Council Information Package August 6 to August 10, 2018 k:\Council&By-laws\C03 Council Agenda\Council Information Packages List No. Date Sent Out (dd- mm-yy) Media Type From Subject 1 10-August-2018 Communications AMO AMO WatchFile - August 9, 2018 2 10-August-2018 Email Fiete Simcoe Pride Simcoe County Pride Awards Gala 3 10-August-2018 Email Midland Public Library Midland Public Library Renovations and Closures 4 10-August-2018 Memorandum Director of Planning and Building Services Retail Sale of Recreational Cannabis 5 10-August-2018 Minutes Midland BIA Meeting held on June 5, 2018 6 10-August-2018 News Release OPP News release from the OPP - OPP report multiple long weekend road deaths, final results for "move over" campaign, other traffic charges 7 10-August-2018 News Release OPP News release from the OPP - OPP Remind Operators to Secure Their Vehicles 8 10-August-2018 News Release OPP News release from the OPP - Civic Holiday Weekend OPP Marine Unit Patrol Notes 9 10-August-2018 News Release OPP News release from the OPP - Local OPP Officers Busy with Calls for Service and Traffic 10 10-August-2018 Notice The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative Making Waves - Newsletter 11 10-August-2018 Report Severn Sound Environmental Association 2018 2nd Quarter (April 1 - June 30) Report/Update 12 10-August-2018 Report Economic Development Corporation of North Simcoe EDO Report - July 13, 2018 "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."
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Council Information Package
August 6 to August 10, 2018k:\Council&By-laws\C03 Council Agenda\Council Information Packages List
No.Date Sent Out (dd-
mm-yy) Media Type From Subject
1 10-August-2018 Communications AMO AMO WatchFile - August 9, 2018
2 10-August-2018 Email Fiete Simcoe Pride Simcoe County Pride Awards Gala
3 10-August-2018 Email Midland Public Library Midland Public Library Renovations and Closures
4 10-August-2018 Memorandum Director of Planning and Building Services Retail Sale of Recreational Cannabis
5 10-August-2018 Minutes Midland BIA Meeting held on June 5, 2018
6 10-August-2018 News Release OPPNews release from the OPP - OPP report multiple long weekend road deaths, final results for "move over" campaign, other traffic charges
7 10-August-2018 News Release OPP News release from the OPP - OPP Remind Operators to Secure Their Vehicles
8 10-August-2018 News Release OPP News release from the OPP - Civic Holiday Weekend OPP Marine Unit Patrol Notes
9 10-August-2018 News Release OPP News release from the OPP - Local OPP Officers Busy with Calls for Service and Traffic
10 10-August-2018 Notice The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative Making Waves - Newsletter
11 10-August-2018 Report Severn Sound Environmental Association 2018 2nd Quarter (April 1 - June 30) Report/Update
12 10-August-2018 ReportEconomic Development Corporation of North Simcoe EDO Report - July 13, 2018
"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."
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Karen Desroches
From: AMO Communications <[email protected]>Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2018 10:01 AMTo: Karen DesrochesSubject: AMO WatchFile - August 9, 2018
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In This Issue - Transitional mitigation continuing for property tax exemption for Long-Term Care homes. - Green Party of Ontario accepting delegation requests. - Liberal Party of Ontario accepting delegation requests. - The first Investments Basics Workshop is fast approaching. - What can Asset Management deliver? - Careers with Ottawa, Bruce County, Brampton and Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. Provincial Matters Transitional mitigation will be provided by the province to eligible municipal governments in 2018 to continue to support the implementation of a property tax exemption for non-profit long-term care homes. Correspondence from the government is on the way detailing allocations. Eye on Events Mike Schreiner, Leader of The Green Party of Ontario looks forward to meeting with municipal representatives during the 2018 AMO Conference. To arrange a delegation, please follow instructions. The Liberal Party of Ontario looks forward to meeting with municipal representatives during the 2018 AMO Conference. To arrange a delegation, please follow instructions. ONE Investment will be hosting the first Investment Basics & Beyond workshop on September 6th in Orillia. Come learn how recent changes to legislation give municipalities greater access to investment options and opportunities. Register online, or download and return the registration form. LAS Doing Asset Management is simple. Doing it well is not. We all manage our assets, but have we adopted Asset Management as a decision making tool that helps us know every dollar spent contributes to our vision and strategic priorities? Careers Area Manager, Roads Services - City of Ottawa. Competition Number: 2018-EX-EN-52250153-01. Competition closing date: August 17, 2018. Department: Public
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Works & Environmental Services, Roads Services. Please apply online by using the "Apply" button. If this is your first online application please refer to our resources on how to apply for jobs online. Project Technologist - County of Bruce. Reports to: Housing Facilities Manager, Human Services. Interested applicants can access the entire job posting through our Career Connector link at Bruce County, and then apply online, following the outlined process. Please note that although a resume is required, this does not eliminate the need to complete the Applicant Profile. Deadline for applications is midnight on Friday, August 17, 2018. Protocol Officer - City of Brampton. Reports into the City Clerk's Office. Please apply online at City of Brampton Employment Opportunities quoting reference #103059 by August 20, 2018 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Manager, Finance & Administration - Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. This position leads the Finance, Purchasing & Office Administrative Support teams. Application deadline: 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 15, 2018. Please note the requirements for External Applicants on page 4 of the job ad. To apply for this position, please forward résumé with cover letter to Human Resources at [email protected] referencing posting # 18-47 in the subject line. 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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Karen Desroches
From: Brandon Rhéal Amyot <[email protected]>Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2018 4:19 PMTo: Gord McKay; Karen Desroches; Catherine LeMesurierCc: Mike Ross; Jonathan Main; Pat File; George MacDonald; Cody Oschefski; Glen Canning;
Jack Contin; Stewart StrathearnSubject: Simcoe County Pride Awards Gala
Good afternoon Mayor McKay, We would like to invite you, council, and any staff to purchase tickets to attend the fourth annual Simcoe County Pride Awards Gala. Tickets are available on a sliding scale. This fundraiser and dinner celebration is taking place in Victoria Harbour on August 11. It will feature local music, food, and a silent art auction. We have many amazing nominees this year, including the City of Orillia and the Town of Bradford West Gwilliumbury. Throughout the county there are several nominees, including local businesses, youth, residents, and organizations. Your attendance would be a great way to show your support of the community. The awards themselves recognize the accomplishments of local work. Making this work visible fosters community engagement and rewards our community for its contributions that make our County a better place to live, work and grow. Tickets and details can be found at www.simcoepride.com/awards-and-gala. Happy Pride! Bonne Fierté! Miigwech, Brandon Rhéal Amyot | President Pronouns: They/Them (en français: ielle) Fierté Simcoe Pride T: 705-816-1187 For a safe and inclusive Simcoe County | Pour un sécuritaire et inclusif comté de Simcoe
BIA Meeting Minutes Tuesday, June 5th, 2018
Attendees:
Matthew Shepherd (minute-taker) Scott Campbell Steve Barber Susan Canning
Mike Ross
Nicole Di Pinto
Don Chapman Absent:
Colin Pape
Paula Lynn Meridis
Meeting Details:
6:30pm
Notes:
Scott Campbell o Community Safety Task Force
▪ Survey has been written up
▪ Session will be held in a few weeks inviting individuals to come in and express what they feel the issues are
▪ Task force is still looking for a consultant to hire
▪ Scott has a meeting Wednesday, June 6th morning
▪ Summer Student went around and asked the storeowners 1) What do you feel is the biggest safety concern? 2) How do you think we should resolve the problem?
Mike Ross
▪ Attended a conference and spoke with the Mayor of Belleville and he said he’d be happy to assist with any advise regarding their Big Dig – Mike to set up a meeting in August or September
▪ Send out an e-mail to members asking if they have any questions that can be passed on to the Mayor of Belleville to answer
Events
Spring Shop Local Giveaway Over 25,000 ballots submitted, estimated over $300,000 was
spent (stores mentioned forgetting to hand out ballots) Winners will be drawn within the next week
Midland Movie Nights First movie night was a great success with around 75 people in
attendance 4/9 films sponsored so far and all ad space has been sold Films can still be sponsored for $300 each Promoted over Rogers TV, handed flyers out to schools, FB ad,
online, ad bin billboard, 509 Bay Street Billboard, posters, etc. The following nights we’ll be showing movies in 2018: June 30,
July 4 + 18, Aug 1 + 15 + 18 + 29 and Oct 13 Raptors Game on Saturday, May 5th, 2018 was a good turnout
with around 50 people in attendance Road Basketball Game
Happening at the 509 Bay Street Parking Lot from 2pm to 3pm on Saturday, July 14th
Papas Pizza and ShopMidland.com will be sponsoring providing refreshments and pizza
Jackie Bray will be referee once again Promoted on Rogers TV, handed flyers out to schools, online, ad
bin billboard, posters, etc.
Property Vacancy Committee
▪ Recently opened: • Maple Canadian Pub is now open at 282 King Street • Twist Yarn is now open at 265 King Street
Façade Improvement
▪ Approved – Blair Interiors $2,702.50
▪ Approved – Indulge Boutique $1,725
▪ Approved – Johnstone’s Music Land $3,000
▪ Approved – Investors Group $360
▪ Approved – W & Y Boutique $1,018.49
▪ $6,191 left over in budget
Streetscape ▪ Flowers in planters go in Wed, June 6th ▪ Hanging baskets go up Thurs, June 7th
▪ Dead tree removed from outside Little Monkey’s Treehouse ▪ Benches, bike repair station and bike racks are out ▪ Garbage bins and benches have been ordered in
Expansion
▪ No updates
Treasury
▪ Dennis has received 2018 budget ▪ Asked Matt to send a list of downtown dollars received in 2018
Don Chapman (Terry Fox Run 2018)
▪ Chairman of local Terry Fox Run for 13 years
▪ 2018 run happening on Sunday, September 16th, 2018
▪ Revenue in 2017 $76,000
▪ 16th in Ontario for giving (per capita) out of 200
▪ In 2018: more live music, food, bigger kid zone, higher visibility for supporters, $2 million celebration & better utilization of accessible bus
▪ Name change to Terry Fox Run in the Heart of Georgian Bay
▪ Looking for a storefront space on the main street in Midland for 6 weeks (4 prior & 2 after the run)
▪ How you can contribute: Enter a team, promote the event, fundraise, open doors and/or donate auction items
▪ Matt to ask how much it would cost to have $2 million dollar celebration brought to you by downtown midland
Motions: Motion to accept the meeting minutes from May 1st
▪ 1st Sue
▪ 2nd Steve
▪ For: All ▪ Against: None
▪ Carries Motion to accept the June 5th agenda with the amendment of Terry Fox Run moved to report A
▪ 1st Steve
▪ 2nd Sue
▪ For: All ▪ Against: None
▪ Carries Motion to adjourn at 7:37pm
▪ 1st Steve
▪ 2nd Scott ▪ For: All ▪ Against: None
▪ Carries
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Karen Desroches
From: OPP News Portal <[email protected]>Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2018 3:10 PMSubject: News release from the OPP - OPP REPORT MULTIPLE LONG WEEKEND ROAD DEATHS,
FINAL RESULTS FOR “MOVE OVER” CAMPAIGN, OTHER TRAFFIC CHARGES
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".
A new media release has been made by the OPP for Corporate Communications, Central Region Headquarters, East Region Headquarters, Highway Safety Division Headquarters, North East Region Headquarters, North West Region Headquarters, West Region Headquarters. The release content is below. If you wish to unsubscribe from these alerts, log into the OPP News Release Portal and select "Manage Account".
News release from the OPP - OPP REPORT MULTIPLE LONG WEEKEND ROAD DEATHS, FINAL RESULTS FOR "MOVE OVER" CAMPAIGN, OTHER TRAFFIC CHARGES
ORILLIA, ON) - The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) dealt with a tragic Civic Day Long Weekend with two children among the six people who died on OPP-patrolled roads.
The weekend marked the highest number of fatal road incidents since the 2011 August long weekend.
A three-year-old girl died after being struck by a pick-up truck in Lambton County.
A six-year-old girl was killed after the passenger vehicle in which she was travelling was involved in a collision with a transport truck in Caledon.
A 22-year-old man died following a collision between his motorcycle and a passenger vehicle on Highway 427 in southern Ontario.
A second motorcyclist, a 52-year-old man was killed when the motorcycle he was driving lost control near Killaloe.
A 28-year-old man succumbed to his injuries following a single vehicle crash on the shoulder of Highway 400 in Tay Township.
A 64-year-old man died in southern Ontario after driving the wrong way (southbound) on Highway 404 resulted in a head-on collision with a northbound vehicle. The driver of the northbound vehicle received serious injuries in the crash.
With its data now finalized, the OPP laid 511 Move Over charges during its four-day Move Over campaign. There were 413 charges during the 2017 campaign and 471 charges the previous year (2016).
The OPP laid 8,566 traffic-related charges over the weekend. A total of 5,070 charges were for speeding, with officers laying an additional 136 street racing/stunt driving charges against motorists who were caught driving more than 50 kilometres per hour over the posted speed limit.
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By comparison, the 2017 Civic Day Long Weekend resulted in 8,781 charges, 5,558 of which were speeding offences and 127 of which were street racing/stunt driving offences. The 2016 campaign ended with 9,417 charges. Speeding accounted for 5,529 of the charges and 99 charges were laid for street racing/stunt driving offences.
Central Region: Sgt. Peter Leon Ph: (705) 330-3713
East Region: Const. Sandra Barr Ph: (613) 340-3905
North West Region: Sgt. Shelley Garr Ph: (807) 473-2734
North East Region: Sgt. Carlo Berardi Ph: (705) 845-2738
West Region: A/Sgt. Kevin Martin Ph: (519) 385-0605
opp.ca
TWITTER: @OPP_NEWS
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Karen Desroches
From: OPP News Portal <[email protected]>Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2018 6:11 PMSubject: News release from the OPP - OPP Remind Operators to Secure Their VehiclesAttachments: OACP.pdf; OACP.pdf
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: Aug 9, 2018
OPP Remind Operators to Secure Their Vehicles
(MIDLAND, ON)-Members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind all vehicle, vessel and ATV operators and owners to take a moment and make best efforts at securing your property prior to parking/mooring and leaving it.
Since the start of July 2018 officers have been dispatched to residences on the following streets to investigate a stolen motor vehicle complaint-
Woodlands Avenue, Tiny Township - July 2, 2018
Manly Avenue, Midland - July 3, 2018
Coutnac Crescent, Tiny Township - July 12, 2018
Montreal Street, Midland- July 16, 2018
Everton Drive, Midland - July 17, 2018
Bayshore Drive, Midland - July 28, 2018
Johnson Street ,Midland - July 30, 2018
Galloway Boulevard, Midland - August 7,2018
Champlain Road , Tiny Township - August 8,2018
Couchiching Crescent, Tiny Township - August 8,2018
Officers have also attended the following streets to investigate ATV thefts
Woodlands Avenue, Tiny Township - July 2, 2018
Second Avenue, Tay Township - July 15, 2018
Honey Harbour Road, Georgian Bay Township - July 19, 2018
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Park Street, Tay Township - July 24, 2018
and the following streets for vessel theft reports
Honey Harbour Road, Georgian Bay Township - July 4, 2018
Overhead Bridge Road, Tiny Township - July 7, 2018
Investigators note that in a large number of these reports that owners/operators failed to secure the vehicle prior to leaving them or had their vehicle keys stolen that had been left in them prior to the theft of the vehicle.
For some helpful hints on theft prevention please view the following links and remember to always "Lock IT or Lose IT"
for vehicles https://www.esurance.ca/info/car-insights/auto-theft-prevention
for boats https://www.keysso.net/commrelations/crime_prevention_tips/pdf_tips_files/boat_theft_121008.pdf
for ATV https://oneinsurance.ca/personal/atv-snowmobile-insurance/off-road-vehicle-trailer-theft-prevention
Anyone having knowledge of a property crime is asked to please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can submit your information online at www.p3tips.com or if you have any information on this crime or any other crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00. You can follow Crime Stoppers of Simcoe Dufferin Muskoka on Twitter or Facebook.
A professional can steal your vehicle in just under 30 seconds. A vehicle with an unlocked door or open window is an easy target. Protect you vehicle from theft. Always roll up your vehicle’s windows, lock the doors and pocket the keys when you park your car. Park in a well-let area and never leave valuables in plain view.
Crime Prevention Program
For more information, visit: www.ibc.ca/en/Insurance_Crime/Auto_Theft/
This notice has been provided by the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police and Insurance Bureau of Canada.
traceidentified.com
CONDITION OF YOUR VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF OUR CRIME PREVENTION INSPECTION:
q vehicle unlocked
q vehicle unlocked with keys in view
q window(s) open
q valuables in plain view q VEHICLE LOCKED, KEYS REMOVED, WINDOWS CLOSED, VALUABLES OUT OF SIGHT. –
LOCK ITLOSE ITOR
A professional can steal your vehicle in just 30 seconds – without the key. Protect your vehicle from theft with a few simple precautions:
P Always roll up your vehicle’s windows, lock the doors and pocket the key.
P If you have a garage, use it and lock the door as well as your vehicle.
P Always park your vehicle in a well-lit area.
P Keep your vehicle registration certificate and proof of insurance on you at all times. Don’t leave these documents in your glove compartment.
P Give only your ignition key to a parking lot attendant. Keep all other keys with you.
g Inform your local police department, or call the IBC TIPS Line at 1-877-IBC-TIPS, if you see vehicles or vehicle-related activities that look suspicious.
O Never leave your vehicle unattended while it is running.
O Never leave your car keys in plain view or in an easily accessible area.
O Never leave valuable objects or packages in full view. Put them in the trunk.
AUTO THEFTPROTECTION TIPS
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Karen Desroches
From: OPP News Portal <[email protected]>Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2018 4:25 PMSubject: News release from the OPP - Civic Holiday Weekend OPP Marine Unit Patrol NotesAttachments: Never-Impaired-Billboard-Final-(1).jpg
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: August 7, 2018
Civic Holiday Weekend OPP Marine Unit Patrol Notes
(MIDLAND, ON)- Members of the Marine Unit attached to the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police(OPP) logged over 30 hours of patrol over the August Civic Holiday weekend. Officers checked 55 vessels checking for operator sobriety and for required safety equipment. They also responded to 21 calls for service within the detachment patrol boundaries charging 10 vessel operators with a variety of marine related offences including James ALLAN 48 years of Innisfil who was stopped on Six Mile Lake at 4:10 pm Aug 2, 2018 for a marine related offence. OPP Marine officers spoke with the operator and entered into a drinking and operating a vessel investigation. This investigation concluded at Southern Georgian Bay detachment with the male vessel operator being charged with the following offences-
Operate Vessel While Ability Impaired (Alcohol) contrary to section 253(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada ,
Operate Vessel with more than 80 mgs of Alcohol in Blood contrary to section 253(1)(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada ,
Failure to have proof of competency on board a pleasure craft contrary to section 1(1)(b) of the Canada Shipping Act of 2001
Operating non-human-powered pleasure craft without prescribed visual signals on board contrary to section 205 of the Small Vessel Regulations, Canada Shipping Act 2001,
Operating pleasure craft without copy of licence on board contrary to section 101(b)(a) of the Small Vessel Regulations Canada Shipping Act 2001,
Operating power-driven vessel at a speed over 10 km/h within 30 m of shore in specified waters contrary to section 2 (7) of the Canada Shipping Act.
OPP marine unit officers remind all vessel operators " vessel operators need to check that they have on board sufficient life jackets for every person(s) on board and required safety equipment prior to leaving the shore".
For anyone who is unsure of the equipment required for their vessel please view the following link to get the "APP" for their mobile device https://csbc.ca/en/boatnotes or https://csbc.ca/fr/
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Police remind vessel operators that an essential part our enforcement effort is to save lives and reduce injuries on our waterways while promoting and educating the public about safe boating practices.
From: OPP News Portal <[email protected]>Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2018 6:45 PMSubject: News release from the OPP - Local OPP Officers Busy with Calls For Service and Traffic
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: August 7, 2018
Local OPP Officers Busy with Calls For Service and Traffic
(MIDLAND,ON)- Members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were kept busy responding for calls for service on land, roadways and on the water. Officers responded to over 300 calls for service over the August Civic Holiday weekend including 21 being water ways based calls resulting in 17 offences being cleared by charge. 12 motor vehicle collisions were investigated and officers on traffic patrol issued 84 offence notices for speeding including a Tay Township resident who was stopped and provided with a note for court, lost his driving privileges and his Cadillac after being viewed on police radar at 183 Km/hr on Highway 400 in Tay Township. 30 other motorists were served offence notices for various infractions of the Highway Traffic Act and 9 persons were served offence notices for violating the Liquor Licence Act of Ontario. 5 drivers/vessel operators were charged with Impaired Driving and another 3 drivers lost their driving privileges for 3 days after registering a "Warn" on the approved screening device (ASD). Sadly, a 28 year old male from Halton Hills succumbed to injuries he received in a single vehicle crash on Highway 400 Tay Township on the evening of August 5, 2018
Police remind motorists that an essential part of the enforcement job is to save lives and reduce injuries on our trails, roadways and waterways. Educating the public about safe driving practices is a priority.
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Severn Sound Environmental Association
2018 2nd
Quarter (April 1-June 30) Report/Update
Our office is now located at 489 Finlayson Street in Port McNicoll, in the Township of Tay. Please visit our website www.severnsound.ca/about/contact for updated email addresses or give us a call at 705-534-7283!
Staffing/HR Administration, Staffing, Training and Volunteers
Staffing Welcome new staff!
o Invasive Species Program Coordinator Robert Canning
o Summer staff Nikole Priestman Congratulations to Carl Lesperance for
completing his B.Sc. in Environmental Management, now the SSEA Watershed Monitoring Lead
Volunteers Madison Marion - St Theresa’s Catholic
High School Co-op student Evan Britton - Sir Sanford Fleming’s
Ecosystem Management Program
Training Town of Midland fuel handling Working At Heights: Fundamentals of
Fall Protection (IHSA) Trying to Get it Right - Climate
Adaptation Planning within the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation Reserve webinar
Ontario Wetland Evaluation System (Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF))
Phragmites Adaptive Management Framework program (Great Lakes Commission)
Invasive Species Community Outreach Liaison training (Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters)
489 Finlayson St - PO Box 460 - Port McNicoll ON - L0K 1R0 - 705-534-7283 [email protected] - www.severnsound.ca
Education, Engagement, Outreach Presentations, Articles, Media, School Involvement and Events
Presentations Bass Lake Ratepayers Association
AGM presentation on Bass Lake Water Quality and Invasive Species
Georgian Bay Water Level and Ice Conditions presentation for SSEA Board
Presentation given at International Association for Great Lakes Research (IAGLR) conference (Toronto): Long Term Trophic Trends: A Look at 45 Years of Monitoring in Severn Sound
Poster session at IAGLR: A River Flows Through it: Citizen Science in Severn Sound
Invasive Species Centre Seminar: Aquatic Plant Ecology and Identification
Eagle Lake Conservation Association: Phragmites Identification and Management
Town of Midland: Noxious & Invasive Plant Staff Training
School Involvement 5 Wildfire Outdoor Education Center programs
(Stream Invertebrates and Rocks & Minerals) Presentation given to grade 11 class at
Georgian Bay District Secondary School: The Key to Keeping Our Water Healthy
Articles/Publications/News Source Water Protection workshop featured in
the June Township of Georgian Bay e-newsletter Contributed to Georgian Bay Biosphere
Reserve’s State of the Bay report (to be released soon on www.stateofthebay.ca/ and in print)
Getting “IN” with Invasive Species- SSS May/June Sustainability Bulletin
Presentation at 2018 IAGLR conference
Poster presented at 2018 IAGLR conference
Student group completing a stream assessment at Wildfire Outdoor Education
489 Finlayson St - PO Box 460 - Port McNicoll ON - L0K 1R0 - 705-534-7283 [email protected] - www.severnsound.ca
Media CTV news story featuring Severn Sound @SSEA_SSRAP Twitter activity for 2nd quarter: 38
tweets, 1771 page visits, and 178 Followers
Events/Meetings/Conferences Staff attended: Great Lakes St Lawrence Cities
Initiative, IAGLR, Sustainable Severn Sound Local Climate Change Action Plan release, NVCA Evening of Thanks 2018, and Couchiching Conservancy Invasive Species Lunch and Learn
Displays at: Earth Week-Tiny Green Living Pop-up Show and Tiny Mindful Movie Night, Township of Tiny Town Hall Meeting, Coldwater Duck Race, Midland Kids Fishing Derby and Bike Rodeo, Bass Lake Ratepayers Association AGM, and Tay Bike Day
Attended three Sustainable Severn Sound Board meetings
Tree Planting Planting and Distribution
Community Tree Planting 6 community tree plants at 5 sites (1 each in Tay, Tiny and Springwater and 2 in
Midland) April 28 to May 4 o SSEA staff/volunteer tree plant, Scout tree plant and 4 school tree plants
3,150 native tree and shrub seedlings planted, for a total of 236,330 trees planted since 1991
Seedling costs ($2,630) covered by a County of Simcoe Forestry department grant
Tree Distribution Thank you to municipal staff, council & volunteers that assisted with sorting & packaging
tree orders 162 participants planted 7,930 native trees and
489 Finlayson St - PO Box 460 - Port McNicoll ON - L0K 1R0 - 705-534-7283 [email protected] - www.severnsound.ca
and garlic mustard in Severn, Midland, Tiny and Tay Responded to public inquiries about invasive species, including providing information
and conducting site assessments on private property for emerald ash borer, phragmites, giant hogweed and Japanese knotweed
Coordinated management of phragmites, Japanese knotweed, Himalayan balsam and glossy buckthorn within municipal properties
Member of the Farlain Lake Community Association Eurasian Watermilfoil Steering Committee
Fish Habitat Habitat condition mapping has been completed for portions of Sturgeon Bay (Tay Twp.),
Treasure Bay, Beausoleil Bay, Oak Bay/Green Island (Georgian Bay Twp.) and Penetang Harbour (Penetanguishene) for the Severn Sound Nearshore Fish Communities Project (MNRF – Great Lakes Protection Fund)
Land Use Planning Input and Review
Ongoing participation in Official Plan reviews/updates for Midland and Oro-Medonte
Commented on 15 proposals, applications, reports and Environmental Impact Studies
Policy Input Commented on Ontario’s Existing Water
Quality Management Framework Commented on Environmental Registry
posting on draft Provincial Watershed Planning Guidance
Source Water Protection Education & Outreach, Risk Management
Risk Management Provided comments/ answered inquiries on 16 properties (2 in Midland, 2 in
Penetanguishene, 7 in Severn, 4 in Oro-Medonte, and 1 in Tiny) Completed 3 site visits to determine if a significant drinking water threat was present (2
in Penetanguishene and 1 in Tay) Attended 3 pre-consultation meeting for properties in Midland, Severn, and Tay Held one follow-up meeting to continue negotiations on a risk management plan in Tiny
Source Water Attended regional Implementation Review Team meeting Participated in the Provincial Part IV/ RMO and Communications working group
teleconference Renewed Part IV delegation agreements with all municipalities except District
Municipality of Muskoka (underway) Participated in a tour hosted by the Ontario Institute of Agrologists which highlighted
the nitrate issue in the Lafontaine drinking water system
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Hosted 2 Source Water 101 workshops; approximately 50 people from the 8 member municipalities and 2 members of the Source Protection Committee attended
Facilitated 2 Clean Water Act Section 36 municipal consultation meetings with a total of 17 municipalities and 4 agencies in attendance
Monitoring Programs Field/data collection: Open Water, Inland Lakes, PGMN, PWQMN/Tributaries, Stream Temperature, Stream Invertebrates and Climate
Open Water 5 sampling runs completed, including 1 run at 2 new trial open water
stations 6 sampling events completed at the Victoria Harbour water intake
Inland Lakes 4 sampling runs completed on Bass Lake and Little Lake, including water
level measurements for both lakes and stream monitoring for 3 Bass Lake tributaries
Partnership with Georgian College student &SSEA Alumni to sample Little Lake (Port Severn area)/Gloucester Pool (lab support and mentorship provided)
Provincial Water Quality Monitoring Network (PWQMN) 1 sampling run
at Martyrs Shrine 1 sampling run completed for manual water levels and logger
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Stream Temperature Thermal stability survey underway in the Sturgeon River
subwatershed with 143 location checks of roadside streams. Recorded water temperature, pH, conductivity, sediment type, flow conditions and GPS location
Installed 35 temperature loggers
Climate Installed rain gauges at Huronia Airport, Midland Sewage
Statistics/Data Management & Analysis Analysis of long term water quality data for Severn Sound
updated for IAGLR presentation
Stream Invertebrate ID 31 samples processed from Hogg Creek and Wye River
watersheds for a total of 3,843 bugs identified
Partnerships New/Updated NGO partners and MOU’s
MOUs Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
Provincial Groundwater Monitoring Network MOU signed
Congratulations to SSEA Partners in the Invasive Species Pilot Project (Townships of Tiny, Tay, & Severn and the Town of Midland) winning the Great Lakes & St Lawrence Cities Initiative (GLSLCI) Wege Award – Accepted by the Townships of Tay and Tiny at the 2018 GLSLCI Conference
Free-living Caddisfly Larvae, Family Rhyacophilidae
Walleye trap netting at Port Severn – amazing 15lb
female!
Mayor Paul Dyster City of Niagara Falls NY & Chair GLSLCI, Mayor Cornell Township of Tiny, Julie Cayley Executive Director SSEA,
Mayor Warnock Township of Tay, John Dickert, President & CEO GLSLCI
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Financial Donations, Grants, Budget, Invoicing and Revenue (fee for service)
Grants THANK YOU to… TD Friends of the Environment Foundation, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Land Stewardship and Habitat Restoration Program, Wege Award and Huronia Community Foundation/C.P. Stow Fund for their support of the SSEA Invasive Species Program
Eco Canada for young professionals Internship program supporting staff development Service Canada /Canada Summer Jobs 50% funding for
three (3) eight week Environmental Monitoring Assistant contracts
County of Simcoe (Arts, Culture and Heritage Grant) building organizational capability and sustainability
Newmarket - Tay Power Distribution Ltd. Supporting SSEA’s operations
Tripps Paint for the donation of paint for the Port McNicoll office
Budget Preliminary Audit meeting with SSEA Auditor KPMG.
Final Audit expected end of June 2018.
Thank you from the SSEA Team
Julie Cayley - Executive Director Lex McPhail - IT Manager/GIS
Applications Specialist Keith Sherman - Risk Mgmt.
Economic Development Office (EDO) ReportSharon Vegh, July 13, 2018
BUSINESS INVESTMENT AND LEAD GENERATIONProsperity Summit 2018 “Convergence of Healthcare with Manufacturing” Outstanding contributions of local businesses were recognized by EDCNS in the Mirror Thursday, July 12, 2018. The advertisement is digital
on page 7 of Simcoe.com.http://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&pubid=79cbd729-b27d-43ae-83d8-2fe1b6d2ba6e
Objective: To Create Awareness of North Simcoe in the “Heart of Georgian Bay” resulting in Business Growth, Productivity, Innovation, Investment and Jobs
MARKETING EDCNS launched a renewed website in July. Monthly visitation continues its steady climb at 89 % new visitors to the site in June 2018.
Investment Pipeline A medical device company from the GTA held
three meetings with the EDCNS Board. Theinvestment strategy is being developed.
Partnerships are being strengthened withHenry Bernick Centre for Entrepreneurship,Ontario Centres of Excellence, andventureLAB.
Two opportunities for greenfield investment. The EDCNS Board Chair met with a multi-
million dollar international investor at anaerospace company at the Huronia Airport.
North Simcoe’s international businessinvestor, Project A, remains in the investmentfunnel.
The EDCNS Board of Directors is primingFranke Kindred’s innovation for expansion,stay tuned !
