2007/02/28 - Resolutions
Council Information
*for period ended February 28, 2007*
*Resolutions*
1. Brock University
2. Prosecution User Fees
3. Doctor Recruitment
4. MPAC
5. Assessment of Trailers
6. Military Leave of Absence
7. Royal Canadian Legions
8. St. Lawrence River Basin
9. COMRIF
10. Poverty
11. School Signs
12. Off Road Vehicles
13. Banting House
OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL CHAIRMAN
PETER PARTINGTON
The Regional Municipality of Niagara
2201 51. David's Road, P.O. Box 1042
Thorold, Ontario L2V 4T7
Telephone: 905-685-1571
Fax: 905-685-6243
E-mail: peter.partington@regional.niagara.on.ca
February 21, 2007
The Hon. Dalton McGuinty
Premier of Ontario
Legislative Building
Queen's Park
Toronto, ON M7A lAl
Dear Hon. McGuinty:
The Council of the Regional Municipality of Niagara, at its meeting of February 8, 2007,
approved the following resolution:
WHEREAS Brock University has identified expansion plans for scientific research
facilities and is seeking $42.5 Million in financial support from the Province of
Ontario as matching funds for locally raised resources;
AND WHEREAS one of the focal points of Brock's future plans is to provide the
basis for the future small-to-medium sized, knowledge-and-design-intensive, high
value-added enterprises in good and services;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Regional Municipality of Niagara approved an
overall community sustainability direction through the report titled A Blueprint for
an Even Better, Smarter Niagara: Assessing Niagara Against the Melbourne
Principles, wherein said report it was clearly identified that the Niagara
community's prospects for successful long-term sustainability must include closer
alignment between the goals of the local university and the municipal sector;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Regional Municipality of Niagara has prepared
and approved, through. funding partnership with the Province of Ontario, an
Agricultural Action Plan, two of the priorities of that Plan being investment in
research and innovation centred on Vineland Research Station and on developing
small and medium value-added processing for Niagara's current and future
agricultural products;
AND WHEREAS 'Navigating Our Future: Niagara's Economic Growth Strategy
2005-2010 identifies the need for investing in research & innovation, with a
particular emphasis on developing local talent through aligning goals and related
efforts with post secondary institutions, the private sector and Brock University;
Hon. Dalton McGuinty
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February 21, 2007
AND WHEREAS that same Economic Growth Strategy emphasizes creating a
competitive business environment, including fostering competitiveness, efficiency
and innovation in Niagara's government and business sectors;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that The Council of the Regional
Municipality of Niagara supports Brock University's request to the Province of
Ontario for $42.5 Million. capital funding for expanded research capacity on the
basis that such increased capacity assists in supporting local efforts at creating local
economic self-reliance and overall integrated community sustainability;
AND FURTHER directs that a copy of this resolution be forwarded by the Regional
Chairman to the Premier of Ontario; the Ministers of Colleges and Universities;
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; Economic Development and Trade; Finance;
MPPs and area municipalities.
Yours truly,
Peter Partington
Regional Chairman
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cc: The Hon. Leona Dombrowsky, Minster of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs
The Hon. Christopher Bentley, Minister of Training, Colleges & Universities
The Hon. Sandra Pupatello, Minister of Economic Development and Trade
The Hon. Greg Sorbara, Minister of Finance
The Hon. Jim Bradley, MPP
Mr. Kim Craitor, MPP
Mr. Tim Hudak, MPP
Mr. Peter Kormos, MPP
Ms. Jennifer Mossop, MPP
Area Municipalities
OFFICE OF THE:
MAYOR
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
CLERK
DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING SERVICES
DIRECTOR OF BUILDING & ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
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THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWN OF PELHAM
TEL. (905) 892-2607
FAX (905) 892.5055
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PELHAM MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 20 PELHAM TOWN SQUARE
FONTHILL, ONTARIO LOS 1EO
December 21 , 2006
MRS. PAM GILROY, REGIONAL CLERK
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF NIAGARA
2201 ST. DAVID'S ROAD
P. O. BOX 1042
THOROLD ON L2V 4T7
Dear Mrs. Gilroy:
RE: NiaQara Area Courts - Prosecution User Fees
This is to advise that Council of the Town of Pelham, at its last regular meeting
held on Monday, December 18, 2006, resolved to enact the following resolution:
"THAT, whereas the Niagara Region Courts Intermunicipal
Agreement provides that the Region of Niagara, "Agent" for the
participating municipalities for the Provincial Offences Act courts
administration program, shall be responsible for all costs and
expenses of the program for which the Region receives 500/0 of the
net revenues to provide such service, including the prosecution of
Provincial Offences, Committee recommend that Council object to
the imposition of Prosecution User Fees proposed by the Joint Board
of Management of the Niagara Region Courts;
AND THAT the Clerk forward, forthwith, a letter to the Council of
the Regional Municipality of Niagara and the Joint Board of
Management of the Niagara Region Courts, with copies to all area
municipalities, advising the Region of Niagara that the Council of the
Town of Pelham objects to the imposition of additional charges for
the service in the form of user fees for prosecutions unless and until
the partners to the agreement are in accord and the Intermunicipal
Agreement is amended accordingly."
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The Town of Pelham respectfully requests that Regional Council consider
the resolution set out above which outlines their objection to the imposition
of user fees for prosecutions.
Town of Pelham Council would appreciate your municipality's support in
this matter.
We thank you for your attention to this matter.
Yours very truly, ,
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Cc: Joint Board of Management, Niagara Area Court
Area Municipalities
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. January 12, 2007
The Regional Municipality of Niagara
2201 St. David's Road, P.O. Box 1042
Thorold, Ontario L2V 4T7
Attention:
Pam Gilroy, Regional Clerk
Dear Ms. Gilroy:
Re: Niagara Area Courts - Prosecution User Fees
Please be advised that Thorold City Council at its January 9, 2007 meeting adopted the following
resolution:
THA T the resolution adopted by the Town of Pelham at its December 18, 2006
meeting objecting to the imposition of user fees for prosecutions unless and until the
partners to the Niagara Region Courts Intermunicipal Agreement are in accord and
the agreement is amended accordingly, be received and supported.
AND FURTHER THA T a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Town of
Pelham, Joint Board of Management of the Niagara Region Courts, all area
municipalities and The Regional Municipality of Niagara.
The City of Thorold respectfully requests that Regional Council consider the resolution set out
above which outlines their objection to the imposition of user fees for prosecutions.
We thank you for your attention to this matter.
Yours truly,
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Susan M. Daniels, AMCT
Deputy City Clerk
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cc: Joint Board of Management, Niagara Area Courts
Town of Pelham
Area Municipalities
em: M. Weir, Chief Administrative Officer
J.K. Bice, City Clerk
City of Thorold
P.o. Box 1044, 3540 Schmon Parkway, Thorold, Ontario L2V 4A7
www.thol.old.com
Tel: 905-227-6613
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January 25, 2007
The Honourable Dalton McGuinty,
Premier of Ontario
Legislative Building
Queen's Park
Toronto, Ontario M7 A 1 A 1
Dear Premier McGuinty:
Re: Health Care and Physician Recruitment Concerns
Please be advised that Thorold City Council at its January 23, 2007 meeting adopted the following
resolution:
WHEREAS a number of Ontario municipalities have been identified as being in dire
need of family physicians;
AND WHEREAS in 2006 the Niagara Region reported a 26. 7% shortfall in the
number of required physicians;
AND WHEREAS in this time of a critical shortage of family physicians in Ontario,
local levels of government have been forced to respond with physician recruitment
programs;
AND WHEREAS like many Ontario municipalities, the City of Thorold has incurred
considerable expense, using municipal property tax funds, to attract and retain
physicians to its community;
AND WHEREAS the primary responsibility for the provision of health care in Ontario
rests with the Province.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOL VED BY THE CORPORA TION OF THE CITY OF
THOROLD THA T the City of Thorold calls upon the Government of the Province of
Ontario to continue its efforts to resolve the current problems with the health care
system to alleviate the shortage of physicians and the need to fund physician
recruitment programs from the municipal property tax base.
AND FURTHER THA T the Province of Ontario reimburse the City of Thorold for all
physician recruitment expenses incurred by the City.
City of Thorold
p.o. Box 1044, 3540 Schmon Parkway, Thorold, Ontario L2V 4A7
www.thopold.com
Tel: 905-227-8813
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AND FURTHER THA T this resolution be forwarded to Dalton McGuinty, Premier of
Ontario, Greg Sorbara, Minister of Finance, George Smitherman, Minister of Health
and Long Term Care, Kim Craitor, M.P.P., Niagara Falls Riding, Peter Kormos,
M.P.P., Niagara Centre Riding, Regional Municipality of Niagara, area municipalities
and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.
Your favourable consideration of the City's resolution would be greatly appreciated.
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Susan M. Daniels, AMCT
Deputy City Clerk
SMD:hhm
cc: The Honourable G. Sorbara, Minister of Finance
The Honourable G. Smitherman, Minister of Health and Long Term Care
Mr. K. Craitor, M.P.P., Niagara Falls Riding
Mr. P. Kormos, M.P.P., Niagara Centre Riding
The Regional Municipality of Niagara
Area Municipalities
The Association of Municipalities of Ontario
em: M. Weir, Chief Administrative Officer
J.K. Bice, City Clerk
Office of the Clerk
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February 13, 2007
File #34040304
Honourable Dalton McGuinty
Office of the Premier
Legislative Building, Queen's Park
Toronto, Ontario
M7A lAl
Honourable and Dear Sir:
Re: Health Care and Physician Recruitment Concerns
In response to a communication received from the City of Thorold, a copy of -which is
attached, the following resolution was passed at the Council meeting of February 12, 2007,
respecting the above referenced matter:
THAT: The Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie hereby supports the resolution of
the City of Thorold calling upon the Province of Ontario to continue its effort to
resolve the current problems with the health care system to alleviate the
shortage of physicians and the need to fund physician recruitment programs
from the municipal property tax base, and further
THAT: The Province reimburse those municipalities who have incurred physician
recruitment expenses, and further
THAT: The appropriate persons be so notified of this action.
By copy of this letter to the Regional Municipality of Niagara and Area Municipalities they
are being so advised of this action.
We thank you for your attention to this matter.
Carolyn . Kett, A.M.C.T.,
Town erk
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c.c. The Honourable George Smitherman, Minister of Health and Long Term Care
The Honourable Greg Sorbara, Minister of Finance
Kim Craitor, M.P.P.
Mr. Peter Partington, Regional Chair
Niagara Area Municipalities
Association of Municipalities of Ontario
R. Wilson, GM, CDGC
D. Bryant, Community Health Co-ordiantor
M. Neubauer, Director of Corporate Services
Our Focus: Your Future
Mailing Address: The Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie
Municipal Centre, 1 Municipal Centre Drive
Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada L2A 256
Office Hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Phone (905) 871-1600 Fax (905) 871-4022 Web-site: www.forterie.on.ca
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November 16,2006
The Honourable Dalton McGuinty
Premier of Ontario
Queens Park
Room 281, Main Legislative Building
Toronto, ON M7A 1A4
Dear Mr. McGuinty:
Re: City of Port Colborne Resolution Re MPAC
Please be advised that Thorold City Council at its November 7, 2006 meeting adopted the following
resolution:
THA T the resolution adopted by the City of Port Colborne at its August 28, 2006 meeting objecting
to any further downloading of costs for MPAC to the local taxpayer and urging the Provincial
government to take immediate action and fix the flaws of the property assessment system, be
received and supported.
AND FURTHER THA T a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Dalton Me Guinty, Premier of
Ontario, Greg Sorbara, Minister of Finance, Tim Hudak, MPP, Peter Kormos, MPP, Kim Craitor,
MPP, Jim Bradley, MPP, City of Port Colborne, Regional Municipality of Niagara, AMO and FCM.
Your consideration of this resolution is respectfully requested.
John K. Bice, AMCT
City Clerk
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c: The Honourable Greg Sorbara, Minister of Finance
Tim Hudak, M.P.P., Erie Lincoln Riding
Peter Kormos, M.P.P., Niagara Centre Riding
Kim Craitor, M.P.P., Niagara Falls Riding
Jim Bradley, M.P.P., Minister of Tourism & Recreation
Regional Municipality of Niagara
/ Region of Niagara Municipalities
Association of Municipalities of Ontario
Federation of Canadian Municipalities
ec: M. Weir, Chief Administrative Officer
J. K. Bice, City Clerk
M. Mauro, Director of Finance
City of Thorold
P.O. Box 1044, 3540 Schmon Parkway, Thorold, Ontario 12V 4A7
www.thopold.com
Tel: 905-227-6613
OFFICE OF THE:
MAYOR
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
CLERK
DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING SERVICES
DIRECTOR OF BUILDING & ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
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THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWN OF PELHAM
TEL. (905) 892-2607
FAX (905) 892-5055
POST OFFICE BOX 400
PELHAM MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 20 PELHAM TOWN SQUARE
FONTHILL, ONTARIO LOS 1 EO
November 27, 2006
MRS. JANET BECKETT, CITY CLERK
CITY OF PORT COLBORNE
66 CHARLOTTE STREET
PORT COLBORNE ON L3K 3C8
Dear Mrs. Beckett:
This is to advise that Council of the Town of Pelham, at its regular meeting held on
Monday, November 6, 2006, resolved to enact the following resolution:
"THAT Council of the Town of Pelham endorse and support the resolution
enacted by the City of Port Colborne at their meeting held August 28, 2006 noting their
objection to any further downloading of costs for MPAC to the local taxpayer and urging
the Provincial Government to take immediate action and to fix the flaws of the property
assessment system;
AND THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Honourable Dalton McGuinty,
Premier of Ontario; Honourable Greg Sorbara, Minister of Finance; local MPP's;
Association of Municipalities of Ontario; Federation of Canadian Municipalities; Regional
Municipality of Niagara and Area Municipalities."
Yours very truly,
TOWN OF PELHAM '"
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Cheryl Miclette, AMCT
Town Clerk
Cc: Honourable Dalton McGuinty
Honourable Greg Sorbara
Local MPP's
Association of Municipalities of Ontario
Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Regional Municipality of Niagara
l/A.rea Municipalities
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November 16, 2006
The Honourable Dalton McGuinty
Premier of Ontario
Queens Park
Room 281, Main Legislative Building
Toronto, ON M7 A 1 A4
Dear Mr. McGuinty:
Re: Assessment of Trailers in Ontario
Please be advised that Thorold City Council at its November 7, 2006 meeting adopted the following
resolution:
THA T the resolution adopted by the City of Port Colborne at its October 23, 2006 meeting
requesting that the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) and the Corporation of
the Town of South Bruce Peninsula appeal the decision of Justice O'Connell of the Ontario
Superior Court of Justice, be received and supported.
AND FURTHER THA T a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Dalton McGuinty, Premier of
Ontario, Greg Sorbara, Minister of Finance, MPAC Representatives, Tim Hudak, MPP Kim Craitor,
MPP, Peter Kormos, MPP, City of Port Colborne and Regional Municipality of Niagara.
Your consideration of this resolution is respectfully requested.
John K. Bice, AMCT
City Clerk
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c: The Honourable Greg Sorbara, Minister of Finance
C. Isenburg, President, MPAC
J. Watling, MPAC
A. Anderson, MPAC
P. Christie, MPAC
Peter Kormos, M.P.P., Niagara Centre Riding
Kim Craitor, M.P.P., Niagara Falls Riding
Tim Hudak, M.P.P., Erie-Lincoln Riding
Regional Municipality of Niagara
v Region of Niagara Municipalities
ec: M. Weir, Chief Administrative Officer
J.K. Sice, City Clerk
M. Mauro, Director of Finance
City 01 Thorold
P.O. Box 1044, 3540 Schmon Parkway, Thorold, Ontario L2V 4A7
www.thol.old.com
Tel: 905-227-6613
OFFICE OF THE:
MAYOR
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
CLERK
DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING SERVICES
DIRECTOR OF BUilDING & ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
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THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWN OF PELHAM
TEL. (905) 892-2607
FAX (905) 892-5055
POST OFFICE BOX 400
PELHAM MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 20 PELHAM TOWN SQUARE
FONTHllL, ONTARIO LOS 1EO
November 27, 2006
MRS. JANET BECKETT, CITY CLERK
CITY OF PORT COLBORNE
66 CHARLOTTE STREET
PORT COLBORNE ON L3K 3C8
Dear Mrs. Beckett:
This is to advise that Council of the Town of Pelham, at its regular meeting held on
Monday, November 6, 2006, resolved to enact the following resolution:
"THAT Council of the Town of Pelham endorse and support the resolution enacted by
the City of Port Colborne at their meeting held October 23, 2006 with respect to the
assessment of trailers in Ontario;
AND THAT a copy of the resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario; the Minister
of Finance; MPAC Representatives; local MPP's; Regional Municipality of Niagara and
Area Municipalities."
Yours very truly,
TOWN OF PELHAM
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Town Clerk
Cc: Honourable Dalton McGuinty
Honourable Greg Sorbara
Mr. Carllsenburg, President & CAO, MPAC
Local MPP's
~ional Municipality of Niagara
Area Municipalities
Niagara.1I Region
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Office of the Regional Clerk
2201 St. David's Road, P.O. Box 1042, Thorold ON L2V 4T7
Tel: 905-685-1571 Toll-free: 1-800-263-7215
Fax: 905-687-4977
pam.gilroy@regional.niagara.on.ca
www.regional.niagara.on.ca
January 19,2007
Mr. Dean lorfida
Municipal Clerk
City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
CL 1-2007, January 18,2007
Report HR 03-2007
Military Leave of Absence
Our File No. H.04.0999
The Council of the Regional Municipality of Niagara, at its meeting of January 18, 2007, approved the
following recommendation of its Corporate Services Committee:
JJThat Report HR 03-2007, January 10, 2007, respecting Military Leave of Absence, be
received.
That subject to contingency of service and where applicable, concerned provisions of the
collective agreement and benefit policy contracts, that any employee application for unpaid
leave in order to serve as Reservists in the Canadian Forces not be unreasonably
withheld; and
That this resolution be forwarded to area municipalities for support; and forwarded to the
Canadian Forces Liaison Council for information."
A copy of Report HR 03-2007 is enclosed for your information.
If further information is required, please contact Mr. John Nicol, Commissioner, Human Resources, at
(905) 685-4225, ext. 3213.
Yours truly,
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Regional Clerk
cc: J. Nicol, Commissioner, Iluman R.esources
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HR 03-2007
January 10, 2007
Niagara.IJRegion
REPORt TO:
The Chair and Members of the
Corporate Services Committee
SUBJECT:
MiHtary Leave of Absence
~EC()MIVIENDATION
That this Committee recommend to Regional Council:
That Subject to contingency of service and where applicable, concerned provisions of the
collective agteement and benefit policy contracts, that any employee application for unpaid
leave in order to serve as Reservists in the Canadian Forces not be un.reasonably
withheld; that this resolution be forward to area municipalities for support; and forwarded to
the Canadian Forces Liaison Council for information.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In recognition of the important role that Reservists have in Canada's Armed Forces, and
peacekeeper programs and their need to train, volunteer and respond to crises when
called upon, we as a community leader and employer support, subject to contingency of
services, unpaid employee leaves of absenCe to serve as Reservists in the Canadian
Forces.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
There are no financial implications associated with this report.
pURPOS'E
To seek Council support for unpaid military leave of absence when requested by
employees to serve as Canadian Reservists.
BACKGROUND
Over the past few years Reservists are taking a greater profile in the Canadian Military.
With the escalation of Canadian involvement in Afghanistan and Yugoslavia, there is an
ever growing need for Canadian employers to support the efforts of our Reservists by
guaranteeing employment following their military service to our country.
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HR 03-2007
JanuarY 10, 2007
REPORT
According to the Hamilton Spectator, (July 21, 2006, page A16) "Canada has 24,000
reservists...and over 29,800 inactive reservists who could be mobilized at any time if
needed". While we do not have any employee leave of absence application to Serve as a
Reservist at this time, it is more likely today than in the past humber of years that we may
be requested to grant a leave of absence without pay to an employee to service his/her
country as a Reservist. In such instance, we should be prepared, subject to contingency
of services and concerned collective agreements where applicable, to grant leaves of
absence without pay and assure a return to work following military service. It is thus
recommended that Council pass a resolution that any employee application for unpaid
leave not be unreasonably withheld in order to serve as Reservists in our Canadian
Military.
Submitted by:
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Approved by:
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Mike Trojan .
Chief Administrati
December 19, 2006
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February 13, 2007
File #2501
Pam Gilroy, Regional Clerk
Regional Municipality of Niagara
2201 St. David's Road, P.O. Box 1042
Thorold, ON L2V 4T7
Dear Mrs. Gilroy:
Re: Military Leave of Absence
In response to your communication regarding the above matter, the following resolution
was passed by the Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie at its meeting of February 12,
2007 :
THAT: The Municipal Council of the Town of Fort Erie hereby supports, in principle, the
resolution of the Regional Municipality of Niagara that any employee application for
unpaid leave in order to serve as Reservists in the Canadian Forces not be unreasonably
withheld, and further
THAT: The appropriate persons be so notified of this action.
Trusting this meets with your requirements.
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Carolyn J. Kett, ~.~
Town Clerk
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c.c. Area Municipalities
Canadian Forces Liaison Council
T. Mather, Human Resource Manager
Our Focus: Your Future
Mailing Address: The Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie
Municipal Centre, 1 Municipal Centre Drive
Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada L2A 256
Office Hours 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Phone (905) 871-1600 Fax (905) 871-4022
Web-site: www.forterie.on.ca
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Office of the Regional Clerk
The Regional Municipality of Niagara
2201 S1. David's Road, P.O. Box 1042
Thorold, Ontario L2V 4 T7
Attention:
Pam Gilroy, Regional Clerk
Dear Ms. Gilroy:
Re: Resolution regarding Military Leave of Absence
Please be advised that Thorold City Council, at its February 6,2007 meeting, adopted the following
resolution:
THA T the resolution adopted by the Regional Municipality of Niagara, at its meeting
of January 18, 2007, with respect to granting any employee application for unpaid
leave in order to serve as Reservists in the Canadian Armed Forces not be
unreasonably withheld, subject to certain conditions, be received and supported.
AND FURTHER THA T a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Regional
Municipality of Niagara, area municipalities and the Canadian Forces Liaison
Council for information.
Yours truly,
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S'G~an M. a~els~AMCT
Deputy City Clerk
SMD:hhm
cc: Area Municipalities
The Canadian Forces Liaison Council
em: M. Weir, Chief Administrative Officer
J.K. Sice, City Clerk
City of Thorold
p.o. Box 1044, 3540 Schmon Parkway, Thorold, Ontario L2V 4A7
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Friday, January 19, 2007
To: All Ontario Municipalities
The Council of the Town of Minto, at the January 17, 2007 Council meeting, unanimously adopted the
following Resolution:
WHEREAS:
Royal Canadian Legions in the Province of Ontario face a financial crisis due to declining and aging
membership; and
WHEREAS:
The Royal Canadian Legions are an asset to the communities across the Country by providing aid to
veterans and their families as well supporting minor sports and various community projects; and
WHEREAS:
The Town of Minto and the County of Wellington have recognized the immense worth of local Royal
Canadian Legions by providing property tax relief for the municipal portion of these taxes as provided
under s. 325 of the Municipal Act, S. O. 2001 or s. 6 of the Assessment Act, R.S. O. 1990, CHAPTER
A.31; and
WHEREAS:
Present Ontario legislation does not provide for relief from the Education portion of property taxes paid
by Royal Canadian Legions;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOL VED THAT:
The Town of Minto appeals to the government of Ontario to take immediate action to exempt Royal
Canadian Legions in Ontario from the Education portion of property taxes;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED THAT:
This resolution be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (A.MO.), Waterloo-
Wellington MP.P. Ted Arnott, the Honourable Greg Sorbara, Minister of Finance, the Honourable
Kathleen Wynne, Minister of Education and the Honourable John Gerretsen, Minister of Municipal
Affairs and Housing.
Please present this Resolution to your members of Council for their consideration and endorsement.
Yours truly,
Hazel Soady- Easton
Deputy Clerk
hazel@town.minto.on.ca
5941 Highway #89
Harriston, Ont. NOG 1Z0
tel: 519-338-2511
fax: 519-338-2005
www.town.minto.on.ca
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CITY OF PORT COLBORNE
Municipal Offices
66 Charlotte Street
Port Colborne, Ontario
L3K 3C8
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF
COMMUNITY AND CORPORATE SERVICES
December 4th, 2006.
The Honourable Daltou McGuinty,
Premier,
Legislative Building,
Queen's Park,
Toronto, ON M7A lAI
Dear Mr. Premier:
City of Port Colborne Resolution
Re The Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River Basin
At its meeting of November 27\ 2006, the Council of the Corporation of the City of Port Colbome
resolved as follows:
WHEREAS, the waters of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence basin are precious public
natural resources shared and held in trust by the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence states and
provInces;
WHEREAS, the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence are the world's largest source of surface
freshwater and are essential to the quality of life and economic vitality of the cities,
villages, townships, and counties along the shores and in the surrounding watershed;
WHEREAS, the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence support countless recreational,
. commercial, tourism, and cultural activities for basin residents and visitors; drive
economic development and improve the economic value of shoreline communities;
support critical aquatic and coastal ecosystems; provide fresh drinking water for millions
of people; and support agricultural and industrial activities;
WHEREAS, the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence repres.ent about 20% of the world's
surface freshwater supply and drinking water for more than 40 million people throughout
the Great Lakes basin;
WHEREAS, despite their size, the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence are finite and
vulnerable to depletion and degradation with only one percent of the water in the Great
Lakes being recharged each year;
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Email: dccs@portcolborne.com
Fax: (905) 834-5746
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WHEREAS, future diversions and consumptive uses of the Great Lakes and St.
Lawrence basin water resources have the potential to significantly impact the
environment, economy and welfare of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River region;
WHEREAS, the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence states and provinces have a shared duty
to protect, conserve, restore, improve and manage the renewable but finite Waters of the
Basin for the use, benefit and enjoyment of all their citizens, including generations yet to
come. The most effective means of protecting, conserving, restoring, improving and
managing the Basin Waters is through the joint pursuit of unified and cooperative
principles, policies and programs mutually agreed upon, enacted and adhered to by all of
the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence states and provinces;
WHEREAS, the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence governors and premiers have endorsed
the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact and the Great
Lakes and St. Lawrence River Basin Sustainable Water Resources Agreement,
agreements to conserve, protect and improve the Great Lakes and its sustaining waters,
but the agreements are not binding until ratified by each Great Lakes state legislature and
approved by US Congress;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Port Colborne calls on the
government of Ontario to adopt the policies and programs mutually agreed upon with the
Great Lakes states in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Basin Sustainable Water
Resources Agreement and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this Resolution will be sent to: Dalton
McGuinty, Premier of Ontario, John Maloney, MP, Tim Hudak, MPP, The Region of
Niagara and all Municipalities in the Niagara Region, be so advised.
Your favourable consideration of Council's resolution would be greatly appreciated.
Yours very truly
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Janet Beckett
City Clerk
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cc: J. Maloney, MP
T. Hudak, MPP
Region of Niagara
Municipalities in Niagara Region
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Friday, January 19, 2007
To All Ontario Municipalities with a Population of Less Than 250,000:
The Council of the Town of Minto, at the January 17, 2007 Council meeting, unanimously adopted the
following Resolution:
WHEREAS:
The Walkerton Tragedy of 2000 has been responsible for the implementation of countless regulations
and Acts that have forever changed the method municipalities deliver safe drinking water to their
residents;
AND WHEREAS:
In order for a municipality to be in compliance with the countless regulations and Acts enforced by
the Ministry of the Environment, millions of dollars in infrastructure upgrading must be spent with
reconstruction of water towers, water pump houses, water mains, sewer mains, sewage treatment
plants, to name a few,' are necessary,'
AND WHEREAS:
The Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal, the Honourable David Caplan, at the OSUM
Conference in Owen Sound in 2004 announced the Canada Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure
Fund Program (COMRIF)for municipalities with apopulation of less than 250,000,'
AND WHEREAS:
Through COMRIF, the governments of Canada and Ontario are each investing up to $298 million
over the next five years to improve public infrastructure in small, urban and rural municipalities
throughout the Province of Ontario,'
AND WHEREAS:
The priorities for Intake One and Intake Two were local bridges and roads, solid waste management,
water and wastewater (i. e. sewage) and these projects must also be supportive of federal and
provincial policy directions such as reducing greenhouse gases, sustainable water and sewage
systems, economic development and increased waste diversion with an equal emphasis placed on
health and safety and the quality of the project in addressing public policy priorities;
AND WHEREAS:
The priorities for Intake Three were assessed using three criteria,' being health and safety, public
policy priorities and value for money;
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AND WHEREAS:
Small rural municipalities must spend limited funds and staff resources to prepare detailed
applications and engineering drawings, which must accompany the COMRIF application and in
many cases thousands of dollars are spent preparing the application leaving the unsuccessful
municipalities more in debt than they were previous to applyingfor the COMRIF grant;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The Town of Minto petition the federal Minister responsible for infrastructure and COMRIF, the
Honourable Lawrence Cannon and the provincial Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal, the
Honourable David Caplan to reimburse those municipalities that were unsuccessful in all three
COMRIF Intakes the engineeringfees that were paid in order to submit the COMRIF application;
AND FURTHER THAT:
This Resolution be forwarded to all municipalities in the Province of Ontario with a population of
less than 250,000 for their support;
AND FURTHER THAT:
The Town of Minto's Member of Parliament, Gary Schellenberger and their Member of Provincial
Parliament Ted Arnott be sent a copy of this Resolution requesting their support for the
reimbursement of the engineeringfees paid by the Town of Minto in the amount of$15,OOO.
Please present this Resolution to your members of Council for their consideration and endorsement.
Yours truly,
Hazel Soady- Easton
Deputy Clerk
hazel@town.minto.on.ca
5941 Highway #89
Harris to n, Ontario
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tel: 519-338-2511
fax: 519-338-2005
www.town.minto.on.ca
January 18, 2007
Subject: Support on the recommendations made bv Perth County Coalition Aaainst Poverty
Representatives of the Perth County Coalition Against Poverty have provided a report that
identifies a number of issues that they would like to see the Council of Stratford act upon, to
assist in alleviating what this group perceives as unnecessary hardship, for those members of our
society that find themselves in financial difficulties.
Please be advised that at the Council of the City of Stratford, at their meeting on December 11,
2006 passed the following resolution regarding certain matters/issues concerning poverty or
those people who have a financial hardship:
1. That Council does support the ideals and purpose of rent-to-own, building of
more co-operative housing and similar models of housing that integrate people
into all levels of society.
2. That The City of Stratford shall request of all levels of Government to increase
funding to shelters for women and children escaping violence and abuse.
3. That The City of Stratford shall request the Federal Government to set an
actual "poverty line" based upon the basic living needs of an individual, a
couple, a family with two and then four children within the Country of Canada.
4. That The City of Stratford shall further request that the Federal Government
review the taxation of seniors and low-income earners living at or below the
"poverty line".
5. That the City of Stratford shall request all levels of Government to create more
support systems for low income seniors pertaining to property taxes, enabling
them to remain in their own homes.
6. That The City of Stratford shall request that all level of Government honour
their commitments, past and present, to alleviate the situation immediately
and that Federal and Provincial members of Parliament and also AMO be asked
to provide their support of these resolutions.
The City of Stratford would like your consideration on the endorsement of these matters and
would like to request that you forward letters of support directly to the provincial and federal
representatives.
Please contact Joan Thomson, City Clerk, at 519-271-0250 ext 235 or email at
ithomson@city.stratford.on.ca if you have any questions regarding this matter.
Thank you.
ATTENTION MUNICIPAL CEMCS:
WHEREAS the Federal Government is responsible for grants for
emergency planning and equipment through the Joint Emergency
Preparedness Program (JEPP);
AND WHEREAS the funding formula and application process have not
been revised for many years;
AND WHEREAS the timelines outlined in the application process are
based on a fiscal year whereas the Municipality operates on a calendar
year;
AND WHEREAS the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs in 2002, through
the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs, petitioned the Federal
Government to increase grants and reduce limitations through the JEPP
process, with no resolve;
AND WHEREAS all Municipalities must meet and maintain the emergency
preparedness requirements outlined in the Emergency Management and
Civil Protection Act, R.S.O., 1990;
AND WHEREAS changing weather patterns are resulting in more frequent
and more violent storms;
AND WHEREAS in 2006, many municipalities including the Township of
Scugog incurred significant costs for the cleanup following these storms;
AND WHEREAS funding is required, particularly by small, rural
municipalities;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the
Township of Scugog petitions the Minister of Community Safety and
Correctional Services; Emergency Management Ontario and the Federal
Government to revise the funding formula and application process for the
Joint Emergency Preparedness Program to increase grants available for
emergency preparedness purposes and reduce funding limitations;
AND THAT a copy of this resolution be sent to the Honourable Bev Oda,
MP, and Mr. John O'Toole, MPP, the Minister of Community Safety and
Correctional Services, the Commissioner of Emergency Management
Ontario, the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
Canada, the Director of Durham Emergency Management Office, and to
the Association of Municipalities for distribution to all CEMCs in Ontario
for endorsement.
Township of Scugog
181 Perry Street
P.O. Box 780
Port Perry, Ontario
L9L 1A7
Town of New market
395 Mulock Drive, Newmarket, ON L3Y 4X7
Tel: 905-953-5300/Fax: 905-953-5100
E-mail: Info@newmarket.ca
January 22, 2007
Moved by: Councillor Blight
Seconded by: Councillor Kerwin
RESOLUTION R1-2007
WHEREAS the Town of Newmarket issued Resolution R16-2003 on December 15,2003
regarding the use of Fluorescent Yellow Green School signs to the Province, Region and
local municipalities;
AND WHEREAS R 16-2003 requested that the Province of Ontario review the Highway
Traffic Act and associated regulations, provide early approval for the use of school related
signage on a trial basis and amend existing legislation to allow the use of fluorescent
strong yellow-green signs in local municipalities;
AND WHEREAS the Province has not made a final decision on the use of Fluorescent
Yellow Green School signs on Ontario Roads;
AND WHEREAS the lack of a final decision to date by the Province has created
inconsistent use throughout the Region of York and the Province of Ontario;
AND WHEREAS the continued inconsistent use could potentially create safety issues and
potentially increase exposure to public liability for local municipalities;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town
of Newmarket as follows:
1. THAT the Town of Newmarket request the Province of Ontario to:
a) Review and amend the Highway Traffic Act and associated
regulations and standards as required regarding school area
and school crossing zone signage;
b) Provide approval for the use of Fluorescent Yellow Green
school signage;
c) Provide a formal decision on this matter prior to the start of
the 2007/2008 school year;
2. AND THAT the Town of Newmarket forward this resolution to the Honourable
Donna Cansfield, Minister of Transportation; Julia Munro, MPP; the Region
of York, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and all municipalities
within York Region requesting support of this initiative.
Tony Van Bynen, Mayor
The Corporation of
THE TOWNSHIP OF LANARK HIGHLANDS
January 26 2007
TO: All Municipalities in the Province of Ontario
RE: Regulations regarding the use of Off-Road Vehicles
The Council of the Township of Lanark Highlands at its meeting held January 23
2007 adopted the following resolution regarding "Regulations on the Use of Off-
Road Vehicles":
Res. # 2007-01-24
Moved by: Deputy Mayor Horlin
Seconded by: Councillor Echlin
Whereas Ontario municipalities have the authority pursuant to O. Reg. 316/03 under the
Highway Traffic Act (HTA) to regulate the operation of aI/-terrain or off-road vehicles
(A TV's) on highways under their jurisdiction; and
Whereas said regulation has resulted in a patchwork quilt across the province of varying
regulations governing the use of these vehicles creating uncertainty and frustration for
both A TV users and municipalities; and
Whereas the number of A TV users continues to grow rapidly exacerbating the problem.
Now Therefore the Township of Lanark Highlands requests that the province of Ontario
review with municipalities and their associations the issue of A TV use on public
highways with a view to ensuring consistency and sound decision making throughout aI/
areas of the province.
And further that this resolution be circulated to aI/ municipalities in Ontario for their
endorsement.
We ask that you entertain support of the resolution at your earliest convenience.
Please send response to:
Twp of Lanark Highlands, PO Box 340, 75 George St Lanark ON KOG 1 KO
Or
By Fax to: Mary Kirkham - Clerk -1-613-259-2291
Or
By E-mail to:mkirkham@lanarkhiahlands.ca
Box 340 Lanark, Ontario KoG 1Ko Municipal Office (613) 259-2398 Fax (613) 259-2291
E-mail mail-bag@lanarkhighlands.ca
The Corporation of the Town of
New Tecumseth
Mailing Address:
P.o. Box 910
Alliston, Ontario
L9R 1 Al
ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
Administration Centre
10 Wellington St. E.
Alliston, Ontario
Web Address: www.town.newtecumseth.on.ca
Email: clerk@town.newtecumseth.on.ca
Phone: (705) 435-6219 or (905) 729-0057
Fax: (705) 435-2873
Clerk: direct line: 705-435-3900 ext. 226
Please be advised that the Council of the Town of New Tecumseth, at their meeting on December 18, 2006,
passed the following resolution:
"Whereas in 1999 Edward K. Banting entrusted the Ontario Historical Society with the
100 acre Banting family homestead through a bequest in his last will and testament;
And Whereas during the period of time that the Ontario Historical Society has owned the
Banting homestead the condition of the buildings has deteriorated and the property has
not been used in a manner that is consistent with honouring the work of Sir Frederick
Banting;
And Whereas the Town of New Tecumseth believes that the lands as well as the
buildings have an important historical and heritage connection to Sir Frederick Banting
and his achievements;
And Whereas the Town has attempted over many years to facilitate in good faith the
transfer of the lands to a not-for-profit organization that would ensure that the buildings
are repaired and the lands and buildings are used to properly commemorate the
importance of the Banting legacy to not only the community in which it is located but also
to the world;
And Whereas the Ontario Historical Society has agreed to sell the 100 acre Banting
Homestead lands to the highest bidder who we understand proposes to only make
available a small parcel size surrounding the buildings for the purposes of recognizing Sir
Frederick Banting;
And Whereas the Town believes that the minimum parcel size for the purposes of
properly honouring both the intentions of Edward K. Banting in bequeathing the lands to
the Ontario Historical Society and the work of Sir Frederick Banting is 70 acres;
Now Therefore Be It Resolved:
1. That the Town of New Tecumseth expresses its extreme disappointment with
the Ontario Historical Society in agreeing to sell the Banting Homestead Lands
without ensuring that a minimum of 70 acres of the 100 acres of the original
lands bequeathed to the Society by Edward K. Banting were available to
educate the public about the historical significance of the work of Sir Frederick
Banting;
2. That the Ontario Historical Society and the Ontario Historical Society
Foundation be formally requested to support the designation of the
northerly 70 acres pursuant to the Ontario Heritage Act, 2005;
3. And that this resolution be forwarded to Helena Guergis, MP Simcoe Grey, the
Premier of Ontario, Jim Wilson, MPP and the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario for circulation to its member municipalities for support. "