Council Information Package

March 11 to March15, 2019

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1 15-March-2019 Communications AMO AMO WatchFile - March 14, 2019

2 15-March-2019 Communications Ontario Good Roads Association OGRA Connect - Province Rolls Out Phase 2 of Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program

3 15-March-2019 Communications Ontario Good Roads Association 2019 OGRA Conference - Presentations Now Online!

4 15-March-2019 Communications Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility Upcoming Webinar on March 26, 2019: Youth and Community Involvement in Accessibility

5 15-March-2019 Email Minister of Infrastructure Message from the Minister of Infrastructure

6 15-March-2019 Information Report Planning and Building Services BD-2019-02 February 2019 Building Report

7 15-March-2019 Letter City of Guelph Resolution re. Maintaining the Voters' List for Municipal Elections

8 15-March-2019 Letter County of Simcoe County of Simcoe Program for Free Mulch and Compost Distribution

9 15-March-2019 Letter Ministry of Finance 2019 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund

10 15-March-2019 Letter Township of Tiny Ensuring Ontarians have enough money to feed themselves and their families

11 15-March-2019 Letter Midland Bay Sailing Club Future Lease Negotiations (to be referred to Administration/Operations for report regarding all leases)

12 15-March-2019 Memorandum CAO, Town of Midland Award of RFP - Business Review for the Huronia Municipal Airport - RFP No. HMA 2018--016

13 15-March-2019 Minutes Sustainability Committee Meeting held on February 7, 2019

14 15-March-2019 Minutes Human Resources Committee Meeting with closed session held on January 11, 2019

15 15-March-2019 Minutes Police Services Board Meeting held on December 17, 2018

16 15-March-2019 News Release OPP News Portal News release from the OPP - Canadian Coast Guard Icebreaking Scheduled for Georgian Bay

17 15-March-2019 News Release OPP News Portal News release from the OPP - Trail and Traffic R.I.D.E. Notes

18 15-March-2019 News Release OPP News Portal News release from the OPP - OPP Conducts Distracted Driving Campaign (March 11 -17, 2019)

"The Town of Midland does not adopt or condone anything said in correspondence or communications provided to it or its Council, and does not warrant the accuracy of statements made in such correspondence or communications. The Town believes it has a duty to ensure that its proceedings and deliberations are transparent, and that it foster public debate on issues of concern. One of the steps it takes to carry out this duty is to, wherever possible, make the material in its Council Information Packages available on its website."

From: AMO Communications <Communicate@amo.on.ca> Sent: March 14, 2019 10:02 AM To: Karen Desroches <kdesroches@midland.ca> Subject: AMO WatchFile - March 14, 2019

March 14, 2019

In This Issue - AMO’s submission on Bill 68, Comprehensive Ontario Police Services Act, 2019. - The top questions about digital signatures. - Consultation on regional government review. - OSUM Conference program features Minister Clark and André Picard. - Showcase at the AMO Conference - August 2019. - As a Member of Council What You Need to Know! - Land Use Planning: Beyond the Basics. - Last call for RETScreen workshops. - Wellness & Mental Health in the Municipal Workplace. - LAS Blog: The Sun is Setting on the LED Streetlight Program. - BPS Reporting Portal now open! - Durham Region resolution concerning Single-Use Items Reduction Strategy. - Careers with Lennox & Addington, Lakeshore and Hornepayne. AMO Matters Read AMO’s submission on the new policing bill, the Comprehensive Ontario Police Services Act, 2019. Our new weekly series answers the most common questions on digital dignatures. Q1: why does a professional association choose to issue digital signatures to their members? Click here for the answer. Provincial Matters Ontario is launching an online consultation for the regional government review of eight regional municipalities and Simcoe County, and their lower-tiers. In total, 82 municipalities are included in the review. The deadline for providing comments is April 23, 2019. Eye on Events We are pleased to announce that Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister, Steve Clark, and Globe and Mail health columnist André Picard will address delegates at the OSUM Conference. Register today! Showcase your product or service at the 2019 AMO Conference in August. Are you a municipal supplier or vendor? Do you have a product or service that would benefit the municipal sector? Then register today for the AMO Annual Conference Exhibit Hall. Exhibit spaces are still available - download the exhibitor application today.

As a member of Council what do you need to know? The ABC’s of municipal government; limiting your risk; budgeting; planning; impacts of new legislation and so much more. Learn what it takes to be an effective team member and a municipal leader. Space is limited, register today and receive access to the So You Want to Run for Council online course for free. The Land Use Planning: Beyond the Basics workshop will reinforce the central role municipalities play in implementing and managing the land use policy framework. It will include a review of the relevant elements of the Ontario Planning Act as well as a run-down of the key planning tools and how they are applied in the municipal context. Register today and receive access to the Land Use Planning: The Basics online course for free.

This is your final chance to register for Richmond Hill and Kingston RETScreen Performance workshops. Registration closes today. Submit your form or register online now. AMO will host a 1-day session on mental health in the municipal workplace at the Holiday Inn Airport on May 29. Save the date and stay tuned for details on registration and the program. LAS All good things must come to an end, and our LED Streetlight Program is sadly no exception. Check out the LAS Blog for an update on one of our most successful programs to date. Public Sector organizations can now submit their annual energy reports for O.Reg. 507/18 on the BPS Reporting portal. The portal also contains a toolkit with guides, checklists and energy benchmarks to help with your 5-year plan. Log-ins were sent out last week - scratch one more to-do item off your list now. Municipal Wire* Durham Region adopted recommendations of the Works Committee as amended…Whereas plastic waste is an urgent environmental issue creating waste disposal concerns and threatening the health of waterways and oceans…that the federal and provincial governments undertake a full review of single use plastics and duly ban those deemed most dangerous to our environment. Careers Director, Financial Services - County of Lennox & Addington. Reports to the Chief Administrative Officer. Performs all statutory, operational and advisory duties of Treasurer as defined by the Municipal Act. For more information and to apply by April 1 2019, please visit our website. Chief Administrative Officer - Town of Lakeshore. A detailed job description including necessary qualifications and experience is available on our website. Qualified applicants interested in the position are to email a detailed resume outlining their qualifications to jobs@lakeshore.ca no later than noon on April 6, 2019 clearly indicating Chief Administrative Officer in the subject line. Economic Development Officer - Township of Hornepayne. Starting date: May 13, 2019. Reports to CAO/Clerk/Director of Economic Development. Application forms and Job Description available at the Municipal Office and on the Township's website, under “Employment Opportunities”. Applications will be received at the Municipal Office by Gail Jaremy, CAO/Clerk, Township of Hornepayne, until 4:00 p.m., Friday, April 12, 2019 or by email: jaremy.hpayne@bellnet.ca or fax: 807.868.2787. About AMO AMO is a non-profit organization representing almost all of Ontario's 444 municipal governments. AMO supports strong and effective municipal government in Ontario and promotes the value of municipal government as a vital and essential component of Ontario's and Canada's political system. Follow@AMOPolicy on Twitter! AMO Contacts AMO Watch File, Tel: 416.971.9856 Conferences/Events Policy and Funding Programs LAS Local Authority Services MEPCO Municipal Employer Pension Centre of Ontario Media Inquiries, Tel: 416.729.5425 Municipal Wire, Career/Employment and Council Resolution Distributions

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From: Ontario Good Roads Association <DoNotReply@ConnectedCommunity.org> Sent: March 13, 2019 4:05 PM To: Karen Desroches <kdesroches@midland.ca> Subject: OGRA Connect - Province Rolls Out Phase 2 of Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program

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Since 1894, the Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) has continuously searched for new ways to serve its membership more effectively. Our members have told us that they would like their councils to be better informed about the association’s policy & advocacy efforts as well as on important issues at Queen’s Park. OGRA Connect is a policy-focused communication piece that can easily be added to your council’s agenda. OGRA Connect will keep you updated on advocacy efforts and as important issues at the provincial level arise.

March 13, 2019 Province Rolls Out Phase 2 of Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program

Yesterday, Ontario’s Minister of Infrastructure, the Hon. Monte McNaughton, announced that the Government of Ontario was launching its part of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program – Phase 2. The joint program with the federal government is worth $30 billion over ten years and the Province is responsible for providing $10.2 billion. The terms of this program are laid out in the Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Bilateral Agreement which was signed last year. The Agreement divides funding into four streams:

1. Rural and Northern 2. Public Transit 3. Green 4. Community, Culture, and Recreation

This week’s announcement was for the Rural and Northern stream specifically. Projects in this stream must meet at least one of the following outcomes:

i. Improved food security ii. Improved and/or more reliable road, air and/or marine infrastructure

iii. Improved broadband connectivity iv. More efficient and/or reliable energy v. Improved education and/or health facilities (specific to Truth and Reconciliation

Commission's Calls to Action)

However, the Province has decided that the first round of applications will focus solely on projects meant to improve road, bridge, air, and marine infrastructure. Municipalities and Indigenous communities with populations under 100,000 are eligible to apply. The application period begins March 18 and will be open for eight weeks. Municipalities can apply by visiting the Grants Ontario website. It is important to note that a project is not eligible for funding through the Agreement if it is:

a. Housing; b. An early learning and childcare facility; c. A health facility, or an education facility, except to benefit Indigenous peoples

by advancing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action, as approved by Canada;

d. A highway or trade corridor infrastructure, except for portions that connect communities that do not already have year-round road access; or

e. Resource development infrastructure, notably industrial resource development access roads.

Through the Agreement, project costs are shared between all levels of government. The Province is responsible for providing no less than 33.33% of project funding. For the Rural and Northern stream specifically, the federal government will provide 50% of eligible expenditures for municipalities with populations between 5,000 and 100,000 and 60% for those with populations less than 5,000. The amount available through the Agreement under this stream is $250 million from the federal government and $206 million from the provincial government for a total of just over $456 million.

Ontario’s contribution to the entire ten-year program will be $10.2 billion across all four streams. Minister McNaughton stated that the details for the Public Transit stream of the program would be announced shortly. At this time, it is unknown when details for the remaining two streams will be announced. It is important to note that funding through this Agreement is in addition to other provincial infrastructure funding programs such as the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund.

Click here to view past OGRA Connect issues 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.

From: Ontario Good Roads Association <DoNotReply@ConnectedCommunity.org> Sent: March 11, 2019 6:55 PM To: Karen Desroches <kdesroches@midland.ca> Subject: 2019 OGRA Conference - Presentations Now Online!

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Presentations Now Online!

Workshop Presentations from the 2019 OGRA Conference are posted to the Conference site. Please click here to view or go to OGRAConference.ca and visit theMedia page.

The 2019 OGRA Conference Video presentations from the Grand Ballroom are locatedhere.

We look forward to seeing you at the 2020 OGRA Conference to be held at the Fairmont Royal York, February 23-26.

Have a look at the OGRA Career Hub. Where you look for a career, not just a job.

Join the conversation at the OGRA Interchange

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.

From: Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility <accessibility@ontario.ca> Sent: March 11, 2019 11:26 AM To: Karen Desroches <kdesroches@midland.ca> Subject: Upcoming Webinar on March 26, 2019: Youth and Community Involvement in Accessibility

Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility's New Webinar

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Join the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility on Tuesday March 26, 2019, from 2 to 3 p.m. as we discuss: Youth and Community Involvement in Accessibility. Accessibility affects the lives of peoples of all ages. Youth play a vital role in developing innovative accessibility tools and are a key driving force of positive social change in our province. In this webinar, our guest speaker Riya Karamunchi will share her experience of inventing the Smart Cane technology when she was only 15 years old after seeing a need for improved accessibility technology in her community. We will also share best practices and resources to help people with disabilities, including youth, get more involved in their communities and explore finding meaningful volunteer opportunities. *NOTE* If you require an alternative format of the presentation or have any accessibility requests related to accessing the content of the webinar, please contact the webinar team ataoda.events@ontario.ca. Please register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/youth-and-community-involvement-in-accessibility-tickets-58347033548.

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From: Minister of Infrastructure <Minister.MOI@ontario.ca> Sent: March 14, 2019 11:03 AM To: Minister of Infrastructure Subject: Message from the Minister of Infrastructure Dear Mayor/Chief: As the Minister of Infrastructure, I would like to provide an update about some important actions our government is taking to ensure we provide predictable, secure infrastructure funding to address community needs, while reducing the administrative burden on local governments. As part of this plan, I am pleased to announce the launch of the first stage of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) in Ontario. The ICIP is a 10-year federal-provincial infrastructure program that will invest up to $30 billion in combined federal, provincial and other partner funding to critical local and regional infrastructure needs. The program will support public transit, green, community, culture and recreation, and rural and northern infrastructure investments. It will bring major infrastructure investments to communities across Ontario. It will grow our economy, ensuring Ontario is open for business and open for jobs. By leveraging funding from the federal government, the ICIP will help us deliver on our commitment to a balanced, fiscally-responsible plan that includes smart infrastructure investments and meets the needs of the people. I am pleased to announce that the first intake for the ICIP, the Rural and Northern stream, will launch in days. An intake for the remaining Public Transit stream will open in the coming weeks, while intakes for the Community, Culture and Recreation stream and Green stream will launch later this year. In cooperation with my colleague the Honourable Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the initial intake of the Rural and Northern stream will open on March 18, 2019. Communities will have up to eight weeks to submit applications for provincial review and nomination to the federal government. This intake will prioritize projects that improve transportation infrastructure through investments in road, bridge, air and/or marine infrastructure. Municipalities and First Nations with populations of 100,000 or less will be eligible to apply. Projects that will be considered must have a total cost of less than $5 million, though municipalities and First Nations could submit joint applications for larger projects, such as shared county roads. Future intakes may prioritize other specific asset types eligible under ICIP, like broadband. More information about the Rural and Northern stream can be found at:www.grants.gov.on.ca/GrantsPortal/en, by clicking on Grant Opportunities. I would also like to provide an update on the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund. As you may be aware, the government committed, through a recent line-by-line review, to make all government spending more effective. As a first step, we will be confirming the 2019 OCIF formula allocations with eligible communities, with formula funding confirmed at $200 million for 2019. Moving forward, the province will be undertaking a re-design of the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) to ensure funding is targeted to where it is needed most. Our government will work with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and municipalities to develop this re-focused OCIF.

Projects that were submitted to the 2018 top-up application intake were reviewed and evaluated based on the criteria outlined in the program guidelines. While no funding will be provided through the 2018 OCIF application intake, it is our intent to nominate a number of road and bridge projects – that would have been successful under the program – for federal funding under the Rural and Northern stream on an accelerated basis. Nomination is subject to municipal agreement and the submission of further information to ensure compliance with federal eligibility criteria. Ministry officials will be in contact shortly to provide a more detailed update on the OCIF and to outline next steps for those municipalities whose ICIP applications will be fast-tracked. Thank you for your support as we continue to fund better infrastructure for the people, making smarter infrastructure investments throughout all municipalities and Indigenous communities across Ontario. I look forward to working with you to invest in and address the infrastructure needs of your community. Sincerely, [original signed by] Monte McNaughton Minister of Infrastructure c: The Honourable Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs The Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Confidentiality Warning: This e-mail contains information intended only for the use of the individual names above. If you have received this e-mail in error, we would appreciate it if you could advise us through the Minister’s website atwww.ontario.ca/page/ministry-infrastructure and destroy all copies of this message. Thank you.

______________________________________________________________________________ CIP 1 FEBRUARY 2019 BUILDING REPORT March 8, 2019 Report No. BD-2019-02

STAFF REPORT

DEPARTMENT: Planning and Building Services

CHAIR: Mayor Strathearn & Council DATE: March 4, 2019 REPORT NO.: BD-2019-02 - FEBRUARY 2019 BUILDING REPORT RECOMMENDATION: That the February 2019 Building Report be received as information. BACKGROUND: The following report is a building activities comparison for February 2018 and February 2019. ANALYSIS:

______________________________________________________________________________ CIP 2 FEBRUARY 2019 BUILDING REPORT March 8, 2019 Report No. BD-2019-02

2018 2019

Permitted Building Inspections 81 103

Non-Permitted Building Inspections 1 1

Penetanguishene Joint Service Inspections 56 69

Septic System Maintenance Inspections 0 0

Total Building Inspections for February 138 173

Year to Date 305 351

Inspections Conducted

SUSTAINABILITY: This report has no impact on the Sustainability Plan. CONCLUSIONS: A total of 7 building permits were issued in the month of February 2019 totaling a construction value of $315,500.00, compared to 15 building permits in February 2018 with a construction value of $808,040.00. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact. Prepared by: Terry Paquette, Chief Building Official Reviewed by: Wes Crown, Director of Planning and Building Services Attachments

1. Building Analysis - Year to Date 2019 2. Building Permits New - February 2019 3. Building Permits Closed - February 2019

TYPE OF BUILDING January Total to Date February Total to Date March Total to Date April Total to Date May Total to Date June Total to Date TYPE OF BUILDING

0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00

Residential SingleFamily (New)

000000000000Residential SingleFamily (New)

327,500.000.00327,500.000.00327,500.000.00327,500.000.00327,500.0080,000.00247,500.00247,500.00

Residential(Alt/Adds)

0000000011388Residential(Alt/Adds)

0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00

Residential Multi(New)

000000000000Residential Multi(New)

5,000.000.005,000.000.005,000.000.005,000.000.005,000.005,000.000.000.00

Residential Multi(Alt/Adds)

000000001100Residential Multi(Alt/Adds)

0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00

Commercial (New)000000000000Commercial (New)

430,000.000.00430,000.000.00430,000.000.00430,000.000.00430,000.00230,000.00200,000.00200,000.00

Commercial(Alt/Adds)

000000005233Commercial(Alt/Adds)

0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00

Industrial (New)000000000000Industrial (New)

0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00

Industrial (Alt/Adds)000000000000Industrial (Alt/Adds)

0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00

Institutional (New)000000000000Institutional (New)

515,000.000.00515,000.000.00515,000.000.00515,000.000.00515,000.000.00515,000.00515,000.00

Institutional(Alt/Adds)

000000001011Institutional(Alt/Adds)

5,000.000.005,000.000.005,000.000.005,000.000.005,000.000.005,000.005,000.00

Demolitions000000001011Demolitions

0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00

Pools000000000000Pools

1,500.000.001,500.000.001,500.000.001,500.000.001,500.00500.001,000.001,000.00

Signs000000003122Signs

0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00

Septics000000000000Septics

0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00

Res: Garage/Carport000000000000Res: Garage/Carport

TOTALS1,284,000.000.001,284,000.00$0.001,284,000.000.001,284,000.000.001,284,000.00315,500.00968,500.00968,500.00

000000002271515

TOTALS

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TOWN OF MIDLAND

BUILDING PERMIT ANALYSIS - 2019

BUILDING DIVISION575 DOMINION AVE.MIDLAND, ONTARIOPhone: 705-526-4275Fax: 705-526-9971

Total to Date TYPE OF BUILDING July Total to Date August Total to Date September Total to Date October Total to Date November Total to Date December Total to Date

0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00

000000000000Residential SingleFamily (New)

327,500.000.00327,500.000.00327,500.000.00327,500.000.00327,500.000.00327,500.000.00

000000000000Residential(Alt/Adds)

0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00

000000000000Residential Multi(New)

5,000.000.005,000.000.005,000.000.005,000.000.005,000.000.005,000.000.00

000000000000Residential Multi(Alt/Adds)

0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00

000000000000Commercial (New)

430,000.000.00430,000.000.00430,000.000.00430,000.000.00430,000.000.00430,000.000.00

000000000000Commercial(Alt/Adds)

0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00

000000000000Industrial (New)

0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00

000000000000Industrial (Alt/Adds)

0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00

000000000000Institutional (New)

515,000.000.00515,000.000.00515,000.000.00515,000.000.00515,000.000.00515,000.000.00

000000000000Institutional(Alt/Adds)

5,000.000.005,000.000.005,000.000.005,000.000.005,000.000.005,000.000.00

000000000000Demolitions

0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00

000000000000Pools

1,500.000.001,500.000.001,500.000.001,500.000.001,500.000.001,500.000.00

000000000000Signs

0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00

000000000000Septics

0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00

000000000000Res: Garage/Carport

1,284,000.000.001,284,000.000.001,284,000.000.001,284,000.000.001,284,000.000.001,284,000.000.00TOTALS

000000000000

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TOWN OF MIDLAND

BUILDING PERMIT ANALYSIS - 2019

BUILDING DIVISION575 DOMINION AVE.MIDLAND, ONTARIOPhone: 705-526-4275Fax: 705-526-9971

February 2019

TOWN OF MIDLAND BUILDING DIVISION575 DOMINION AVE.MIDLAND, ONTARIOPhone: 705-526-4275Fax: 705-526-9971

NEW MONTHLY BUILDING PERMITS

PERMIT NO MUNICIPAL ADDRESS DESCRIPTION OF WORK PERMIT VALUE

19/5683 281 MIDLAND AVE INSTALL 2" WATER METER AND PLANS REVIEW OF MECHANICAL DRAWINGS

$5,000.00

19/5684 330 MIDLAND AVE REPLACE WET INSULATION WITH NEW R24 VAPOUR BARRIER AND 5/8" DRYWALL

$50,000.00

19/5687 527 BAYPORT BLVD BASEMENT RENOVATION - ADD REC ROOM AND BEDROOMS, NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES OR PLUMBING

$25,000.00

19/5688 940 JORDELI LANE CREATE SECOND UNIT IN SFD $40,000.00

19/5689 356 THIRD ST CONVERT CLOSET IN MASTER BEDROOM INTO BATHROOM WITH SHOWER

$15,000.00

19/5690 9226 COUNTY RD 93 TEMP SIGN FOR GYMFINITY - FEB 26-APR 26/19 $500.00

19/5691 9340 COUNTY RD 93 INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND BRAND REFRESH FOR FRONT OF HOUSE

$180,000.00

$315,500.00TOTAL PERMIT VALUE:

TOTAL PERMIT COUNT: 7

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February 2019

CLOSED MONTHLY BUILDING PERMITS

BUILDING DIVISION575 DOMINION AVE.MIDLAND, ONTARIOPhone: 705-526-4275Fax: 705-526-9971

TOWN OF MIDLAND

PERMIT NO PERMIT APPLIED FORDATE CLOSEDPROJECT LOCATIONROLL NO

040001022000000 09/1906 218 CENTENNIAL DR 02/01/2019 REPAIRS TO ROOF RAFTERS

030400521050000 02/0246 324 PUDDICOMBE RD 02/11/2019 construct addition 22' x 38'6" w/double garage

010006155000000 09/2027 351 FIFTH ST 02/11/2019 CONSTRUCT P.TP DECK 12' X 8' AT REAR OF HOME

020009116000000 10/2432 303 COLBORNE ST 02/01/2019 PERFORM RETROFIT REQUIREMENTS, MFD INSP NO.10-003 REMOVE EXTERIOR CARPORT PLUG OLD, INSTALL NEW FLOOR DRAIN INSTALL NEW ENTRANCE IN APT #2 KITCHEN

010013128100000 10/2449 175 LUCKPORT CRES 02/01/2019 REMOVE INTERIOR WALL

020013054800000 10/2458 680 ABERDEEN BLVD 02/01/2019 INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR IRRIGATION SYSTEM

010006161000000 10/2481 347 FIFTH ST 02/01/2019 REPLACING FLOOR/STEPS AND PILLAR REPAIR

020003007000000 10/2482 231 KING ST 02/01/2019 RENOVATIONS/ALTERATION - REMOVE PORTION OF OLD ELEVATOR SHAFT AND REMOVE ROOF TO SAME HEIGHT OF EXISTING FLAT ROOF

010011005000000 10/2478 36 VICS RD 02/01/2019 DEMOLITION OF MOBILE HOME DAMAGED BY TORNADO

010011005000000 10/2480 54 NORTHLAND DR 02/01/2019 DEMOLITION OF MOBILE HOME DAMAGED BY TORNADO

010011090000000 10/2493 868 KING ST 02/01/2019 RENOVATIONS/ALTERATIONS TO RESTORE BUILDING DAMAGED BY TORNADO

010009208000000 10/2496 439 CORNELL DR 02/01/2019 INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO CREATE HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE BATHROOM

020013050000000 10/2497 12 RIVERWALK PL 02/01/2019 TO CONSTRUCT A DECK

020004028000000 10/2502 372 MIDLAND AVE 02/01/2019 EMERGENCY REPAIR OF MAIN WATER SUPPLY

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PERMIT NO PERMIT APPLIED FORDATE CLOSEDPROJECT LOCATIONROLL NO

010011005000000 10/2503 34 VICS RD 02/01/2019 DEMOLITION OF MOBILE HOME DAMAGED BY TORNADO

010011005000000 10/2501 32 VICS RD 02/01/2019 DEMOLITION OF MOBILE HOME DAMAGED BY TORNADO

010011005000000 10/2516 43 NORTHLAND DR 02/01/2019 TO CONDUCT INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO REPAIR BUILDING DAMAGED BY TORNADO

010011005000000 10/2518 38 BERT'S RD 02/01/2019 REPAIRS TO MOBILE HOME DAMAGED BY TORNADO

010003088000000 10/2521 290 FIRST ST 02/01/2019 CHANGING WATER CONNECTION

020015670000000 10/2532 16643 HWY 12 02/01/2019 BUILDING REPAIRS AFTER TORNADO

010001140000000 10/2534 MARINA PARK AVE 02/01/2019 RELOCATION OF SALES TRAILER

010011662000000 10/2543 1000 SUMAC LANE 02/01/2019 REPAIRS TO ROOF AND REPLACEMENT OF GAZEBO DAMAGED BY TORNADO

020013775000000 10/2545 16403 HWY 12 02/01/2019 TO CONDUCT RENOVATIONS TO INDUSTRIAL BUILDING DAMAGED BY TORNADO

030001273000000 14/3842 9225 COUNTY RD 93 02/01/2019 TEMPORARY SIGN JUNE 5 - JULY 4, 2014

020005030000000 14/3976 483 KING ST 02/01/2019 TEMPORARY SIGN SEPTEMBER 29 - OCTOBER 29, 2014

030001274000000 14/3975 9226 COUNTY RD 93 02/01/2019 TEMPORARY SIGN OCTOBER 3 - 9, 2014

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City Hall

1 Carden St

Guelph, ON

Canada

N1H 3A1

T 519-822-1260

TTY 519-826-9771

guelph.ca

March 12, 2019

Carla Y. Neil

Vice President, Municipal and Stakeholder

Relations

Municipal Property Assessment Corporation 1340 Pickering Parkway, Suite 101

Pickering ON

L1V 0C4

Jamie McGarvey, President

Association of Municipalities of Ontario

200 University Ave., Suite 801

Toronto ON M5H 3C6

RE: Maintaining the Voters’ List for Municipal Elections

Please be advised that Guelph City Council at its meeting of February 25, 2019, approved the

following motion which reads as follows:

1. That the Council of the City of Guelph supports the re-establishment of the multi-stakeholder working group between the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Ministry of

Finance, AMCTO, MPAC, Elections Canada and Elections Ontario in exploring and

identifying ways to create and maintain the Voters’ List for Municipal Elections.

2. That Council requests an update to be provided from this Voters’ List Working Group on the transformational solutions being discussed.

3. That representatives from MPAC be invited to a future Council meeting to hear the

City of Guelph’s concerns and advise the City of what steps MPAC will be taking in

the future.

4. That a copy of this motion, respecting the Voter’s List for Municipal Elections be

circulated to all municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario

(AMO).

On behalf of Guelph City Council, we thank you for your consideration respecting this important matter and look forward to your response.

Sincerely,

Dylan McMahon

Manager, Legislative Services / Deputy City Clerk

Corporate Services, City of Guelph

CC

All Ontario Municipalities

Ministry of Finance Office of the Minister

Ministère des Finances Bureau du ministre

7th Floor, Frost Building South 7 Queen's Park Crescent Toronto ON M7A 1Y7 Telephone: 416-325-0400 Facsimile: 416-325-0374

7e étage, Édifice Frost Sud 7 Queen's Park Crescent Toronto ON M7A 1Y7 Téléphone: 416-325-0400 Télécopieur: 416-325-0374

March 14, 2019 Dear Head of Council: We are writing to announce the release of the 2019 Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) allocations. As communicated in February, the government is maintaining the current structure of the OMPF for 2019. This means the program is the same as it was in 2018, while allowing for annual data updates and related adjustments. Consistent with prior years, Transitional Assistance will ensure that the 2019 funding guarantee for municipalities in northern Ontario will be at least 90 per cent of their 2018 OMPF allocation and for municipalities in southern Ontario will be at least 85 per cent of their 2018 OMPF allocation. Northern and rural municipalities with the most challenging fiscal circumstances will continue to have their guarantee enhanced up to 100 per cent of the prior year’s allocation. As in prior years, Transitional Assistance continues to adjust in 2019 as fewer municipalities require this funding. As a result, the 2019 OMPF will provide a total of $505 million to 389 municipalities across the province. The Ministry of Finance’s Provincial-Local Finance Division will be providing your municipal Treasurers and Clerk-Treasurers with further details on the 2019 OMPF. This information and other supporting materials will be posted online at http://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/budget/ompf/2019. We look forward to consulting with municipalities to ensure the OMPF program is sustainable and focused on the Northern and rural municipalities that need this funding the most. We are committed to announcing the 2020 allocations well in advance of the municipal budget year so you have appropriate time to plan.

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Working together, we can protect the public services that matter most to Ontario families and build a responsible and sustainable path forward for communities across our province. Sincerely, Information Copy Original signed by Vic Fedeli Minister of Finance

c: The Honourable Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing

The case for the Midland Bay Sailing Club as a force for a stronger and healthier Midland

community February 2018 Submitted by MBSC Board of Directors

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Table of Contents

Page 3 Forward Page 5 History of the Midland Bay Sailing Club

Page 9 How MBSC has Developed the Leased Property

Page 13 What happens at MBSC?

Page 20 How MBSC Membership Works Page 23 MBSC Brings Permanent Residents to Midland

Page 30 Conclusion

Page 31 Appendix A

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Forward As is found in all strong community not-for-profit organizations, the Midland Bay Sailing Club (MBSC) was founded by local Midland residents, who in 1973 had an important and much needed vision, and in cooperation with the Town of Midland have worked through the years to create what has become Georgian Bay’s most successful Community Sailing Club. Since its inception as a community Parks and Recreation Facility, the members of the MBSC have not only developed what was initially “swampland” but have gone on to create Georgian Bay’s largest and most successful Sailing School for local youth. In addition, they have launched Georgian Bay’s only AbleSail program for individuals with special needs and a sailing club that means so much to so many in the Midland community. Since the beginning, MBSC members have invested over two million dollars in the club site to date and, looking towards the future, the Club is in the process of budgeting to spend an additional $530,000 to improve and maintain the community sailing program and the Club facilities over the next 5 years. Part of the projected capital cost is a $100,000 dredging reserve set aside to ensure that the channel that services the Town’s public launching ramp remains functional in future times of low water.

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For over two years now the Club has been operating without a renewed lease with the Town and a reasonably long-term renewal is needed to give the Club members the confidence they need to continue their path of success. There have been two leases signed in the past: the initial 20-year lease and the renewal in 1995 for a further 20-year period. Given the substantial investment in the property to date and the current future financial planning to ensure that the facility remains viable, the Club proposes a further 20-year renewal at an annual rent to be negotiated. This will allow the members to continue their work in partnership with the Town of Midland to ensure that this facility continues to be the successful and well received Midland asset it has been over the years. What follows is an overview of how the MBSC began, how it became so successful and why its secured future is important to the local sailing community and to the Town. The MBSC is a well-known Town of Midland resource and it is hoped that this document will enable all to see the true value of this community treasure and Town of Midland partnership.

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History of the Midland Bay Sailing Club

In 1967 a group of local sailing enthusiasts got together to discuss the formation of a sailing club in the area. Prior to that time, they had been participating in a racing program on Midland Bay.

By the early 70s, the Midland Bay Sailing Club was incorporated and talk turned to finding a home for the Club. Until then the Club had been using private properties and marinas for its activities. What was lacking in Midland was an organized sailing venue to attract sailing enthusiasts and a club atmosphere as differentiated from the local commercial marinas.

In or about 1973/74, the Town retained consultants to do a study regarding Midland’s parks and recreation facilities. Such facilities were governed by a Parks Board in those days, members of which were appointed by council.

The recommendations of the consultants included the fostering of a sailing club that could offer a sailing outlet to augment the Town’s recreational opportunities. No club-oriented sailing facility existed at that time.

At or about the same time, the Parks Board acquired ownership of the land which now accommodates Pete Petersen Park, part of the old winter berth and the Midland Bay Sailing Club. After some negotiations, the Club entered into a lease with the Parks Board in 1974 and construction of the present facilities began. The initial lease cost was set at $1.00 per year which recognized the value that a sailing club would be to the community and the

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substantial investment that would be required by the MBSC to meet its obligations.

The land in the beginning was swampy and it was a challenge for the Club to interest its members in contributing the capital necessary to begin the development. At the time there were approximately 100 members. Most of the members were local but not necessarily citizens of Midland. Without the addition of non-residents, there would not have been enough members to fund and maintain the building and enable future growth.

Funding the project in the beginning was not an easy task and the initial development was modest in comparison to that which exists today. The Club lost close to half of its membership in the face of a requirement for everyone to contribute to the capital needs. However, after the original assessment and some borrowing that had to be personally guaranteed by a group of the members, the development began. From there, the Club instituted a five-year capital planning process which has allowed the club’s development to be funded and it has further allowed for the creation of reserves to ensure that maintenance and capital renewal will be funded for future needs. The plan is reviewed each year and approved by the membership so that the Club always has a five-year outlook.

One of the conditions of the lease was the requirement that the Club would accommodate a public boat launching ramp to be built by the Town on the Pete Petersen Park lands. The outlet to Midland Bay would be through the lagoon that was

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anticipated to be dredged and maintained by the sailing club. The full cost of the channel to Midland Bay was paid by the MBSC along with significant dredging costs since then to look after the continual silting that occurs as water drains into the channel from lands to the west and to respond to periods of low water levels.

From there the Club has evolved into what it is today. The lagoon that was needed to accommodate boat docking and the launching ramp proceeded progressively from year to year and Club records reflect that it was completed and the launching ramp was built by the Town in or about 1980.

Between 1979 and 1982, the club spent $221,605.00 to dredge and form the lagoon and channel.

In 1989, further dredging and break wall construction cost the club members $32,480.00

More recent capital developments included updating the clubhouse and creating handicap access for the developmentally challenged sailing enthusiasts. The public nature of the facility allowed the Club to qualify for Trillium grants and all other costs have been borne by the Club members.

Since 2000, the Club has paid for three major dredging projects to maintain water depths and keep the channel open from silting at a combined cost of $545,000.00

Significant upgrades to the club house facilities ($240,000), sailing school docks and boat purchases ($410,000) have been

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made over the past 15 years. The value of the capital assets of the Club as shown in the 2017 financial statements totals over two million dollars. Now that the docking systems are in place, it is easier for the Club to produce income to fund current and future capital needs, but responsible capital planning is still an important requirement. The MBSC is proud of its success to date and looks forward to many years of continuing success in the years to come.

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How MBSC has Developed the Leased Property

The following photos show the present Midland Bay Sailing Club property (marked approximately in red), before and soon after the property was leased from the Town of Midland in 1974.

1973

In 1973 (above), the property that would be offered to the Midland Bay Sailing Club for lease by the Town of Midland was

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a patch of wild land with a creek and marsh. The land would have to be reclaimed before anything could be built. On its north side, where Bay Port Marina now stands, a private marina had been developed. On the south side of the proposed Club property was the future Pete Peterson Park.

1975

The Club signed a lease agreement with Midland Board of Parks Management in 1974, and by the spring of 1975 (shown above) considerable progress had been made in reclaiming the property. The breakwall had begun and was extended 143 feet by June. The clubhouse had appeared.

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In 1977 (below) the breakwall had been greatly extended and an inner basin in the present area of C dock was dredged. A condition of the Club’s lease was that it provide a channel to a public launch ramp next door at Pete Peterson Park. This obligation was fulfilled in 1980 and allowed for the creation of A and B docks in the present lagoon. At this time the Club members anchored their boats in the mooring field that, with the future right-angle extension of the break wall, created the sheltered basin for F, G, H, and J docks.

1977

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Today, the members of the MBSC have invested over $2,000,000 in the development of the once swampy lands making it Georgian Bay’s largest and most successful community sailing club with the diverse programs it has become respected for through the years. Notice how the MBSC members opened up the waterway to the community launch ramp.

Today (MBSC and Bay Port)

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What happens at MBSC?

Much more happens at the MBSC than most people realize, and our local community is the beneficiary of several MBSC programs such as follows:

MBSC Sailing School The sailing school at the Midland Bay Sailing Club is Georgian Bay’s largest sailing school. Open to the public, the program provides sailing instruction to community youth on Club owned sailing school boats. The sailing school has been operating since 1975 and currently 140 local youth on average participate in annual learn-to-sail programs. Sailing benefits children and young adults by building self-confidence, improving spatial awareness and developing potentially life-long skills. Courses are offered in two-week sessions and are broken down into four levels. All sessions are very popular and are usually filled well in advance of the summer. CAN Sail 1 & 2 classes are for newcomers to sailing. Participants progress through these first two levels as they build their fundamental knowledge, skill, and confidence. Time is divided

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between on-the-water lessons and land-based instruction in theory, covering the boat, knots, weather and rules of the road. On the water, the focus is on practical boat-handling skills and seamanship. The CAN Sail levels 3 & 4 are designed to build upon the skills learned in CAN Sail 1 & 2 and introduce performance-sailing techniques to participants. Weather, safety on the water, spinnaker and trapeze skills are introduced as well as racing techniques. Every year, the sailing school program is organized by MBSC volunteer members of the club who, through a well-organized committee structure, oversee all aspects of the program’s operations. In addition to the 140 youth involved, on average 7 local high school/university students are hired to teach the youth. Every year, the sailing school also offers enrollment in the program for 4 to 6 youth involved in Big Brothers/Big Sisters at no cost. As well, MBSC offers special accommodation to youth who cannot afford to participate without this kind of help. MBSC AbleSail MBSC runs Georgian Bay’s only sailing program for physically and mentally challenged individuals. Over 10 years ago, the Midland Bay Sailing Club agreed to join the provincial learn to

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sail program for physically and mentally challenged youth and adults (known as AbleSail) raising the needed funds (in excess of $100,000) to acquire purpose-built boats and to create the facilities suitable for an AbleSail program. The shore facilities include new docks with wheelchair accessible ramps, a special lift for placing physically challenged individuals in boats, main clubhouse accessible pathways from the Club to the dinghy shed and from the class pavilion to the water. The specially built Independence 20 keelboat is the primary boat used in the program. Today, members of the MBSC are able to offer sailing experiences to hundreds of individuals in our community who never before had the chance to sail. Community Living Huronia and Waypoint are two organizations who have worked closely with the MBSC sailing program to provide their clients with learn to sail opportunities. Many of these young and older individuals participate at no cost to them or their families. MBSC Sail For Hope Sail for Hope is a day set aside to raise funds for the local chapter of the Canadian Cancer Society. Midland Bay Sailing Club members donate their time and their boats taking members of the public, who have donated funds to the Cancer Society, out on the water for a day of sailing. The Captains and crew then head back to the club for a dinner cooked by local Cancer Society volunteers. This event is now entering its 28th

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year. More than 35 boats and over 80 members of the public take advantage of the opportunity to give back to the Cancer Society each year. More than $85,000.00 has been raised over the years with all funds going to the local chapter of the Canadian Cancer Society. MBSC and Big Brothers/ Big Sisters Every year Midland Bay Sailing Club members volunteer their time and their boats to take the Big Brother/Big Sister children and their caregivers out for a very special sail. This opportunity affords the youth and their Big Brother/Big Sister a positive experience that will remain with them for years to come. After the sail, all crew are invited back to the Club for a barbeque put on by MBSC members. This program is in addition to the several Big Brother/Big Sister youth who learn to sail at no cost in the MBSC sailing school. MBSC Hosted Regattas Annually the MBSC hosts Georgian Bay’s largest and strongest racing program and operates the only racing program south of Parry Sound and north of Collingwood. Annually, over 15 regattas are organized and open to all. On most weekends up to 30 boats (with 90 crew and skippers) take part. Participants from across Canada and the United States come to sail in the waters around Midland. Most of the visiting racers stay in local

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hotels and shop and dine locally. Last year a 3-person crew came from Germany to sail in MBSC’s annual North American 5.5 Regatta and this year a MBSC team is headed to Germany to represent Midland. MBSC Friday Pub Night Dinner Socials Every Friday night during the sailing season MBSC hosts Pub Night dinners organized by volunteering members. The Pub Night dinners started out as modest affairs 28 years ago and today see close to 100 hungry participants weekly. Members volunteer, shop locally and cook their house specialty to share. Leftover food is donated to local shelters. MBSC Boating in General MBSC is Georgian Bay’s largest public sailing club. All members are required to participate in the day-to-day operations of the Club including running the sailing school, launching and hauling all boats, organizing the racing programs, planning all social programs and running the regular aspects of such a facility. MBSC recognized throughout Georgian Bay The MBSC is also recognized outside the immediate area through participation in the Georgian Bay Sailing Association (GBSA). The Club

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and many of its members are strong participants in the GBSA which organizes the Georgian Bay Regatta (GBR), a port-to-port sailing event spanning five to seven days each year for the last 30 plus years. Participants are typically from Georgian Bay marinas and sailing clubs. Most years at least two MBSC members serve on the board of directors of the GBSA. In 2017, the MBSC was the host club and 41 boats and 125 crew members enjoyed Midland’s hospitality. Its organizers say, “The GBR is the premier sailing regatta on Georgian Bay. It compares very favourably to sailing regattas on Lake Ontario. MBSC is proud to be involved with this event and to bring together our local sailors with sailors from the ‘other shore’”. MBSC by Numbers • Number of members

Members 192 Active (with boats) 165 Social 14 • Number of boat slips 147

• Number of sailing school dinghies/coach boats 49

• Funds spent on dredging including keeping the Pete

Peterson Launch Ramp accessible since 1974 $799,085 • Funds raised and contributed by members on the Sailing

School over past 15 years $410,000

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• Funds raised and contributed to Canadian Cancer Society through Sail for Hope in 2017 $4,883

• 2018 operating budget income $346,400

Anticipated capital expenditures $82,500 • 2016 taxes paid to the County of Simcoe $13,873

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How MBSC Membership Works

A critical aspect of our membership is the preference in the sailing world to enjoy the atmosphere of a sailing club as distinguished from a commercial marina. A sailing club of this nature is often thought of as an inexpensive way to keep a boat and enjoy a community of like-minded sailors. However, there is a significant price that goes with it. In addition to a club initiation fee of $3000, annual membership and services costs, each full member is required to contribute a minimum of 20 “work hours” each year or pay a penalty of $50.00 per hour for hours not contributed. Each prospective member is interviewed prior to acceptance to ensure that they understand what is required to be a MBSC member. Instead of paying a commercial marina for similar services, the members take on the full responsibility for management and governance of the Club. Our membership clearly is not limited to Midland residents alone. From the beginning, when the land was first leased to the MBSC by the Midland Parks Board, the notion of limiting the membership to local residents was discussed. It was readily recognized that to limit membership this way would not provide a sufficiently large member base needed to raise the money nor provide sufficient volunteers needed to build the facility in the first place, let alone cover the cost of operation in the future. Understandably, the Parks Board did not impose any member restrictions. At the same time, the Club has

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recognized that Midland residents should have priority and that membership needed to be largely limited to the surrounding area if the members were to be available to honour their personal obligation and to be available for the task of running the facility. With that in mind, the MBSC has always maintained a one-third/two-thirds membership ratio; that is, two-thirds of the membership is required to live within a 32 km radius of Midland proper. The remaining one-third may be from outside of that area. Often we have a waiting list of people from outside of the local area as the Club ensures that the one-third component is not exceeded. It has worked well for the Club and a Midland resident who has applied for membership has never been refused. Over the last few years, taking into account all of the various membership categories, this translates into approximately 28 % of our members being Midland residents, 47% living in the North Simcoe communities of Tiny, Tay and Penetanguishene, and approximately 25% residing outside of those areas. The membership restriction has worked well for the MBSC and it ensures that the facility is always available to Midland residents. A practical side of the membership ratio concerns the cost. Throughout the life of the Club, although the investment to date in capital assets has exceeded two million dollars, there has never been a cost to the Town. In fact, in accommodating the launching ramp at Pete Petersen Park, the greater share of the cost has been paid by non-Midland residents and that

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continues to be the case today. Unlike other recreational facilities that are operated by the Town and require subsidies to keep them open, the MBSC pays its way and the members from outside of the Town pay most of the cost. The MBSC could be perceived as being in competition with commercial marinas but, in reality, that is not the way the Club is seen by most of the local marinas. Firstly, the number of boats that can be accommodated is small by comparison to the commercial side. Secondly, particularly our immediate neighbour, Bay Port Yachting Centre, recognizes the programs offered by the club as being important to the community and their patrons often participate in the MBSC sailing events. In fact, Bay Port Yachting Centre is a strong supporter of the sailing school and also provides free launching and hauling to all out of town participants in the annual 5.5 Metre Regatta. Certainly, the large majority of sailors do not opt for the “club approach” to local boating so it is recognized and understood that there is room for all of us. Lastly, through its members, MBSC pays an annual lease to the Town of Midland for use of the property that the members have developed. The Club also pays County of Simcoe land taxes that, in part, come back to the Town of Midland.

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MBSC Brings Permanent Residents to Midland The Midland Bay Sailing Club has been a notable and important feature of the Town of Midland that has been instrumental in attracting many families to the area. Unlike commercial marinas, many sailors prefer the sailing club atmosphere with its social interaction, sailing school, community programs, and the opportunity to participate in the day-to-day operation of the facility. This structure and community has consequently brought many new residents from out of town to choose to move to and live in Midland. What our members say about how MBSC influenced their decision to move here The following testimonials are but a few of the stories told by members of the MBSC about the impact that the Club has had on their lives and why they moved to Midland because of the sailing club. They make it clear that the Midland Bay Sailing Club is a credit to the Midland community and is a well-regarded facility both here and outside of the immediate area. Midland has a fine variety of social and recreational amenities; certainly the Midland Bay Sailing Club has become a strong drawing card for those looking for an active community.

We recently asked our members what they thought of the MBSC and how it influenced their decision to move here. Appendix A has the full results but here is a sample of what they said:

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a) Wolfhard Family

The Wolfhards moved their business from the Kitchener area to Midland primarily for the sailing and the MBSC. Their business, Central Spa Supplies, a wholesaler of pool and spa supplies, grew to occupy a 25,000 square foot facility and to employ 25 full time local employees. The business, which continues to flourish, has been sold to new owners but the Wolfhards have remained local residents and active members of MBSC. Mr. Wolfhard says that “....my wife and I have always felt part of the community at the Sailing Club and then in the Town of Midland.....and have sat on boards... <including>....the Midland Curling Club, Quest Art, Midland Golf and Country Club and the GBGH Foundation.” Their commitment and contributions to the community have been largely the result of their experience as members of the Midland Bay Sailing Club.

b) Baker Family

The Bakers moved to the area to be closer to Denise’s family and they joined the MBSC in 2006. Bruce is proud to have been closely involved with the installation of the Club’s accessible sailing facilities that were funded by a Trillium grant, and he applied his design and carpentry talents to the rebuilding of the kitchen in the club house. They continue to be actively involved in club activities including the Learn to Sail program, Big Brothers and Big Sisters events and Sail for Hope. “Our involvement with the sailing club has connected us with Midland where we do the great majority of our shopping and access our non-sailing recreation and entertainment”.

c) Raymond Svazas Tales of sailing adventures on Georgian Bay brought Raymond Svazas to Midland in 1986. His engineering practice kept pulling him away to

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various parts of the globe for months at a time but he returned to Midland and Georgian Bay whenever he could. It was not long before he met friends who were MBSC members and Raymond joined soon thereafter. When it came time to retire, his connection with area, the Club and sailing resulted in his choosing Midland as his home. In summary, Raymond says “....Georgian Bay was the attraction that brought me here, the Sailing Club is what has kept me here as a resident for the last thirteen years. Thank you.”

d) Donaldson Family Larry Donaldson is our current Commodore. Sailing has been an activity that he and his wife Janet have enjoyed together for many years. Their home was Toronto but they wanted something more in tune with their love of sailing together and the water. After a wide and varied search for a new home, Georgian Bay became the chosen destination. They moved to the area and kept a boat at a commercial marina until they became aware of the Midland Bay Sailing Club. Larry says that “the Sailing Club became a centre for our sailing activity. We have met some of our life-long friends through the Club and have had many memorable experiences because of our time spent here”. They have been involved in many Club projects over the years and have made major contributions to the facilities which have made MBSC what it is today. “The Midland Bay Sailing Club is a very special place that brings together a community of like-minded sailors in a unique setting....Coming together, we have helped many young sailors experience the thrill of sailing and we have watched young sailors develop into long term members of this club...”. Larry and Janet are happy that they have found the right home.

e) Shawcross Family Jeff Shawcross and his wife, Dawn, were Midhurst residents in 2000

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when they became interested in sailing. They were “newbies” and they had heard “....that the MBSC had a very respectable sailing program for both youths and adults wishing to learn”. They took advantage of the learn-to-sail program and were “very impressed” with the friendly nature of their instructor and his “wealth of knowledge”. They were… “drawn to the area and the general feeling of community”. Jeff says that “…Midland is a hidden gem.” Jeff goes on to say that... “Midland is very lucky to have a club of this caliber. The knowledge and experience of its members is a valuable resource that is available to all members of the community. I can personally attest to that!! Because of the club’s openness and friendly attitude you don’t have to be wealthy to enjoy some of the finest fresh water sailing in the world.” As a result, they are now residents of Midland, have purchased a house which they have renovated...“top to bottom using all local contractors and suppliers.....purchased two new cars from local dealerships”... have met “....some amazing people, and have introduced many of our friends to the area”.

f) Proctor Family The Proctor family enjoys Midland and sailing Georgian Bay. Jeff was on the teaching staff of Georgian College before he retired and he and his wife, Barb, had lived in Barrie and Orillia before coming to Midland in 2014. They owned a power boat while in Orillia but decided to go back to sailing and wanted to keep their sailboat on Georgian Bay to “...cruise the wonderful waters here”. They had heard about the MBSC from friends and its policy to restrict two-thirds of its membership to the local area. They also liked the idea of participating in maintaining the property and joining in the life of the club. Midland has been to their liking and they say that “We plan to continue living in Midland, even if we eventually have to give up sailing”. With respect to the MBSC they “...believe that the Midland Bay Sailing Club is a vital part of the city landscape, and it was a key driver in <their> decision to relocate

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g) Jay Family Barb and Graeme Jay are currently out-of-town members of MBSC and were attracted to the area by Georgian Bay and the opportunity to enjoy cruising its waters. Since their arrival in 2014, they have purchased a building lot in the area and plan to retire here in another two to three years. They have found the Midland area has much going for it with its recreational opportunities, local hospital and revitalized downtown, with many other options nearby. They have found “The Midland Bay Sailing Club is much more than just a sailing club to us as well. It harvests the sense of community and belonging...<and>...we know we have many years ahead to be active and involved in the workings of the club as we grow our full understanding of it and lay down the roots for our retirement here”.

h) Hunter Family Douglas Hunter is an author who lives in the Midland Bay Woods area and has been a member of the MBSC since 2003. He is passionate about the volunteer aspect of the Club and its value to the Town whether or not all of its members are Midland tax payers. He has been closely involved in the operation of the sailing school for most of his years in the Club and sees it as an “...affordable recreational service to youth and the disabled....” who may reside in the town or outside of Midland’s boundaries. He has “...long said that the sailing school is the single most important thing the MBSC does to justify its existence as a community organization.....Able Sail participants are a combination of individuals and clients of local service agencies.....They have nowhere else to turn for this recreational opportunity. The school’s reliance on volunteer labour (which is considerable) helps ensure that the program is affordable. You could never run such a comprehensive program out

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of the YMCA...or a commercial marina for the simple reason that you would not have access to the large pool of volunteer labour to keep the instruction boats, docks and land-based infrastructure in safe working order”. Doug is a strong believer in the MBSC and its contribution to the community. In particular all the facilities, including the creation and maintenance of the channel which is essential for the operation of the public launching ramp at Pete Petersen Park. These have been provided through the endless volunteer hours put in by the members and entirely at the members’ expense.

i) Takahashi Family David and Lynn Takahashi became familiar with the Midland Bay Sailing Club while sailing their boat on Georgian Bay as a get-away. The lived hectic lives during their working years in various parts of Canada and were used to camping and fishing, particularly when in the West, and the solitude it provided them whenever they were able to escape their day jobs. When they moved to Toronto, camping within a couple of hours drive did not provide the same solitude it did in western Canada and they turned to sailing. They met many like-minded people, including members of the MBSC, while discovering Georgian Bay and formed strong personal relationships with them. When retirement time came, they were drawn to Midland and they joined the sailing club. They say that... “Upon joining the Club, we have been very happy to participate in the activities the Club supports and we have strengthened our involvement in the Midland community......what better way to support our community and introduce people to safe boating than through the Sail for Hope and Big Brothers and Sisters volunteer programs....we feel that the <MBSC> is an excellent addition to our community and we are proud to support the Club and its commitment to the Town of Midland”.

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j) Avery Family Gloria Millar and Chris Avery both had lost their spouses to cancer and set out to make a new beginning together. Gloria had grown up in Midland and she and Chris were inclined to get into boating on Georgian Bay. They bought a boat from a family who were members of the MBSC and... “when we helped to launch the boat that first spring, with the Club members, we felt the comradery and friendship of local Midlanders that made us want to make the Midland Bay Sailing Club our boating home....Thanks to the Midland Bay Sailing Club, we are now considering Midland for our retirement in a few years....We feel that the Midland Bay Sailing Club is an important part of Midland’s heritage and social flavour”.

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Conclusion

The Midland Bay Sailing Club has a long and remarkable history in partnership with the Town of Midland. In many respects, MBSC is well known but not known well and it is hoped that this document has brought to life just how successful and important MBSC is to Midland. Having said this, the members of the MBSC look to the Town of Midland to work with the Club to finalize the next 20 year lease and related partnership that has worked so well for the past 40 plus years. There have been two leases signed in the past; the initial 20-year lease and the renewal in 1995 for a further 20-year period. Given the substantial investment by the MBSC membership in the properties development to date (in excess of $2,000,000) and the current plan to invest a further $530,000 over the next 5 years to ensure that the facility remains viable, the Club proposes a further 20-year renewable lease at an annual rent to be negotiated in the spirit of this strong partnership of the past. When the rent is determined for the first year, a cost of living increase to apply every five years will avoid the need to return to the table at five-year intervals as has worked so well in the past. We believe this will allow the members to continue to work in partnership with the Town of Midland to ensure that this facility continues to be successful and of significant value to so many in and around the Midland community. Respectfully submitted, Larry Donaldson, Commodore, and all the members of the MBSC

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Appendix A

The following is the full text of the stories of MBSC members who have been referred to in the section on what our members say about how MBSC made them decide to move here: a) From: Bruce Baker <bdye.ca@gmail.com> Date: September 28, 2017 at 9:18:20 AM EDT To: tedsymons@bell.net Subject: MBSC Stories Denise and I are happy to share our sailing club story with you. We moved to the area in order to be closer to Denise's family and to take advantage of the best fresh water sailing in the world. In 2006 we were accepted as members of the Midland Bay Sailing Club community. That first year the club had applied for and received a Trillium grant to provide Accessible sailing opportunities to the Midland community. We plugged in as volunteers and nearly tripled our required 20 Work Hours to 56 hours, to build a ramp from the clubhouse to the docks. An accessible boat was purchased and a lift installed. This, along with the Learn to Sail program, has offered the opportunity for many people to enjoy this terrific pastime. We have continued our commitment to the club through involvement in the kitchen renovation and participation in the slips, launch and haul committee, as well as Sail Past, Big Brothers and Sisters events and Sail for Hope.

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Our involvement with this sailing club has connected us with Midland where we do the great majority of our shopping and access our non -sailing recreation and entertainment. Best Regards Bruce and Denise Baker b): Peter and Lyn Wolfhard September 19, 2017 I am submitting this note to explain the impact of the Midland Bay Sailing Club not only to the Town of Midland but on a personal level, to my family. My family is from Kitchener and we started sailing in the Midland area in the early 90's. We were familiar with the sailing club but not members. I had started a business and in 1997, moved it and ourselves to Midland. Our choice of Midland was for sailing and the Midland Bay Sailing Club. Over the years, our business, Central Spa Supply, grew and employed over 25 full time local employees with substantial wages and benefits. Central's building is in Midland and at 25,000 sq ft, pays its fair share of taxes. I have sold the business but it still flourishes and is responsible for over 25 local families. I am still an active member of the Midland Bay Sailing Club and feel it is worthy to attract folks and companies to settle in Midland. The Midland Bay Sailing Club is run by their volunteers. Because of this base, my wife and I have always felt part of the community at the Sailing Club and then the Town of Midland. As well as the Sailing Club, we have sat on boards at the Midland Curling Club, Quest Art, Midland Golf And Country Club and the GBGH Foundation.

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c) George Will and Committee MBSC and the GBSA/GBR

The Georgian Bay Sailing Association (GBSA), a non-profit Ontario Corporation, organizes the annual Georgian Bay Regatta (GBR). The GBR is a port to port sailing event over five to seven days every summer for the last 30 plus years. As well as supporting boating safety and preservation of the environment, the GBSA promotes the sport of sailing and the islands, harbours, water and the port communities of Georgian Bay. Participants are invited from sailing clubs and marinas here, as well as on the Collingwood/Wiarton shore.

In 2017 MBSC was the host club for the registration and the opening BBQ for the 32nd year of the GBR. Most years MBSC hosts the opening or closing venue. There were 41 boats this year and approximately 125 crew members that enjoyed Midland, Christian Island, Collingwood and Thornbury’s hospitality and comradery.

Most years at least two of our members serve on the Board of Directors of the GBSA. Other members volunteer on the regatta Organizing Committee and another group volunteers for our hosting responsibilities. In recent years about 50% of the participants from MBSC and our locale, joined up with crews from Collingwood, Thornbury, Meaford and Wiarton.

The GBR is the premier sailing regatta on Georgian Bay. It compares very favourably to sailing venues on Lake Ontario. MBSC is proud to be very involved with this event to bring together our local sailors with sailors from the “other shore”.

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d) From: Raymond Svazas <raymond.svazas@gmail.com> Date: October 2, 2017 at 10:59:36 AM EDT To: listersjohn@gmail.com Cc: tedsymons@bell.net Subject: Regarding MBSC Lease. Midland Bay Sailing Club; Raison d’etre. 2017-Oct. 2 Tales of sailing adventures on Georgian Bay, the Islands and the Channel brought me to Midland in 1986. I trailered and launched Voodoo Dancer at the Wye Heritage marina and took a month to sail across and around the Bay, the Islands and the Channel. Fell in love. Decided not to return immediately to Lake Ontario but keep my Dancer at the Wye for the summer and come here on weekends. Accidentally came across the Sailing Club where I met Len Ubbens (a club member) who briefly described the club’s agenda. The racing feature was a grabber, Len noticed my enthusiasm and invited me to dinner at home on Sunnyside overlooking Midland Bay. I made two friends (Len & wife, Joanne) in one day. We devised a plan on how I may quickly join the Club. For the next 18 years I maintained my membership even when away for 2.5 and 8.5 years overseas and in Western Canada. My work project ended and I put in another one year w/o pay pursuing another project which we were granted but which we declined due to serious recent political unrest in the host country. Upon some reflection I decided to “officially” retire; but where is home? where shall I go? Go where you want to be, freedom at last. I moved to Midland, rented an apartment and began to look for a location to build, and of course commenced sailing and racing again. Raymond you are too slow; before I could finalize plans and apply for a building permit an adventurous work opportunity grabbed me;

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much travel included across Canada, some U.S. and back to Africa for a few durations of a month each but not during sailing season. An apartment is too convenient (lock up and go); scrap the house plans. That was nine years ago. Our company (H.Q. in Sault Ste. Marie) does not have a crew of skilled trades nor a fabricating facility. We do the equipment designs and engineering and contract out all casting, fabrication and machining mostly to shops in Southern Ontario (Barrie, Niagara, Brantford, etc.). In summary, Georgian Bay was the attraction that brought me here; the Sailing Club is what has kept me here as a resident for the last thirteen years. Thank you. Raymond Svazas P.eng. e) From: Barb Jay <barbmjay@gmail.com> Date: September 28, 2017 at 7:43:14 AM EDT To: Graeme Jay <graemeajay@gmail.com> Subject: Fwd: MBSC Lease Renewal I think we match your request pretty well! We have been members of MBSC since 2014, and yes we have been drawn to the Midland area to sail the amazing waters of Georgian Bay. We had recently relocated back to Ontario, still needing to reside closer to the GTA for work. We very much enjoy all the aspects of the Midland Bay Sailing Club and have taken steps to put retirement plans into action by purchasing a building lot in Penetanguishene, our timeline is 2-3 years. For us, the fact that the Midland area has so much going for it; summer sailing, winter curling, arts, revitalised downtown with great restaurants and vibe (not to mention the Butter Tart Festival!), a local hospital, lots of local shopping, and even more options not too far away

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in Orillia and Barrie. And then there is the close proximity to the GTA. In our opinion it is an overlooked Gem along the Georgian Bay coast with reasonable house prices, that are sure to go up! The Midland Bay Sailing Club is much more than just a sailing club to us. As well, it harvests the sense of community and belonging. We are out of town members at this point, but we know we have many years ahead to be active and involved in the workings of the club as we grow in our full understanding of it, and lay down the roots for our retirement there. These are our basic thoughts on the area and why we love it so much. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you require any other points, my husband Graeme had planned to share his thoughts, but won't likely have time before your deadline. Best of Luck, Barb & Graeme Jay Unplugged f) From: Graeme Jay <graemeajay@gmail.com> Date: October 2, 2017 at 10:40:32 PM EDT >, Barb Jay <barbmjay@gmail.com> Subject: MBSC - a part of the Town fabric I'd like to add to Barb's note. While I looked out at the 5.5 and Shark Regatta two weekends ago, it was hard to deny the presence of the SAILS that made up the collective fleet. Similar to other fantastic images of the area such as breath -

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taking sunsets, a return to port by Miss Midland or the Group of Seven views, the image was quintessentially MIDLAND. It projects a perfect connection of the people with the elements - an aspirational engagement with our surroundings. It's why we are here. Why we will work and live and participate in the community. Why others come to visit. Captured in the Town’s own logo.... g) Larry Donaldson and Janet Keachie, members since 1990.

Janet and I have been sailing together since 1986 and first sailed in the Midland area when we chartered a boat from Executive Sailing. We quickly fell in love with the area and when we bought our first keel-boat and put it into the Executive Sailing Fleet in 1989 we did some more research on the area.

We were planning on relocating from Toronto and researched sailing communities both east and west of the GTA. We looked as far as Whitby and even considered Kingston as a new home. In all our reviews we kept coming back to the Georgian Bay area as an ideal prospect.

Our decision was cemented when we decided to apply for and were accepted for membership in the Midland Bay Sailing Club. We bought our first home in Penetanguishene in 1990, leaving Toronto for good. We joined the Penetang Rotary Club and began our integration into the local community.

The Sailing Club became a center of our sailing activity, we have met some of our life-long friends through the club and have had many memorable experiences because of our time spent here. We have been involved with the Sailing School, the Racing program and have tried to

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take part in most of the club’s activities. Since 1990 we have owned or partnered in ownership of six different sail boats, five of which we kept at the club.

In 2007-08 we took our boat down the east coast to the Bahamas and spent a year living aboard. We kept in touch with the club and maintained our membership. Upon our return we were unable to keep our boat at the club due to her length but we kept up our membership and involvement with club activities. We have since purchased a smaller boat and plan to return to dock at the club as we miss the comradery that comes with being at the club full time.

We continue to enjoy the racing and other club functions. I currently sit as Vice Commodore of the club and hope to next year sit as Commodore. I feel we have been well served by the Club and in turn feel we need to give back to the club in volunteer support. In past years I chaired the application for Trillium funding that helped the sailing school and the club conform to the needs of disabled sailors within the community.

The Midland Bay Sailing Club is a very special place that brings together a community of like-minded sailors in a unique setting. Sailors both from Midland and the surrounding areas and members from a distance work to promote the sport of sailing from the Club’s location. Coming together we have helped many young sailors experience the thrill of sailing and we have watched young sailors develop into long term members of this club and other clubs throughout the country.

I look forward to participating in the Club and all the things the club does within the community to promote sailing as a hobby and a skill.

Larry Donaldson, Janet Keachie and family.

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h) What the Midland Bay Sailing Club means to us...The world - David and Lynn Takahashi What brought Lynn and I together 37 years ago was the adventure of exploring the wilderness together. When we lived in Calgary, within an hour's drive we could be in the Forestry reserves at the foothills of the Rockies camping and fishing up the mountain streams, enjoying the peace and solitude that came with the freedom of being able to get away from the hectic life we were living in the city. When we moved to Toronto and wanted to get away, we discovered that it was not easy to find campgrounds that didn't need reservations, wasn't packed in and within a couple hour’s drive. I had learned to sail when I was younger and suggested we try sailing, it was like clean camping. In 1985 we bought a 22 foot sailboat and trailered it to Georgian Bay where we moored it. Sailing around the bay provided us with the adventure and solitude we were looking for. We enjoyed sailing so much that we moved up to a bigger boat that could accommodate longer passages and more time away from civilization. After floating around the bay for some years, we met like-minded sailors that we developed strong personal relationships with. It wasn't until we moved to Midland to retire that we made an application to the Midland Bay Sailing Club. Since joining the Club, we have been very happy to participate in the activities the Club supports and feel we have strengthened our involvement in the Midland community. We feel that the Club through its sailing school provides education, discipline and respect to young people not only from the Midland community, but to all kids from

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various walks of life. What better way to support our community and introduce people to safe boating than through The Sail for Hope and Big Brothers and Sisters volunteer programs. As members of The Midland Bay Sailing Club, we feel that it is an excellent addition to our community and we are proud to support the Club and its commitment to the town of Midland. Sincerely, David and Lynn Takahashi i) Douglas Hunter 161 Bayview Ave. Port McNicoll ON L0K1R0 705-730-8996 dwh5@me.com douglashunter.ca I have been hearing that some members of Midland Council want the benefits of Midland Bay Sailing Club quantified on the basis of what the club does for Midland residents—specifically for Midland residents. I am one of those people who is not a Midland resident. I have lived in the Midland Bay Woods neighbourhood of Tay Township for more than twenty years and have belonged to the sailing club since 2003. For most of my years of membership, I have served on the board of the sailing school, as I do now. A neighbour, the late, great Terry Moss, also served on that board and oversaw maintenance of the school’s boats. Another neighbour, Ewan Campbell, serves on the board with me and tends to maintenance now. Steve Killing, who has done so much for the sailing school and also serves on the board, lives in Oro-Medonte. I think a

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comfortable majority of people who serve on that school’s board and donate hundreds of hours of volunteer time to providing an affordable recreational service to youth and the disabled do not live in Midland. For many of us, north Simcoe County is a community of many communities. As the largest community, Midland may experience some cost burdens in providing services or infrastructure that people from other communities enjoy, but it also enjoys a boost from having those surrounding communities. Midland would not have commercial development along Highway 12 or all its downtown banks without the residents of surrounding areas. Where cultural events are concerned, I have provided support to Midland causes when asked. When a Midland Reads event was staged along King Street in 2016, I was asked as an author to deliver one of the readings. I did so at the Midland library, from a work in progress, at no charge. The organizer who asked me, incidentally, was another Midland Bay Woods resident. When the chair of the board of the Midland Cultural Centre emailed me in August, asking me to attend an upcoming A Day in the Life hosted by Fred Hacker, I showed up and paid the $25. The chair of the board, incidentally, was John Hartman, a resident of Tiny. I have long said that the sailing school is the single most important thing the MBSC does to justify its existence as a community organization. Others can provide hard data, but as someone who has served on the board for years and most recently has chosen to focus on AbleSail, where the students come from has never been an issue to me. Many if not most kids who attend the school are from homes around north Simcoe County. Some also have grandparents who live in the area, and the grandkids attending the school is a way for grandparents to have them around in the summer. Some are kids of cottage residents. Some I am sure have been kids of people who rent cottages. AbleSail participants are a combination of individuals and clients of local service agencies like my younger son. They have nowhere else to

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turn for this recreational opportunity. The school’s reliance on volunteer labour (which is considerable) helps ensure that the program is affordable. You could never run such a comprehensive program out of YMCA (to which I belong) or a private marina, for the simple reason that you would not have access to the large pool of volunteer labour to keep the instruction boats, coach boats, docks, and land-based infrastructure in safe working order. Those volunteer hours come from members, and while those members are mostly from north Simcoe County, members from outside the club’s main area do contribute. One sailing school board member drives all the way from Whitby to attend board meetings on weekday evenings. I understand that the town of Midland would not want to be leasing land for what was essentially a cheap marina for out-of-towners. I would not support that arrangement, either. But I encourage council members and staff not to think so narrowly about who benefits from the club’s presence on town property. The club was founded by sailors from across the north Simcoe area, and Midland benefited from their decision to create a land base within the town’s boundaries, developing a marshy tract and creating and maintaining a channel for a public launch ramp at its own expense. Whatever the property occupied by MBSC is worth today, it is worth it because of decades of volunteer labour, capital improvements, and expenses borne by the membership. The MBSC has created a service to the public out of quite literally nothing. In evaluating the benefit of the sailing club, I encourage council members and staff to think beyond the immediate taxpayer rolls of the town. The expense to the town and its taxpayers has been negligible, but the dividends have been tremendous. The life of the town has benefitted greatly from the presence of a volunteer organization whose members do not think their civic duties stop at the border of their municipal tax jurisdiction.

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j) Gloria Millar and Chris Avery

Two years ago, we purchased a boat from a family in the Midland Bay Sailing Club. The significance of this purchase is that this was a new beginning, as we had both lost our spouses to cancer. When we helped to launch the boat that first spring, with the Club members, we felt the comradery and friendship of local Midlanders that made us want to make the Midland Bay Sailing Club our boating home. Gloria (nee Nowak) grew up in Midland and her family lived in Midland up until her parents died. Her sister who lives in the US, still considers Midland “home”, as does Gloria. Thanks to the Midland Bay Sailing Club, we are now considering Midland for our retirement in a few years. We feel that the Midland Bay Sailing Club is an important part of Midland’s heritage and social flavour.

Memorandum

TO: Mayor Strathearn and Members of Midland Town Council CC: Project Steering Committee FROM: John Skorobohacz, Chief Administrative Officer DATE: March 15, 2019 SUBJECT: Award of RFP – Business Review for the Huronia Municipal Airport RFP No. HMA 2018-016 The purpose of this memo is to provide Council with a quick update on the status of the above-noted RFP. As Council is aware, Huronia Municipal Airport is a jointly-owned municipal asset (Midland; Penetanguishene and Tiny). Located in Tiny Township, the airport has been seen as an asset, serving north Simcoe. As part of the due diligence of the partners it was agreed that a review of the operations and activities of the Airport was warranted. In September 2018, via Staff Report CAO-2018-13, Council authorized the Administration to undertake a business review of the Airport operations with a view to providing the incoming Council (2019) with a recommendation to address the sustainability of the Airport operations. In late 2018 an RFP was issued on behalf of the ownership group with the Town of Midland taking the lead. Our Procurement Coordinator led the charge getting input from all of the owners and the stakeholders. The purpose for this RFP is to undertake a comprehensive Business Review including, but not limited to, some of the following components: Economic Review; Infrastructure Review; Stakeholder Consultations; Examination of Current and Future Governance Options; Commercial Inventory Review; Economic Impact Assessment; Foreign Investment Review; Strategic Positioning and Growth Outlook and Projections; Strategic Development Plan with Cost Estimate. Following the submission deadline, the RFP and evaluation was conducted by the Project Steering Committee which included the three municipalities (represented by the CAOs) as well as representation from the Huronia Airport Commission and the Economic Development Corporation of North Simcoe (EDCNS). The Consultant will report directly to the Project Steering Committee. We are pleased to announce that the successful proponent for this RFP is the LOOMEX Group. The contract with the company was executed on March 15, 2019 for this initiative. LOOMEX was established in 2009 and offers a combined 100 years of staff expertise in the aviation business. The Project Steering Committee was impressed with the company’s expertise in the following areas: Strategic and business planning; airport operations and management; economic development specific to airports, strategic asset/property management; communications and marketing among other related airport initiatives (safety audit and planning, emergency management, etc.).

Memo to Council March 15, 2019 Re: Award of RFP – Business Review for the Huronia Municipal Airport Page 2 of 2 The company boasts a breadth of knowledge and experience in Canadian airport operations. As a contracted operator of four municipally-run airports, they have a demonstrated understanding and awareness of the regulatory requirements, airport safety and the importance of effectively managing stakeholder/tenant relations. Upon completion of the review, a formal report will be provided to Council. If there are any questions respecting this initiative or memo, please feel free to contact the author.

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SSS and the SC Approved Minutes, 7-Feb-2019

Sustainability Committee Approved Minutes

Date February 7, 2019 Time 10:00am to 12:00pm Location SSS Office, 105 Fourth Street, Midland ON

In Attendance Brenda Armstrong, Program Manager, Healthy Environments Program, Environmental Health Department, SMDHU Chris McLaughlin, General Manager, NSCFDC

Councillor Carole McGinn, Town of Midland

Councillor Jeff Bumstead, Township of Tay

Councillor Ron Stevens, Township of Severn

Councillor Ian Veitch, Township of Oro-Medonte

Deputy Mayor Anita Dubeau, Town of Penetanguishene

Morgan Levison, Climate Change Lead, Healthy Environments Program, Environmental Health Department, SMDHU Michelle Hudolin, Wetlands and Habitat Biologist, SSEA, Tracy Roxborough, Sustainability Coordinator, SSSTyler Hunt, Sustainable Operations Supervisor, County of Simcoe (via teleconference)Victoria Ervick, Climate Change Coordinator, SSS

Regrets Alicia Hall, Sustainable Operations Analyst, County of Simcoe Andrea Betty, Director of Planning and Community Development, Town of Penetanguishene Councillor Jonathan Main, Town of Midland Deputy Mayor Steffen Walma, Township of Tiny and County of Simcoe representativeDoug Luker, CAO, Township of Tiny Jennifer Schnier, Communications and Economic Development Officer, Township of Georgian Bay Julie Cayley, Executive Director, Severn Sound Environmental Association

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Approval of agenda

Acting SC Chair C. McLaughlin requested any additions and/or changes to agenda. Motion to

approve the 7-Feb-2019 agenda, moved by J. Bumstead, seconded by M. Hudolin. Carried.

Approval of 10-Jan-2019 SC minutes

Motion to approve the 10-Jan-2019 minutes. Moved by R. Stevens, seconded by C. McGinn.

Carried.

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Action items: SSS to post the approved minutes on the SSS website and send to all Clerks for

submission to Council. All committee members are to be copied on that e-mail, and each

member is requested speak to the minutes at their respective meeting, summarizing the

work by SSS per the approved minutes.

3.0 SSS work plan items

3.1 Reports to Councils, committees and/or municipal staff

Discussion: V. Ervick and T. Roxborough provided an update of correspondence to

Council, being that the following information was submitted to Councils in Jan-2019: - Approved 6-Dec-2018 SC minutes, available on our website.- Next report to Councils to be sent mid-Feb-2019 to April-2019,

corresponding with delegations to:a. support SSS’s 2019 budget request, andb. acquire approval of municipal-level GHG reduction targets and action

plan (see Item 3.2).3.2 Municipal-level climate change action plan update

Discussion: V. Ervick provided an update to the status of each municipalities’ climate

change action plan.

1. Midland: Letter of Understanding reviewed by A. Campbell and J. Skorobohacz,

presentation on SSS services and draft plan to TRC proposed for 19-Mar-2019

(TBC).

2. Penetanguishene: Presentation to TRC held on 10-Jan-2019, staff table top

exercise held on 6-Feb-2019, staff review until 25-Feb-2019, SSS to work with A.

Betty to support a staff report and recommendation to Council to adopt the

targets and plan on 13-Mar-2019.

3. Georgian Bay: SSS is to send the Township’s draft plan to CAO and staff for review

by 11-Feb-2019 for initial comment. SSS has been instructed to send all other

correspondence to J. Gunby (Clerk) in the interim until new hire is secured. A

letter will need to be sent by SSS to Township Council requesting a reappointment

to the SC and the PCP program after budget approval.

4. Severn: V. Ervick to send draft action plan to acting CAO A. Plunkett for review,

requesting it be circulated amongst municipal staff for comment.

5. Oro-Medonte: Presented to Council on 9-Jan-2019, requesting (a) 2019 budget

contribution, (b) PCP membership commitment & (c) provision of outstanding

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energy data in order to complete Township’s 2015 corporate GHG inventory. SSS

was not included in 2019 budget. Further discussions will be arranged with I.

Veitch and Township staff.

6. Tiny: Met with Administrative and Public Works managers of 17-Jan-2019 to

review draft, presentation to department heads was scheduled on 31-Jan-2019,

but cancelled due to weather. SSS to reschedule that presentation for late

February.

7. Tay: Department heads review session schedule for 21-Feb-2019, with

expectation to take plan to Council on 13-Mar-2019 through a staff report and

recommendation (per P. Dance, Director of Public Works) for endorsement. SSS

will be present at Council to answer questions, with no deputation to Council

required at this time.

Action items: SSS to continue working with each municipality to move their

respective plan forward for Council endorsement. Update to be provided by SSS at

the next committee meeting.

3.3 Municipal PCP membership updates

3.3.1 2019 National Measures Report Survey

Discussion: V. Ervick offered a description of the report. Click here to view the 2018 National Measures Report. V. Ervick provided a summary of the

actions that were submitted by SSS.Action Items: SSS will follow-up with each municipality as needed if the project is selected for inclusion in the 2019 report.

4.0 SSS 2019 work plan items

4.1 Draft letter to CAOs and Council re: Strategic Plan update

Discussion: Draft letter as to be sent to CAO’s and SC members was sent out by V.

Ervick for initial review by the committee. The purpose of this letter is to (a)

recommend the inclusion of each municipalities’ PCP commitment in their new

Council’s strategic plan, (b) provide information of the context and rationale for

this recommendation, and (c) to request that SSS be given the opportunity to

comment/advise on this plan and others produced by the municipality to ensure the consideration of climate change in those documents. Action Item: SSS to review comments, revise and send to each municipal member for review prior to sending to CAO's and Council in late February.

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5.0 SSS budget

5.1 31-Jan-2019 financial statement Discussion: C. McLaughlin explained why the profit and loss statements for both the municipal funds and the FCM funds are showing a negative net income. The former is due to the municipal partners not being invoiced for their 2019 contribution, which will be completed by the next committee meeting. The latter is due to FCM remitting funds after they have been expensed, i.e. SSS pays for all the costs associated with the project and then FCM reimburses SSS. C. McLaughlin expressed that the committee will need to discuss how to make up projected revenues if one or more partners do not provide their 2019 contribution, otherwise SSS will face a projected budget deficit. Acting Chair C. McLaughlin requested a motion to receive the Jan-31-

2019 Financial Statement for information. Moved by A. Dubeau, seconded by R. Stevens. Carried.

Action Items: SSS to distribute 2019 invoices to each municipality on 19-Feb-2019. Committee members will be copied on this e-mail for information. S. Walma to provide an update on the County request submitted Oct-2018 by SSS.

5.2 County of Simcoe – Arts, Culture and Heritage grant update

Discussion: Per the Jan-2019 committee meeting, SSS was directed to contact D.

Goodwin and request that the funding be carried over into 2019. Letter is in draft

form and will be sent to D. Goodwin by 15-Feb-2019.

Action items: SSS to send the letter requesting a carry-over of the 2018 funding into

2019 as awarded to SSS for the development of a video series, focused on sustainable

tourism. This project will require further discussions prior to any implementation in

2019.

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5.3

5.4

2019 budget request

See Item 5.1

FCM Climate Change staff grant

Discussion: SSS’s application has been accepted for review at the February PCP

Council and Executive Meeting, with an expected response by late-Feb for 2-

year funding contract for a Climate Change staff grant.

Action items: Update to be provided by SSS at the next meeting.

6.0 Other business and roundtable updates

6.1 SSS & SC Terms of Reference

Discussion: SSS noted that an addition was made, re: Committee governance, quorum

and decision-making, regarding Chairperson election procedure, and the 2019

membership list was updated to reflect new appointments. No concerns or

comments were received with the Acting Chair C. McLaughlin requesting a motion to

approve the 2019 SSS and SC Terms of Reference and Membership List. Moved by A.

Dubeau, seconded by J. Bumstead. Carried.Action items: SSS to post the updated Terms of Reference on the SSS website, and

include the approved version as an attachment to the next meeting request for

committee member records.

6.2

6.3

Election of 2019-2022 SC Chair

Discussion: C. McGinn put forward her name for consideration of the Chair position.

Due to the absence of the current Chair, D. Luker, a motion to defer Chair nomination

to the 7-Mar-2019 committee meeting was made by R. Stevens, seconded by A.

Dubeau. Carried.

Action items: SSS to include Election of 2019-2022 Chair to meeting next SC meeting

agenda.

Submission by SSS & the SC re: Preserving and protecting our environment for future

generations: A Made-in-Ontario Environment Plan (pages 29-37) Discussion: Comments were submitted by SSS and the SC on 28-Jan-2019, and

accepted for positing. Discussion was had about the use of logos in this and other

similar efforts by SSS.

Action items: Due to the request of some partners to not include their logo on the SSS

letterhead, SSS is to prepare a letter for each partner, requesting the use of the

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logo (how it is used, what it may be used on, circulate and determine the need for

approvals) from Boards or municipalities.

6.4

6.5

Presentation Overview

Discussion: V. Ervick provided an update of her efforts in presenting at the Georgian

Bay Biosphere Reserve workshop, re: Municipal Climate Change Planning, 21-Jan-

2019 and overviewed the invites to SSS from reThink Sudbury, 5-Mar-2019, and the

SMDHU Climate Change Exchange, 7-Mar-2019. V. Ervick requested approval to

attend the Sudbury event, as reThink has offered to provide for all expenses. The

committee approved by consensus for SSS to attend.

Action items: SSS to provide a summary to the committee at the next meeting

regarding the presentations. SSS to consider a media release highlighting that SSS and

our partners are receiving regional, provincial and federal recognition for their

efforts.

Roundtables

Tay: Preliminary budget passed, expected approval Apr-2019, appointment of Deputy

Mayor LaChappelle

Severn: 1 replacement of Council, budget has been approved for 2019

Oro-Medonte: Budget passed 25-Jan-2019, 4 of 7 new members of Council, SSS and I.

Veitch to explore opportunities for continued involvement with SSS and the PCP

program.

Penetanguishene: Budget review completed 6-Feb-2019

Midland: Budget meeting proposed for 24-Mar-2019, Council Strategic Plan exercise

completed 6-Feb-2019, considerations to sustainability and climate change included

(to be confirmed)

SMDHU: Article produced by C. Gardner and M. Levison in partnership with the

Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation, short video series was also produced, uses

information from SMDHU’s Vulnerability Assessment, M. Levison to share with the

committee

SSEA: Seasonal positions posted with SSEA

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NSCFDC: Invite to all to attend ‘Enhancing respect in the workplace’, workshop

scheduled for 21-Feb-2019, visit www.nscfdc.on.ca to register, and limited seating

remains

7.0 2019 SSS & SC meeting schedule

Adjournment

Next meeting When Time Where

12:00pm

March 7, 2019 10:00am to 12:00pm SSS office, 105 Fourth St., Midland

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1 All meetings take place at the SSS office, located at 105 Fourth Street, Midland unless otherwise stated

Date Time Purpose Thursday, January 10, 2019 10am-12pm Presentation of 2019 work plan items by V. Ervick

Thursday, February 7, 2019 10am-12pm Status of Council endorsement of municipal-level climate change action plans

Best practice report review & submission to Councils/staff, re: climate change, GHGs, PCP programcommitment & strategic plans

Thursday, March 7, 2019 10am-12pm

Status of Council endorsement of municipal-level climate change action plans

Best practice report review & submission to Councils/staff, re: GHGs and asset management regulationrequirements (climate policy)

Review of revised OTF Grow Grant for May submission (Re: LCCAP Implementation Plan, Strategy 1, Rec.1)

Thursday, April 11, 2019 10am-12pm Best practice report review & submission to Councils/staff, re: climate change, GHGs & CDM plans

Thursday, May 9, 2019 10am-12pm Best practice report review & submission to Councils/staff, re: climate change, GHGs & emergency

management plans

Final review of OTF Grow Grant for submission

Thursday, June 6, 2019 10am-12pm Status of Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program milestone progress

Status update of annual GHG data collection & analysis

Thursday, July 11, 2019 10am-12pm Status update of annual GHG data collection & analysis

Review of newsletter #1(bi-annual progress report #1)

Thursday, August 8, 2019 10am-12pm Status update of annual GHG data collection & analysis

Release of newsletter #1 (bi-annual progress report #1)

Thursday, September 5, 2019 10am-12pm Status update of annual GHG data collection & analysis

Review of 2020 budget request letters to municipalities

Thursday, October 10, 2019 10am-12pm Completion of annual Partners for Climate Protection program reporting

Review of 2020 work plan items

Thursday, November 7, 2019 10am-12pm Review of newsletter #2 (bi-annual progress report #2)

Discussion of reporting requirements for FCM Annual PCP Members Survey

Presentation of 2020 work plan items

Thursday, December 5, 2019 10am-12pm Release of newsletter #2 (bi-annual progress report #2)

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The Corporation of the Town of Midland

Minutes of the Meeting of the Human Resources Committee with closed session held on Friday January 11, 2019, at 9:00 a.m. in the Municipal Office Council Chambers. Present: Councillor C. Cunningham, Chair

Mayor S. Strathearn Deputy Mayor M. Ross

Councillor J. Main Staff Present: Chief Administrative Officer, J. Skorobohacz

Director of Human Resources/Health & Safety, L. Yourkin Recording Secretary, A. Grenier Clerk, K. Desroches

1. Call to Order The Recording Secretary called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m.

2. Selection of Chair The Recording Secretary indicated the first order of business of the Committee was to select the Committee Chair for the 2019 year. Councillor C. Cunningham was selected and assumed the position of Chair.

3. Declarations of Pecuniary Interest There were none.

4. Adoption of Previous Minutes

a) Minutes of the September 13, 2018 Human Resources Committee Meeting;

The Committee reviewed the minutes of the September 13, 2018. It was then

Moved by: S. Strathearn Resolution No. 2019-01 Seconded by: M. Ross

That the September 13, 2018 Human Resources Committee Meeting Minutes be adopted as printed and circulated.

CARRIED.

Town of Midland Human Resources Committee January 11, 2019 Minutes of the Meeting Page 2 of 3

5. Closed Session

a) Motion to move into closed session

Moved by: J. Main Resolution No. 2019-02 Seconded by: M. Ross

That the Committee move into closed session; and Further that this portion of the meeting be closed to the public pursuant to section 239 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as indicated: Subsection 2 b) Information about an identifiable individual; and Subsection 2 d) Labour relations or employee negotiations

CARRIED.

i) Closed Session Items a) Review of Committee Member Applications

The Clerk facilitated a review of the criteria for the various committee appointments. Following review of the applications, the Committee directed staff to prepare the appropriate motion for consideration in Open Session.

b) CAO Performance Evaluation Staff, except for the Director of HR/H&S, left the meeting at 10:45 a.m. The Director of HR/H&S facilitated a review of the CAO’s performance evaluation with the Committee. Staff, except for the Clerk, returned to the meeting at 11:15 a.m.

c) Labour Relations Update The Director of HR/H&S provided a labour relations status update of the various collective agreements and employment by-laws. Following this the Committee directed staff to prepare the appropriate motion for consideration in Open Session. It was then

Moved by: S. Strathearn Resolution No. 2019-03 Seconded by: J. Main

That this Closed Meeting of the Human Resources Committee be adjourned at 11:40 a.m.; and That the Committee now rise and report to open session.

CARRIED.

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6. Open Session

a) Motions arising from closed session

i) Review of Committee Member Applications Moved by: J. Main Resolution No. 2019-04 Seconded by: S. Strathearn

That the Administration be directed to prepare a closed session report to Council detailing the Human Resources Committee’s recommendations respecting appointment of public members to the Town’s various boards and committees.

CARRIED.

ii) Labour Relations Update Moved by: S. Strathearn Resolution No. 2019-05 Seconded by: J. Main

That the Administration be directed to prepare a closed session verbal report to Council detailing the Human Resources Committee’s recommendations respecting the Management/Non-Union By-law.

CARRIED.

7. Meeting Schedule for 2019

The meeting schedule for 2019 was discussed. It was determined that the Committee would meet the second Friday of every month for the first six months of the year, with a review of the schedule for the remainder of the year at the June 2019 meeting. The next meeting of the HR Committee will take place on Friday February 8, 2019.

8. Adjournment

As no other business was discussed, it was Moved by: J. Main Resolution No. 2019-06 Seconded by: S. Strathearn

That this meeting of the Human Resources Committee with closed session be adjourned at 11:45 a.m.

CARRIED.

Minutes approved February 8, 2019; Resolution No.2019-07.

Town of Midland Police Services Board Meeting Council Chambers, Town Hall

Monday, December 17, 2018 at 2:00 P.M.

MINUTES

Present: Chair G. Dixon Vice Chair S. Strathearn Member G. Canning

Member J. Contin Also Present: A. Ferguson, Inspector & Detachment Commander*

A. Grenier, Executive Assistant Regrets: Member J. Attwood * left the meeting at 2:50pm

1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Dixon called the meeting to order at 2:00pm.

2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA December 17, 2018 Police Services Board Meeting.

Moved by: J. Contin Resolution No. 2018-53 Seconded by: S. Strathearn

That the December 17, 2018 Midland Police Services Board Meeting Agenda be approved as printed and circulated. CARRIED.

3. DECLARATIONS OF PECUNIARY INTEREST

There were none.

4. ADOPTION OF MINUTES a) November 22, 2018

The Board reviewed the minutes of the November 22, 2018 meeting. Moved by: S. Strathearn Resolution No. 2018-54 Seconded by: J. Contin

That the November 22, 2018 Police Services Board Meeting Minutes be approved as printed and circulated. CARRIED

Town of Midland Police Services Board Page 2 of 3 Minutes of Meeting December 17, 2018

5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES At the November 22, 2108 meeting staff was asked to follow up with the Detachment Commander on calls for service to-date. Inspector Ferguson reported that calls for service to October 31, 2018 totaled 5,859, not including criminal record checks or any previous Midland Police Service occurrences.

6. DETACHMENT REPORTS a) Town of Midland Police Services Board Report for October 2018 from

the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment Commander.

Inspector Ferguson provided a comprehensive review of the Police Services Report for October 2018 and reported that calls for service from Feb. 8 to November 30, 2018 totaled 6,415. Inspector Ferguson advised the Board that the current OPP Action plan is in effect until the end of 2019, and a report will be provided to the Board in the spring of 2019 regarding the previous year.

Moved by: G. Canning Resolution No. 2018-55 Seconded by: S. Strathearn

That the Town of Midland Police Services Board Report for October 2018 from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment Commander be received for information. CARRIED.

7. FINANCIAL a) Remuneration Report for the period of October 1, to 31, 2018. The Board reviewed the Remuneration Report for the period of November 1 to 30, 2018, and the report for December 1 to 17, 2018.

Moved by: G. Canning Resolution No. 2018-56 Seconded by: J. Contin

That the Remuneration Report for the period of November 1 to 30, 2018 be approved. CARRIED.

Moved by: J. Contin Resolution No. 2018-57 Seconded by: S. Strathearn

That the Remuneration Report for the period of December 1 to 17, 2018 be approved. CARRIED.

Town of Midland Police Services Board Page 3 of 3 Minutes of Meeting December 17, 2018

8. CORRESPONDENCE

a) Correspondence from the Honourable Sylvia Jones, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services, dated December 3, 2018 was received as information.

9. OTHER BUSINESS

Records Management The records of the Board and Midland Police Service which were

transferred to the Town on disbandment of the service will be reviewed by a records management consulting firm in January 2019, with appropriate retentions applied.

Board Appointments Council appointments to the Board for the next term of Council will be

brought to the next Council meeting by by-law. The Deputy Mayor will assume the second Council position on the Board. The Board thanked Member Canning for his contributions to the Board over the years.

The call for applications for the Community Representative has closed, and the appointment will be approved by Council in January 2019.

10. CLOSED SESSION There were no closed session items.

11. NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the Police Services Board will take place on

January 28, 2019 at 4:00pm in the Council Chambers or at the call of the Chair.

12. ADJOURNMENT Moved by: G. Canning Resolution No. 2018-58 Seconded by: S. Strathearn

That this meeting of the Midland Police Service Board held December 17, 2018 be adjourned at 3:30 p.m. CARRIED.

Minutes adopted February 11, 2019, Resolution No. 2019-04

From: OPP News Portal <newsportal@opp.ca> Sent: March 13, 2019 10:56 AM Subject: News release from the OPP - Canadian Coast Guard Icebreaking Scheduled for Georgian Bay

A new media release has been made by the OPP for Southern Georgian Bay. The release content is below. If you wish to unsubscribe from these alerts, log into the OPP News Release Portal and select "Manage Account".

FROM/DE: Southern Georgian Bay Detachment DATE: March 13, 2019

Canadian Coast Guard Icebreaking Scheduled for Georgian Bay

Sarnia, Ontario - The Canadian Coast Guard advises that icebreaking operations will start on or about Saturday March 16, 2019 at Owen Sound and Midland Ontario.

The purpose of this annual operation is to allow commercial vessels safe and efficient movement into and out of the harbours. Residents can expect to see the Canadian Coast Guard Ship Samuel Risley icebreaking in the area.

The date is subject to change depending on operational requirements or weather conditions.

All ice surface users should plan their ice activities carefully, use caution on the ice and avoid the shipping lanes and icebreaking operations. Broken and fragmented ice tracks and ridging left behind by passing icebreakers or commercial vessels may not freeze over immediately. This can result in hazardous conditions for ice users. In addition, newly fallen snow will obscure ship tracks. Unsafe ice conditions can persist long after icebreakers have left the area.

Spring Icebreaking:

Canadian and United States Coast Guard ships are breaking ice at several locations in the Great Lakes in preparation for resumption of the commercial shipping season.

Both Coast Guards have a vital role in supporting the safe and efficient movement of commercial vessel traffic year round, especially during spring break out and the annual re-opening of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway Navigation Systems.

The Welland Canal opens March 22nd, and the navigational locks at Sault Sainte Marie reopen March 25th after their respective winter work periods.

The St. Lawrence Seaway officially opens for the 2019 shipping season on March 26th. The Seaway is the system of locks, canals and channels linking the Great Lakes and the St Lawrence River with the Atlantic Ocean. It's official opening was in 1959, making this year its 60th anniversary. For more information please visit www.greatlakes-seaway.com

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FOR MORE INFORMATION: Carol Launderville Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Media Relations (204) 984-4715 carol.launderville@dfo-mpo.gc.ca Tweet: Canadian Coast Guard Spring #icebreaking operations for #Midland and #OwenSound ON scheduled for this weekend starting on or about March 16 with CCGS Samuel Risley. #IceSafety For more information about the Canadian Coast Guard, visit www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca. Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CanadianCoastGuard Follow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/CoastGuardCAN OPP Media Contact Provincial Constable David Hobson 705-733-5440 david.hobson@opp.ca Twitter @OPP_CR Facebook Ontario Provincial Police-Central Region

From: OPP News Portal <newsportal@opp.ca> Sent: March 11, 2019 4:41 PM Subject: News release from the OPP - Trail and Traffic R.I.D.E. Notes

A new media release has been made by the OPP for Southern Georgian Bay. The release content is below. If you wish to unsubscribe from these alerts, log into the OPP News Release Portal and select "Manage Account".

FROM/DE: Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment DATE: March 11, 2019

Trail and Traffic R.I.D.E. Notes

(MIDLAND, ON) - Members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) during the March 5-10, 2019 period checked 291 snowmobile operators at 19 separate R.I.D.E. check stop locations on North Simcoe (OFSC) trails. These checks had a very positive result with no snowmobile operators being investigated for impaired operation. Operators are reminded to have their drivers licence, vehicle ownership, insurance and trail passes on them so they may be produced to a police officer on the (OFSC) trails and roadways when asked.

Detachment members also conducted 8 separate R.I.D.E. check stops on North Simcoe roadways during the same time period with none of the 320 drivers checked being charged for impaired driving at these check stops. The OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Orillia Team conducted a R.I.D.E. check stop on Honey Harbour Road in Georgian Bay Township on March 3, 2019. At 4:30 pm these officers did commence a drinking and driving investigation of a male driver resulting in Todd COUSINEAU 43 years of Georgian Bay Township being charged with

- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs

Contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada and further

- Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor contrary to the Liquor Licence Act

- Driver fail to surrender licence contrary to the Highway Traffic Act

His vehicle was towed from the scene and impounded and his drivers license has been suspended for 90 days under the Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS) program. He was released with a recognizance to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on March 21, 2019.

On Mar 2, 2019 at 3:24 am officers were called to investigate a vehicle in the ditch on Ellery Side Road in Tiny Township. As a result of this investigation, the lone male occupant Bradley CRAWFORD 25 years of Tiny Township has been charged with

- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs

Contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada

His vehicle was towed from the scene and impounded and his drivers license has been suspended for 90 days under the Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS) program. He was released with a recognizance to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on March 14, 2019.

On March 8, 2019 at 9:33 pm an officer patrolling Simcoe County Road 93 stopped a vehicle for a traffic offence and upon speaking with the male driver entered into a drinking and driving investigation. This investigation resulted in Ian WOOD 58 years of Penetanguishene being charged with

- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs

Contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada

His vehicle was towed from the scene and impounded and his drivers license has been suspended for 90 days under the Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS) program. He was released with a recognizance to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on March 28, 2019.

Patrol officers were also dispatched to investigate 19 vehicle crashes during the March 5-10, 2019 period and motorists are reminded to follow the Ministry of Transportation site Ontario 511 for information on road conditions and closures or @OPP_COMM_CR for road closures.

Police remind motorists that an essential part of the enforcement job is to save lives and reduce injuries on our roadways and trails. Educating the public about safe driving practices is a priority.

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From: OPP News Portal <newsportal@opp.ca> Sent: March 11, 2019 10:26 AM Subject: News release from the OPP - OPP Conducts Distracted Driving Campaign (March 11 -17, 2019)

A new media release has been made by the OPP for Southern Georgian Bay. The release content is below. If you wish to unsubscribe from these alerts, log into the OPP News Release Portal and select "Manage Account".

FROM: Highway Safety Division DATE: March 11, 2019

OPP SET TO ENFORCE TOUGHER DISTRACTED DRIVING PENALTIES DURING CAMPAIGN

OPP Conducts Distracted Driving Campaign (March 11 -17, 2019)

(ORILLIA, ON) - With the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) set to conduct its Distracted Driving Campaign during March Break, drivers caught using their cell phones may also get caught off guard by the tougher penalties that took effect on January 1, 2019.

The new penalties include a fine increase up to $1,000, three demerit points and a three-day licence suspension. The penalties increase with subsequent offences. For novice drivers in the graduated licencing system, there is no fine or additional demerit points but longer licence suspensions now apply.

The deaths of 55 people and more than 9,115 collisions were linked to an inattentive driver on OPP-patrolled roads in 2018. The OPP laid 13,529 Distracted Driving charges last year against drivers who chose to make roads unsafe by dividing their attention between driving and using a hand-held electronic device.

QUOTES

"Among the most dangerous drivers are those who continue to ignore the facts and convince themselves that using a cell phone while driving is not dangerous and forms part of today's driving culture. Never let a driver use this, or any other justification for using a hand-held device while driving. It is as dangerous a driving behaviour today as it was when Ontario's Distracted Driving laws came into force ten years ago".

- Interim Commissioner Gary Couture, Ontario Provincial Police.

"Not only is it illegal to use your phone or any other hand-held device while driving, stopped in traffic or at a red light, it can be fatal. Distracted driving is still a major cause of collisions and drivers will now face tougher penalties, including automatic driver's licence suspensions. Don't risk your life and the lives of others, put down the phone."

- Sylvia Jones, Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services.

"When you are driving, safety has to be your first priority. Distracted driving is a real danger to you, your passengers and others on the road. No call or text is ever worth the risk."- Jeff Yurek, Minister of Transportation.

LEARN MORE

New Distracted Driving penalties

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Contacts by Region:

Central Region: Sgt. Jason Folz Ph: (705) 330-3713

East Region: Bill Dickson Ph: (613) 285-2752

Highway Safety Division: Sgt. Kerry Schmidt Ph: (416) 460-4701

North West Region: Sgt. Mike Golding Ph: (807) 473-2735

North East Region: A/Sgt. Shona Camirand Ph: (705) 845-2738

West Region: Sgt. Laura Lee Brown Ph: (519) 652-4156