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Council News
April 20th and May 18th
Edition
Warden Lovshin and CAO Bill Pyatt presented the 2010 Staff Service Awards on May 18th, 2011.
The Warden thanked all staff for their hard work and contributions to the County of Northumberland.
A “Meet and Greet” was held prior to the County Council Session to enable Warden Lovshin and the members of Council to personally congratulate the many recipients that were able to attend the ceremony.
CAO Pyatt noted that several staff were unable to attend due to their work schedules. Mr. Pyatt noted that the Golden Plough Lodge long term care facility and the Emergency Medical Service are 24 hour; seven day a week County operations . County Council acknowledged these award recipients as well.
5 YEARS 20 YEARS
Darroch Mark SS McIlmoyle Virginia GPL
Wickett Spring SS Leblanc Susan GPL
Munroe Shelley IT Davey Michele GPL
Robertson Tracy EMS Arthur Cori Tourism
Usher Joel EMS Hache Bernice GPL
Philp Giselle EMS Van Hoogmoed Catherine GPL
Self Ryan EMS Vanslyke Carol‐ann GPL
Lewis Tom Roads Patfield Wendy GPL
Lane Jerry MRF Kowalczyk Francis GPL
Leavitt Jason MRF Bursey Dawn GPL
Harris Nicole MRF Lake Chris EMS
Skene Cherylin GPL
Arsenault Maryann GPL 25 YEARS
Poot Jackie GPL
Kelly Tammy GPL Read Elaine GPL
Leslie Susan GPL
Gray Beverly GPL
10 YEARS Masters Inanda GPL
Wilcox Treacy GPL
Arbourne Penny MRF Jessup Kevin GPL
Arbourne Pam MRF Bender Deb Corporate
Sterling Jason EMS Forstell Steven EMS
Thomas Rebecca EMS
Burke Cheryl GPL
McBride Danny Roads 30 YEARSDagnall Julie MRF
Johnston Jim MRF Joudrey Velma GPL
Jarvis Audrey GPL Lanoue Patrick EMS
Petherick Clarke Roads
Gayle Antoinette GPL 35 YEARSMacauley‐Bowen Bonnie POA
Kerr Scott POA Pearson Gary Facilities
Goody John MRF Gorman James Roads
Choiniere Barb GPL
15 YEARS
RETIREESGoulding Karen GPL
Manley Blake EMS Bradshaw Maurice MRF
Davey Serina, Lorrie GPL Marguaratt Carol Anne GPL
Dowle Jack GPL Charlton Betty Ann GPL
Story Kenneth GPL Ferguson Margaret GPL
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TOURISM WEEK IN NORTHUMBERLAND Sedgewick in association with Mike McNaught including Lake Ontario charters, stream and creek fishing, fly fishing and ice fishing; Warkworth will be hosting the Lilac Festival on May 20-23, the Victoria Day Weekend, which will be showcasing over 70 unique lilac varieties along the Millennium Trail, together with buskers, a candlelight walk on the trail with Westben Chorus members as well as vari-ous restaurant and retail adventures; The Heritage Conference being hosted in Cobourg in June on July 5 Cramahe Township is hosting the Great Waterfront Trail Adventure when cyclists will spend the night in the community as they tour the entire trail eastward from the Niagara Escarpment; St. Anne's Spa, Grafton has expanded to Port Hope to include the Dorset Manor Spa (formerly Hillcrest) so they can now offer clients revitalizing days at both these locations; the Port Hope Fair in September will be celebrating it’s 180th anniversary. To lean more regarding on-line booking availabil-ities, discounts through participating businesses and organizations visit the County Tourism Web Site at:-
www.northumberlandtourism.com.
At the April 20th Session of County Council, Tour-ism Week in Northumberland was proclaimed. The Northumberland Tourism Industry kick-off was held at the Cobourg Community Center on Monday, May 9th, 2011. As well as many sa-voury treats from across the County such as spe-cialty items from Empire Cheese, there was infor-mation about the Lilac Festival taking place later in May at Warkworth; the 100 years of Parks Canada and the Trent-Severn Waterway celebra-tions; spa services; fishing adventures. Northum-berland Tourism is promoting many reasons for residents to take a “Staycation” this year. A new Web link highlighting Rice Lake was also launched at the Cobourg Community Centre. The new portal, www.ExploreRiceLake.ca is part of a strategy to highlight outdoor events, shopping, dining and tours that can be enjoyed during visits to the internationally and locally well-known fish-ing area. The Saturday Cobourg Farmer's Market was one of the exhibitors at the event who are hoping to expand onto Second Street this season from its location behind Victoria Hall. Tourism and agri-culture are two of the main industries in the County which focused on locally-produced and locally-consumed foods which tourists can enjoy while in the County, and to take home for their enjoyment. The exhibits focused on reasons to visit North-umberland and some of the these included:- LetsFish Guiding events hosted by John
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FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL UPDATE—May 18th, 2011
BUSINESS ADVISORY CENTRE OF NORTHUMBERLAND
Q1 Overview
County is slightly under budget at March 31
Primarily due to timing of expenditures
Key events: RFPs/tenders issued after
budget approval in March for goods/services to be received throughout the year
Provincial subsidies higher than expected
2011 Forecast
Q1 Yearend forecast looks favourable to budget:
OW Admin. & EMS funding near 50%
Announced funding significantly higher than budget
Operating expenses only Historically underfunded
Capital savings:
Tenders for capital purchases at or under budget
Savings moved to reserves for future projects
Other expenses/funding being monitored are: Fuel & electricity prices
remain high
Procurement initiatives to identify and capture cost savings
Eagleson landfill remediation project deferred to 2012
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TENDERS/RFP’s/RFQ’s Award
TENDER/RFP/RFQ AWARDED TO: AT THE BID PRICE OF: BUDGETED AMOUNT
Tender 11-11
860 William St. Curtain Wall
C3 Polymeric $456,134.11 $600,000
Tender 12-11 Microsurfacing
Miller Paving Ltd. $267,115.93 $436,100
Tender 14-11
Asphalt Emulsions
McAsphalt Industries $0.5929 per litre $425.000
Tender 15-11
Paving
Norway Asphalt Ltd. $2,010,449.52 $2,417,000
Tender 16-11
Two 1/2 ton Trucks
Scott Drummond Motors Ltd.
$57,187.28 $75,000
RFI 02-11
Procurement/Purchase Order System
BDO
$73,322.64
$75,000
Tender 18-11
Janitorial Services
Kleenway Building and Maintenance Services
$101,623.58
Per year
$223,845
Per Year
Tender 22-11
Installation of Windows & Doors—Windemere Place, Cobourg
Absolute General Contractors
$74,997.12
$90,000
Tender 23-11
One New 2010/2011 Four Wheel Drive Front End Loader and Backnhoe
Johns Equipment Sales and Service
$91,058.92
$100,000
Tender 24-11
Four Mobile Lifts
Novaquip Lifting System $42,698.50 $55,000
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CAMPBELLFORD BRIDGE FEASIBILITY STUDY—Approved Genivar Fees Extension
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HAMILTON TOWNSHIP TRAIN DERAILMENT REPORT At the May 18th, County Council Session, a Report from Ken Stubbings, the County Emergency Planning & Health and Safety Coordinator, was presented.
On March 27 2011, 1244 hours a westbound Canadian National (CN) train derailed approximately 1.5km east of Port Hope. The train consisted of 116 cars. CN defines derailment as when any of the car wheels are not in contact with the track. Twenty three cars derailed. Seven cars of major concern had all wheels not in contact with the track. Two tankers contained jet fuel; two were empty liquid petroleum gas tankers; two contained sulfuric acid; and one
contains an unknown residual. A natural gas line was also ruptured. A grass fire and minor tanker fire resulted. All rail traffic, Canadian National, Canadian Pacific, and Via Rail was stopped. A 1.6km radius evacuation zone was established. There were no injuries during the derailment. Mr. Stubbings’ report included a number of positive actions that took place during the train derailment as well as some options for improvement. Clean up at the accident site is expected to be ongoing for a number of weeks. Northumberland EMS maintained a presence at the site for the duration of the emergency in case of fire, accidents or any potential threat to the many emergency services personnel involved in the incident. During the emergency, the Red Cross provided excellent service to the evacuees and communication between the Hamilton Township EOC and Red Cross was effective with the use of the County CEMC as liaison. The Community Emergency Management Coordinators in Northumberland County will continue to promote 72 hour preparedness.
Durham Northumberland Regional Innovation Center
At the April 20th Session of County Council, Mr. Daniel Ross, from the Northumberland Manufacturers’ Association, made a presentation on the new Regional Innovation Centre (RIC) being brought to Northumberland called Innovation Durham Northumberland (IDN). IDN will be part of a province-wide network that will provide commercialization support for entrepreneurs and business. The IDN will also provide access to a province wide network of experts, academics, companies, investors, government
agencies and others who can help continue to grow ideas and businesses. The NMA in partnership with the Durham Strategic Energy Alliance helped make the IDN possible. The IDN will house offices at UOIT in Oshawa, Durham College in Whitby and at the Northumberland Manufacturing Association offices in Cobourg.
PROGRAMS/SERVICES contd.
Drug Education & Awareness: e-learning & Positive Decisions, Positive Choices.Summer Camps: week-long, themed based camps.Community Connections: coordination of services & referrals by connecting children, youth & their families with existing community supportive services.Special Projects: e.g. UR OMG; Guys Read©;
Internet safety/cyberbullying; face-painting.
S T R E N G T H O F C H A R A C T E R, S T R E N G T H O F C O M M U N I T Y,
Referrals accepted from:
Youth
Parents/Caregivers
Schools
Community Agencies
Probation
Police
Crown Attorney..
S T R E N G T H O F C H A R A C T E R, S T R E N G T H O F C O M M U N I T Y,
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REBOUND FOR YOUTH PRESENTATION
About Us
Rebound Child & Youth Services Northumberland is a not for profit, incorporated, charitable organization.
Rebound offers supportive programs and services throughout Northumberland County for children, youth and their families.
Building strength of character and strength of community for the purposes of positive change..
S T R E N G T H O F C H A R A C T E R, S T R E N G T H O F C O M M U N I T Y,
Our Volunteers Empower, Energize and Inspire!
150 + volunteers.
Essential component for majority of programs and services offered.
Training.
Support.
Appreciation.
Ongoing recruitment – READbound, CHOICES, & new project.
S T R E N G T H O F C H A R A C T E R, S T R E N G T H O F C O M M U N I T Y,
PROGRAMS/SERVICES
Youth Justice Diversion: Extrajudicial Measures and Youth Justice Committee.
READbound: free of charge tutoring.
CHOICES: life skills, positive mentoring.
YOURS: youth outreach, connections with services and short-term supports.
PASS: school support for suspensions and alternative education placements.
S T R E N G T H O F C H A R A C T E R, S T R E N G T H O F C O M M U N I T Y,
NEW PROJECT!
2 year project funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation.Collaborating with Northumberland Community Counselling Centre (NCCC).Programming/supports for youth at risk of violence.Gender-specific group programming.Integration & coordination of services.Counselling services (NCCC).Youth engagement.Ages: 12-25 years.
S T R E N G T H O F C H A R A C T E R, S T R E N G T H O F C O M M U N I T Y,
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2011 Litter Clean Up Appreciation BBQ/MRF Open House
Coming to a street near you! The Get Caught Recycling Clean Team will hit the streets again this May through to November on area collection days to check out your recycling. The house who has their recycling set out in accordance to the Recycle Clean program will win a prize! For more information about our Recycle Clean program, visit the Recycling page. During the month of May, the Get Caught Recycling Team will be targeting the Municipality of Alnwick/Haldimand with Tuesday collection days. You just never know what day we might show up on your street, so make sure your recycling is picture perfect every collection day!
County staff reported that this year’s event was an overwhelming success – it’s estimated that over 700 people attended the event. This was the 3rd annual event – the last 2 events have been held at the MRF. There was a BBQ, popcorn and other refreshments, an information table, composter give away, face painting, Mighty Machines, guided MRF tours, games and prizes (t-shirts, travel mugs and reusable lunch bags)
This event is a great venue for educating the public about recycling and the importance of sorting their recyclables properly.