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Town of Bracebridge Council Correspondence Page 1. TO: Mayor G. Smith and Members of Town Council J. Sisson, Chief Administrative Officer COPY: Management Team Media FROM: L. McDonald, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk DATE: May 18, 2016 CIRCULATION: Item # Description SECTION “A” – STAFF INFORMATION MEMOS: A1 Memorandum from Lori McDonald, Director of Corporate Services / Clerk, dated May 16, 2016, regarding Noise Exemption – Camp Wenonah A2 Memorandum from Lori McDonald, Director of Corporate Services / Clerk, dated May 16. 2016, regarding Noise Exemption – Midnight Madness A3 Memorandum from Randy Mattice, Manager of Economic Development, dated May 18, 2016, regarding Woodchester Villa Public Meeting Notes A4 Memorandum from Cindy O’Regan, Director of Recreation, dated May 18, 2016, regarding Kerr Park Tennis Court Resurfacing SECTION “B” – GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE: B1 Resolution received from the Township of Perry, dated May 4, 2016, regarding No Wake Zones B2 Correspondence from Paul Gowing, Warden, County of Huron, dated May 6, 2016, regarding Ontario Imagery Strategy B3 Correspondence from Paul Gowing, Warden, County of Huron, dated May 6, 2016, regarding Saving the Girl Next Door Act B4 Correspondence from Paul Gowing, Warden, County of Huron, dated May 6, 2016, regarding Input for an RFP Process used to Award Renewable Energy Contracts B5 Correspondence from Stephen Huycke, Acting Director of Legal & Legislative Services/Town Clerk, Town of Aurora, dated May 6, 2016, regarding Saving the Girl Next Door Act B6 Correspondence from Ralph Walton, Regional Clerk, Niagara Region, dated May 9, 2016, regarding Lyme Disease. B7 Resolution received from the Town of Shelburne, dated May 9, 2016, regarding Changing Province’s Policies on Autism – IBI Therapy B8 Correspondence from Wayne Taipale, Mayor, Town of Moosonee, dated May 10, 2016, regarding Saving the Girl Next Door Act B9 Correspondence from Mavis Harris, Clerk-Treasurer, Township of Dorion, dated May 10, 2016, regarding Saving the Girl Next Door Act B10 Correspondence from Donna Wilson, Town Clerk, Town of Tillsonburg, dated May 10, 2016, regarding Workers Day of Mourning Act B11 Correspondence from Megan Bonenfant, Deputy Clerk, Township of Carling, dated May 10, 2016, regarding Saving the Girl Next Door Act B12 Correspondence from Lynda Kovacs, Clerk Treasurer, Municipality of Calvin, dated May 10, 2016, regarding Saving the Girl Next Door Act B13 Correspondence from Deanna De Forest, EA Coordinator, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited, dated May 11, 2016, regarding Notice of Study Commencement – Road Improvements B14 Correspondence from Lorna Hudder, CAO/Clerk-Treasurer, Township of Killaloe-Hagarty- Richards, dated May 12, 2016, regarding Fort McMurray Relief

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Page 1: Town of Bracebridge Council Correspondence

Town of Bracebridge Council Correspondence

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TO: Mayor G. Smith and Members of Town Council J. Sisson, Chief Administrative Officer

COPY: Management Team Media

FROM: L. McDonald, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk

DATE: May 18, 2016

CIRCULATION:

Item # Description SECTION “A” – STAFF INFORMATION MEMOS:

A1 Memorandum from Lori McDonald, Director of Corporate Services / Clerk, dated May 16, 2016, regarding Noise Exemption – Camp Wenonah

A2 Memorandum from Lori McDonald, Director of Corporate Services / Clerk, dated May 16. 2016, regarding Noise Exemption – Midnight Madness

A3 Memorandum from Randy Mattice, Manager of Economic Development, dated May 18, 2016, regarding Woodchester Villa Public Meeting Notes

A4 Memorandum from Cindy O’Regan, Director of Recreation, dated May 18, 2016, regarding Kerr Park Tennis Court Resurfacing

SECTION “B” – GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE: B1 Resolution received from the Township of Perry, dated May 4, 2016, regarding No Wake Zones

B2 Correspondence from Paul Gowing, Warden, County of Huron, dated May 6, 2016, regarding Ontario Imagery Strategy

B3 Correspondence from Paul Gowing, Warden, County of Huron, dated May 6, 2016, regarding Saving the Girl Next Door Act

B4 Correspondence from Paul Gowing, Warden, County of Huron, dated May 6, 2016, regarding Input for an RFP Process used to Award Renewable Energy Contracts

B5 Correspondence from Stephen Huycke, Acting Director of Legal & Legislative Services/Town Clerk, Town of Aurora, dated May 6, 2016, regarding Saving the Girl Next Door Act

B6 Correspondence from Ralph Walton, Regional Clerk, Niagara Region, dated May 9, 2016, regarding Lyme Disease.

B7 Resolution received from the Town of Shelburne, dated May 9, 2016, regarding Changing Province’s Policies on Autism – IBI Therapy

B8 Correspondence from Wayne Taipale, Mayor, Town of Moosonee, dated May 10, 2016, regarding Saving the Girl Next Door Act

B9 Correspondence from Mavis Harris, Clerk-Treasurer, Township of Dorion, dated May 10, 2016, regarding Saving the Girl Next Door Act

B10 Correspondence from Donna Wilson, Town Clerk, Town of Tillsonburg, dated May 10, 2016, regarding Workers Day of Mourning Act

B11 Correspondence from Megan Bonenfant, Deputy Clerk, Township of Carling, dated May 10, 2016, regarding Saving the Girl Next Door Act

B12 Correspondence from Lynda Kovacs, Clerk Treasurer, Municipality of Calvin, dated May 10, 2016, regarding Saving the Girl Next Door Act

B13 Correspondence from Deanna De Forest, EA Coordinator, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited, dated May 11, 2016, regarding Notice of Study Commencement – Road Improvements

B14 Correspondence from Lorna Hudder, CAO/Clerk-Treasurer, Township of Killaloe-Hagarty-Richards, dated May 12, 2016, regarding Fort McMurray Relief

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Item # Description

B15 Correspondence from Christopher Harris, Town Clerk, Town of Whitby, dated May 16, 2016, regarding Saving the Girl Next Door Act

B16 Correspondence from Jessica Gunby, Acting Clerk, Township of Georgian Bay, dated May 17, 2016, regarding Fort McMurray Relief

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MEMORANDUM Planning and Development Department

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TO: Mayor G. Smith and Members of Town Council

FROM: R. Mattice, Manager of Economic Development

K. Ball, Economic Development Programmer (Culture)

DATE: May 18, 2016

SUBJECT: Woodchester Villa Public Meeting Notes

Please find attached the notes completed at the Woodchester Villa Public Meeting, held on March 10, 2016.

Please contact K. Ball at (705) 645-6319 ext. 261 or [email protected] if you have any questions regarding this information.

Randy Mattice, Manager of Economic Development

Kim Ball, Economic Development Programmer (Culture)

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WOODCHESTER VILLA PUBLIC MEETING NOTES

Thursday March 10, 2016 6:00 p.m.

Council Chambers Page 1

1. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS

R. Mattice welcomed the members of the public in attendance and introduced staff members, Councillors and past Mayors, Chamber and BIA representatives in attendance. Members of the public were asked to sign in as they arrived.

Council Members: Councillor, M. Quemby Councillor, S. Clement Deputy Mayor, R. Maloney Councillor, C. Wilson Councillor, D. Smith Councillor, B. McMurray

Regrets: Mayor, G. Smith Councillor, A. Buie Councillor, L. Giaschi-Pacini

Staff: CAO, John Sisson Director of Planning and Development, C. Kelley Director of Public Works, W. Schmid Manager of Economic Development, R. Mattice Economic Development Programmer, J. Harris Economic Development Programmer, K. Ball

Public in Attendance: Don Coates Scott Northmore Tracy Larkman (BIA) Brenda Rhodes (Chamber of Commerce) R. Garth Legris Susan Matson Jim Marrin Thelma Marrin Margaret Doyle Linda Jackson-Hutton Jack Hutton Nancy Cox-Godfrey Elise Boyer Patrick Boyer Paul Grimmell Dianne Cheetam Bob Cheetam Kathy Dyer Melloney McNabb Kate Knight Peter Knight Norm Moffatt Scott Young Debbie Vernon Michael J. Lyndon Tom Clark Elaine Loberg

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WOODCHESTER VILLA PUBLIC MEETING NOTES

Thursday March 10, 2016 6:00 p.m.

Council Chambers Page 2

Ted Dickie Carolyn Dickie Allyn Abbott Peter Bird Mike Jefford Sybil Jackson Lyle Longhurst Alan Clark Kerry Foreman Sue Senechal Kelly Miles

2. BACKGROUND PRESENTATION

K. Ball presented information on Woodchester’s history and a timeline from 1977 to now. The presentation can be viewed at Woodchester Villa – March 10, 2016 Presentation.

3. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC

R. Mattice moderated comments from the public.

3.1 Scott Young, Executive Director - Muskoka Conservancy (MC) • Commended previous Councils on work they have done to date. • MC would honour this work. • MC has a need for a smaller office. • MC has 2 employees who work 52 weeks / year. • MC would not need entire building. • Good example of partnership between town and not for profit. • MC can raise money for maintenance and upkeep, registered charity. • MC has been in community for 25 years. • MC represents 1 potential partnership, would work with other organizations. • MC has every intention to keep it open for community use – meetings, readings, etc. • MC would not want to close the building down. • MC would keep on immediate maintenance problems rather than ongoing tax burden. • MC excited about hearing other ideas, likes to see everyone in room talking about a

heritage building.

3.2 Patrick Boyer • Thanked Council for restoration of the building • Proposed 3rd Life for Woodchester: 1. Family residence, 2. Museum, 3. 21st century

interactive interpretive centre. • Pointed out that this usage would continue in its original purpose of a museum – no

zoning change needed. • Rotarians and Historical Society developed period piece that was excellent for its time. • Suggested an interpretive centre that is contemporary – e.g. Grace and Speed, French

River Interpretive Centre. • Suggested a fee for entrance; complete with movies / maps about woollen mill. • Thought that focus would be on up to 1954 when mill closed. • Suggested opening wider lens on important time period in Bracebridge history.

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WOODCHESTER VILLA PUBLIC MEETING NOTES

Thursday March 10, 2016 6:00 p.m.

Council Chambers Page 3

• Indicated that Life on the Edge filmmakers will provide their records for bases of

interpretive information. • Indicated that entranceway would need to be restored for ease of access. • Pointed out that local resident don’t know about Woodchester. • Urged the need for more signage: we don’t sell the sizzle, like USA. Need highway

signage to pull people in. • Suggested aligning this asset with key idea in Official Plan – revitalization of downtown. • Identified the access to great parking off of Entrance Dr. • Linked to Visitor’s Centre. • Connected to Heritage Trail and Trans Canada Trail. • Suggested use of octagonal signage. • Thought that centre could be self-guided - No need for staffing. • A great deal of historical information could be given at the house. • Gaffer’s Porthole – on the Bay. • Suggested that Council needs to prepare a critical path to get appraisal for cost to set up

interpretive centre. • Indicated that Grace and Speed would assist by turning over contacts. • Pointed out that 17 million dollars have been spent in public funds, including Bracebridge

Bay. • Indicated that there are Ontario-based firms that would set up the interpretive centre. • Thought that this attraction that would bring people to town. 3.3 Question re square footage: • Peter Bird shared that he thought the square footage was 1200 per level. 3.4 Peter Bird • Great grandfather built house. • Agreed with Patrick Boyer. • Agreed that proper promotion and marketing were needed– former museum was never

appropriately marketed. • Suggested improved access to the property was needed, more obvious. • Agreed that property is unknown. • Agreed that there was lots of interesting heritage that could be explored. Mill, wood mill,

tannery, lumbering, etc. • Suggested restoration of summer driveway, though Muskoka Road no longer an actual

road. • Suggested that entrance off of Entrance Drive could be used as the main entrance (as

opposed to King St). • Urged consideration of Patrick Boyer’s comments. 3.5 Linda Jackson-Hutton • Loves museums • Owns Bala’s Museum (with husband Jack Hutton) • VP of Muskoka Architectural Conservancy • Member of Museums of Muskoka • Supported Patrick’s comments. • Would like to see some of the original artifacts put back in place. • Would like to see rooms furnished. • Liked idea of modern interpretive centre.

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WOODCHESTER VILLA PUBLIC MEETING NOTES

Thursday March 10, 2016 6:00 p.m.

Council Chambers Page 4

• Appreciated what the town has done. • Was at original opening – it inspired her own museum • Indicated that recent past museums are few and far between. Very few museums from

the 1914 era.

3.6 Debbie Vernon • Pleased to see people and interest in Woodchester Villa. • Member of Friends of the Muskoka Watershed. • Worried about future – need to protect environment. • Suggested that that Woodchester could be an environmental education centre. • Indicated that the main floor was accessible – could put interpretive centre there. • 10 acres of forest on the river – we have amazing scientists – those who could educate

public about trees, water, etc. • Suggested using this vital resource to educate public about environmental pressures.

3.7 Kerry Foreman • Business owner for past 20 years. • Friend Sue with her. • Involved in Essiac; has formula. • Suggested need for Essiac Centre in Bracebridge. • Indicated there is a Tea Room in Montana. • Would like Essiac plants incorporated into the gardens. • Loved idea of opening the road. • Suggested Rene Caisse Tea Room – serve Essiac tea and other healing remedies. • Need to promote the connection to Rene M. Caisse. • Indicated that there should also be room for the Conservancy. • Pointed out that Bracebridge was recently listed in top 50 towns.

3.8 Sue Senechal • Indicated that there is a virtual tea room existing with 3000 members from around the

world. • Thought that these people would be interested in visiting Bracebridge.

3.9 Nancy Cox-Godfrey • Was on furnishing committee. • Question: are furnishings covered by the Heritage Easement? Wall paper?

o K. Ball – Easement covers some interior features but not wall paper or furnishings. It includes features like the sink in the kitchen and the cook stove; crown moulding, high baseboards, 5 panel doors, window openings, two-tone wood flooring. Town has plans for the Woodchester Collection, including proper cataloguing of the items, eventual displays in Woodchester and other locations. Some money available in the 2016 draft budget. Plans to apply for a FedNor Intern to assist with the cataloguing project. Trails will be kept as a soft surface (in compliance with M. Speers Agreement) and more interpretive signage and wayfinding signage will be installed this year.

• Furniture came from around Bracebridge. • Agreed with upgrading the trails on the land. Suggested the addition of interpretive

signage on the trail and on the property.

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WOODCHESTER VILLA PUBLIC MEETING NOTES

Thursday March 10, 2016 6:00 p.m.

Council Chambers Page 5

3.10 Peter Bird • Talked about the property in relation to the M. Speers Agreement. Mary Speers was

Peter’s aunt. • Explained the history of the property’s that were sold / severed, etc. Was originally a 100

acre parcel. M. Speers property is to be kept in a natural state. • P. Boyer asked if trails could be improved – Peter said no, they are to be kept very

natural.

3.11 Peter Knight • Indicated he had recently moved to Canada from the UK. • Had heard about Woodchester but couldn’t visit because it was locked. • Pointed out that UK values historical assets but that history comes at a price. • Indicated that preventative maintenance basis has to be done on an ongoing basis. • With similar organization as OHT in UK, only buildings are protected, not contents. • Should be a museum. • Suggested educating young people of Ontario. • Indicated that he has heritage restoration experience and expressed willingness to

volunteer. • Suggested Museum on lower level, offices on upper level. • Suggested a small exhibition in Library about Woodchester – directing people to Villa.

3.12 Sybil Jackson • Question: what happened to Alvin Kaye Collection?

o Nancy Cox-Godfrey – was auctioned off (KB Note: not sure if this is accurate).

3.13 Elaine Loberg • Expressed need for treasures not to be lost. • Only 4 historical buildings of interest – Library, old Post Office, building beside Mac’s and

Woodchester. • Agreed that old buildings cost money. • Suggested that any group moving into Woodchester would ruin it. • Indicated that the construction of Wellington Street Bridge ruined Bracebridge as Segwun

could never come again. • Poor planning. • Avoid being focussed only on financial goals. • Agreed that Woodchester should be put back as a museum. • What does Bracebridge have to offer? – Bird House. • Compared opportunities of Woodchester to Bethune House in Gravenhurst.

3.14 Robert Cheetam • Attended the Open House. • Thought that an office space would prevent original furniture going back - not enough

space. • Agreed that Woodchester Villa could be a big draw for Bracebridge in the future, would

make Bracebridge grow. • Agreed with the need to advertise it properly.

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WOODCHESTER VILLA PUBLIC MEETING NOTES

Thursday March 10, 2016 6:00 p.m.

Council Chambers Page 6

3.15 Thelma Marrin • Member of the Horticultural Society. • Remembered when renovations occurred and when the Chapel Gallery was built as part

of beautification back in 1980. • Indicated that Horticultural Society would be available in an advisory capacity. • Understood benefit of having a tenant, but it needs to have a historical use. • Liked idea of Tea Room – fits into history of Bracebridge. • Was hurt when building fell into disrepair. • Pointed out that The Bird House is the building’s common name. • Agreed that it needs to be kept as a historical building.

3.16 Debbie Vernon • Suggested that the property could be used for environmental issues. • Question: Where did Rene Caisse live? Town should purchase and use as a tea room.

Homestead should be recognized. • Need more historical plaques. • Buy Timber-Mart property. • Need to develop several points of interest around town for a walking tour. • Woodchester could be anchor of the tour.

3.17 Mike Lyndon • Indicated that his 16 year old son had never heard of Woodchester. • Took him there today – son was “wowed”.

3.18 Sybil Jackson • Past President of Historical Society. • Agreed that Woodchester was never marketed properly. • Never had a long-term plan. • Applauds that it is happening now.

3.19 Garth Legris • 10 years in Bracebridge – moved from Bala. • Very impressed by Bruce Kruger’s article in newspaper today. • Asked 2ho will run it? Suggested it should be run by a Committee.

3.20 Allan Clark • Question: How much space does the Conservancy need?

o Scott Young – 2 staff offices and a board room. • Question: How much space does a tea room need?

o Kerry Foreman – dining room, kitchen and souvenir area. Does not have to be huge. Could co-exist with Conservancy. Could see buses come in.

• Question: What is the Chapel Gallery’s role? o K. Ball – Muskoka Arts & Crafts would like to see linkages – art show on the grounds

or trail. They have expressed concerns regarding parking. Very positive about coordinating events to avoid conflicts. Executive Director Elene Freer has an interest in what happens.

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Thursday March 10, 2016 6:00 p.m.

Council Chambers Page 7

3.21 Peter Knight • Question: Could tea room be incorporated into Chapel Gallery?

o Linda Jackson – has investigated a tea room in the past. Health Unit requires sinks, bathrooms, proper lighting, dishwasher, etc.

3.22 Melloney McNabb • Indicated she wasn’t aware of the trails around the property. • Felt that we should incorporate trail with historical walk. • Suggested that we identify flora and fauna on property. • Suggested the incorporation of heritage seeds and an old ice house. • Suggested an Info Centre – on ground only. • Suggested Beehives on site as well as a butterfly garden. • Agreed that we could show how homesteaders lived off the land • Summer driveway and parking.

3.23 Ted Dickie • Agreed with idea of many interesting historical buildings that could be part of a walking

tour. • I.e. Pumping Station. Woodchester would be starting location.

3.24 Mike Jefford • Liked the idea of improving entranceway. • Liked the idea of Muskoka Conservancy – revenue from tenant. • Liked the interactive ideas. • Suggested having rentals for private functions. • Did not think that a year round museum was sustainable. Suggested a museum in

summer; tenant would move out for that time.

3.25 Alan Clark • Suggested that interpretive centre idea should be able to be integrated into office and

commercial use (tea room). 3.26 R. Mattice thanked all for coming and indicted that thoughts from the evening would be

presented to Council.

The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

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MEMORANDUM Recreation Department

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TO: Mayor G. Smith and Members of Town Council

FROM: C. O’Regan, Director of Recreation

DATE: May 18, 2016

SUBJECT: Kerr Park Tennis Court Resurfacing

Please be advised that, in accordance with Motion 16-GC-108 which delegated authority to award the contract for the Kerr Park Tennis Court Resurfacing to the Director of Recreation, in consultation with the Director of Finance/Treasurer, Bourassa Sport Technology was awarded the contract at a cost of $68,000 plus applicable taxes.

Included in the 2016 Municipal Budget and Business was $75,000 for the resurfacing project.

Seven proposals were received and evaluated by a team consisting of recreation staff and two members of the Bracebridge Tennis Club, both of whom are also pickleball players. Using the evaluation criteria as outlined in the Request for Proposal, the Armour Crack Repair System using a Double Membrane System as proposed by Bourassa Sport Technology was selected.

The Armour Crack Repair System utilizes a specially knitted fabric that expands as the crack widens. The fabric is not bonded to the court in the vicinity of the crack allowing for more movement of the crack without the fabric tearing or delaminating from the surface. The System will not prevent cracks from developing elsewhere on the court; however it keeps structural cracks from reappearing on the surface of the tennis courts. The courts are then finished with a Double Membrane System.

A detail of the repair system and warranty for the 2016 Kerr Park tennis courts, compared to the 2014 Kelvin Grove tennis courts, is included in the table below.

It should be noted that the due to the size and length of the cracks in the courts at Kerr Park, that a more substantial resurfacing system is being utilized. Both contracts were awarded to Bourassa Sport Technology.

2014 Kelvin Grove Park 2016 Kerr Park

Cost $41,000 $68,000

Repair Detail

• Level existing surface • Armor Crack Repair System over 700

feet of cracks • Fiberglass Membrane one coat • Laykold Acrylic Resurfacer one coat • Laykold Powder Cushion Coat three

coats • Laykold Colorcoat Concentrate three

coats • Tennis lines

• Level existing surface • Remove old net posts and install new • Armor Crack Repair System over

1,000 feet of cracks • Laykold Black Acrylic Resurfacer over

all crack repairs two coats • Laykold Black Acrylic Resurfacer over

entire surface one coat • Fiberglass Membrane one coat • Laykold Nusurf three coats • Fiberglass Membrane one coat • Laykold Cushion Plus Powder three

coats

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MEMORANDUM Recreation Department

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• Laykold Nusurf one coat • Laykold Colorcoat Concentrate three

coats • Tennis and pickleball lines in

contrasting colours • Installation of new posts and nets

Warranty • 5 years on materials and workmanship • 5 years on materials and workmanship • 1 year on posts and nets

All the references for this product, service and company, including their repair to Kelvin Grove Park tennis courts, provided excellent feedback on the superiority of the repair system and the high quality of the work performed by Bourassa Sport Technology.

It is anticipated that the work will commence in June 2016, however, it is dependent on weather conditions.

For further information on this project please contact Don Campbell, Manager of Facilities.

C. O’Regan, Director of Recreation

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May 6, 2016 DELIVERED BY E-MAIL ALL ONTARIO MUNICIPALITIES

Re: Town of Aurora Council Resolution of April 26, 2016, Re: Item 1(17) Memorandum from Mayor Dawe, Re: Correspondence from MPP Laurie Scott – Proposed Bill 158 – Human Trafficking

Please be advised that this matter was considered by Council at its Council meeting held on April 26, 2016, and in this regard Council adopted the following resolution:

THAT the correspondence from MPP Laurie Scott – Proposed Bill 158 – Human Trafficking be received; and THAT the Town of Aurora supports Bill 158, Saving the Girl Next Door Act, 2016, and supports MPP Laurie Scott's motion for a multi­jurisdictional and coordinated task force of law enforcement agencies, Crown prosecutors, judges, victims' services and frontline agencies; and THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to all Members of Provincial Parliament and municipalities.

The above is for your consideration and any attention deemed necessary.

Yours sincerely,

Stephen M. A. Huycke Acting Director of Legal & Legislative Services/Town Clerk The Corporation of the Town of Aurora SMH/sy

Legal & Legislative Services Stephen M. A. Huycke

905-726-4771 [email protected]

Town of Aurora

100 John West Way, Box 1000 Aurora, ON L4G 6J1

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Administration Office of the Regional Clerk 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, PO Box 1042, Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 Telephone: 905-685-4225 Toll-free: 1-800-263-7215 Fax: 905-687-4977 www.niagararegion.ca

May 9, 2016 The Honourable Dr. Jane Philpotts Health Canada 70 Colombine Driveway Tunney’s Pasture Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9 Sent via email: [email protected]

The Honourable Dr. Eric Hoskins Ministry of Health and Long Term Care 10th Floor, Hepburn Block 80 Grosvenor Street Toronto, ON M7A 2C4 Sent via email: [email protected]

RE: Lyme Disease Minute Item 9.3, CL 6-2016, April 28, 2016 Dear Ministers: Regional Council at its meeting held on April 28, 2016, passed the following resolution:

Whereas the number of cases of ticks positive for Lyme disease is increasing throughout Ontario and specifically in Niagara Region; Whereas the laboratory testing for and diagnosis of Lyme disease is sub-optimal; and Whereas there are chronic sufferers of long term consequences of this disease. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: 1. That Niagara Region REQUEST the Province of Ontario to increase funding for research aimed to enhance the testing for Lyme disease; 2. That Niagara Region REQUEST the Government of Canada to increase funding for research aimed to enhance the testing for Lyme disease and determine better treatment for long term outcomes of Lyme disease; 3. That this resolution BE FORWARDED to all Municipalities in Ontario for their endorsement; and 4. That this resolution BE FORWARDED to the Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Health and local Members of Provincial Parliament.

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The Hon. Dr. J. Philpotts and The Hon. Dr. E. Hoskins

Lyme Disease May 9, 2016

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Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions. Yours truly, Ralph Walton Regional Clerk cc: The Honourable K. Wynne, Premier of Ontario Sent via email: [email protected] W. Gates, MPP (Niagara Falls) Sent via email: [email protected] The Honourable R. Nicholson, MP (Niagara Falls) Sent via email: [email protected] T. Hudak, MPP (Niagara West) Sent via email: [email protected] D. Allison, MP (Niagara West) Sent via email: [email protected] The Honourable J. Bradley, MPP (St. Catharines) Sent via email: [email protected] C. Bittle, MP (St. Catharines) Sent via email: [email protected] C. Forster, MPP (Welland) Sent via email: [email protected] V. Badawey, MP (Niagara Centre) Sent via email: [email protected] All Ontario Municipalities Sent via email

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The Corporation of

THE TOWNSHIP of CARLING2 West Carling Bay Road, Nobel, ON POG 1 GOPhone: 705-342-5856 •Fax: 705-342-9527

May 10, 2016

Laurie Scott, MPP Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock

Rm 434, Main Legislative Bldg.

Queen's ParkToronto ON M7A 1A8

Dear Ms. Scott:

RE: Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force and Bill 158, Saving the Girl Next Door Act, 2016

At the regular meeting of Council for the Township of Carling held May 9, 2016, Council passed

the following resolution as part of Consent Agenda Resolution 16-054 moved by Councillor

Crookshank and seconded by Councillor Gilbert, regarding your request to support Bill 158,Saving the Girl Next Door Act, 2016:

a. Anti-Human Traffickina Task Force and Bill 158. Savina the Girl NextDoor Act, 2016

WHEREAS human trafficking is a heinous crime that has been referred toas modern day slavery; and

WHEREAS traffickers recruit, transport, harbour and control the girl nextdoor for sexual exploitation or forced labour; and

WHEREAS it is one of the fastest growing crimes that starts and stays inCanada, targeting victims - 90 percent of which are Canadian-born andpredominantly female, averaging the age of 14; and

WHEREAS Ontario is a major hub of human trafficking in Canada, andvictims are lured, manipulated and coerced, often over the Internet fromevery part of Ontario; and

WHEREAS human trafficking is in our neighbourhoods and ourcommunities;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Township ofCarling does hereby support Bill 158, Saving the Girl Next Door Act, 2016,supports MPP Laurie Scott's motion for a multijurisdictional and

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coordinated task force of law enforcement agencies, Crown prosecutors,judges, victims' services and frontline agencies; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be forwardedto all Members of Provincial Parliament and municipalities.

Carried.

If you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at 705-

342-5856 ext. 404 or mbonenfant@carlin~township.ca.

Sincerely,

Megan BonenfantDeputy Clerk

CC: Ontario MPPsOntario Municipalities

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1 John Street, P.O. Box 39

Killaloe, ON K0J 2A0 Telephone: (613)757-2300 – Fax: (613)757-3634

Email: [email protected] Web Site: killaloe-hagarty-richards.ca

May 12, 2016

To: All Municipalities in Ontario

As we are all aware, Fort McMurray in northern Alberta is starting its recovery from the destruction left by the wildfires that destroyed homes and businesses last week. More than 88,000 people had to leave their homes in and around Fort McMurray. Many have lost everything in the fire, and many don’t know whether they have a home to go back to.

The Township of Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards has made a $200 donation to the Red Cross Alberta Fire Appeal, and challenges all municipalities in Ontario to help the residents of Fort McMurray by matching or bettering this donation. The federal government and the Alberta government will match individual donations made to the Canadian Red Cross to help those affected by the fire, so your contribution will make a tremendous difference.

Sincerely

Lorna Hudder, CMO, Dipl.M.M. CAO/Clerk-Treasurer LMH

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