks. WPSHC staff and
others are currently being asked to reply to the question “what does safety mean to you?”.
3. A 10th Anniversary Gala event will take place on April 18, 2015 at the Stockey Centre. Tickets are $100 per
person with proceeds going to the Foundation. An in-house event is being planned for April 8, 2015.
4. On the recommendation of the Quality and Safety Committee, the QIP (Quality Improvement Plan) Progress
Report for 2014/15 was received for information.
5. On the recommendation of the Property/Finance Committee, the 2015/2016 Hospital Budget was approved.
6. On the recommendation of the Property/Finance Committee, the 2015 Parry Sound District Emergency Medical
Services Budget approved by the Town of Parry Sound was approved.
7. On the recommendation of the Property/Finance Committee, Financial reports were received for WPSHC at
January 31, 2015, Bay Wash at January 31, 2015, Foundation at December 31, 2014, and LLTC at December 31,
2015 (unaudited).
8. On the recommendation of the Nominating Committee, the Board of Directors will complete the Governance
Centre of Excellence (GCE) Board Self-Assessment Tool in March 2015.
9. The Auxiliary has completed 3200 hours of service for the months of January and February 2015. The Board
extended their appreciation for this service to health care.
10. The CEO noted the following in his report:
The importance of the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) at WPSHC. Privacy and the
protection of personal health information is a critical part of our commitment to provide Patient and
Family Centred Care for the people we are privileged to serve.
WPSHC officially became a designated site for the Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN). Parry Sound and
area is one of Ontario’s highest per capita communities for the number of registered donors.
Adjournment – 7:23 p.m.
Minutes EDC February 4, 2015 7:30pm Present: Peter Hopkins, Mike Kekkonen, Glen Jones, John Cole, Greg Godbeer, Debbie McMurray, Wave Weir Absent: Peter Brewster, Dave Downing
1. Minutes of the January 7th meeting were accepted as circulated. Moved-Wave, Second- Debbie. 2. Agenda was accepted with the addition of Fun in the Sun, and Parry Sound Chamber of
Commerce Proposal added to New Business.
3. No declarations of pecuniary interest.
4. Visitors, Henry Beier
5. Correspondence MLCA directory forms for the Market and EDC; to be filled out by the secretary and returned.
6. Reports Pioneer College It was discussed to have Midlothian Farms of Burk’s Falls teach a workshop on CSA farming, starting seeds, etc. Wave was given the direction to go ahead with planning it. Market John Cole discussed the continuation of the Market manager’s contract with past manager Jane Saville. She agreed in principle and will be present at the March meeting to discuss terms. Wave to search out and prepare the job specs to be circulated and discussed for the next meeting. Peter Hopkins reported on Redac. There will be a meeting in McKellar Tues. Feb. 10 at 9am. There will be the next meeting for council’s Action Plan Friday Feb. 6 at 10:30.
7. Unfinished Business John Cole and Wave Weir did a run through of the proposed power point presentation for council. Discussion of additions and changes were made throughout. The overall response was affirmative. Discussion finished at 9pm. Market Sign, discussion deferred.
8. New Business Seedy Saturday. Wave brought it up as she had been asked if it was being offered. It had been in McKellar one year and then taken to Parry Sound last year. It was run by Jane Saville. There is no indication at this point that it will run here again. Budget. Will be discussed in detail at the March meeting. Debbie McMurray passed out copies of the 2014 EDC Budget vs. Actual expenditures. EDC income for 2014 was $2,970. Our expenses were $ 4,390.61, utilizing $1,420.61 of our budget. Council had passed a motion that $1,500 could be carried over to 2015, for the completion of Market signage. EDC meeting times are going to change. They will be the first Thursday of the month at 6:30pm. Active Living Fair is tentatively running August 1, 10-2pm. This is the third annual and Theresa Gregory has agreed to chair the committee. The grant for an intern was approved. Hiring process and committee to be confirmed by council. 1600 Trout have been put into Armstrong Lake and discussion was had as to what event can be planned, as time is now short for the free fishing weekend of Family Day. John had checked with Morley Haskim as this is a recreation consideration. With the short notice and the pending dance the Rec. committee cannot consider anything for this weekend. Peter Hopkins to discuss possibilities with “A Bunch of Guys”, as they put on fishing fests when they were the MCA. It was suggested a Fest during March Break would give time for the committees to plan and advertise. Mike suggested the possibility of putting on a winter Flea Market in the Center. The “Indoor Yard Sale” would run while the Market was not on. He suggested a trial run from February to April. He is to formulate the program, advertising etc. and present to the March meeting. He suggested that the market manager may be considered to take this on as well. Peter Hopkins passed around a sheet of local events to be sent to the paper for inclusion in the publication “Fun in the Sun”. Usually the intern oversees this. Anyone with ideas to add must contact Peter ASAP. Mike passed along the Parry Sound Chamber of Commerce presentation to council. They plan on running a tourist information kiosk for visitors to the area to be able to pick up info. and speak to a rep. to find accommodations, events etc.
9. Motion and Notice of Motion 1. That council approve the continuation of Jane Saville as market manager of the McKellar Farm Market. Moved, Debbie McMurray. Second, Glen Jones. Carried. 2. That Council approve the third annual Active Living Fair, tentatively to be held August 1, 2015. Moved, Debbie McMurray. Second Glen Jones. carried
10. Next Meetings EDC to present at council Tues. February 17 at 6:30 pm EDC Meeting PLEASE NOTE CHANGE! Thursday March 5, 6:30 pm
11. Adjournment 9:50pm
Tel: (905) 928-9481 Fax: (888) 622-4939 2645 Royal Windsor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5J 1K9 www.summit-tel.com
March __, 2015 Sent via email Shawn Boggs – Clerk Administrator Township of McKellar P.O. Box 69 701 Hwy 124 McKellar, ON P0G 1C0 Re: Rogers Communications Inc. – Information Package Proposed 35m Monopine Telecommunication Tower Site: C3010 – HURDSVILLE EAST Address: West Point Drive (PART OF BLOCK S, PLAN M-404), Township of McKellar Mr. Boggs, Summit Telecom Services Inc. on behalf of Rogers Communications Inc. would like to submit this information package to the Township of McKellar along with the accompanying survey for Rogers proposed 35m monopine telecommunication tower on Township property off of West Point Drive (PART OF BLOCK S, PLAN M-404), Township of McKellar. The approval authority for wireless telecommunication towers is within Industry Canada under the Radiocommunication Act. Industry Canada’s Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems – CPC-2-0-03, Issue 5 outlines the process for the proponent to follow and encourages the establishment of policies from the land-use authority as they are best positioned to contribute to optimum siting of facilities to meet their own community needs. A policy has not been established by the Township of McKellar but will be consulted while following Industry Canada’s Default Public Consultation process for this proposed site. Industry Canada’s Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems – CPC-2-0-03, Issue 5, can be retrieved at:
0TUhttps://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/vwapj/cpc-2-0-03-i5.pdf/$file/cpc-2-0-03-i5.pdfU0T This information package is to commence the municipal & public consultation process for the proposed 35m monopine and includes the following:
• Existing Rogers Sites • Coverage Maps • Co-location Opportunities Considered • Proposed Location & Site Details • Copy of the Mail Notification • Copy of the Public Notice • Copy of the Site Plan
Tel: (905) 928-9481 Fax: (888) 622-4939 2645 Royal Windsor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5J 1K9 www.summit-tel.com
Public Consultation • Mail Notification
o Industry Canada requires a mail notification to be sent to adjacent property owners within three times height of the tower (3*35m=105m notification radius).
o Proponent agreed with Township request to increase notification to include additional residents in the immediate area and the Township will provide a mailing list.
• Public Notice o Confirmed with Township a public notice will be published on Friday, March 20, 2015 in
the local newspaper, Parry Sound Beacon Star. • Public Information Session
o Proponent agreed to hold a public information session at the request of the Township on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at 1pm to be held at the McKellar Community Centre, 701 Hwy 124, McKellar, Ontario.
The notifications will provide a minimum of 2 weeks’ notice of the public information session and will allow 30 days’ for residents to make a written submission or request of additional information. The last day to receive submissions on this proposal is Monday, April 20, 2015. The purpose of the mail notification, public notice & public information session is to provide the local community an opportunity to make submissions and for the proponent to address all relevant questions and concerns prior to moving forward with the proposal. At the end of the public consultation process, if the proponent is satisfied that it has addressed all relevant questions and would like to move forward with the installation a request for a letter of concurrence from the Township will be submitted along with all correspondence from the consultation process. The letter of concurrence from the Township will provide confirmation that the proponent has satisfied the consultation process by addressing all relevant questions and has consulted with the Township. I trust the information included in this package will be helpful for the Township’s consideration of this proposal. Sincerely, Jay Lewis Summit Telecom Services Inc. On behalf of Rogers Communication Inc.
Tel: (905) 928-9481 Fax: (888) 622-4939 2645 Royal Windsor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5J 1K9 www.summit-tel.com
Existing Rogers Sites Rogers Communication Inc. continues to make large investments every year on improving their wireless network to expand their coverage and increase their capacity. Areas that experience limited or no coverage require additional sites to fill these voids. Increases in the number of users, devices and amount of data accessed over wireless services have also resulted in additional sites required to increase capacity to maintain a reliable wireless network. Rogers wireless consumers will continue to experience dropped/failed calls and diminished speed for data services if Rogers does not address these coverage and capacity deficiencies. Currently, Rogers Communications Inc. has three existing telecommunication towers that provide Rogers wireless services in the greater area; however, due to how quickly the signal diminishes with distance from the source (existing sites) it was identified that residents around Manitouwabing Lake experience poor coverage and wireless services. A new site is required in the immediate area of Manitouwabing Lake to ensure Rogers provides a fast, reliable wireless network for residents.
Map of Rogers Existing Sites
Tel: (905) 928-9481 Fax: (888) 622-4939 2645 Royal Windsor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5J 1K9 www.summit-tel.com
Coverage Maps Coverage maps are an excellent tool to illustrate why a proposed site is required. These maps are modelled based on the signal strength diminishing with distance from the source (existing site) along with: environmental factors (topology, terrain, vegetation, etc.); population density; and structures. Coverage Maps – Existing HSPA Coverage Rogers has three existing sites that provide HSPA wireless services to the greater area illustrated in the coverage map below. Rogers identified the area surrounding Manitouwabing Lake as a coverage deficiency due to signal strength ranging between in-car/outside quality to poor or limited, instead of good or great in-building quality. A concentration of residents lives within the red polygon and Rogers determined that a new site is required to improve wireless services to good or great in-building quality for these residents. Rogers wireless services can further be improved within the orange polygon.
Coverage Map of Rogers Existing Sites – HSPA Coverage
Tel: (905) 928-9481 Fax: (888) 622-4939 2645 Royal Windsor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5J 1K9 www.summit-tel.com
Coverage Maps – Search Ring Rogers radio-frequency (RF) engineers reviewed coverage objectives and determined that a 100m guyed tower in the search ring (identified in yellow polygon in image below) or in close proximity to residences would be required. Consultation with Township staff indicated that residents and Township Council would not be in favour of a tall, aesthetically unpleasing tower within the search ring based on recently completed public consultation and installation of a Bell 90m guyed tower 2.6km east of the search ring centre. A site on Township property was identified 1.3km west of the search ring centre that could be utilized due to the proximity to residences and increased elevation than within search ring. A tower greater than 35m was requested by RF engineer to achieve coverage objectives but design and height was for a 35m monopine (monopole designed as a pine tree) due to anticipated aesthetic concerns from residents.
Rogers Search Ring to Achieve Coverage Objectives
Tel: (905) 928-9481 Fax: (888) 622-4939 2645 Royal Windsor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5J 1K9 www.summit-tel.com
Co-location Opportunities Considered Rogers always considers co-locating or securing their wireless equipment on existing structures such as other third-party communication towers, water towers or buildings prior to proposing a new communication tower in an effort to minimize the number of towers in a region. An existing 90m Bell tower is located near Centre Road, approximately 2.6km east of the search ring centre. Rogers RF engineers reviewed co-locating on this structure and determined it did not achieve coverage objectives as this location is too great a distance from the concentration of residences. Rogers Communication Inc. will consider all future applications by third-parties to co-locate on the proposed communication tower in an effort to reduce the number of towers in the immediate area.
Tel: (905) 928-9481 Fax: (888) 622-4939 2645 Royal Windsor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5J 1K9 www.summit-tel.com
Proposed Location, Tower and Site Details Proposed Location: Part of Block S, Plan M-404 (W. Point Drive), Township of McKellar Co-ordinates: 45 28 10.4N, 79 54 41.6W. Property Description: PARCEL 19041 SEC SS; BLOCK S PLAN M404 SUBJECT TO, IF ENFORCEABLE,
EXECUTION 2824; MCKELLAR
Aerial Image of Proposed Location Enlarged Aerial Image of Proposed Location Subject Property Plan
Tel: (905) 928-9481 Fax: (888) 622-4939 2645 Royal Windsor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5J 1K9 www.summit-tel.com
Proposed 35m monopine will provide appropriate screening while visually incorporated into the existing landscape. Monopine and walk-in equipment shelter will be located within 144 sq. metre (12m x 12m) compound with 1.8m high chain link fence to prevent public access. The site is designed to provide initial 3 sectored 850/1900 MHz HSPA and 2100/2600 MHz LTE wireless services using (3) RVVPX 205.1RXM antennas and (3) KRE 800 10764V01 antennas. Access to the site is from West Point Drive.
Example of Monopine Design Example of Monopine
Tel: (905) 928-9481 Fax: (888) 622-4939 2645 Royal Windsor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5J 1K9 www.summit-tel.com
Health Canada’s Safety Code 6 Compliance • Rogers Communications Inc. attests that the radio antenna system described in this notification
package will comply with Health Canada’s Safety Code 6 limits, as may be amended from time to time, for the protection of the general public including any combined effects of additional carrier co-locations and nearby installations within the local radio environment.
Canadian Environmental Assessment Act
• Rogers Communication Inc. attests that the radio antenna system described in this notification package is excluded from environment assessment under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012.
Engineering Practices
• Rogers Communications Inc. attests that the radio antenna system described in this information package will be constructed in compliance with the National Building Code and The Canadian Standard Association and comply with good engineering practices including structural adequacy.
Transport Canada • The structure will meet Transport Canada’s aeronautical obstruction marking requirements
(painting and/or lighting) as set out in Canadian Aviation Regulations, Standard 621. Rogers Communication Inc. does not anticipate that the proposed installation will require painting and/or lighting and can be provided upon request once available.
Tel: (905) 928-9481 Fax: (888) 622-4939 2645 Royal Windsor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5J 1K9 www.summit-tel.com
Mail Notification to be sent to property owners 3* height of tower (3*35m=105m), measured from furthest point
of supporting mechanism of the structure.
Tel: (905) 928-9481 Fax: (888) 622-4939 2645 Royal Windsor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5J 1K9 www.summit-tel.com
March 18, 2015 Mail Notification Current Owner Summit Telecom Services Inc. is sending out this mail notification on behalf of Rogers Communications Inc. to notify you of the proposed installation of a 35m monopine on Township of McKellar property off West Point Drive, Township of McKellar to improve wireless services in the surrounding area. The Township of McKellar agreed in principle at the January 5, 2015 Council Meeting to lease township land to Rogers Communication Inc. for a cell tower site subject to all required Industry Canada approvals and satisfactory lease agreement being entered into between both parties. The approval authority for wireless telecommunication towers is within Industry Canada under the Radiocommunication Act. Industry Canada’s Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems – CPC-2-0-03, Issue 5 outlines the process for the proponent to follow and encourages the establishment of policies from the land-use authority as they are best positioned to contribute to optimum siting of facilities to meet their own community needs. A policy has not been established by the Township of McKellar but will be consulted while following Industry Canada’s Default Public Consultation process for this proposed site. Industry Canada’s Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems – CPC-2-0-03, Issue 5, can be retrieved at: 1TUhttps://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/vwapj/cpc-2-0-03-i5.pdf/$file/cpc-2-0-03-i5.pdfU1T This process includes an information package sent to Township of McKellar, this mail notification that will be sent to adjacent property owners within three times height of the tower or mailing list provided by Township and a public notice to be published in the Parry Sound Beacon Star. At the request of Council a public information session will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at 1pm at the McKellar Community Centre, 701 Hwy 124, McKellar, Ontario. The information included in this mail notification package is intended to provide you with the following:
• The purpose and proposed location of the tower. • Physical details of the tower including its height, colour, type, design, including any accessory equipment. • The name and telephone number of a contact person employed by the proponent.
The purpose of these notifications and the public information session is to allow requests for additional information, comments or questions to be submitted by the local community and for the proponent to address all relevant questions and concerns. The appropriate contact information can be found at the end of the mail notification and may be submitted until the closing date of Monday, April 20, 2015. At the end of the public consultation process, if the proponent is satisfied that it has addressed all relevant questions a request for a letter of concurrence will be submitted to the Township of McKellar along with all correspondence from the consultation process. Sincerely, Jay Lewis Summit Telecom Services Inc.
Tel: (905) 928-9481 Fax: (888) 622-4939 2645 Royal Windsor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5J 1K9 www.summit-tel.com
UMail Notification Package: UProposed Installation of a 35m Monopine
URogers Communication Inc. – C3010 – HURDSVILLE EAST In accordance with Industry Canada’s federally regulated process, Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems, CPC-2-0-03, Issue 5, Summit Telecom Services Inc. is inviting comments or requests for additional information on Rogers Communication Inc. proposed 35m monopine at West Point Drive, McKellar. For more information on the Industry Canada regarding these installations please visit 1TUwww.ic.gc.ca/antennaU1T or contact the local Industry Canada office listed at the end of this package. At the request of Township of McKellar Council a public information session will be held on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at 1pm at the McKellar Community Centre, 701 Hwy 124, McKellar, Ontario. Any clarification, questions or comments can be submitted to Summit Telecom Services Inc. via mail, email or fax to the contact information listed at the end of this package. The final submission date is close of business Monday, April 20, 2015. Purpose Rogers Communication Inc. continues to make large investments every year on improving their wireless network to expand their coverage and increase their capacity. Areas that experience limited or no coverage require additional sites to fill these voids. Increases in the number of users, devices and amount of data accessed over wireless services have also resulted in additional sites required to increase capacity to maintain a reliable wireless network. Rogers wireless consumers will continue to experience dropped/failed calls and diminished speed for data services if Rogers does not address these coverage and capacity deficiencies. Currently, Rogers Communications Inc. has three existing telecommunication towers that provide Rogers wireless services in the greater area; however, due to how quickly the signal diminishes with distance from the source (existing sites) it was identified that residents around Manitouwabing Lake experience poor coverage and wireless services. A new site is required in the immediate area of Manitouwabing Lake to ensure Rogers provides a fast, reliable wireless network for residents. Map of Rogers Existing & Proposed Sites
Tel: (905) 928-9481 Fax: (888) 622-4939 2645 Royal Windsor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5J 1K9 www.summit-tel.com
Co-Location or Other Structures Considered Rogers always considers co-locating or securing their wireless equipment on existing structures such as other third-party communication towers, water towers or buildings prior to proposing a new communication tower in an effort to minimize the number of towers in a region. An existing 90m Bell tower is located near Centre Road, approximately 2.6km east of the search ring centre. Rogers RF engineers reviewed co-locating on this structure and determined it did not achieve coverage objectives as this location is too great a distance from the concentration of residences. Rogers Communication Inc. will consider all future applications by third-parties to co-locate on the proposed communication tower in an effort to reduce the number of towers in the immediate area. Proposed Location, Tower and Site Details Proposed Location: Part of Block S, Plan M-404 (W. Point Drive), Township of McKellar Co-ordinates: 45 28 10.4N, 79 54 41.6W. Property Description: PARCEL 19041 SEC SS; BLOCK S PLAN M404 SUBJECT TO, IF ENFORCEABLE,
EXECUTION 2824; MCKELLAR
Aerial Image of Proposed Location Enlarged Aerial Image of Proposed Location
Tel: (905) 928-9481 Fax: (888) 622-4939 2645 Royal Windsor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5J 1K9 www.summit-tel.com
Proposed 35m monopine will provide appropriate screening while visually incorporated into the existing landscape. Monopine and walk-in equipment shelter will be located within 144 sq. metre (12m x 12m) compound with 1.8m high chain link fence to prevent public access. The site is designed to provide initial 3 sectored 850/1900 MHz HSPA and 2100/2600 MHz LTE wireless services using (3) RVVPX 205.1RXM antennas and (3) KRE 800 10764V01 antennas. Access to the site is from West Point Drive.
Example of Monopine Design Example of Monopine
Tel: (905) 928-9481 Fax: (888) 622-4939 2645 Royal Windsor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5J 1K9 www.summit-tel.com
Health Canada’s Safety Code 6 Compliance • Rogers Communications Inc. attests that the radio antenna system described in this notification package
will comply with Health Canada’s Safety Code 6 limits, as may be amended from time to time, for the protection of the general public including any combined effects of additional carrier co-locations and nearby installations within the local radio environment.
Canadian Environmental Assessment Act
• Rogers Communication Inc. attests that the radio antenna system described in this notification package is excluded from environment assessment under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012.
Engineering Practices
• Rogers Communications Inc. attests that the radio antenna system described in this information package will be constructed in compliance with the National Building Code and The Canadian Standard Association and comply with good engineering practices including structural adequacy.
Transport Canada • The structure will meet Transport Canada’s aeronautical obstruction marking requirements (painting
and/or lighting) as set out in Canadian Aviation Regulations, Standard 621. Rogers Communication Inc. does not anticipate that the proposed installation will require painting and/or lighting and can be provided upon request once available.
Public Information Session Where: McKellar Community Centre 701 Hwy 124, McKellar, Ontario When: Saturday, April 4, 2015 at 1pm Close of Comments Monday, April 20, 2015. Contact Information: Summit Telecom Services Inc. Industry Canada Township of McKellar Jay Lewis Eastern & Northern Ontario District Shawn Boggs – Clerk Administrator 2645 Royal Windsor Drive 2 Queen Street East 200 Brady Street P.O. Box 69, 701 Hwy 124 Mississauga, Ontario L5J 1K9 Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6A 1Y3 McKellar, Ontario P0G 1C0 Fax: 888.622.4939 Fax: 705.941.4607 Fax: 705.389.1244 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] U
Tel: (905) 928-9481 Fax: (888) 622-4939 2645 Royal Windsor Drive Mississauga, Ontario L5J 1K9 www.summit-tel.com
Public Notice that will be published in The Parry Sound Beacon Star
PUBLIC NOTICE ROGERS COMMUNICATIONS INC. – PROPOSED TELECOMMUNICATIONS SITE
C3010: HURDVILLE EAST - 35 METRE MONOPINE SUBJECT: • Proposed 35m
monopine (monopole designed to simulate pine tree).
• Monopine and
walk-in equipment shelter will be located within a 144 sq. meter fenced compound.
• Monopine will have related wireless equipment attached to the structure to improve Rogers wireless network around Manitouwabing Lake and the surrounding area.
LOCATION: • 45 28 10.4N,
79 54 41.6W. • West Point Drive,
Township of McKellar.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PARCEL 19041 SEC SS; BLOCK S PLAN M404 SUBJECT TO, IF ENFORCEABLE, EXECUTION 2824; MCKELLAR
ANY PERSON may make a written submission or request additional information to the individuals listed below by close of business Monday, April 20, 2015 or attend the public information session on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at 1pm to be held at the McKellar Community Centre, 701 Hwy 124, McKellar, Ontario. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE as the approval of this site and its design is under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Government of Canada through Industry Canada. For more information on the federal process pertaining to these installations please contact the local Industry Canada office at: [email protected]. PLEASE FORWARD ALL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS: PROPONENT CONTACT: Rogers Communications Inc. c/o Jay Lewis, Summit Telecom Services Inc. 2645 Royal Windsor Drive, Mississauga, Ontario. L5J 1K9. Fax: (888) 622-4939, [email protected]. TOWNSHIP OF MCKELLAR CONTACT: Shawn Boggs – Clerk Administrator P.O. Box 69, 701 Hwy 124, McKellar, Ontario. P0G 1C0. Fax: (705) 389-1244, [email protected]
SITE LOCATION MAP
Key Plan (not to scale)
CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MCKELLAR
BY-LAW NO. 2015-15
Being a By-Law to specify the claw back percentages, thecapping threshold parameters and the minimum tax level fornew to class/new construction.
WHEREAS under the Municipal Act section 329.1, Municipalities must pass a by-law to specifythe claw back percentage, the capping threshold parameters and the Minimum tax level for new toclass/new construction, that the Municipality wishes to implement for 2015, if a change to theprevious capping specification is requested; and
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario had implemented capping legislation that limited theincreases in taxation for properties that experienced large assessment increases as a result ofmoving to Current Value Assessment, with the other properties within the same class paying forthis restriction; and
WHEREAS the Corporation of the Township of McKellar feel that the existing capping and newconstruction legislation restricts the movement of properties to Current Value Assessment; and
WHEREAS the Corporation of the Township of McKellar wishes to move properties to CurrentValue Assessment (CVA) so that all properties pay taxes based on the CVA.
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIPOF MCKELLAR ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the Annualized Tax limit- (Cap based on previous year’s annualized tax) shall be10%
2. That the Prior Year’s CVA Tax limit-(Cap based on previous year’s CVA tax) shall be5%
3. That the CVA Tax Threshold for Protected Properties (Increasers)- (Threshold isapplied to move certain protected properties to CVA tax) shall be $250.00
4. That the Minimum Tax level for New to Class/New Construction properties -shall be 100% in 2015
5. The following properties are to be excluded from capping:
I. properties that were at current value assessment (CVA) in 2014ii. properties that would cross over CVA tax in 2015 from capped to clawed back iii. properties that would cross over CVA tax in 2015 from clawed back to capped
6. That this By-law shall come into force and take effect upon the final day of passingthereof.
READ a FIRST and SECOND time this 16th day of March, 2015.
_________________________________ __________________________________Reeve Clerk
READ a THIRD time and PASSED in OPEN COUNCIL this 16th day of March, 2015.
_________________________________Reeve
_________________________________Clerk
CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MCKELLAR
BY-LAW NO. 2015-15
Being a By-law to Confirm the Proceeding of Council of theTownship of McKellar
WHEREAS Section 5 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25 as amended, provides that thepowers of a municipality shall be exercised by its Council; and
WHEREAS, Section 9 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25 as amended, provides that amunicipality has the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural person for the purposes ofexercising its authority under the Municipal Act or any other Act; and
WHEREAS Section 5(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25 as amended, provides that amunicipal power, including a municipality’s capacity rights, powers and privileges under Section 9of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c 25 as amended, shall be exercised by by-law unless themunicipality is specifically authorized to do otherwise; and
WHEREAS it is deemed expedient that the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of theTownship of McKellar at this Session be confirmed and adopted by By-law.
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of McKellar hereby enacts asfollows:
1. THAT the actions of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of McKellar at itsmeeting held on March 16, 2015 in respect to each resolution and each action passed and takenby Council at the meeting, is, except where the prior approval of the Ontario Municipal Boardis required, hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed as if the same were expressly embodied inthis By-law.
2. THAT the Reeve, or in his/her absence the Acting Reeve, and the proper officials of theCorporation of the Township of McKellar are hereby authorized and directed to do all thingsnecessary to give effect to the said action of the Council of the Corporation of the Townshipof McKellar during the said meeting referred to in Section 1 of this By-law.
3. THAT the Reeve, or in his/her absence the Acting Reeve, and the proper officials of theCorporation of the Township of McKellar are hereby authorized and directed to execute alldocuments necessary to the action taken by this Council as described in Section 1 of this By-law and to affix the Corporate Seal of the Corporation of the Township of McKellar to alldocuments referred to in said Section 1.
READ a FIRST and SECOND time this 16th day of March, 2015.
_________________________________ __________________________________Reeve Clerk
READ a THIRD time and PASSED in OPEN COUNCIL this 16th day of March, 2015.
_________________________________Reeve
_________________________________Clerk