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To whom it may concern,
In the past few weeks several members of Lagoon City Yacht Club have had difficulty in motoringthrough the channel adjacent to the LCYC clubhouse. We had a committee take soundings in the areaand these are detailed on the accompanying document. All of our boats have less that 5 foot 2 inchdraft. The centre of the channel should provide no obstruction for any of our boats.
However several members have continued to have difficulty in the middle of the channel and havecome to a dead stop. We believe the issue is the weed growth. We are looking for solutions to this issue.
Is it possible for the existing weed cutter to deepen the cut in this area?
Are members of the LCYC allowed to cut the weeds deeper?
Is it possible to hire a firm to complete this task?
When is the entrance to the channel of Lagoon City to be dredged again?
When is the area from the main channel to the LCYC clubhouse to be dredged?
During the holiday weekend at the end of August we are hosting an event that could bring 30 sailboatsinto the area. While not all of the boats have a deeper draft some sailboats will be attempting thechannel with more than 5 feet draft. We would like to make sure the channel is not blocked by ourvisitors’ boats due to the weed issue.
We will take further soundings mid September in the same area and at the entrance in Lagoon City andwe will pass on the data.
Thank you for considering these suggestions. Perhaps a diffierent solution can solve the weed problemand we are open to any suggestions.
Yours truly
Michael Yappcommodore of Lagoon City Yacht [email protected](705) 323 - 7766
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Lagoon City Canals — A Call to Action
A presentation to the Ramara Parks and WaterwaysCommission
ByLagoon City Yacht Club
Sept 12, 2013
Other Users of LCYC Facilities:
• The Club has a cooperative arrangement withRamara Recreation to provide a sailing camp eachsummer for children up to 14.
• Each Club on the lake grants reciprocal privilegesto other Clubs that allows for visiting boats fromBarrie (2 clubs), Hawkestone, Jackson’s Point andCook Bay (over 300 potential visitors)
• Most Lake Simcoe Yacht Association clubs sponsora Lake Simcoe Interclub race and 30 or moreracing boats typically attend each event. LCYCsponsors 4 of 11 interclub races
• The Club is also often a safe haven or destinationfor sailors travelling through the Trent-SevernSystem
Background:• Lagoon City Yacht Club was incorporated 35 years
ago• Sailing was an initial component of Lagoon City 50
years ago• The LCYC has over fourty senior members not all
who keep their boats at the Club• Only a few club members who rent slips have their
residence in Lagoon City• Members come from as far away as Toronto and
Oakville• The Club has slips for 29 boats• LCYC is known around Lake Simcoe as an friendly,
accessible and active club —socially, racing andcruising.
ISIS Racers at LCYC Labour Oay Weekend 2013 —Dos Ryan
Associations:
• LCYC is a member of:— the Lake Simcoe Yacht Association
—Sail Canada
— Ontario Sailing
— is listed on the “Great Lakes Cruising Guide”issued by the Great Lakes Cruising Club
— is listed in the “Ports” series of guide books
The Issue:• In the past few years with drafts as shallow as 4.5 ft
are having trouble with weeds on the keel by lateJuly or August — this was not the case previously
• The weeds often impair movement or stop boatsrequiring them to reverse often in narrow andrestricted portions of the canal
• Other boaters, unaware of the situation, are oftencaught off guard
• This creates liability issues and the weed draft issuemakes Lagoon City a less desirable place for visitingsailors
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The Issue (cont’d)• Boats with 5 ft drafts are often running
aground by August• The LCYC LSIS race attracted only 19 boats
instead of the potential 30 racers — theinvitation had to provide notice of the lowdepth in the canal. However some still ranaground...
“Two boots got stuck multiple times gaing in and out of the harbour mouth.This would suggest a safety Issue afl the lake as there is no place to find safe harksurins storm between the opening of the Treat and Orillia. In terms af sailing vessels,LCFC Hon npealy welcomed sailing vessels an the lake. Further, if one of these boatsgal stuck In the spening, that would prevent other boats from entering theharbour. This in itself could creates liability far the town. LCFCRacing Director —
personal communication with Vice Commadare
Other Factors
• The depth/weed issue, when combinedwith the blue-green algae bloom of 2013is beginning to diminish Lagoon City’sreputation as “Venice of the north” and aboating destination of choice.
• This is a factor in LCYC’s long termviability and that of the entire Lagoon CityCommunity.
Soundings:Aug 6,2013
Showing depths as lowas 49 in. and manyAt 54 in. on theinside of the curve atthe end of Old IndianTrail. Msst depths were72 is — the redsced depthwhen coupled withweeds in the battom 3 ftor so is the issue.
This area and themigrating sand bar afthe mouth are themajor issues
Paper Copy of Soundings provided
Call to Action
• As per the letter of Sept 2012 and thesubsequent soundings correspondence of2013, LCYC requests that the Commissiondredge the canal at the two locationsindicated (mouth of the harbour entranceand the bend at the end of Old IndianTrail) and to deepen the depth of weedharvesting along the route of sailboatsinto the marina and yacht club
Economic Considerations
• The many visiting boats to cc bring commerce toRamara
• Chandleries, restaurants, fuel stations, marine services,real estate and the Simcoe Organic Market are amongsome of the businesses that benefit
• Lagoon City Yacht Club pays over S8000 each year intaxes and fees, spends over $50,000 on average eachyear on local goods and services, Members spend atleast another $50,000 and brings hundreds of membersand visitors to Ramara each month who spend evenmore
Thank You
Lagoon City Yacht ClubMichael Yapp, Commodore
Stan Mathewson, Vice CommodoreDavid Griffiths, member
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PhoslockTM — An Overview PHIJS[OCK• A modified clay product which removes
bio-available phosphorus from water bodies.• Reduces phosphorus concentrations below
detection limits.
9/11/2013
PhoslockrM - “Phosphorus Locking Technology”Presentation to the Township of Ramara and theLagoon City Parks and Waterways Commission
September 12, 2013
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City of BramptonLoafer’s Lake
Overview of Loafer’s Lake Project
Loafer’s Lake is a 2.4 ha. and4.lm deep (average) manmade, municipally owned andmanaged recreational lake,constructed by excavation inthe Etobicoke Creek floodplain.
The City hired Greenland in August 2012 to address excessivephosphorus levels that were causing algae growth problems.Action taken by Greenland to reduce these levels was twofold:
• Vegetative Harvesting (Oct 10-12, 2012);
• Phoslock Application (10 tonnes - Oct 29, 2012); and,
• Post - Phoslock Application Monitoring for 1- year.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF RAMARAProud History - Progressive Future
LAGOON CITY PARKS & WATERWAYS COMMISSION
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 2013
A meeting of the Lagoon City Parks & Waterways Commission (LCP&WC) was held atthe Township of Ramara Administration Centre with the following members and staffpresent:
5.2 RESOLUTION NUMBER PW.51.13MOVED BY: STRUTHERS SECONDED BY: BEATTIETHAT we receive the variance report dated July 31, 2013, as presented.
CARRIED.
6. ITEMS REQUIRING IMMEDIATE ATTENTION
6.1 RESOLUTION NUMBER PW.52.13MOVED BY: DUFFY SECONDED BY: STRUTHERSTHAT we receive the Management Letter and Letter of Independence fromNethercott & Company dated April 11, 2013 regarding the 2013 Lagoon City Parks& Waterways Commission audit.
CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NUMBER PW.53.13MOVED BY: BEATTIE SECONDED BY: STRUTHERSTHAT we adopt the Letter of Representation and Terms of Engagement fromNethercott & Company dated April 11, 2013 regarding the 2013 Lagoon City Parks& Waterways Commission audit.
CARRIED.
6.2 The Commission addressed the concern of the presence of Blue-Green Algae thathas appeared in the canals over the past two weeks. Councillor Kahler confirmedthat after reading the MOE report, toxicity levels will dissipate over time with coolertemperatures which could take a month or two. To date we have not seen any fishor bird kills.
Mayor Duffy received a telephone call from Rick Newlove of Duncor Enterpriseswho are the sole distributors for Phoslock for Ontario and Eastern Canada. TheCommission had researched the use of Phoslock in the canals until we wereinformed that we would have to do an Environmental Assessment on the entirecanal system first.
We discussed factors contributing to the algae bloom such as shallow, still, warmwater; phosphorous and nutrients entering the water; goose droppings; grassclippings; etc.
We discussed possible solutions such as educating the residents on reducingphosphorous entering the water; plantings along the shorewall; circulating thewater using pumps or bubblers and getting oxygen into the water; banning the useof fertilizers; hiring a marine biologist to study the canals and recommend afeasible solution.
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RESOLUTION NUMBER PW.54.13MOVED BY: KAHLER SECONDED BY: BEATTIETHAT we receive the memo from Cathy Wainman regarding the Blue-Green Algae.
CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NUMBER PW.55.13MOVED BY: KAHLER SECONDED BY: DUFFYTHAT we receive the correspondence from Lore Martella dated July 29, 2013regarding the condition of the canals.AND THAT we advise her of the maintenance procedures and that we are doingeverything we can to resolve the algae problem.AND THAT we disagree with her comments regarding the declining conditions ofthe canal system.
CARRIED.
RESOLUTION NUMBER PW.56.13MOVED BY: KAHLER SECONDED BY: BEATTIETHAT we forward the memo from the Deputy Clerk regarding a possible bylaw toregulate the use of fertilizers on lawns to General Committee of Council;AND THAT we ask staff for more information regarding enforcement and plantingsalong the shorewalls being charged back to the property owners.
CARRIED.
7. UNFINISHED OR NEW BUSINESS
Skip Beattie asked if the works over the past year i.e. dredging, foot bridge repairs;algae gate or high water levels has contributed to the algae bloom.
The material removed from the dredging was tested and clean; Algae gate appearsto be working great. The north side is green with duck weed and the lake side hasclean water coming down. The high water levels this spring could be a contributorto higher phosphate levels in the canals as the water was over the shorewalls andlying on the lawns in some areas.
Due to the number of residents in the audience and the concerns of the currentconditions, the Commission opened the floor for public comments and questions.
Bill Rashbrook raised his concerns regarding the north pump as it has not beenoperating like the south pump. When the pump starts, it is loud and jumps backabout 15 feet in the water. Bill also asked if we had ever tested the water forpotash coming down the drain.
Ken Sage noticed a considerable increase in the number of geese this year andquestioned their contributions to the phosphorous levels. Educating residents
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(flyers) about lowering the phosphorous entering the canals should be first andforemost, as he sees people sweeping geese droppings and grass clippings intothe water. He also addressed the garbage that needs to be picked up along theshore at 100 Laguna — the pontoon boat drives by, but the operator does not pickup the garbage.
Anne Smilie asked what bylaws are there and recommended that they should beincluded with the tax bills. People moving into the area don’t know what they canand cannot do.
John Nelson raised concerns regarding the depths of the canals and dredging asthe back lagoons are filling in with sediment; look at opening up the back canal tothe lake, microbes and circulation. Property values are going to decrease whenthe algae starts to smell.
Iris Grogan, Soc #82, stated that in past years one knew when the north pumpwas running as it was loud and there was considerable water movement. Thisyear there is virtually no water movement and you can barely hear it — it is notworking properly.
Iris also asked about the size of the shorewall easement and the plantingsbecause she was voted down on plantings along the shorewall. The CondoCorporation will not allow anything along the shorewall due to the Township’s 15foot easement. She would like a letter clarifying the easement and the plantingspermitted.
Bob Poyntz stated that when he first moved to Lagoon City he received a letter tofix his shorewall which he did. His neighbour also received a letter and to date hasnot done any repairs and to which there has been no follow up. He stated thatthere are a lot of shorewalls that have been covered with wood which is now rottingand need to be looked at closely. He also suggested aerators to help move thewater.
John Nelson asked if a study has been done to determine water movement in thecanals.
Bill Rash brook raised the fact that when the mixers were initially installed, theengineers recommended three pumps, but the Commission could only afford twoat the time. Nothing more has been done to date.
To summarize, a study is required to determine the best method of treating thecanals and educating the residents in reducing phosphorous entering the water.
Other concerns raised by residents:
Jim Dubkowski, Beaver Trail, raised concerns regarding the beach area:
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• a drag should be used on the beach instead of harrows to collect sticks thatare scattered all over the beach area;
• the area approaching the washrooms needs to be cleaned up, there areweeds growing everywhere;
• why is the gate behind the Harbour Inn always left open, there are carsgoing down there all the time, especially on weekends;
• considerable amounts of goose droppings along the shorewall by the gaspumps needs to be cleaned up;
• why is the girl just sitting at Beaver Trail in the truck, she should be on theharvester with John (install another seat for health & safety reasons) or shecould go down and rake the beach while John is harvesting
Iris Grogan also confirmed that there are a lot of dogs on the beaches and moreenforcement is needed.
Bill Rashbrook asked if “Comments from the Public” could be added to theagenda.
8. ADJOURNMENT
RESOLUTION NUMBER PW.57.13MOVED BY: KAHLER SECONDED BY: BEATTIETHAT we adjourn at 10:46 a.m. until September 12, 2013, at 9:30 am.
CARRIED
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LCPW ACCOUNTS VOUCHER #9
PAYEE
12-Sep-13
DESCRIPTION OF WORK AMOUNT HST TOTAL ACCOUNT
TOTAL $32,782.89 $2,689.45 $35,472.34
**Late Addition to Agenda
The Sign Guys Blue-Green Algae Signs $140.00 $18.20 $158.20TIM-BRMart ToiletSeat $14.99 $1.95 $16.94Mid Ontario Disposal Dumpster Disposal for August $76.84 $9.99 $86.83Sheri Guest August Washroom Cleaning $2,170.00 $2,170.00Ron Burton & Sons Grass Cutting (+ Beaver Trail ditch) $925.00 $120.25 $1,045.25Joe Harrigan Part 2 of 3 of contract $9,924.85 $9,924.85County Sign & Display Oversized No Wake Signs $480.00 $62.40 $542.40Maximum Signs Hazard Signs $18.75 $2.44 $21.19Maximum Signs No Camping/No Fires signs $99.80 $12.97 $112.77Premier Concrete North Footbridge - PC#2 $18,932.66 $2,461 .25 $21,393.91
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Ron Burton & Sons InvoicePhone # 705-325-36558 Georgian Drive Fax # 705-325-7960Warminster, Ontario Date 8/30/2013LOK2GO
RECEVED Invoice # 5745TO:
Township of Ramara SEP - 4 2013 GST/HST No. 861911477
P.O. Box 130Brechin, ON LOK 1BO 7QiNsp OF RAMARAAttn: Cathy WainmanLCPW
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Date Description Qty 1 Rate Amount
8/30/2013 Grass cutting for the LCPW- Aug. 2,14,29 3 275.00 825.00Extra cutting- ditch on Beaver Trail to Lake aye, by hour, as 2 50.00 100.00requested
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Lagoon ICity Parks and Waterways September 4, 2013Joe Harrigan1842 Highway 12R.R.#1 Brechin, OntarioLOK 1 BO707-484-5598
Date Service provided Number of hours
July 4 Truck load of weeds from shore wall & water at Old Indian Trail (by boat) 4July 8 removed truck load of algae, slime and weeds from corner of South Beach 4July 9 removed truck load of algae, slime and weeds from corner of South Beach 4July 10 removed truck load of algae, slime and weeds from corner of South Beach 4July 20 Cleaned up 2 truck load of broken branches from storm on South Beach 5July 21 2 truck loads broken branches and sticks from South Beach 4July 22 2 truck loads broken branches and sticks from South Beach 4July 23 2 truck loads broken branches and sticks from North Beach 4July 31 Removed and cut up tree from canal behind Mews 6
August 7 re-did post holes at driveway Mews and driveway at Poplar Crescent 3August 8 Picked up supplies, painted posts & chains and replaced one post at Mews 6August 12 Re-installed 3 gate chains, reinforced walkway sign at park and installed ro 3August 19 Began removal of hanging tree from storm on July 19th on South Beach 5August 20 Continued cutting and pulling limbs down from tree and out of lake 5August 21 Continued cutting and pulling limbs down from tree and out of lake 4August 22 Finished clean up of tree from lake and park area 2August 26 Cleaned patio stones at park washrooms I
total hours 68RECEP/EDWages for Lagoon City work ($28.14) $1,913.52Paint, nails, board, etc. $0.00SEP 52013 Gasoline for pontoon boat $0.00Part two of three of 2013 tender $8,011.33
TOWNSHIP OF RAMAR4total $9,924.85
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September 9, 2013 via Email & MailCCTA File 306844-4
Cathy WainmanSecretary/TreasurerLagoon City Parks & Waterways Commission2297 Highway #12, P.O. Box 130Brechin, ON LOK 180
Re: Lagoon City Pedestrian Bridge North Bridge RepairsPayment Certificate No. 2
Please find enclosed the following:
Payment Certificate No. 2 (PC #2> related to work completed to August 15, 2013;
a Contract Change Order No. 2 (CCC #2):
Contract Release;
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Certificate valid until November 19, 2013,
CCO #2 is for repair of the electrical service for the lights on the bridge, which was outside the scope
of the contract.
The Contract Release establishes the final contract price of $127,020.67 and is executed by thecontractor, indicating their acceptance of the final contract price and releasing the Township from anyfurther claims except the maintenance holdback of $3,175.52, which will come due on May 10, 2015.
The statutory holdback period has expired. PC #2 releases the holdback and pays 000 #2. Providedyou are aware no liens have been registered again the project, we recommend direct payment bemade to Premier Concrete Inc. in the amount of $21 39391 (including HST) as per the attachedcertificate,
Yours truly,C.C. Tatham & Ass ate Ltd.
Tim C g , .A.Sc,, P.Eng.Director, Manager — Orillia BranchTC:ha
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PROGRESS PAYMENT CERTIFICATE
Orillia, Onfatio L3V 715
Tel: (705) 325-1753
Fax: (705) 325-1420
Small: info5cctatham.com
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OWNER: TOWNSHIP OF RAMARA
CONTRACTOR: PREMIER CONCRETE INC.
CONTRACT: LAGOON CITY PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE NORTH BRIDGE REPAIRSCONTRACT NO.306844
CERTIFICATE No. 2 WORK COMPLETED TO: August 15, 2013
ORIGINAL CONTRACT PRICE: $149899.99
CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE $30,000.00
CHANGE IN CONTRACT PRICE BY CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER $7,120.68
BALANCE OF CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE $22,879.32
FINAL CONTRACT PRICE $127,020.67
VALUE OF WORK COMPLETED TO DATE $127,020.67
LESS 10% STATUTORY HOLDBACK TOTAL $12,702.07RELEASED $12,702.07 $0.00
LESS 2,5% MAINTENANCE HOLDBACK TOTAL $3,175.52RELEASED $0.00 ($3,175.52)
TOTAL PROGRESS PAYMENT TO DATE $123,845.15LESS PREVIOUS PROGRESS PAYMENTS BEFORE H,S.T. $104,912.49TOTAL AMOUNT OF THIS CERTIFICATE BEFORE H.S.T, $18,932.6813% H.S.T. 893932517RT0001 $2,461.25TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $21,393.91
The payment recommended above represents our estimate based upon the information available, the value of materials supplied
and work completed up to the date of this certificate,
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Date:
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The completIon date is to be increased by 0 calendar days.
The Contractor hereby accepts and agrees to this Change Order in accordance with and under theterms and conditions of the Contract as expressly modifiod by this Change Order and all ChangeOrders previously issued by the Engineer.
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Contract: Lagoon City Pedestrian Bridge North Bridge Repairs Contract No.: 306844-4
Contractor: Premier North Inc.
Owner: Township of Rarnara
Final Contract PriceOne Hundred Twenty Seven Thousand end Twenty----------- 67/1 00 ($127020.67)
1<now all men by these presents that we, Premier North Inc., for and in consideration of other goodand valuable consideration have remised, released and forever discharged, and by these presents dofor myself/ourselves, my/our heirs, executors, administrators and assigns or successors and assigns,as the case may be, remise, release and forever discharge the Owner, their successors, assigns,employees and agents of and from all manner of action and actions, cause and causes of action,suits, debts, dues, sums of money, claims and demands whatsoever at law or in equity which we everhad or now have, or which I/we or my/our heirs, executors, administrators or assigns or successorsand assigns, as the case may be, hereafter can, shall or may have by reason of the above-mentionedcontract, save and except any claim which I/we have arising out of:
1 The retention by the Owner of the Maintenance Holdback of:
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ITEM 5.2
The ELISA results for Microcystins of the water samples submitted to the Bioassay Laboratory are tabulatedbelow.
Field Present! Total MicrocystinsLJMS# Locatioii Sampling DateSample ID Absent Amount (jig/L or ppb)
C205697-Canal Pond SELC-01 September 2, 2013 Present 2.020001
C205697-South Island Trail SELC-02 September 2, 2013 Present 1.480002
C205 697-Poplar Crescent SELC-03 September 2, 2013 Present 0.480003
Note 1: ELISA can detect as low as 0.O5pg/L of Microcystin-LR. However samples with microcystins less than 0.15 pgIL (1/10th of MACvalue for Microcystin-LR) are reported as 0.15 ig/L with value qualifier, <MDL’ in LIMS. Samples where no Microcystins are detected arereported as NDNEG
Note 2: ELISA is also sensitive to Microcystin variants other than Microcystin-LR.
The ELISA results for Microcystins of the water samples submitted to the Bioassay Laboratory aretabulated below.
Field Present! Total MicrocystinsLIMS# Location Sampling Date
Sample ID Absent Amount (pgIL or ppb)
C205 595-Canal Pond SELC-01 August 28, 2013 Present 0.27
0001
C205595-South Island Trail SELC-02 August 28, 2013 Present 0.09<MDL
0002
C205595-Poplar Crescent SELC-03 August 28, 2013 Present 0.06<MDL
0003
C205595-Harbour Inn SELC-04 August 28, 2013 Absent NDNEG
0004
Note 1: ELISA can detect as low as 0.O5pg/L of Microcystin-LR. However samples with microcystins less than 0.15 Ig/L (1/10th ofMAC value for Microcystin-LR) are reported as 0.15 tg/L with value qualifier, ‘<MDL in LIMS. Samples where no Microcystins aredetected are reported as NDNEG
Note 2: ELISA is also sensitive to Microcystin variants other than Microcystin-LR.
The ELISA results for Microcystins of the water samples submitted to the Bioassay Laboratory aretabulated below.
Field Present! Total MicrocystinsLIMS# Location
Sample IDSampling Date
Absent Amount (pgIL or ppb)
C205289- At Lagoon City Entrance-001 August 19, 2013 Absent NDNEG
0001 Harbour Inn 034
C205289-Polar Crescent - 035 002 August 19, 2013 Present 0.16
0002
C205289-South Island - 036 003 August 19, 2013 Present 0.17
0003
C205289-Canal Pond - 037 004 August 19, 2013 Present 0.18
0004
Note 1: ELISA can detect as low as 0.O5pgft. of Microcystin-LR. However samples with microcystins less than 0.15 pg/L (1/10th ofMAC value for Microcystin-LR) are reported as 0.15 pg/L with value qualifier, <IvIDL in LIMS. Samples where no Microcystins aredetected are reported as NDNEG
Note 2: ELISA is also sensitive to Microcystin variants other than Microcystin-LR.
TOWNSHIP OF RAMARAProud History - Progressive Future
MEMO
TO: LCPW COMMISSION
FROM: CATHY WAINMAN, SECRETARY
DATE: SEPTEMBER 12, 2013
SUBJECT: GEESE CONTROL
The following motion was passed at the July 11, 2013 LCPW meeting:
THAT we investigate methods of geese control in Lagoon City.
Wild animals and people live side by side in Ontario and have the same basicneeds — food, water and shelter. If you must take action against wildlife, alloptions and relevant laws and regulations must be considered.
Canada Geese are protected by law by the Migratory Birds Convention Act.The Canadian Wildlife Service portion of Environment Canada governs theprotection and management of Canada and Cackling Geese. It is illegal todisturb, damage, destroy or remove Canada Geese without a special permit,which may be obtained from the Canadian Wildlife Service for:
• Egg Destruction/Sterilization• Relocation• Kill to Remove
In order to obtain a permit a Goose Management Plan is required detailingthe justification of the proposed management technique and why othermanagement techniques have proven ineffective or are not feasible. Otherinformation required in a Goose Management Plan include a detaileddescription of the area; an assessment of problem — number and type ofgeese (“lots” or “too many” are not acceptable); duration and nature;identify the root cause (what is attracting them); target number of geese;short term solutions and long term plans.
A permit will not be issued unless preventative measures are also in placeand the lack of preventative actions may result in no permit being issued.
Canada Geese prefer grassy expanses near water. They are grazers andmainly eat short grass. They prefer manicured lawns and open areas wherethey have good visibility to detect predators.
Goose Management practices that do not require a permit include:• DO NOT FEED THE GEESE;• plant ornamental grasses that are longer, coarser and taller or leave
the area along the shorewall unmowed;• discourage birds as soon as they arrive (February or March) by the
using scare tactics (scare tape, noisemakers, trained dogs orcombining noise and light techniques); and
• clean up spilt seeds under bird feeders
Planting ornamental grasses along the shorewall to keep geese off propertywill also help to reduce phosphorous entering the canals.
Temporary barriers, such as low fences marked with birdscare/flash tape canalso be placed to keep broods away from certain areas. Adults may fly overthe barriers, but they will not leave their goslings behind if they cannotfollow.
This Iett:er is in regards to discussion I had with Caroline Schiavone onAug 20th 2013 at Brechin Town Hall about, if there was any deliberationat any council meetings about Goose management and control inLagoon City. To what was said, that there was some discussion but notenough to get things into motion without a environmental study done ofsome sort. The information package that I received andgave Caroline from the Ministry of Natural Resources on goosemanagement deals with different ways of dealing with goose populationcontrol which, I found after talking with many Lagoon City residenceand some business owners that the problem is getting worse. Needlessto say, goose droppings are the main complaint but a more serioushealth issue should be a concern to council and the many residence ofLagoon City if not all the populated areas around Lake Simcoe wherethere is a larger amount of geese found. These are the differentdiseases that are associated with the goose droppings as well as thewater quality which could be affected such as promoting algae bloomsfrom the droppings that the geese discharge into the canal water. If youcould print off a copy by clicking the HTM file above labeled CanadaGeese you will find examples of what I mean and this would be a goodreason to start to deal with this growing problem. I would be more thanwilling to help as a volunteer with the help of some more LagoonCity volunteers or the help of some wildlife clubs in the areas to help instarting some kind of annual goose control in the future rather than paysomeone.
Ray Kopylciw
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Canada Geese (Branta canadensis)Public Health Page 1 of6
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CANADA GEESE DAMAGE
MANAGEMENT
PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUESCanada geese (Branta canadensis) are a modernsuccess story for wildlife management. At one time,numbers of Canada geese were in serious decline.However, the actions of various wildlife agencieshave brought their numbers in North America to anestimated 5,600,600 (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service2009).
Unfortunately, this dramatic increase in populationhas resulted in some negative consequences.
First, large numbers of geese leave large quantitiesof feces. A single goose can defecate every 20minutes (Bowen and Valiela 2004) up to 1.5 pounds
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of feces each day (French and Parkhurst 2009). This
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problem is magnified when we realize that
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approximately 67% of those geese are non-migratory or resident geese (Dolbeer 2006). Inother words, land and lakes frequently do not get a Many have raised concerns aboulsustained rest from geese presence. If large diseases found in the droppingsnumbers of geese congregate, one must wonder if Canada geese. Photo Stephen M.there is a health risk related to the feces left on Vantassel.ground and in the water. French and Parkhurst(2009) note that “beaches and other public areas littered with accumulated goose fecbeen closed due to the contamination or the threat of personal injury resulting from f2people lose footing on the slippery material.” So concerns regarding goose droppingssimply speculative.
Research has shown that the excrement of geese contains a wide variety of pathogenfcapable of infecting humans. (Diseases transmitted from animals to humans are knowzoonotic diseases). Yet geese can also be a means of transmitting (vector) other diseways unrelated to their defecation. As goose numbers continue to increase, concerns Ibeen raised regarding the negative impact Canada geese may have on water quality adisease transmission (Failacara et al. 2001).
One of the significant challenges in surveying infectious diseases of Canada geese isdistinguishing their having zoonotic diseases from the likelihood of their vectoring thodiseases to humans (Bonner et al. 2004). As Smith et al. (1999) characterized the siti“Transmission of disease or parasites from geese to humans has not been well documbut the potential exists.” This potential is in no small way related to the number of getheir high mobility (Fallacara et al. 2001). In light of the gaps in our knowledge, we creaders that presence of a disease does not necessarily translate into a threat to publiNevertheless, we advise caution as the research in this field continues to evolve.
Canada geese presence at parks and golf courses raised the question of the potentialdisease transmission to humans via contact with goose droppings (Converse et al. 19
Canada Geese (Branta canadensis)Public Health Page 2 of 6
droppings of Canada geese have been found to carry a significant number of diseases,however, only a few are of significant concern to humans.
PARASITES
Crytosporidium.
Cryptosporidium is a parasite that causes an entericdisease called cryptosporidiosis. As few as 30ovocysts are needed to cause infection (Kassa et al.2004). While healthy people usually recoverfollowing a bout of diarrhea, the infection canendanger immune-compromised individuals, such asthose suffering with AIDS ((Corso et al. 2003).Canada geese have been found to be carriers ofcryptosporidium (Kassa et al. 2004) but not in allsurveys (Fallacara et al. 2001). However, the genotypes of the human-borne infections and the geese’spotential in contaminating water sources isconsidered low (Zhou et al. 2004).
Despite the insignificant role geese may play in the transmission of human-infectiouscryptosporidium, protection of water purity remains important. A chief concern lies incryptosporidium’s ability to remain viable after traditional chlorination practices (Cors2003). The cyst stage of the organism is relatively resistant to normal disinfection proand tends to persist even in dry environments (Brown et al. 1999; Kassa et al. 2004).have become infected even when they swam in chlorinated water (Kassa et al. 2004).Although no confirmed reports of cryptosporidiosis has been reported from direct contopposed to contact with focally contaminated water) with goose feces (Zhou et al. 20(individuals exposed to geese feces should take reasonable precautions. These include,swallowing contaminated water, washing hands thoroughly and drying with disposabl€towels, scrubbing contaminated shoes and clothing with disinfectant, and keeping hanfrom mouth and face until showering. Although geese have been shown to transmit incysts (Graczyk et al. 1998), they are merely mechanical carriers of cysts as geese dobecome infected (Jellison et al. 2004).
Giardia. The cysts of of giardia have been found in the feces of Canada geese (Gracz’1998; Kassa et al. 2004, Centers for Disease Control Giardia Factsheet). Giardia is aprotozoan parasite that causes gastrointestinal infection in humans (Centers for DiseaControl Giardia Factsheet). Giardia infection is of particular concern due to the organisability to survive various environments including its resistance to waste water treatmc(Brown et al. 1999). For example, giardia can survive in salt water for up to 21 dayslonger in freshwater (Brown et al. 1999). It is important not to consider all geese infethis is not true (Fallacara et al. 2001).
Toxoplasmosis. Toxoplasma gondii infection has been found in a single Canada goos(Dubey et al. 2004). Humans typically become infected through eating undercooked ncontaining the parasite or by drinking contaminated water (Dubey et al. 2004). HumaEexposure to the organism does not necessarily lead to infection. Due to the paucity ofToxoplasma gondil infections in geese found in the survey (n=1) further surveillance cdisease prevalence among geese is warranted. Although the risk of humans being infethis disease by geese is low, we encourage pregnant women to use caution when eatiior drinking water with large numbers of geese.
Other Parasites. Canada geese feces can carry parasites from phyla Apicomplexa,Nematoda, and Arthropoda with the majority from the nematode group (Fallacara et2004). Geese also are subject to a wide variety of blood borne parasites includingLeucocytozoon, Haemoproteus, microfilariae, and Plasmodium. But plasmodium andhaemoproteus infections were light (Bradshaw and Trainer 1966).
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Campylobacter.Image: CDC
Campylobacter jejuniis a bacterium usuallyassociated with food-borne pathogens (TheCenter for FoodSafety and AppliedNutrition 2009).Although recentfindings havedemonstrated thatgeese are significantcarriers ofCam pylobacter jejuni(Fallacara et al.2004), overturningprevious negativefindings (Converse etal. 1999), the publichealth impacts ofthese positive resultsare unclear forseveral reasons. First, —
the eggs of Canadageese were found tobe free of thebacterium (Bonner etal. 2004). Second,researchers are stilldetermining which ofthe bacterium’sstrains arepathogenic (TheCenter for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition 2009). It should be noted, however, thatborne strains tend to be pathogenic (The Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
Chiamydiosis (a.k.a. Psitticosis). Chlamydiosis is a common infection of birds whichinfects people is called Psitticosis. (Compendium 1997). Canada geese can transmit thdisease to humans and the agent is viable in goose eggs (Bonner et al. 2004). Its offiname is Chalmydiosis psitticai and is transmitted to human via a variety of birds (Bon2004). Infected birds shed the bacteria through feces and nasal discharge. Humans ncmanifest infection by pneumonia (Johnston 2000). Unless one is working with Canadaor involved in feces clean up, the risk of infection is quite low (Bradshaw and Trainer IPalmer and Trainer 1969).
E-CoIi. A survey of goose droppings at Fort Collins, Colorado discovered E-coli in 16.7samples. Although the highly virulent 0157:H7 strain of E-coli was not found, 4 seroty-coIl were (Kullas et al. 2002). Prevalence of E-coli did not correlate to numbers of geecoIl presence correlated to temperature with 94% of droppings tested in June containiwith only 2% in February (Kullas 2002). Similar seasonal variation was also found byet al. (2004). Perhaps most disturbing was how the strains of E-coli found were resistseveral antibiotics (Fallacara et al. 2001, 2004).
Listeria. Converse et al. (1999) found Listeria spp. including Listeria monocytogenes,geese droppings. Listeriosis is a serious medical threat as infection can cause abortionpregnant women and result in septicemia and meningitis (The Center for Food SafetyApplied Nutrition 2009).
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Pasteurella multocida. Pasturella multocida is the bacterium that causesavian cholera (Blanchong et al. 2006). It is transmitted between birds viadirect contact, breathing of droplets (e.g. when they sneeze) or throughcontaminated water (Blanchong et al. 2006). Fortunately, the bacteria doesnot persist in lakes provided infected birds or their carcasses are not present(Blanchong et al. 2006). Fallacara et al. (2004) found that Pasteurellamultocida was not present in healthy birds. Humans typically only encounterthis bacterium following a bite, typically from a dog or a cat (Cummings et al. Listeri
2002). We do not consider this infection to be a significant public health Image
threat. However, anyone bitten by a Canada goose should consider this infection a poif the wound does not respond to normal treatment.
Salmonella.
Fallacara et al. (2004) asserts that geese are not significant carriers ofsalmonella but believes that they can be carriers (2001). While the bacteriumhas not been found in the eggs of Canada geese (Bonner et a! 2004), it hasbeen found in their droppings (Converse et al. 1999, Fallacara et al. 2001).While salmonella can survive for up to 9 months in the environment,connecting salmonella infections in humans with Canada geese remains Salmounproven (Converse et al. 1999). Nevertheless, picnickers should wash their Imagehands before handling food and before eating when in areas where geesedroppings are present (Centers for Disease Control 2009 “Salmonellosis”A,AE:l).
VIRUSES
Avian Influenza. Canada geese are members of a group of birds that have been knocontract avian influenza more commonly known as fowl plague (Rosenberger and KraLEllis et al. 2004). The infection is transmitted through the birds mucous membranesshed in the feces. Avian influenza comes in two forms, low path and high path. Low pexist in birds and is generally asymptomatic and results in few bird deaths and is of litthreat to humans. High path, on the other hand, can result in massive die off of birdsfor Disease Control 2005 Avian Influenza). As we learned in the 2002, a high path aviinfluenza known as H5N1 can infect and kill humans (Ellis et al. 2004). In 2004, reseaconfirmed that Canada geese could in fact contract H5N1 (Clark and Hall 2006). Whilehas not become a problem in the United States at this time, researchers have been ccthat migratory birds (including Canada geese) could introduce the disease. Pasick et a(2007) found Canada geese are susceptible to high-path avian influenza (H5N1) and cas a sentinel species for monitoring of HSN1 outbreaks.
In laboratory tests and linear modeling it was found that Avian Influenza virus (AVI) vwas significantly extended in water temperatures with 17 C and with pH 7.4-7.8 withdissolved salt. Researchers also found that infectivity is inversely related to salt conteithe virus viability improves with increased acidity (Stallknecht et al. 1990a). In other 1the authors suggested that large flocks of waterfowl in winter water habitats could rahhigh enough to infect other animals that shared the water (Stallknecht et al. 1990a). Iet a!. (2004) summarizes the issue as follows, Since most of the lakes are visited freby people for recreational purposes, questions arise as to the possible risk of transmiszoonotic agents from these birds to man. It is currently unknown whether influenza Aparamyxoviruses are carried and shed by free-living Canada geese; eggs were collectstudy area and examined.’
Encephalatic Viruses. Geese are not significant carries of encephalitic (e.g. Easternencephalitis virus EEV, western encephalitis virus WEV, St. Louis encephalitis virus SLIVenezuelan encephalitis virus VEV and California encephalitis virus CEV) or Chlamydiadiseases (Bradshaw and Trainer 1966; Palmer and Trainer 1969). Canada geese can cWest Nile Virus (WNV) (Centers for Disease Control West Nile Virus: Bird Species 200WNV is carried by a number of birds (Centers for Disease Control West Nile Virus: VerEcology 2009), control of Canada geese to manage WNV would be impractical and imr
FUNGUS
Histoplasmosis. Histop/asma capsulatum is the fungus that causes the diseasehistoplasmosis (Centers for Disease Control 2009 Histoplasmosis). The fungus grows i
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enriched with bird droppings, including those from geese. When these contaminated sstirred up, the fungal spores can become dispersed and inhaled, thereby infecting mdi(Centers for Disease Control 2009 Histoplamosis). Lenhart et al. (2004) says that goodroppings have not been identified as a source for histoplasmosis. However, in light olconflicting information, we suggest individuals practice prudent caution when raking oup soil enriched with goose droppings. It does not appear that goose droppings on sidand other non-soil surfaces pose a risk (Lenhart et al. 2004).
WATERBORNE DISEASESAccording to Edgcumbe Ford (1999), it is difficult to define water borne diseases becaprinciple almost all enteric pathogens and opportunistic pathogens that are transmissithe fecal-oral route can be transmitted through water.”A,AD He suggests focusing onthat have been directly or strongly associated with transmission via drinking water. Scthe diseases mentioned above (giardia, cryptosporidium, E-coli) would affect water quis for this reason that Edgcumbe Ford (1999) suggests that watershed protection shot.include practices “to reduce the impact of waterfowl, particularly near water intake sit
PROTECTING YOURSELF FROM THESEDISEASES
As a general rule, keeping ones distance from geese and areas frequented by geese vsufficient to prevent exposure to goose borne diseases. Individuals with compromisedsystems should pay particular attention to sanitation procedures. Kassa et al. (2001) Iseveral practices to protect individuals who work in areas contaminated with goose drfrom contracting cryptosporidium, giardia, and campylobacter.
1. Wear protective gloves while working
2. Wash hands after performing activities that could contaminate hands with goose fehighly recommended to wash hands before eating or touching your mouth,
3. If goose contaminated soils will be disturbed, follow guidelines for protecting yourshistoplasmosis infection.
4. Launder work clothes daily and shower at the end of each workday
5. Those who develop gastrointestinal infections have their stools tested for cryptospogiardia, and campylobacter (Kassa et al. 2001).
We would suggest, however, that anyone coming into contact with goose contaminatefollow the above sanitation recommendations.
Recommended Control Techniques
These techniques should be used particularly to keep geese away from water intake a
Hazing
Capture and Removal
For details on these techniques visit Goose Control Methods
Recommended Citation
Canada Goose Management Website. University of NebraskLincoln, NRES 348 Wildlife Damage Management class, SprSemester, 2010. Scott Hygnstrom, Instructor; StephenVantassel, Webmaster.http://icwdm.org/handbook/Birds/CanadadGeese/Default.a
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AN OPEN LETTER TO THE PARKS AND WATERWAYS COMMISSIONRE: APPLICATION OF HERBICIDE IN THE LAGOONS
I am writing to request that herbicide not be applied in the lagoons next year andthat this policy be thoroughly studied before any decision is made to re-instate it.
Last year I was concerned by a floating cloud of scum that covered the lagoonwaters after the herbicide application. It looked like it would limit light and air frompenetrating into the water, disrupting the natural ecosystem, leading to the deathof the water plants and the wildlife that depend on them. This year we had abloom of blue-green algae, which seemed to have a similar effect.
I realize that this is a natural occurrence and happened in other locations as well.There are many factors that have an impact on this phenomenon, some of whichwe have no control over. However, that doesn’t mean that we should notevaluate those activities over which we do have control and reduce anycontribution we are making.
This is what you requested in your letter, dated Aug 12, 2013, in which you askus to “help the health of the canal water by reducing phosphorous nutrientsentering the water DO NOT sweep grass clippings.., into the water..”.
Certainly killing all of the water plants, as you did with this herbicide application,released a huge amount of organic material into the water.
I ask that you re-evaluate this practice before next season. In addition I requestthat you continue to work with the municipality and all other stake-holders toassess any activities that may be contributing to the decline in the health of thelagoons. For example, I know there are measures in place to try to limit the runoff into the lagoons from the farms nearby and that these were overwhelmed bythis summer’s period of heavy rain. Perhaps additional measures could be put inplace to offer further protection if such weather returns next year.
As I have said in a previous correspondence, I am not against boaters. I am onemyself. However, such shortsighted policies are quickly being shown to haveserious consequences.
I am encouraging all the members of our Lagoon City Community to contact youas well.
This is an issue that should concern all of us.
Sincerely,Danny Kornhauser
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From: fabiosSent: Tuesday, August 21, 2U1 1U:i!3 1—ivi
To: [email protected]: North beach in Lagooncity debris piles on beach wire in waterAttachments: DSC_0809.jpg; DSC 01 1 0.jpg; DSC_01 08.jpg
Hi Cathy:
My name is Fabio Speciale, we spoke the afternoon of Aug 27/13, regards to the north beach in lagooncity. We haveowned our property for five years now. One of the reasons that attracted us to the area was the sandy clean privatebeach. Since that time we have noticed a decrease in the maintaining of this beach. We understand that the beach getsracked on a weekly basis, and that’s great. But we feel that more effort needs to be made in also picking up the debrison the shoreline. This is a combination of weeds and feathers as well as feces from the birds.
We mainly are up every weekend and since the beginning of May, I’ll go out and rake and pick up all the debris that isleft behind and put it to the side so that the beach looks once again like a clean beach. Sometimes there is so much thatit takes me several hours to clean. This is my time, my families time, but we do it because we have little children andwould like to see them play in a safe and clean beach.
Lately we have raked and piled the debris on the shoreline hoping that whoever rakes it would at least pick up the pilesand get rid of it, but instead it remains.
Here are some pictures of what we find and clean up.
Secondly, my children have walked across this heavy gage wire lying across the width of the beach, 20 feet out, mydaughter has cut her foot on this wire. Many residents have complained about this wire laying in the water for years,but nothing has been done about it. I attached a picture of the wire, sending as an attachment.
As well, there is another issue we would like t o have addressed. We noticed the signs in the water saying” noboats/swimmers only. It seems that not many boaters and jet skiers abide by it. These are very shallow waters andswimmers need to go out quite a bit for the water to be waist high. Which means that where we want to swim we aresurrounded by boats and their fuels. Since the water is so shallow, and for safety reasons the boats should be furtherout, away from the rocks.
I will be up on Thursday, and hope to have all these issues addressed.
I will keep in touch and keep taking action until this beach is cleaned properly, we pay our taxes, and aspect results.
Regards
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