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MULMUR TOWNSHIP COUNCIL INFORMATION ITEMS

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2014 INFORMATION ITEMS (Agenda Items #7.4 - #7.16 are on the web site only)

7.4 Resolution from the Municipality of Killarney concerning the new O.P.P. billing.

7.5 Resolution from the Township of West Lincoln on the approval of a road use agreement with the Niagara Region Wind Corporation.

7.6 Resolution from the Town of Bancroft regarding policing costs associated with unorganized townships.

7.7 AMO communications on the new legislative session – Provincial Offences Act tools re-introduced road safety bill.

7.8 Town of Mono correspondence to the Director General, Spectrum Management Operations Branch of Industry Canada on high speed broadband service.

7.9 Town of Mono correspondence to the Premier of Ontario on the neonicotinoid pesticides.

7.10 Dufferin County correspondence to the Director General, Spectrum Management Operations Branch of Industry Canada on high speed broadband service.

7.11 Airport Road intersection accident summary. 7.12 Correspondence from Allan and Cathie Chartrand and Bob and Ingrid Orr

on the McBride/Johnson proposed farm produce sales outlet and distillery, Part W ½ Lot 4, Conc. 7 E.

7.13 Report of Heather Boston, Treasurer dated October 24th on the 2014 third quarter financial results.

7.14 Mulmur Melancthon Fire Department 2013 consolidated financial statements.

7.15 Carl Tafel’s October 1st presentation to Council on the Bruce Trail. 7.16 Carl Tafel’s October 1st presentation to Council on the heritage open

house and historic register.

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Killarney, Onra¡io

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Municip ality of Ki llarney

September 22,2014

The Hon. Kathleen WynnePremier of OntarioLegislative Building, Queen's ParkToronto, Ontario M7A 141

Dear Premier:

Attached hereto is Resolution No. 14-385 that was passed at our RegularMeeting of Council held September lOth, 2014 which is self-explanatory.

Should you have any questions, please contact the undersigned

Sincerely,

THE MUNICIPALITY OF KILLARNEY

(Mrs.) Candy K. Beauvais,Clerk-Treasurer

cc: FONOMAMOMPP -Norm Miller, Parry SoundMPP - Michael Mantha, Algoma-Manitoulín

Encl: resolution

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The Coryorøtion of the ManicipøIíty of Killørney32 Commissioner Street

Killarney, OntarioPOM 2AO

MOVED BY: Peggy Roque

SECONDED BY: Peter McMullen

RESOLUTION NO. 14.385

BE IT RESOLVED TIIAT the Municipality of Killamey acknowledge receipt of the newOPP billing model which will see invoices split between base costs and calls for service onan approximately 60/40 split. All municipalities will pay the same cost per property for baseservices which is estimated at $203.00 per property.

FIJRTIIER THAT this new model was given cabinent approval on August 13,20L4 andwill commence on January l, 2015. The new model will be phased-in over five years inorder to give municipalities time to adjust to any increases in their policing costs.

AND FURTHER TIIAT the Province is cunently responsible for policing costs associatedwith Unorg anized Townships ;

AI.ID FLJRTIIER TIIAT as the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Community Safetyand Correctional Services will be reviewing various issues surrounding the new billingmodel, that the Municipality of Killarney request that the Province implement a billingmethod for those properties located in Unorganized Townships so that they contribute theirfair share to the overall Provincial Policing Costs.

AND FURTHERTHAT this resolutionbe forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, FONOM,AMO, our local MPP's and all municipalities that are currently serviced by the OPP.

CARRIED

I, Candy K. Beauvais, Clerk Treasurer of the Municipality of Killarney do certify the foregoing tobe a true copy of Resolution #14-385 passed

,2014.the Municipality of Killamey on the l0úTJ¡îT

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318 Canborough St. P.O. Box 400

5mithville, ON

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T: 905-957-3346F:905-957 -3219

www.westlincoln.ca

CLERK'S DEPARTMENT

October 17,2014

ATTN: All Ontario MuniciPalitiesFROM: Carolyn Langley, Clerk, Township of West Lincoln

of Roa ment with N Wind NRWC

This is to confirm that on Monday, September 22,2014, the Council of the Township of West Lincoln

Township adopted the following motion relating to a Road Use Agreement with NRWC for use of roads

during construction of lndustrial Wind Turbines:

That, a By-law be adopted to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign a Road Use Agreement

with the Niagara Region Wind Corporation; and,

That staff be and are hereby directed to implement the terms of the Road Use

Agreement; and,

That, staff be directed to investigate by-laws from West Lincoln and other municipalities relating to

noise, nuisance, lighting, tree removai, dust and hours of operation and report back to Council in

January 2015 with the intention of bringing back options for strengthening and/or introducing new

and/or enhanced by-laws.

At that same meeting, Township Council re-confirmed its position as an unwilling hostwith the adoption of the

following motion:

Motion:f¡at¡¡e Township of West Lincoln hereby reconfirms its position as an unwilling host of industrialwind

turbines; and,

That, any approval to enter into a Road Use Agreement to protect the Township's interests does not

change its position as an unwilling host; and,

That, the appropriate parties as previously notified, be advised'

The Road Use Agreement was signed on October 9,2014 and has been posted on the Township of

West Lincoln website for the information of residents.

:cdlcc Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario

Tim Hudak, ieader of the Official Opposition and MPP, Niagara West - GlanbrookAndrea Horwath, Leader-New Democratic Party of Ontario & Leader of Recognized Party

The Honourable Brad Duguid, Minister of Economic Development, Employment & lnfrastructure

The Honourable Glen R Murray, Minister of Environment & Climate Change

The Honourable Bob Chiarelli, Minister of EnergyThe Honourable Jeff Leal, Minister of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs

Ralph Walton, Office of the Regional Clerk, Niagara Region

Janie Palmer, Chair, Board of Directors, Niagara Peninsula Energy lnc'

0lscLAltvlER: This material is provided as a paid service by the orìginating organization and does not necessarìly reflect the view or

positions of the Association of Municipalities 0f 0ntari0 (Alr/0), its subsìdiary companies, officers, directors or aBents

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October 22-, 2014

The Honourable Katl-rleen WYnnePremier of OntarioLegislative Building, Queen's Parl<

Tc¡ronto, ONM7A 141

Re: Resolution lt 238-2014

Deal Prenrier,

On behalf of tlre Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroft please find enclosed a certified

true copy of Resolution #238-2014 in regards to policìrrg costs associated with unorganized

townships

The Council of lhe Town of Bancroft enclorses the resolution passed by the tt4unicipality olt(illarney ancJ respectfully requests that the Province inrplernent a billing methoti for policing costs

for properties in unorganized townships so that they nray contribute lheir fair share,

Thank yoLr for your consicleraLion regarding this rnatter. lf yor.r have any quesltons or concerns

leel free to contact me by phorre at (613)-332-3331 ext, 208 or by e-r-nail at [email protected].

Yours Sincerely,

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Horrorrrable Yasir Naqi, Mirrister of Conrmunity Safety and Correctiolral Servlces

The Honourable Charles Sousa, Minister of FinancePat Vanini, Executive Director, Associalion of Municipalities ontarìo

Todd Smith MPP Prirlce Ëdward - llas[ìngs

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{he'ü'o',vn ûf Tlt¡liertlflRegular CouncilOctober 14 2014

Resolution #238-2t14

VVl"llìRHAS the Town of Bancroft is rn receiptof the new OPP Billing MoCel which r¡¡ill see invoicessplit betrleen base costs alicl calls for seryice on an a¡rproxirnate 60i40 split;

AND WHHRËA$ all munir-:ipalities will pay the sanre base cost per property, which is estìnrated at

$203.00 per property;l\ND Wl{EREAS ihe new moclel received Cabirret approval on August 13,2.014 and will commenceon January 1,2A15, to lre phasecl in over five years;

AND WHËRËAS the Provil'rce is crrrrently responsible for policìng costs associatecJ vtrith rinorganizedtownships;AND Wl-IEREAS the MLrnicipality of f(illarney passed a resolr-rtion recluesting the Provìnce implementa billing method for those properlies locatecl it-t unorgatriz-ecl [owrrships;NOWTHËRËFORË ßË lT RESOLVËD TI{AT the Courncil of the Corporation of the Town of Bancroftdoes hereby encJorse tlre resolr-rtion passecl by the lvir-rnicipality of l(illarney arrcl request the ProvinceirnplemenI a billing method forthose properties in r:norganized townships so those properliescontribute to their fair sharre of policing costs;

AND f-URTHER RESOLVÊD TllATthis resolution be fon¡rarded to tlre Premier, MìnisterofOonrmunrty Safety ancl Correctional Services, lvlinistty ol Finance Ali4O,

-Todd Snrith MPP PrnceEclwarcl-Hastings and all nrunictpalities servicecl by the OPP.

Motion Details

Moved byS econcled by

RECORDED VOTE ICÒ NO

i\"4ai,or Ber rrice Jenkìns

De¡ruty fulayor \¡Vayne Wiggìns

OoLrncillor Paul .lerrl<i¡s

cÅ:ìRt=t) CoLrncillcr John l(irby

Tlriii-ËD Ootrncillor Don Koppìn

DEi{:A l'ÉD; Councillor Charles fvlLrlieit

RECORT-ì=D \.1OTE (SIE t-L:F f-) Cor ncillor Pctar \lill-rìtolr¡a,"1

H/\ZEL Lii.IvlBE, CLËRI{BERI!ICË JENI(II']S, N4AYOR

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Terry Horner

From:Sent:To:Subject:

AMO Communications <[email protected]>

October-21-L4 4:07 PM

thorner@ mulmurtownship.caAMO BREAKING NEWS

October 21,2014

Good Start to New Legislative Session: POA Tools Re-introduced Road Safety Bill

AMO is very pleased to see the road safety legislation introduced today. It combines two previous Bills (34 and 179) and adds a fewadditional matters. Amendments to the Highway Traffic Act will offer municipal governments and enforcement bodies new roadsafety tools.

Provincial Offences:The legislation would deny license plates for unpaid fines for violations such as speeding tickets, careless driving and driving with noinsurance. It would also make it easier for municipal governments to pursue out-of-province drivers for offences.

AMO President Gary McNamara said, "We have long pressed for these POA powers, which will help recoup millions of dollars formunicipalities and most importantly, will ensure that individuals are held responsible for their actions and that justice is served. AMOis pleased to see this Bill introduced at the start of the new legislative session and we look forward to support from all three parties sothat this important legislation can be enacted quickly."

Responsibility for the Provincial Offences Act administration, including courts and fine collection, was transferred to municipalities in1997. This system is used to prosecute non-criminal charges such as traffic offences, trespassing charges and liquor licensingviolations. Since the transfer, municipalities have had diff,rculty collecting many outstanding fines and lacked key enforcement andcollection tools. AMO's long standing call for new tools to collect POA fines received the support of all parties.

Road Safety Improvements: Other chanses include:. Increased fines for impaired and drug impaired driving and distracted driving;. Strengthening the medically unfit drivers program;. Requiring drivers to slow down and move over when approaching a stopped tow truck;' Removing the definition of low pressure tires for Off Road Vehicles to give municipalities flexibility in by-laws;. Requiring drivers to stop at all crosswalks until pedestrians have completely crossed;. Allowing municipalities to use new pedestrian crossing devices on low volume roads;. Modernizing the Motor Vehicle Inspection Station program to improve compliance;. Improving school bus identification by restricting the colour yellow to school bus use;. A number of provisions to improve cycling safety which include increased fines for "dooring" of cyclists by drivers;requiring passing vehicles to maintain one meter of distance from cyclists when practicable; allowing municipalities to install contra-flow bicycle lanes and cycle traffic signals; and increased penalties for cyclists that do not comply with lighting requirements.

Next Steps: AMO urges MPPs to pass the Bill quickly and will be seeking their support. V/e will also continue to work with theProvince to complete the provincial-municipal action plan to implement the new tools for POA fine collection.

Link to MTO announcement

Contact: Craig Reid, Senior Advisor, [email protected] ,416 971-9856 ext.324.

PTEASE NOTE: AMO Breaking News will be broadcast to the member municipality's council, administrator, and clerk. Recipients ofthe AMO broadcasts are free to redistribute the AMO broadcasts to other municipal staff as required. We have decided to not addother staff to these broadcast lists in order to ensure accuracy and efficiency in the management of our various broadcast lists.

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5'1ono, 0ntario l,qW 65g

October 7,2014

Mr. Peter Hill

Director General, Spectrunr Management Operations Branchlndustry Canada300 Slater Street (JETN, 1srh)

Ottawa, ON K1A 0A5Email: spectrum,operations@ic. gc,ca

Dear Mr. Hill

Canada Gazette, Part l, August 19,2014, DGSO-003-14Consultation on Policy Changes in the 3500 MHz Band (3475-3650 MHz)qlC@ocess in Rural Areas

The Town of Mono is a rural community on the north west fringe of the Greater Toronto Area(GTA), The Town of Mono is a grossly underserviced area in terms of high speed broadbandservices. Providing high speed broadband service to rural areas is not sufficiently lucrative forcomnrercial operators; hence, they leave municipalities such as the Town of Mono underserviced. Current regulations do not adequately address this problem, allowing vendors to focustoo narrowly on those markets they deem profitable, to the detriment of rural Canada. lndustryCanada regulations encourages this, allowing vendors to 'pìck the low hanging fruit'. This is notacceptable to the Town of Mono

Fudher, the New Building Canada Fund grant system which puis unrealistic conditions on smallrural municipalities, ensures thatwe cannot participate in federal and provincial infrastructuregrantslorthenextl0years, TothisCouncil andourresidents,thisseemstobeafull assaulton rural Canada by the current federal government, to the benefit of urban areas of Canada.

I would like to emphasize the impoñance of rural Canada to the tourism, agribusiness; and theprovision of natural resources, to fuel and sustain the development of the major urban centres in

Canada. People and businesses are located in rural Canada not only in the urban centres,These people and businesses need high speed broadband to access health care, education,customers, and to be competitive with other regions and countries, Under the current andproposed policies, the lack of appropriate internet could lead people to leave rural areas,abandon business opportunities; including agribusiness, tourism, etc potentially leading to acollapse of the economies of rural Canada.

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The current path of the federal government leaves rural Canada not only uncompetitive with

other developed countries, but even with many third world countries, Now, with the proposed

policy change, it seenrs that not only does the Federal Government put the needs of big cellular

providers above the needs of rural Canadians, but would imply a complete disregard for the

health, economy and prosperity of rural Canada. When coupled with the New Building Canada

Fund conditions, the Federal Government has ensured that most rural municipalities, such as

the Town of Mono will not have access to federal/provincial funding for the duration of its 10

year rollor-lt, and will continue to fall behind our urban neighbors in internet access.

Here are our recommendations to both the federal and provincial governments

1 That the Federal Government enact, concurrent with the policy being proposed, a policy

that would require the benefiting companies and their subsidiaries provide a ubiquitousultra-high speed broadband service to both urban and rural Canadians,

2, Redirect funds from the New Building Canada Fund in supporl of the above initiative.

3. That the provision of ubiquitous ultra-high speed broadband be a priority of both theprovincial and federal governments under the leadership of the federal government, to

ensure that Canada does not continue to devolve into a two-class country divided along

urban/rural boundaries,

4. That the federal and provincial governments establish a Canada Special Broadband

Task Force with the cellular and broadband providers, and witlr rural stakeholders, todetermine how best to provide a ubiquitous broadband service for all Canadians, and

how to fund that service in a fair and equitable manner.

5. That the current proposed policy change not be effected until a new, ubiquitous,

urban/rural service is implemented.

Yours very truly and with expectation and hope of our mutual rural constituents,

Laura Ryan

MayorCorporation of the Town Of Mono

Lau [email protected]

Cc

Prime Minister of Canada: Stephen Harper

Premier of Ontario: Kathleen WYnne

MP: Thomas Mulcair; Federal NDP Party Leader

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MP: Justin Trudeau; Federal Liberal Party Leader

MP: Elizabeth May; Federal Green Party Leader

MP: David Tilson; Dufferin/ CaledonMPP: Andrea Horvath; Provincial NDP Leader

MPP: Jim Wilson; Provincial PC Party Leader

MPP: Mike Schreiner; Green Pady of OntarioMPP' Sylvia Jones; Dufferin/CaledonAMOROMAFCM

Mayor: Rob Adams; Town of Orangeville

Mayor: Ëd Crewson; Town of Shelburne

Mayor: Bill Hill; Township of MelancthonMayor: Don Mclver, Township of AmaranthMayor: Paul Mills; Township of Mulmur

Mayor: John Oosterhof; Town of Grand ValleyMayor: Allen Taylor; Township of East Garafraxa

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September 26,2014

Premier Kathleen WynneLegislative BuildingQueen's ParkToronto ON M7A 141

Dear Premier Wynne,

Re: Neonicotinoid Pesticides

This letter is sentto inform you of the resolutions concerning the use of neonicotinoidsthat were approved by the Town of Mono at regular council meetings of July 22,2014and September 23, 2014.

It is now clear thatthrough acute and chronic exposure'to the neonicotinoid group ofpesticides that there is a significant risk to non-targeted organisms including pollinators,other insects, earth worms and birds.

Neonicotinoids, which often last for many years in the soil and ground water, presentserious long term toxicity to most invertebrate organisms. This creates a particular riskfor bees, buttedlies and other pollinators that we depend on as our partners in foodproduction.

There have been a multitude of studies that suggest that on balance, neonicotinoids aremore harmful than helpful to our agricultural community. References can be provided tosupport these facts.

There is, however, a continuing reluctance by regulatory bodies to act without ''morestudies", We maintain that it should be part of our collective wisdom to employ thePrecautionary Principle (UNESCO): "When human activities may lead to morallyunacceptable harm that is scientifically plausible but uncertain, actions shall be taken toavoid or diminish that harm".

ln view of our collective role and responsibility for human health and survival, weapproved the following resolutions:

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Sincerely,

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Keith J. McNenly,CAO/Clerk

Distribution

Rt, Hon, Steven Harper, Prime MinisterHon Jeff Leal, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural AffairsHon. Eric Hoskins, Minister of Health and Long-Term CareHon Glen R. Murray, Minister of the Environment and Climate ChangeHon. Rona Ambrose, Minister of Health CanadaHon, Gerry Ritz, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food CanadaPest Management Regulatory AdvisoryMPP Dufferin-Caledon, Sylvia JonesMP Dufferin-Caledon, David TilsonThe Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO)Dufferln Federation of AgricultureDufferin Municipalities

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As a means of demonstrating our concern about neonicotinoid pesticides theTown of Mono will review the current plantings and landscaping products usedon municipal lands with a view of discontinuing any neonicotinoid products by theend of this year.

THAT the Town of Mono requesfs the Province of Ontario and the Governmentof Canada to phase out the use of all neonicotinoids in agriculture andornamental use, and through working with the agricultural community provide anorderly transition to an alternate pesticide,

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DLJFFËKNNCOUNl"Y

W,A,I{r¡IN, COUNTY OI. DUFFI-I{IN

October 8,2014

Mr. Peter t-lìllDirector General, Spectrum Management Operations Branch

lnclustry Canada300 Slater Street (JETN, 15th)

Ottawa, ON K1A 045Enrail: spectrum. [email protected]

Dear t\4r. Hìll:

Canada Gazette, Fart l, August 19,2014, DGSO-003-14

Cçnsultation on Policy Changes in the 3500 lVlHz Banel (3475-3650 MHz)

you in the Rural ontario Municipal Association (ROMA)

the lnd effecting rural lnternet service in the Cons¿iltatio¡t

ges in t 0 MHz) anct a New L.icensing Process in Rural Areas,

clatecl lation PaPer")'

As ROMA has ìndicatecl, ''the proposed reclassificatron of the licensed areas would designate vast rural

areas rng taken awaY from rural

(lSPs) service to PeoPle todaY''

has re a large number of rural O

urbatr eir areas shut down wott

l=r,rfther ROMA goes on to say that, "the proposal would sacrifice the current needs of rural conrrnunities,

take away econ-omic and soóial benefits of the internet fronr rural resÌdents ancl undertrine all the hard

worl< that rLrral areas lrave done to ensr¡re they connect rural residerrts to high qLrality internet services."

As proposed by ROMA, I urge the Minister of lnclustry ancl Inclustry Canada to rejecithe flawecl proposals

in the Consultation paper u"n.t, ut the very nrininrum, to leave the licences in place for tlre spectrum that

is currently in Lrse providing service to oniarrans and exenrpt the licensees that are delivering high speed

frxecl wireless ìnterrret r"rul""u toclay from any requiret¡ent to clepart froln this spectrunr Please do not

take away lnternet set-vice from rutral residents'

and a New L"ic engino Process in rrral ,Areas

Sincerely,

Bill l-lillWarden

Cct-iN.TY OF DUFFERIio.l55 Zino Street, Orcrngeville, ON L9W lE5

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Single motorcycle locks up breaks when trying to make a leftturn from CR18 ontoCR2L and slides out.

Three motorcycles stopped in northbound lane to make leftonto 20SR. An additionalthree northbound vehicles rear-end each other trying to avoidstopped motorcycles.

After cresting hill northbound CR18, driver sees line of stoppedcars and attempts tostop. S¡ngle vehicle skid/slide into guard rails.

Two vehicles northbound on CR18. Front vehicle slows to turnright. Rear vehiclehits front vehicle causing it to h¡t a third vehicle that is stationaryon 20SR.

Rear vehicle attempts to pass front vehicle as it slows to makeleft turn onto 15SR.

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October 'J.4,20'J.4

Delivered by Hand & Email

Township of Mulmur

75BO7O 2nd Line East

Mulmur, ON L9V 0G8

Attention: Mayor Mills and the Members of the Township of Mulmur Council

Re: McBride/Johnson proposed farm produce sales outlet and distitlery

Dear Members of Council:

This letter has been written by Allan and Cathie Chartrand. We are writing to bring to yourattention several concerns we have about the McBride/Johnson Proposal to build and operatea distillery on their land fronting on Airport Road, The letter has also been signed by ourneighbours , Bob and lngrid Orr, who share our concerns.

INTRODUCTION

ln 1989, we (the Chartrands) purchased part of a farm fronting on the 7th Line which was ownedby Shirley Orr (Bob Orr's mother). Bob and lngrid Orr now live beside us as neighbours on thepart of the farm we did not purchase. Both our properties are directly behind the Applicants'recently acquired farm property. Allthe properties (the Applicants' and the Chartrand and Orrproperties) were previously owned and farmed by Eldon and Shirley Orr.

OUR CONCERNS

We have some specific concerns about the proposal to bu¡ld a distillery on the Applicants' land

Proposed Zoning

The production of distilled alcohol (i.e. ethanol) is an industrial process. We do not feel it isan appropriate use of land in" our neighbourhood". (We are defining"our neighbourhood" tobe the area bounded by Highway 89 on the south, Airport Road on the west, the 5th Concession

on the north and the 7th Line on the east.) Asthe Planner's Reportto Council points out, theland use is agricultural with some rural residential use (including our property). There has

never been any zoning in our neighborhood which would permit the industrial use of land prior

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to their Application; and so, by definition, a rezoning to allow industrial land use to build a

distillery would be incompatible with the rest of the land use in our neighbourhood.

Planner's rationale for approvine the Apolicants' rezonins Application

ln the Planner's Report to Council, he refers to the 2OI4Provincial Policy statement(the 20i.4PPS)as permitting 'On-farm diversified uses', defined as 'uses that are secondary to theprincipal agricultural use of the property'.....

We would argue that on the land being proposed to be rezoned Rural Commercial, the primary-not the secondarv use ofthe rezoned la nd would be for the production and sale of alcohol. Nograin of any sort has been grown recently on the Applicants' land. Eldon and Shirley Orr ownedthe Applicants' farm between 1946 and 2003, and they grew very little grain on their farm andnone on the farm now owned by Bob and lngrid Orr and ourselves. We were not made aware ofany plans by the Applicants to grow grain on their farm at the Public Meeting held onSeptembe13.

The rezoning could be an issue in the future if the distillery business was a success. lmagine a

request to double or triple the size of the distillery. This inappropriate use of land now wouldbecome much more obvious, but a future council's hands would have been effectively tied bythis Council's decision because the pressure to allow the expansion of the production facilitywould be severe, especially if the ownership had changed to somebodywith more capital.

There would also be a problem if the distillery business fails. A shuttered distillery would be an

eyesore and create at least a potential issue of public safety. We are under the impression thatthe Applicants' have no experience in the distilling business. Having no experience and possiblybeing undercapitalized are both reasons why entrepreneurs often fail at new businessenterprises.

Traffic onloff Airport road

lf the Applicants'proposal is allowed to go ahead, there could be problems with traffic going onand off the property onto Airport Road. Airport Road is well known to be a dangerous highway,particularly during the winter months when sections of the highway can be both windsweptand icy (i.e. black ice). Since the distillery sales operation, in all likelihood, would be open yearround and the farm is not near an intersection ortraffic lights, the risk of a serious accidentwhile going on or off the Applicants' farm by car or truck would be greatly increased.

Unpleasant Odor from a distillerv

Having problems with the emission of unpleasant odors is not uncommon with distilleries.Even if the distillery has adequate airfiltering equipment and ventilation, there could still be an

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issue periodically if the filtering and ventilation systems failto function properly. Odor issues

such as those from a distilling operation are site specific depending on many different factors

lf it was to occur, the odor obviously would be an irritant to the surrounding neighbours

(including us, depending on which way the wind is blowing).

Water Consumption

Ground water consumption could be an issue. We understand that the production of alcohol

requires about 10 gallons of water to produce one gallon of alcohol (i.e. a 10 to L ratio). We

presume the Ministry of the Environment will review the application, and, if approved, would

periodically monitor the groundwater consumption of the distillery, Nevertheless we feel that

the Municipality should have a sense of how much water would be consumed by the distillery

on an annual basis and whether it would possibly restrict other users in the watershed before

considering an application to build a distillery.

Waste water Treatment

The discharge of waste water would be another important issue with a distillery. The exact

contaminants would depend on the type of alcohol being produced by the distillery. Producing

alcohol is an industrial process and so it will be important for the Municipality to ensure that

untreated wastewater from the production of alcohol (i.e. ethanol) is not being discharged into

the groundwater. Since all the drinking water in our neighbourhood comes from the ground- it

is an issue which should be well understood by Council before a rezoning application is

considered by Council.

2014 PROVINCIAL POLICY STATEMENT and the ALCOHOL and GAMING COMMISSION Of

oNTARTO (AGCO)

The 20L4 Provincial Policy Statement was issued by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and

Housing. lt is a general planning document. To get the approval to bu¡ld and operate a

distillery, however, the Applicants would have to be licensed by the AGCO. (The AGCO

regulates the production, sale, service and consumption of alcohol for the Province of Ontario.)

It is possible therefore that the production of alcohol may not have been what the 2014 PPS

meant when it refers to secondary activities connected to farming. The Planner appears to be

relying on the 20L4 PPS to justify acceptance the rezoning application to allow the construction

and operation of a distillery on part of the Applicants' property. fhe 2OI4 PPS notwithstanding,

we could not find any evidence that the AGCO is in favour of increasing the number of small-

batch distilleries in Ontario.

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SMALT- BATCH DISTILLERIES in ONTARIO

The AGCO has only licensed five small- batch distilleries to be located anywhere in the province

since 1992. Therefore it appears unlikely that building more small- batch distilleries in Ontario

is about to become provincial priority.

One of the five small- batch distillers we found is called StillWaters Distillery. Still Waters is

located in an industrial mall in Concord which is located on the northern outskirts of Toronto.

There is a retail shop right beside the distillery. They do not own a farm. Most of their grain

comes from local farms but some comes from as far away as Alberta. Another is called Dillon's

Distillery and it is located just off of the QEW near Beamsville in southwestern Ontario. Dillon's

Distillery has no connection to the farms that grow the grain they use in the distilling process

other than using them as a supplier.

coNcLUstoNs

There are three main observations that can be safely made from the concerns and analysis we

have raised in our letter.

The first is that, with all due respect to the Township Planner, he has been generous in his

Report to Council in assessing the case for rezoning part of the Applicants' property.

The second is that new licenses issued by the AGCO to landowners who want to build small-

batch distilleries and sellspirits are not common. As stated earlier in our letter, we could only

find five small-batch distilleries that had been started in the province over the last twentyyears. We found no evidence to suggest that that is going to change any time soon.

The third is that operating a distillery is not a secondary farm activity. Where ever a distillery is

located, it is a primary industrial process and should be described and thought of as such,

From the Township of Mulmur's perspective, it should be particularly important to have an

application to the AGCO come from an applicant whose site is well located in the Township forthe purpose of distilling and selling spirits. To ensure that that happens, the Township should

set objective criteria forsite selection and evaluate potential sites (e.g. the Applicants'farm)

against the criteria. ln our opinion a first quartile evaluation (i.e. a high rating) should be the

Township's standard, otherwise the rezoning application should be denied by Council.

Many of the possible criteria are highlighted in our letter and it is likely that the Planner,

possibly with the help of an expert consultant, can compile a more complete list of relevant

criteria. ln our view, locating a distillery on a farm is not a relevant criterion for the site

selection of a distillery. Safe road access on/off of the property, future scalability of theproduction facility, proper ventilation and adequate distance from residential properties

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(potential odor issue), adequate supply of water from a high quality source without restrictingthe rights of other land owners and proper treatment of waste water discharge are all criteriawe have raised in our letter. And lest we forget, suitability of land use in the "neighbourhood "where the distillery would be located is a matter we feel is very important.

We doubt the Applicants' site would be able to meet an objective standard as an appropriatesite for producing and selling distilled spirits. Nevertheless, their Application for rezoning may

represent a potential new land use for the Township of Mulmur and it deserves considerationby Council. We recognize that the approach we are suggesting in our letter would take some

time to implement and possibly cost the Township a little money.

We respectfully suggest that if Mulmur would like to have a distillery somewhere in theTownship, it is worth investing the time and money to get the decision right.

We wish to thank all the members of Council and the Mayor in advance for taking our concerns

and views into consideration when the Council is evaluating and voting on the Applicants'Proposal.

Yours truly,

G+fr*-Otlortr¿¡.!

Allan Chartrand Cathie Chartrand

lngrid Orr

û,L9'*Bob Orr

Cc Mr. Terry Horner, Township Clerk

Cc Mr. Ron Mills, Township Planner

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tourq5hlp of muCORPORATION OF T}IE

TO:

FROM:

DATE:

SUBJECT:

REPORT TO COUNCIL

Mayor Mills and Members of Council

Heather Boston, Treasurer

October 24,2014

201 4 Third Quarter Financial Results

RECOMMENDATION

THAT Council review and consider this report for information purposes only

PURPOSE

To inform Council of the interim financial results of operations to September 30,2014.

BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION

The one page summary attached shows the third quarter results of the 2014 operations on acash basis. Overall, operations are on target to possíbly produce a surplus in the current yeardue to the additional funds that were taken out of Development Charges in the current year.

FINANCIAL IMPACT

Specific areas in the summary that are off target are noted below.

Protective lnspections

Revenues and expenses are both over budget due to far more animal kills in the current yearover last year. The net effect on the overall surplus/deficit is nil.

Roads Revenue

Roads revenue is lower than budgeted so far because the transfer from Gas Tax Reserveswon't be done until closer to year end. Once this journal entry has been posted we will be inline with budget.

Gravel Pit

Gravel pit expenses are higher due to higher crushing costs, however, the journal entry toreallocate the Townships own portion of crushing won't be done until year end. Once thejournal entry is done crushing expenses should be in line with the budget. By year end it isanticipated that the gravel pit will have a large surplus

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Planning and Zoning

Development charge study came in under budget. Legal and the zoning by-law updateexpenses are still under budget at this point in time.

Respectfully submitted

Heather CPA, CA, CGA, BCOMMTreasurer

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2014.06.26 8.0 9759 TOWNSHIP OF MULMUR

General LedgerAnnual Department Budget vs. Actual Comparison Report

Fiscal Year Ending: DEC 31,2014 - From Period 1 To Period 9 Ending SEP 30,2014

2411012014 11:47AM

Previous Year Total Current Year To DateActual Budget Budget Remaining Total BudgetAccount Description

REPORT SUMMARY

OI-1090 TAXATION OWN PURPOSE

O1-1091 COUNCIL REVENUE/EXPENSES

O1-1093 ADMIN - REVENUES/EXPEND

01-1094 MULMUR MELANCTHON FIRE

01-'1102 PROTECTIVE INSPECTION

01-1251 ROADS - REVENUE

01-1301 GMVEL PIT

OI-1311 POLICING-REVENUE/EXPENSES

O1-132,1 LANDFILL SITE

O1-1351 RECREATION/LIBRARY

01-1420 CEMETERY/HERITAGE

0,1-1501 PLANNING AND ZONING

O1-1601 OTHER REVENUE

O1-2OOO RECREATION - NDCC

O1-2500 RECREATION - MANSFIELD PARK

Fund 01 Total Revenue

01-1090 TAXATION OWN PURPOSE

O1-I091 COUNCILREVENUE/EXPENSES

O1-1092 ADMIN - EXPENDITURES

O1-I093 ADMIN - REVENUES/EXPEND

01-1094 MULMUR MELANCTHON FIRE

O1-1101 CONSERVATION AUTH. - EXPENDITURES

01.1102 PROTECTIVE INSPECTION

O1-1252 ROADS.MAINT. EXPENDITURES

01-1253 ROADS - CAPITAL & CONSTR

01-1254 ROADS - EQUIPMENT EXPENSE

01-1301 GRAVEL PIT

01.1311 POLICING-REVENUE/EXPENSES

01-1321 LANDFILL SITE

O1-1351 RECREATION/LIBRARY

01-1420 CEMETERY/HERITAGE

O1-1501 PLANNING AND ZONING

01-2OOO RECREATION - NDCC

O1-2500 RECREATION. MANSFIELD PARK

Fund 01 Total Expenditure

Fund 01 Excess Revenue Over (Under) Expenditures

2,955,866.33

350,000.00

91,574.96

0.00

13,848.r 9

r 39,098.80

148,479.61

33,849 29

9,244.98

11,445.27

0.00

35,359.29

438,449.87

284,741 .01

6,106 04

2,1 87,895.50

262,499.99

88,663.53

0.00

6,667.48

300,410.27

149,062.50

38,526.02

6,525.00

'13,144.50

750.01

33,750.03

390,997 55

256,223.95

4,470.02

(38,672.33)

0.00

26,643.04

0.00

(4,958.19)

261 ,448.20

50,270.39

17,518.71

(544.e8)

6,080.73

1,000.00

9,640.71

82,880.1 3

56,890.99

(r 46.04)

2,917,194.00

350,000.00

118,218.00

0.00

8,890.00

400,547.00

198,750.00

5'1,368.00

8,700 00

17,526.00

1,000.00

45,000.00

521,330.00

341,632.00

5,960 00

4,51 8,063.64 3,739,586.35 468,051 .36 4,986,.1 1 5.00

24,815.67

51 ,447.58

485,389.88

256,948.44

0.00

27,630.48

10,321.45

990,745.73

518,135 14

139,461.26

'118,570.47

372,670.82

5,042.68

30,812.88

4,001.86

75,898.41

317,815.97

12,460.37

11,250.00

54,176.26

553,726.43

255,371.23

0.00

27,631.49

9,225.00

1,061,966.95

622,883.28

141,374 98

73,972.52

424,320.75

15,525.00

23,799.74

8,534.98

I '19,325.01

267,444.70

11.377.52

(9,815.67)

20,787.42

252,912.12

83,546.56

0.00

9,211.52

1,978.55

425,210 27

312,375.86

49,038.74

(15,940.47)

1 93,090.'1 8

15,657.32

920.'12

7,378.14

83,201.59

38,777.03

2,709.63

1s,000.00

72,235.00

738,302.00

340,495.00

0.00

36,842.00

12,300.00

1,415,956.00

830,51 1 00

188,500 00

98,630.00

565,761.00

20,700.00

31,733 00

11,380.00

1 59,1 00.00

356,593.00

15,170.00

3,442,169.09 3,681,905.84 1,467,038.91 4,909,208.00

1,075,894.55 57,680.51 (998,987.55) 76,907.00

4,51 8,063.64 3,739,586.35 468,051 .36 4,986,1 1 5 00Report Total Revenue

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MULMUR-MELANCTHON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013

¡NDEX

REVIEW ENGAGEMENT REPORT

STATEMENT I - Consolidated Statement of Financial Position

STATEMENT 2 - Consolidated Statement of Operations

STATEMENT 3 - Consolidated Statement of Change in Net Financial Assets

STATEMENT 4 - Consolidated Statement of Gash Flows

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SCHEDULE 1 - Schedule of Accumulated Surplus

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REVIEW ENGAGEMENT REPORT

To the Joint Board of Management of Mulmur-Melancthon Volunteer Fire Department

We have reviewed the consolidated statement of financial position of the Mulmur-MelancthonVolunteer Fire Department as at December 31,2013 and the consolidated statements of operations,changes in net financial assets and cash flows for the year then ended. Our review was made inaccordance with Canadian generally accepted standards for review engagements and accordinglyconsisted primarily of enquiry, analyt¡cal procedures and discussion related to information supplied to usby the organization.

A review does not constitute an audit and consequently we do not express an audit opinion onthese financial statements.

Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that thesefinancial statements are not, in all material respects, in accordance with Canadian generally acceptedaccounting principles.

ê¿a L¿.êFergus, OntarioJune 6 2014

Chartered AccountantsLicensed Public Accountants

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MULMUR.MELANCTHON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTCONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS AT DECEMBER 31,2013

FINANCIAL ASSETS

2013

28J6217,723

61646.501

25,9240

25.924

20,577

440,96411.379

STATEMENT 1

2012

7,64720,557

028.204

2,35921.16423.523

4,681

448,81812.672

Cash (statement 4)Accounts receivableDue from Township of Mulmur

Accounts payable and accrued liabilitiesDue to Township of Mulmur

NET FINANCIAL ASSETS (statement 3)

$

LIABILITIES

NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS

see accompanying notesprepared without audit

$

Tangible capitalassets (note 7)Prepaid expenses

ACCUMULATED SURPLUS (schedule 1)

452.343 461.490

$_gÆ. $ 466.171

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MULMUR-MELANCTHON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTGONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERAT¡ONS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 3I, 2013

24,928 $

0

STATEMENT 2

2012Actual

37,580

(38.1 48)

REVENUESFire calls, inspections, and

miscellaneous incomeGain (loss) on disposal of capital

assets

Township of Mulmur (note 5)Township of Melancthon (note 5)

EXPENSESAmortizationBreathing apparatusCommunication equipmentConventions, conferences and

coursesEquipment purchasesFire hall maintenanceFire preventionAccounting, legal and insuranceLicense and membership feesMaterials, supplies and servicesRadio maintenanceSecretarial servicesUtilitiesFirefighter salaries and benefitsVehicleCapital transfers (net)

ANNUAL SURPLUS

ACCUMULATED SURPLUS, beginning

ACCUMULATED SURPLUS, ending (statement 1)

201 3Budget(note 6)

$ 25,600 $

25.600

150,81274,938

225.750

251.350

01,700

13,000

3,0000

3,0002,500

23,300500

43,3001,5004,8008,1 00

86,65010,00050,000

251,350

$


'199,923 179.741

6,749 54,876

466.171 411.295

$ 472,920 $ 466,171

2013Actual

24.528 1568)

126,22055,524

149,27785 S08

181.744 235,1 85

206.672 234.617

37,4161,7529,240

34,2272,0888,856

1,8520

6,6471,817

24,276487

11,557'1,115

4 8009,883

70,66018,421

0

1 ,158254

) atn662

19,770458

11,612980

2,4007,267

75,33111,758

0

0

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MULMUR-MELANCTHON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTCONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGE IN NET FINANCIAL ASSETS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,2013

2013Actual

$ 6,749

7.854

14 603

1.293

15,896

4.681

STATEMENT 3

2012Actual

$ 54.876

(255,550)34,22738,1 4820.352

(62.823\

n07,9471

(.467\

(10s,414)

114.095

Annual surplus

Acquisition of tangible capital assetsAmortizationLoss on disposal of capital assetsProceeds on disposal of capital assets

Use of (increase in) prepaid expense

TNCREASE (DECREASE) rNNET FINANCIAL ASSETS

NET FINANCIAL ASSETS, beginning of year

NET FINANCIAL ASSETS, end of year (statement 1)

562)(2s37 416

00


s 20,577 $ 4,681

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MULMUR.MELANCTHON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTCONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,2OI3

2013cAsH PROVTDED BY (USED tN)OPERATING ACTtVtTtES

Annual surplus

STATEMENT 4

2012

$ 6,749 $ 54,876

0

34,22738,14820 352

44 165 147,603

AmortizationLoss on disposal of capital assetsProceeds on disposal of capital assets

Net changes in non-cash working capitalAccounts receivablePrepaid expensesAccounts payable and accrued liabilitiesDue tolfrom other municipalities

cAsH PROVTDED BY (USED tN) CAPTTAL ACTTV|TTESAcquisition of capital assets

NET TNCREASE (DECREASE) tN CASH

CASH, beginning of year

CASH, end of year (statement 1)

37 4160

50.077

562)

20,515

7 647

( 1 0,307)(1,467)(6,468)t3.818)

(22.060)

125.543

t255.550)

(130,007)

137,654


$ 28j62

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MULMUR-MELANCTHON VOLUNTEER F¡RE DEPARTMENTNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2OI3

1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The consolidated financial statements of the Mulmur-Melancthon Volunteer Fire Department arethe representation of management prepared in accordance with accounting principles establishedby the Public Sector Accounting Board of the Canadian lnstitute of Chartered Accountants.Summarized below are the signifìcant accounting policies:

(a) Basis of Consolidation

The operations of this joint board are to be consolidated in the Financial Statements ofthe participating municipalities on a proportionate consolidation basis

(b) Basis of Accounting

i) Sources of financing and expenditures are reported on the accrual basis ofaccounting with the exception of principal and interest charges on long-termliabilities which are charges against operations in the periods in which they arepaid.

The accrual basis of accounting recognizes revenues as they become availableand measurable; expenditures are recognized as they are incurred andmeasurable as a result of receipt of goods or services and the creation of a legalobligation to pay.

(c) Credit Risk Management

The organization is exposed to credit risk on the accounts receivable from insurancecompanies. They do not have significant exposure to any individual customer orcounterpart

(d) Non-FinancialAssets

Non-financial assets are not available to discharge existing liabilities and are held for usein the provisíon of services. They have useful lives extending beyond the current yearand are not intended for sale in the ordinary course of operations. The change in non-financial assets during the year, together with the excess of revenues over expenses,provides the Change in Net Financial Assets for the year.

i) Tangible capital assets

Tangible capital assets are recorded at cost which includes all amounts that aredirectly attributable to acquisition, construction, development or betterment of theasset. Amortization is provided over the estimated useful life of the assets, usingthe straight-line method. The useful life of the assets is based on estimatesmade by Council. The following rates are being used:

)

VehiclesFirefighting equipmentLand improvements

10 - 20 years5 - 20 years

20 years

One-half of the annual amortization is charged in the year of acquisition and inthe year of disposal. Tangible capital assets received as contributions arerecorded at fair value at the date of receipt and also are recorded as revenue.

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MULMUR-MELANCTHON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2OI3

SUMMARY OF SIcNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont.)

(e) Revenue Recognition

Fire calls and seryices are recorded as revenue when the emergency services areprovided.

Municipal contributions are recognized as the budgeted amounts are approved by thecouncil of the participating municipalities. An adjustment is calculated at the end of thefiscal year to bring both participating municipalities capital share to 50%.

2. USE OF ESTIMATES

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian generally acceptedaccounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect thereported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at thedate of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during theyear, Actual results could differ from those estimates.

3. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Department's financial instruments consist ef cash, accounts receivable, amounts dueto/from participating municipalities and accounts payable and accrued liabilities. Unless othen¡visenoted, it is management's opinion that the Department is not exposed to significant interest,currency or credit risks arising from these financial instruments. The fair values of these financialinstruments approximate their carrying values, unless otherwise noted.

4. RESERVE FUNDS

The balance of the accumulated surplus included in the Consolidated Statement of FinancialPosition includes assets that have been specifically restricted (internally) by the Joint Board ofManagement outlined as follow

2013Capital reserve fund balance consists of:

Cash $ 28,162 $

5. OPERATIONS

On October 6, 1992 the Townships of Mulmur and Melancthon signed an agreement to officiallyform a joint fire fighting department. This agreement was updated on April 21,2005. A newagreement was formally reached by the participating municipalities dictating the operations of thejoint board on August 11,2010. Operations of the Mulmur-Melancthon Volunteer Fire Departmentcommenced on January I , 1993, The department is managed by a four member board known asthe Mulmur-Melancthon Volunteer Fire Department Joint Board of Management. Two membershave been appointed from each participating municipality to the Fire Department Joint Board ofManagement.

2012

7.647

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MULMUR-MELANCTHON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTNOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 3I,2013

5. OPERATIONS (cont.)

Annual capital costs of the Department are shared on an equal basis by the two municipalities.Annual operating and administration costs of the Department are shared on a combined averagefire calls for the previous three years, the total assessment for the current year, and the totalhouseholds as at January 1 of the current year less fire call recoveries of each participatingmunicipality as follows:

2013 2012

6. BUDGET FIGURES

The budgeted figures are presented for comparison purposes as prepared and approved by theJoint Board of Management, reclassified to conform to the current financial statementpresentation. They have not been audited or reviewed by the auditor. Budgeted figures havebeen prepared on a cash basis of accounting and have not been adjusted to reflect the accrualbasis of accounting on which the actual column figures are reported.

7. TANGIBLE GAPITAL ASSETS

Township of MelancthonTownship of Mulmur

Land improvementsVehiclesFirefighting equ ipment

GostAccumulatedAmortization

$ 13,057 $ 3,598489,032 168,452311.061 200.136

23.18o/o

76.82%LQæq%

Net2013

$ 9,459 $320,580110.925

36.53%63.47o/o

19rug%

Net2012

10,090344,08494 644

$ 813.150 $ 372.186 S 440.964 $ 448.818

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MULMUR-MELANCTHON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTSCHEDULE OF ACCUMULATED SURPLUS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 3I, 2OI3

2013

3,794440.964

SCHEDULE 1

2012

9,706448 818

SURPLUSESSurplus from general fund operationslnvested in capital assets

RESERVESCapitalReserve

ACCUMULATED SURPLUS, end of year (statement 1)

444 754 458.524

28.162 7.647

$_____472.s20 $ 466.171

$ $


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BrLrce Trail presentation to Mulnrur CoLrrrcil, Oct. I 2014

My name is Carl Tafel, ancl I am here to mal<e a presentation on the Bruce Trail,concentrating on the Dufferin I-li-Lancl Club's section. I would lil<e to thanl< Council forthis opportr"rnity to spealc, and all in the gallery for attending.

Ì woulcl lilce to introduce you to m)/ friel.ìcl Carl Alexander. Carl is the current Clubpresident and long tinre Landorvner Relations Director, He has contributed greatly over

maÍìy years as a trail builder ancl in lancl Securement, and contiultes to be a great help to

rle as Trail Director. He grew up on a fàrni in Anraranth ancl has lived for ntany years in

Mulmur. He acquired an engineering degree at Waterloo Univ., and is in oharge ofbuilcling our structures - lïany of therr award winning - ancl is our chief sawyer - which

Íìreans chain sarving - although I am doing a lot of that now.

lhave been the Trail Director for 3 years. I live in the Springwater Lalces section ofMulr.l.lur. I workecl alone as a gardener cloirrg nrainter]ancc f'or 3l years, ¡rllts r,i,orl<ecl alone

as a GroLrnclslieeper/Caretal<er lòr a small ClLrb in the west end of'l-oronto tal<ing care oltwo te¡rrris courts, a bowliug greerì, an acre of'land ancl a clubhottse for l9 years before I

ruroveti . So beilrg'ì'rail Director is not mLrch of a stretch. I f-eel I anl llow u'orliiug on a

rratural, linear garclen. I movecl to Mulnrur to be ¡re¿rr tlrc Bruce trail- perhaps enoLtgh ofa reason f'or sonre on this Coullcil to wish that the trails rvere locatecl sotrewlrere otlrer

than this Township.

The DLrfferin Club is one of'9 Clurbs, with 340 nrenrberships-many of thenr familyntenrberships - u,itlr most of the rnembers livirrg in, or netìt. Dr"rfferin County; altlrotrgh

nrany of the out of town menr[rel's probalrly have vacatioll hotnes in the area.

The Dufl'erin ClLrb has one of the srraller sections of trail - rvith 57 l<nr of Main Trailancl

alniost 30 knl of Side Trails - running from Mono Centre in the south up to Lavender.

Which n'ìeans tlrat our ClLrb's section is entirel¡' in DLrfferin Countl'atrcl rtllrs the fulllength of Mulrrur.

I rvoulcl lilie to read a couple of cxcerpts from two pLrblications.'fhe first oue cclrnes frotra bool<let entitled "Can They Save This Ribbon of-Wilderness?" rvrittcn by Mr Philip

Cosling. Mr Cosling was one olthe foLlncling nrenrbers olthe llrurce l-railClLrb, a¡ld this

is a press release l'rom 1962.

"llyoLr look at aerial ¡rhotographs of southern Ontario you will see a 250 rrile ribborr ofrugged hills ancl forests ruuning in an alnrost r,rrrbrolten lirre right snrack across the nliclclle

o1'Central Canada's inclustrial heartlanci.

It rises, wild ancl beautiful, above fàrmlancls, split levels arrd snrol<ing illclustries -strctchirrg from Queenston, ou the Niagara Gorge, to Tobermory at the tip of the Bruce

Peninsula. Within its compass can be foLrncl intriguing rocl< fornrs, valiecl plant and

ani¡lal lilè, cool glens, sparl<ling waterfalls, and breathtal<ilrg vistas o1-hiclden valleys ancl

bluc rvater bays.

ìt is the Niagara Escarltnrent - the north-eastern eclge o1-alr ancierr( polar sea whose f'ossil

rich linrestone bottonr r¡,as left stancling in bold relief by tlre retreating glaciers.

\\rhat clo yoLr tlrinl< shoulcl be done rvith it'i

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Slroulcl every e1'fort be nracle to obliterate it r.vith a scaril'¡,ing progrâm of urrcontrolled

cluarrying, urbanizatiorr, cleforestation and general negleot; or, shotrlci tlrought be given

lrow to the preservation of its essential qualities for the recreational ttse clf this generatiorl

as rvell as the next generation, ifthey so choose?

The Bruce Trail Committee has come into existence to representthe deter¡lirlecl vier'v ofthose who envision the Escarpment as a ribbon of greenery held in perpetuity fortheclelight of the naturalist, hilier, shier, geologist, artist, or indeed 1'crr anyone wishing to re-

establish contact with the natural worldl a place to retreat, as it were, fl'om excessive

rurbanization ancl tlre pressLrres of our present day indLrstrial life.

The essential element in such a plan is a central spine, to link together the diverse

elentents 9f the Escarpment in a unifiecl whole.'lhat central spine is the proposed Bruce

Trail, a continuous footpath on whic;h people will be able to wall< either the whole lerrgth

of the Escarpment or a part of it."

I rvoulcl next lil<e to reacl from the Bruce Trail l{ef'erence Guicle Bool<, eclition2T (28isnow out).

"'lfte BrLrcc ]'rail is tlie olclesl and longest nrarl<ed hil<ing trail ilr Clanacla. lt is cLrrrently

900 linr long, rvith 440 krn of side trails.

Every ¡,ear ¡tore tlran 400.000 visits are made to the Trail as people wall<, slrowshoe,

watch wildlife, talce photographs and admire tlre gloriotts scenery of the Niagara

E,scarprnent. Yet the Bruce Trail is more than just a footpath. It has played, and oontittues

to pla1,, a crucial role in protecting and preserving one of Canada's nrost important

natural envirolrrlents. By providing arr op¡rortunity tcl explore tlre Niagara Escarpt.llent,

the l-rail has helped increase the awareness of the uniclue ancl rich cliversity of the

E,scarpment's ltrnclscape. The Bruce Trailwas r,rncloubteclly instrumental in tlre Niagara

Escarpment beiug narnccl a UNESCIO Worlct Biosphere Rescrve by the United Nations in

1990 - one of only sixteen such reserves in all of Canacla."

The DLrl'fèrin section of'trail is nraintainecl both physicall-v ancl fìnarrcially by DLrfferin

Club volLrnteers.

The trail is cliviclecl into sectious ancl Trail Captains are appointecl to looli after thosc

sectiolls, mucþ lilie Pathntasters usecl to t1o in Mulntttr whell tlrey loolied after sections of

roacls.'l'raìlCaptairrs are supposed to lop and hanclsatv anytlring intcr[ering with the

treaclwa¡,, touch up the blazes and report anything else to me. Many of thenr do a pretty

gooctjoú;a ferv of them are useless, Carl ancl ltal<e care of allof the grass cutting-ancl

there is a lot - rvith him loolcing after sections north of 20 Sideroad, ancl nle looliing after

everything to the south, in both Mulnrur anc'l Mono. As a result, I do B0 o% of tlre grass

cLrttiig, which is what I've clotle my whole life. ActLrally, ['ttl pretty goocl at it'

Clorrncillors Hilche¡, ancl l-lawl<ins are fàrmers, antf I believe thc Ma¡,e¡ usecl to ['rreecl

cattle, at least insofar as he proviclecl the place and ntadc tlre irltrociuctiotls. So the 3 of'

you ¡ave hacJ the experience olcLrtting a lot of hay. Carl ancl I basically crrt hay by harrcl,

aclnritteclly-jLrst in 4 foot rvicle su,atlrs. When I say by hand, I trle¿ìl1 \À/e are lrot ricl ing ort a

llto\^/er or a tractor, brrt insteacl usc Iine trimrners - better l<llown as weed rvhacl<ers - and

a Bearcat, ivhich is a giant line trilnnrer on tvhe els.

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We probably cut about 201<m of trail,3 times ayear. Other-iobs Club volunteers and rve

clo wlren lorgarrize a worl< party include bLrilcling anclrepairing bridges and boardr¡'all<s

ancl builcling ancl replacing sicleloggirrg anc'l steps, which allows trs to get up ancl clovvn

slopes, rvhich are often srvitcl.ìbacl(ecl. We generally r,lse cedar frorrr the forest rvhich

neecls to be cLrt, clelinrbed ancl clebarl<ed before it is pLrt into place. We also mal<e sure the

blazes are in goocl slrape so that foll<s clorr't get lost, and chain saw any trees that are on,

or over. the trail.

Since I þecame Trail director 3 years ago, there have lreen a nunrber of significant

changes to the trail. My realtitle is Director, Trail Developnrent and Maintenance.

T'he maintenance part is harcl, and ofterr tinre consunring. I, myself, rvorli on the trail 20

days a uronth, fionr May througlr October, although, adrnittedly, often fbr a few hours at

a time, rather than all day. About l/3 of the time Ì anr helped by others. Fortunately, the

DLrfferin Club has been blessed wilh nran¡,experiencecl ancl highly sl<illecl trail worl<ers.

most of whour livt: rrearby ancl are available at slrort tlotice. I believe the Dufferlrl section

of Bruce Trail is the Lrest rnaintainecl of any of the nirle Clubs.

The clevelo¡rnrent part is rvhat I like best- basically that mea¡rs clesigning alrcl btrilcling

new trails - eitirer a re-r'oute, or extelrsior.r of an existing trail, or a ltew side trail. ln the

last 3 years we have re-routecl the Trail in 8 places. adding over a l<ilometer o1'nerv trail.

We have also operrecl up 9 new Sicle Trails, of r,vhich I have designecl 7.'fhis has acldecl

about 9 l<lrr to our trail systerrr. Most inrportantll,, we have adclecl 4 nerv sitle trails and 4

reroutes of the Main Trail to our trail networli on both sides of tlie parl<ing lot on l'' Line'

south of l0 Sideroacl, This now allows foll<s to en-ioy awall< incorporatirrg varioLts loops

ol45 rninutes to 4 hours, withoLrt retracing many of their steps. We lrave also expanclecl

the trail networl( on the Splitrocli property iu Mouo, jtrstsotrth of Mono's 30 Sideroad,

a¡cl tlrerefore very closc to Mulntur. It norv consists of 4 Side Trails, which allorvs for a

variety ol loo¡ts. My fèeling is that many peo¡rle - particrrlarl)' local resiclents - cJo not

wa¡rt to hike fol'8lrouls. but insteacl.just warrt to go f'or art ertjoli¿1þls wall< througlr

beaLrtifu I countrysicle ancl forests.

As the clesigner of new trails, I also get to rranre thent. I desigrrecl ttvo llevv Side Trails on

w¡at is linowlr as tlre Rocli Hill ¡lropcrty. Rather tlran nanring onc of,them the lìocl< lJill

Sicle -l'rail, I clccicled to narne itthe Rocl< t-till Parlt Sicle l'rail, in honoLrrol'lìock IIill

lrarli, u,hich is the proper-ty ncxt to it. [ìocìl( I'f ill Parl< is rather inlänrous f'or tlre cotttltry

a¡cl roclt co¡certs that rvere put on there stalting irt 1964, until thc'l'orvnship closed thcrn

clow¡.'fhey built tlic stage in the nriclclle ola pond - it is still there. Terr¡'antl llarl are thc

orrl¡, s¡1., Lr¡r front who woLrlcl renrenrber this. -['err¡, lived.f Lrst ttp tlre roacl - he corrlcl

protablv hear tlre oonoerts frorn his Irouse. The faclecl alrcl Lttrt'eada[rle roacl sigt.ts ott l''

L¡ne st¡il say No Parl<ing. The¡,1ys¡e put there to stop tlte concerts. l'hc'l.r-rtttlic:i¡ral b1'l¡1v

is still on the boohs - maybe you rnight want to thinlt aboLrt rescirrding it. -fhe -l-orvrlship

chargecl the pronroters 1700 bLlcl<s for repairs to the roacl after one of their coll0erts,

rvhich I thinl< aiclecl to the pli'rce being slrr"rt dorvt.r.

AIso in the llocl< tJill section is the David Hahn Sicle Trail. Davicl rvas a long time

Mulmur resiclent ancl very aotive ill the local political scellc ¿ls a f'ountling nrelnber Ol

MC2. As the Lancl Steü,arcl clirector of the Duffþrirr (llub lbr nrarly years. hc was alscr

i¡slrul¡e¡rtal in geLting nrany o1'the tlails ofl''ol1hc ro¿tcl. a¡lcl in ¡llotecting theNiagara

Escar¡tr.nent. I l<nerv Davicl pretty well. ancl it was a real ho¡lotlr to J-illcl mysclf irr a

posrlion where I coulcl llallle a trail alle r hinl.

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We also opeued up the Mulnrur Lool<or¡t Side Trail tlris year. The sign says encling irr apronrontory overlool<ing tlre Boyne River Valley as it crosses soutll/oentral MulmurTownship. I originally wantecl to say crossing the 2"d ancl3"rConcession EF[S, but I thinl<

tlre vierv rlight go all the wa)/ to the 6'r'Concession. An¡,rvays, I thotrght it rvas inrportantfor folks to l<nor¡,a bit of the local geographl,, and that tllis beautifirl spot the¡, u,s¡. ''1

rvas in Mulmur Townslrip.

Sonre on this Council n-ray be familiar with lhe Recreation survey tltc previ<.rus Councilsent out to resiclents. By far the nrost popular recreational activit¡, rvas walliing. Thebeaut¡, of wall<ing is that it is an activity that can be enjoyed by all ages. The reality isthat the Township does not have a Township trailsysterrr. Forttrtrately, you lrave almost90 l<nr of extraordinarily beaLrtihrltrails right in your bacl< yard, courtcsy of the B'fC.

Tlre recent stlategic ¡rlan survey also inclicated thatthere were nlany people that feltthellruce Trail aclcled significantly 1o theirerrjoyrnent in living in Mulrnur. Ancl should local

toLllist relatccl L'rusinesses ever expaucl in the Towrrship - ancl the strategic plan indicates

that you would lilie thern to - orre of tlrc nrain reasons will be because clf the Bruce Trail.

Altlrouglr wc cl-ìcoLtrage fbll<s to joirr the BTC, the trails are opcn f'oru,¿tll<ing to atr¡,one,

Alreacll,, at least l/3 of the Tor,r,nship's full tinre resiclents live in subdivisions, so theydon't have tlre acreage to have trails on their own property. And as tlre Township's

¡trtpulatiotr grows, tlre large lots r¡,illget severecl an(l new subdivisio¡rs rnay be clevelopecl

This means that the BrLrcc J'railwill bccoure even nlore valLrable 1o our resiclents.

The Duflèrin section of trail rurrrs fi'olr.l Lot l6 in Mono to thc northerr Mulrnur Torvr.l

Line, and between the east l12 of Concession 2 WHS over to Concession 3 EHS.

J'he trail rtrns along lbLrr cliffererrt t¡,pes of properties. Tltel,are either BTC orvned. cross

private pt'ollert\/ u,ith a handsllal<e agreenlent, run thlough Conservatio¡l at'eas or

Provincial or Natiorral Parl<s, or run along roacls or Luloperlecl roacl allortances. I'll shorv

)iolr on the Township map ancl clescribe the trail, briefly clescribing the trails in Monrr

fi rst.

\\ie essentially lrave 3 sections of trail in Mono - we maintain tlre extensive trail sectiott

in Mono Clilfs Parl<..lr-lst north of there is the BTCì orvned Splitroclt property, rvlrich

oorrtains 4 Side trails, allowing fbr a nunrber of diffèrent loops. Ancl thc resl ol'the trail

that is rr<.¡t orr roacls or ro¿rcl allowarrccs essentially runs fÌorr 2-5 to l0 Sicleroacl through a

nuurber olprivatc:l¡, ow¡rec1 propelties with hancj shal<e agrccrrrcnts. Davicl FIahn u'as

responsible fbr negotiating these agreerncnts, arrd I supposc I should cttrse hint for that as

it talies me almost 4 hoLrrs to cut this scction with a Bearcat - perhaps the most di1'fìcLllt

sectrou to cut.

I woLrlcl then lilce to clescribe the trail system u,lrich runs tlre lengtlr of'MLll¡rur, Lrsing tlre

large nrap in the Council chanrl¡ers... .....

Carl Alexander rray r.vant to add sourething about Lancl Securenrent to this cottversation,

and lollorving tlrat we are available to a¡rswer any questiorls yor.l nlav have,

1-hank yoLr,

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I-[eritage Open I IoLrse and Historic Registel presentation

I woLrld lil<e to thanl< Council for providing me with this opportLrnity to speal< and all inthe gallery for attending.My name is Carl Tafel and I am pror"rd to re¡rresettt the MLrlr¡urHeritage Committee (MHC) as its Chair.

I am lrere for two reasons - to report orr the recent Heritage Open HoLrse pLtt on by the

MLIC this past SatLrrday, and to present MulmurCoLrncilwith a listof propertiesthatourComnrittee is recommendirrg be added to the Historic Register.

As this CoLlltcill<nows, the MHC was created wherr this CoLrncil passed B),law l5 - 12.

One of oLtrtenrs of reference states that we are "to provide council with a list or registry

of properties ancl areas olhistoric interest for CoLlncil's approval". We tal<e ourlesponsibilities very seriously, and as our Committee's ternr ends with this Council's, we

fèlt it was appropriate that rve provide the current CoLrrcil rvith a list o1'recol.lrllendations

befbre their term expires.

I am vely pleased to report that our I-[eritage Operr IJoLrse vvas a big success. Despite

holding it on a glorioLrs fall SatLlrday, u,hetr there were nLrrneroLrs other events occut'rittg

at the sanre tinre. u,e had an excellentturnout. Apparently alnrost as n'ì¿ìny foll<s showed

up as attelrclecl the Election debates two niglrts previoLrs - accordirrg to oLtt'Secretat'¡,. 3J -40. I believe thatthe largest pLrblic collection of Mulmur's recorded histor¡, \vas or1

display at the Open House- including seven fulltables and wallspace of displays, along

u,ith a slide shorv, plLrs the Lrnveilirrg of the historic Earnscliffe road gracler'. We rvere also

pleased that rnenrbers of f'ounding fanrilies sL¡ch as Lloyd, GallaLrgher, Fet'ris, Ire land and

Cleer rvele in attendance.

Ialways lil<e to begin a preserrtation by tlranl<irrg those t,vho at'e in attendalrce. My sccond

senteuce in lry prepared Open IJoLrse speech rvas a tharrl< you to all Coultcil nrelnbet's ancl

those running irr the election rvho had shown up at olrr event, bLrt, other than MIIClnenrber Hilchey, thele were none. I was disappointed. and Irentionecl to the auclietrce

that IrvoLlld need to retrove that senterrce fì'onr nry presentation. Hacl f received a note ofet'ìcouragement fì'orn any Council nremtrers who were Lrnable to attend. I rvould have been

happy to read it.

Despite that, I had praise forthis CoLmcil. I stated that in the previoLrs election, Mayor'

ancl DepLrty Ma¡,o¡ candidates Mills ancl CarnpbellMoon both spol<e of the irnportartce of'

heritage to the conrmunity and the desire to have sLrch a Corntnittee, and ntuch credit goes

to the currelrt MLrlnrul CoLrncil for voting unanimously for the bylaw setting Lìp ottr

C--onrntittee. We are proLrd to join Orarrgeville, ShelbLrrne and Mono as DL¡fferin

rnLrnicipalities with legitirnate lleritage Committees. As such, our Committee is governed

by the articles of this bylaw. and by the Orrtario fleritage Act and the Cenretery Act. OLrr

prirre dLrty is to advise Council on heritage m¿ìtters.

At the Open l-lor-rse I also lroted the tr¿ul)/ urentions of heritage in the Tou,nship's recently

adopted Strategic ['lan, and saicl that I personally didrr't care much f'or the survey

question - rvhether one agreed that MulnrLrr needs to allocate rrìore nlorìr:y to heritage

concenrs. I u,ould much rather if it hacl askcd our residents if heritage was inrportattt to

thenr, or even if the question was if Mulrlur needs to allocate tnore than 500 dollars a

year to heritage corlcenrs, as that is our heritage bLrdget forthis year.

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I{owever'- [ arn pleased rvith u,hat the Strategic Plan does say:

We will preserve our e¡rvironnrent and heritage in a nranner within oLrr n'ìealrs'T'al<e pride in our scerric, historic and oultural assetsBe a diligent and efficient steward of our historical assetsCelebrate and preserve Mulurur's agricultLrral heritage.And partrrer with the DCMA to clocument the tor,v¡rship's history and highlight MLrlrnur'sheritage sites and structures on existing tours.

DLrring tlre Çourse of rry 20 minL¡te presentatior.r, I was able to inclLrde nrany interestinghistorical stories aboLrt MLrlmur, inclucling lerniniscences flonr sorne olthe foLrndingfanrilies' ancestors, stories about the rlurcler on the 3'd line, Rocl< IIill Parl<, the "oldN4cNabb Road", attending the l00tl'annivelsaly party 1'or the l(ilgorie School. IlLrxtable'sDufferin Light and Porver Station on the Pinc River, arrd even a letter to the llditor fiorn1868 - almost 150 years ago - fronr which I'll qLrote a f-ew passages for your amLrsement,

The writer states that Mulnnur lras become l<nown forthe "noise, confìrsion andprofànity" at their pLrblic meetirrgs. He cornplains that the CoLrncil and Clerl< of that tirnereft¡sed to reveal rvhat was in the minLrtes flou'l the past year, He goes on to clescribe thenominatirrg nreeting fi'onr that year's election by saying "the nreeting cornnrenced in

confr"rsion, was conducted in disorder and terrrinated with feelirrgs of contenrpt andleserrtment". lle continL¡es: "No sooner had the spealcirrg comnrerrced than two prominerrtmen in the tou,nship - ancl candidates, too - began to measure strength with each otlrer,rvhich prodLrced such excitenrent that in a l'erv seconds all present vvere ir.l a state ofvioleut comnrotion. Sorne u,ere shouting ancl yelling lil<e demons. others were givingutterances to oaths arrd irnprecations orrly chalacteristic of hell itself. OLrr Clerl<. lil<e agander lrereft of its yoLrng, went hissing amor]g thenr, and rvhenever his honor¡r'andirrtegritv were called into questiorr he vociferated at the top of his voice "You lie, yoLr

lie." Thanl<1'ully, politics in Mulmur has changed since then.

Ialso even qLroted 1'orrrer longtinre Clerl< Elnrel Reid's conlrrer]ts fì'orr his LrnpLrblished

mernoirs, rvhich I'd lil<e to repeat.

"l decided to retire when I had reached the 40 years or.ì.lLrl¡, 1, 1977,and täced theqLrestion that confronts you- who will talce over my job? What will he be like? Will he

be a persorr who rvill preserve rvhat I have built Lrp, or will he change ever'¡,111i¡gr Will he

be able to advise and gLride the CoLurcil and l<eep thern oLrt of troLrble, or rvill he mal<e a

nress of everytlr ing?

I lcept strictly oLrt of the discLrssions arrd it was only aftertlrey hacl decided rvhom theywere goirrg to select that the reeve c¿ìn'ìe to rne and asl<ed if I lèlt that the rnarr they,rvereproposing woLrld be a good choice. Isaicl I l'elt he woLlld.

I remembel arr aged ratepayeraslcing ¡ne who had been appointed, arrd when I told hinrhe said "Well, I don't l<norv this Terry, bLrt i1'he is anytlring lil<e his firther or hisgranclfather'. he is allright.'"'

I note that Mr lJonrer - shoLrld he choose - rvill sLìrpass Mr Reicl's record of 40 years

dLrring the next Council's ternr.

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I ended the first part of the open l{or"lse rvith this quote flonr l(en Wallace, wlrose fanrilysettled on Lot 2l Conc I West in 1850.

"This is the history of the Wallace clan that settled in MLrlmLlr''lownship, a very beaLrtifulT'ownship. Now nrany cit¡, people have little understandirrg of the old settlers: Wallaces,Callaughels, Greers, Littles, TLrplings, Lloyds, McCLrtcheons, I(idds, Lawrences,Nervells, Boyles, Reaburns, and Clarlcs, to name.just a few of the old families.

Maybe 150 years ago we had very little consideration lorthe lndians and drove the¡rr outof their honreland. Well, they say history alwa¡,5 repeats itself. So be it, life rnoves on."

Ithen said: Well, Mr Wallace, you may be partly riglrt. lrLrt I say to you there are those olus who have recently arrived who do care about the Wallace's, and Callaughers arrd

Littles and Lloyds, and who respect the honourable history of this township.

We tlren had two excellent speal<ers rvho u,ele invited fronr CorrllLrnity IfcritageOntario, rvho gave interestirrg and infornrative presentations on tlre Heritage Registelanddesigrratiorr. And I concluded the formal part of the lneeting with this:

It is very easy to fall in love with a larrdscape, particularly one as beautilill as MLrlmLlr. lttal<es longer to f'ee I the same about the people.

Mulmur's history has been sha¡red by this beaLrtilìrl, yet toLrgh larrdscape. The qualities ofthe origirral settlers rernain in theil off spring rryho are still here, and ale evident in nranyof the newer arrivals, who cherish this place that one woulcl alnrost thinl< couldn't stillexist, at least not this close to the cacophony that lies to the south. A hLrndred years ago a

hLrncired l<ilonretel's was a wollcl away, and still, in nran¡,ways, is.

lbelieve that all in attendarrce appreciated that the MLtlnrLr Heritage Cornnrittee istreating the lristory of the

-lou,nship rvith the respect it so richly deserves, and appreciatethat we \vere velv honest and folthcoming aboLrt what it nleans to be listed on tlre registeror designated, We explained that a listing of a property on tlre Towrrship HistoricRegister is a rvay forthe Torvnship to oftìcially recogniz.e its historic inrportance. Thereare no restrictions whatsoever placed on a home that is listed. T'here are no obligations tomaintain the home oLrtside of the normal Township propeú¡r standards. Thcre are no

restrictions in regards to renovations or additions, arrd no oLrtside agency - irrclLrding the

MLrlmur Heritage Corrnrittee - will have access to the property.

The onl¡, diflèrence to a property is that under the Ontario l-leritage Act a dernolitionpermit to cornpletely clestroy a property that is listed on the [-]istoric Register u,ill tal<e

two months to be issLred, rather tharr tu¡o rveel<s.

We are pleased to present CoLrncil rvith a list ol l5 properties that rve recommend be

added to the historic register', and hope tìrat a Motion to do so will occur after rhispresentation.All l5propertieswerepaltofourdraltlist,anciall l5propeltyownershaveagreed to be added. lcan provide aclclitional inf'ormation on all properties. il'needed.

Bef.ore I go, I rvoLrld lil<e to directl¡, answcr the qirestion posecl b),Mr l(eith l-orvry at the

last CoLrrcil neetilrg. My recorcls slrou,that I downloaded a co¡ty of the draf't official plan

orr.lLrly 20't',2010, duling the previoLrs CoLrrcil's tenn, bet'ore I was on the IìeritageComnrittee. I anr very fàmiliar u,ith and approve of iterr 5.6 in the Plan concerning bLrilt

heritage and cultural lreritage landscapes.

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