staff report - Town of Wasaga Beach
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staff report - Town of Wasaga Beach
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE AGENDA Thursday, February 12, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. Classroom, Town Hall 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST 3. DEPUTATIONS/PRESENTATIONS – None 4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None 5. OTHER AGENCY REPORTS OPP a) OPP Report – Verbal b) OPP Municipal Policing Bureau Correspondence Recommendation: That the Community Services Committee receive the OPP Municipal Policing Bureau Correspondence, for information. c) OPP Huronia West Detachment 2014-2016 Action Plans Recommendation: That the Community Services Committee receive the OPP Huronia West Detachment 2014-2016 Action Plans, for information. d) Community Policing Minutes – November 2014 Recommendation: That the Community Services Committee receive the November 2014 Community Policing Minutes, for information. e) Policing Accounts – January 2015 Library a) Library Board Minutes – November and December 2014 Recommendation: That the Community Services Committee receive the November and December 2014 Library Board Minutes, for information. Chamber of Commerce a) Chamber of Commerce Report – January 2015 Recommendation: That the Community Services Committee receive the January 2015 Chamber of Commerce Report, for Information. Community Services Committee – February 12, 2015 2 of 3 6. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Fire Department a) Fire Department Report – February 2015 Recommendation: That the Community Services Committee receive the February 2015 Fire Department Report, for information. b) Fire Department Accounts – January 2015 Municipal Law Enforcement a) Municipal Law Enforcement Activities for January 2015 Recommendation: That the Community Services Committee recommends to Council that the Municipal Law Enforcement Department’s January 2015 monthly activity report be received, for information. b) Animal Control- Services Delivery Review Recommendation: That the Community Services Committee recommends to Council that Animal Control Services be now provided by a new entry level Municipal Law Enforcement Officer position with assigned annual contract duties in combination with a contracted afterhours service agreement. c) Compliance Direction- Special Vehicles Recommendation: That the Community Services Committee recommends to Council that 1) the Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Department report back to the Committee on initiating a public education program for Zoning compliance, and outline a more proactive approach and 2) the Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Department and the Planning/Zoning Department report back to Committee on options for Special Vehicle storage on Residential properties. d) Parking Rate Strategy Review Recommendation: That the Community Services Committee recommends to Council that the Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Department report back to Committee on new parking strategies for both Parking Lot and On-Street parking area that promotes tourism utilization. e) Taxi Industry Review- Moratorium Recommendation: That the Community Services Committee recommends to Council that a bylaw to impose a moratorium on issuing any additional Taxicab company licences, except to the holders of record of 2014 licences and only to the same number per/company, be approved, until such time as a proper review can be brought forward and new recommendations be approved; and that a Taxi Review Committee be formed to review the Taxi Industry and report back to Committee. Community Services Committee – February 12, 2015 f) 3 of 3 Review of Town “Branding” Logos Recommendation: That the Community Services Committee recommends to Council that the Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Department and the Economic Development Department report back to Committee on the current and future needs toward properly marketing the Town of Wasaga Beach. g) Beachfront/Beach 2 Area- Mobile Vendors/Service Providers Recommendation: That the Community Services Committee recommends to Council that the Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Department, in conjunction with the Economic Development Department, report back to Committee on options to permit mobile vendors/services providers within the main beach front and the Beach 2 Municipal Picnic Area (M.P.A) areas, to enhance tourist experiences. h) M.P.A Road Closure- Vendor Proposal Recommendation: That the Community Services Committee recommends to Council that the Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Department report back to Committee with options to establish a Retail Vendor location(s) in the M.P.A (Municipal Picnic Area) and to convert the 3rd Street access into a bike-trail only. i) Municipal Law Enforcement Accounts – January 2015 Parks, Facilities and Recreation a) Parks, Facilities and Recreation Report Recommendation: That the Community Services Committee does hereby receive the Parks, Facilities and Recreation monthly activity report as information. b) Lighthouse Church Park Events Recommendation: That the Community Services Committee does support the recommendation from the Manager of Parks, Facilities and Recreation to not charge any park fees for the Lighthouse Community Church’s 2015 “Party in the Park” events. Accounts a) Departmental Accounts – January 2015 Recommendation: That the OPP, Fire, Municipal Law Enforcement, Parks, Facilities and Recreation departmental accounts for the month of January 2015, as reviewed by the Community Services Committee, are hereby confirmed. 7. DATE OF NEXT MEETING Thursday, March 19, 2015 in the Classroom 8. ADJOURNMENT HURONIA WEST OPP ZONE 3 Wasaga Beach Note: The statistical data provided may change due to data collection procedures. Calls For Service 2015 JAN Huronia West Detachment FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTAL (YEAR) 1770 1770 Business Plan Initiatives JAN Break and Enters 2 Criminal Code Charges 23 Domestic Incidents 18 Impaired Charges 2 Mischief 2 Motor Vehicle Collisions 18 FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 2 23 18 2 2 18 154 8 51 8 1 7 Provincial Offence Charges 154 R.I.D.E. Checks 8 Speeding Charges 51 Thefts 8 Theft of Auto 1 Violent Crime 7 TOTAL (YEAR) ALL ZONES 174 68 1353 21 Auxiliary Hours 174 Contact Cards 68 Directed Patrols 1353 Foot Patrols 21 Annual Comparison (Calls For Service) JAN 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 395 672 383 405 420 787 810 766 854 805 887 672 478 439 411 456 506 796 939 1049 868 597 413 405 395 563 377 583 465 1050 1142 1325 968 767 535 576 534 447 466 425 472 981 893 1502 1089 696 557 557 544 433 419 478 551 836 826 1279 1065 683 552 554 483 465 429 479 464 883 929 443 488 420 927 1050 634 TOTAL (YEAR) 395 7939 7274 8885 8629 8159 7611 WasagaBeachPublicLibraryBoard Minutes of the Wasaga Beach Public Library Board November 17, 2014 ATTENDANCE: Ruth Dobson, Nancy Donnelly, Rose Dunglinson, David Foster, Andre Gougeon, Deborah Grant, Lorraine Gruzuk, Dr. Colin Stone. STAFF: Jackie Beaudin, Pam Pal. REGRETS: Rorry Cruikshank. 1) OPENING OF MEETING: RESOLUTION # 44-14 Moved by: Nancy Donnelly Seconded by: David Foster Be it resolved this meeting of the Wasaga Beach Public Library Board open at 7:05 p.m. CARRIED 1.1 DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY CONFLICT OF INTEREST: None 1.2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: RESOLUTION #45 -14 Moved by: Rose Dunglinson Seconded by: Nancy Donnelly Be it resolved that the minutes of the October 20, 2014 meeting be adopted as amended. CARRIED Item 2.1 should read Rose Dunglinson rather than Ruth Dobson. 1.3 ACTION ITEMS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES: 2.1- The duplicate charge on the cheque register noted at the last meeting will be credited back to the library. Resolution 42.14 - The policy change to boardroom rental fees has been submitted to Cindy Moore. This will be included in the budget to be presented to the new Town Council for approval. 2) FINANCIAL REPORT: 2.1 APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS: The board noted an over limit fee was charged to the library TD VISA card. ACTION: Jackie Beaudin will contact Cindy Moore to verify the existing credit limit and potentially increase the limit if warranted. WasagaBeachPublicLibraryBoard RESOLUTION #46-14 Moved by: Dr. Colin Stone Seconded by: Lorraine Gruzuk Be it resolved that the Wasaga Beach Public Library Board approve the Cheque, PAP and ETF Register as presented. CARRIED 2.2 STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS 2.2.1 STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (MODIFIED) 2.3 BUSINESS ARISING FINANCIAL REPORT 3) REPORT FROM: 3.1 The Wasaga Beach Public Library Board received Board Chair report for information. The Board reviewed the report. 3.2 The Wasaga Beach Public Library Board received Chief Librarian October, 2014 for information. The Board reviewed the report. 4) FOLLOW-UP BUSINESS: 4.1 Budget (distributed) Jackie Beaudin discussed the initial presentation of the 2015 budget made to Committee of the Whole. Once the newly elected Council is sworn in this presentation will be done again. The next presentation to the Committee of the Whole will be in early December. ACTION: Jackie Beaudin will find out if Amazon.ca funds stay in Canada to support the Canadian publishing industry. 5) NEW BUSINESS: 5.1 Advisory Committee Vacancies and Appointments The new library board will be named on December 2nd. The current library board is dissolved after tonight’s final meeting. 5.2 New Library Visual Wish List Presentation J. Beaudin presented a Visual Wish List power point presentation compiled from visits board members and library staff made to other libraries. 5.3 Santa’s Castle The location will be at Stonebridge next to the Dollar Tree. The WBPL will provide volunteers to assist with photo days. Deborah Grant will contact Stonebridge to confirm the details. 5.4 Performance Evaluations Jackie Beaudin has completed staff performance evaluations. They have been forwarded to Director of Human Resources Denise Henry, who will pass then on to CAO George Vadeboncoeur. The personnel Committee met with Jackie Beaudin to complete her performance evaluation. The staff are very creative and work together well under very positive leadership. Jackie Beaudin presented a staff report and passed copies out to board members. WasagaBeachPublicLibraryBoard 6) COMMITTEE REPORTS: 6.1 Executive Committee No report. 6.2 Fundraising Committee - Rorry Cruikshank No report. 6.3 New Building Committee No report. 6.4 Policy Committee No report. 6.5 Finance Ongoing, budget to be presented in January. 6.6 Strategic Planning No report 7) 8) 11) CORRESPONDENCE: none DATE OF NEXT MEETING: Monday, December 15th at 7 p.m. MEETING ADJOURNED: RESOLUTION #47 -14 Moved by: Ruth Dobson Seconded by: Dr. Colin Stone Be it resolved that the Wasaga Beach Public Library Board regular meeting is adjourned at 8:37 p.m. CARRIED WasagaBeachPublicLibraryBoard Minutes of the Wasaga Beach Public Library Board December 15, 2014 ATTENDANCE: Sylvia Bray, Rorry Cruikshank, Nancy Donnelly, Mike Gennings, Deborah Grant, Lorraine Gruzuk, Jody Mayhew, Denise SefrankaHoskin, Rosanna Vryvogel. STAFF: Jackie Beaudin, Pam Pal. REGRETS: 1) OPENING OF MEETING: RESOLUTION #48-14 Moved by: Nancy Donnelly Seconded by: Lorraine Gruzuk. Be it resolved this meeting of the Wasaga Beach Public Library Board open at 7:05 p.m. CARRIED Jackie Beaudin opened the meeting and set out procedures required to set up a new library board. Elections: Board Chair, Vice Chair. Jackie Beaudin called for nominations for Board Chairperson for the Wasaga Beach Public Library Board. Debbie Grant was nominated as Chair and stated she was willing to stand. J. Beaudin called for nominations three times; hearing none J. Beaudin declared nominations closed. Debbie Grant was acclaimed Chair of the Wasaga Beach Public Library Board. Jackie Beaudin called for nominations for Board Vice-Chairperson for the Wasaga Beach Public Library Board. Lorraine Gruzuk was nominated as Vice Chair and stated she was willing to stand. J. Beaudin called for nominations three times; hearing none J. Beaudin declared nominations closed. Lorraine Gruzuk was acclaimed Vice Chair of the Wasaga Beach Public Library Board. Debbie Grant assumed her position as Board Chairperson at this point. 1.1 DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY CONFLICT OF INTEREST: None 1.2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: RESOLUTION #49-14 Moved by: Mike Gennings Seconded by: Rosanna Vryvogel Be it resolved that the minutes of the November 17, 2014 meeting be adopted as circulated. CARRIED WasagaBeachPublicLibraryBoard 1.3 ACTION ITEMS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES: 2.1- The TD Visa has a $25 over limit payment; the limit is currently $5000. Jackie Beaudin will speak with Cindy in the New Year to discuss if the amount has to be increased in light of book purchases being made through Amazon.ca. 4.1- Jackie is attempting to get a definitive answer as to whether Amazon.ca uses the funds spent in Canada towards the support of the Canadian publishing industry. 2) FINANCIAL REPORT: 2.1 APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTS: RESOLUTION #50-14 Moved by: Nancy Donnelly Seconded by: Denise Sefranka-Hoskin Be it resolved that the Wasaga Beach Public Library Board approve the Cheque, PAP and ETF Register as presented. CARRIED 2.2 STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS 2.2.1 STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (MODIFIED) Jackie Beaudin explained the library is under budget for full time staff wages and over budget in part time staff wages due to a full time staff member on extended sick leave. The library is also over budget in building maintenance due to the requested air quality check that was done. 2.3 BUSINESS ARISING FINANCIAL REPORT None 3) REPORT FROM: 3.1 Board Chair- Deborah Grant: Thank you to those volunteering and supporting Santa’s Castle. Debbie Grant welcomed all board members here today, and is looking forward to new endeavors like Friends of the Library. 3.2 CEO – Jackie Beaudin: Jackie Beaudin passed out contact information to board members. A card was passed to board members to sign for the Retirement Celebration for Pat Heath which is on Friday, December 19th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. There will be a brief presentation at 2:30 pm. The Holly Jolly Christmasfest event was a big success with over 100 people attending. Jackie Beaudin did an orientation with Town Council about the library. The Non Fiction section is being reorganized and some merchandising is being used to make items easier for patrons to find. The board must address a policy concerning sales in the library boardroom. The policy committee will meet with Bylaw officer Doug Vincent to discuss this further. WasagaBeachPublicLibraryBoard 4) FOLLOW-UP BUSINESS: 4.1 Budget Jackie Beaudin will present the budget to council at the end of January. The ‘new employee’ request refers to adding an additional five hours to a current part time position to make it full time. Jackie Beaudin may meet with the Finance committee in advance of the presentation to council. . 5) NEW BUSINESS: 5.1 Library Board Standing Committee Appointments Deborah Grant outlined the different Committees and their duties and the roles. Board members were assigned to the following committees: Executive - Deborah Grant, Lorraine Gruzuk. Staff: Jackie Beaudin Finance - Nancy Donnelly, Deborah Grant, Jody Mayhew, Lorraine Gruzuk Staff: Jackie Beaudin Friends of the Library - Deborah Grant, Lorraine Gruzuk, Denise SefrankaHoskin. Staff: Jackie Beaudin Fundraising - Mike Gennings, Deborah Grant, Rorry Cruikshank. Staff: Cathy Turrie Personnel - Deborah Grant, Lorraine Gruzuk, Jody Mayhew. Staff: Jackie Beaudin Policy - Sylvia Bray, Roseanna Vryvogel, Deborah Grant, Nancy Donnelly. Staff: Jackie Beaudin Strategic Plan - Sylvia Bray, Rorry Cruikshank, Mike Gennings, Deborah Grant, Denise Sefranka-Hoskin. Staff: Jackie Beaudin 5.2 Meeting Dates and Procedures Jackie Beaudin asked the board if the 3rd Monday of each month was still a good choice for board meetings. All board members agreed that it was Board packages are sent out the Friday prior to the board meeting, if anyone feels that this requires adjustment they are asked to contact Jackie Beaudin. The 3rd Monday in February falls on Family Day; the board meeting will be rescheduled to February 23rd. 5.3 Library Furnace Replacement One of the 3 furnaces used to heat the library broke last month. This furnace heats the office space. Jackie Beaudin has requested 3 quotes. Phil Eichler, Facilities Foreman is assisting to help us determine which furnaces to replace and what type of furnace to purchase. This is not a budgeted item. Once a determination has been made the board will be asked to give their approval. Then J. Beaudin will contact CAO George Vadeboncoeur and Treasurer Monica Quinlan to request funds from reserves. WasagaBeachPublicLibraryBoard 6) COMMITTEE REPORTS: 6.1 Executive Committee No report. 6.2 Fundraising Committee - Rorry Cruikshank The Santa’s Castle event is in need of more volunteer ‘Elves’ for Saturday December 20th and Sunday, December 21st. 6.3 New Building Committee No report. 6.4 Policy Committee No report. 6.5 Finance No report. 6.6 Strategic Planning No report 7) CORRESPONDENCE: The Library was recently featured on the front page of the Wasaga Sun to promote the Holly Jolly Christmas Fest. DATE OF NEXT MEETING: Monday, January 19th at 7 p.m. 8) 11) MEETING ADJOURNED: RESOLUTION #51 -14 Moved by: Lorraine Gruzuk Seconded by: Nancy Donnelly Be it resolved that the Wasaga Beach Public Library Board regular meeting is adjourned at 8:30 p.m. CARRIED WASAGA BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPORT January 2014 Business After 5 – Cathy Holland – Hendry On Thursday, January 29th the "Business After 5" was hosted by Danielle Blanchard Branch Manager at RBC Royal Bank which is located at 654 River Road West, in Wasaga Beach. Two $50 coupons for contribution into a tax free savings account at RBC Royal Bank. Breakfast at the Beach – Sarah Adams Our last event was held on Thursday, January 8, 2015. Time: 7:00-8:30am. Location: Euro Lex Bistro Speaker: Dr. Sarah Adams, just in time for your January fitness goals, Dr. Sarah presented the Canadian Chiropractic Associations “Fit in 15” program. Creating a fitness habit in 15 minutes is something that everyone can do and Dr. Sarah showed the attendees how to make Fitness a fun part of your daily routine. Our Featured Business for February is John Armstrong, Realtor, Century 21 The next Breakfast at the Beach will be on Thursday February 12, 2015. Time: 7:00-8:30am. Location: Waterside Retirement Lodge Speaker: Susan Irvine, Chamber President Susan’s topic for the next Breakfast will be, What does the Chamber of Commerce do?. As your president, Susan will be going over all of the benefits of being a Chamber member and how being a member of this dynamic organization can help your business. The primary aim of the chamber is to protect the interest of the business community as a whole and promote business in the area. Promote Wasaga Committee WBSFF – Gary Cerantola WINNERS International Category Platinum Award sponsored by RBC Royal Bank First Lesson In love by Tomer Werechson Gold Award - The Painting by Maxime Brulein Silver Award - Lost by Mohamed Abd El Kader 1|Page National Category Platinum Award sponsored by Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities Inc. -The Arctic Experiment by Kenneth Edwards Gold Award - Sweet Coffee by Mousa Ghodratifard Silver Award - Before the War by Ruth Lawrence Regional Action, Comedy, Drama Category Master Regional Category Award - Matt Tipold Platinum Award sponsored by Re/Max of Wasaga Beach - Severed Ties by Matt Tipold Gold Award - SGBCC Chamber by Denise Hayes Silver Award - Labeled the Movie by Lana Turcic-Brandau Regional Music Video Category Platinum Award sponsored by Zancor Homes - "Burn" TooNice by Mary Ann Watts Gold Award - "Holdin' My Breath" Austin McCarthy by Matt Tipold Silver Award - Null by Maria Magovskaia Regional Video Advertisement Category Platinum Award sponsored by Caithkin Treatment Foster Care - The Smoke Collingwood by Cam Dyment Gold Award - Not the Sac Wax by Andre Arevalo Silver Award - Everyday is Sundae! by Sylvia Bray PRESS RELEASE This year WBSFF extended to two days with Public Viewing & Voting taking place on Friday, January 23rd at the RecPlex in Hall 1A from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with Master of Ceremonies, Harold Bickerstaff and John Clayton for Saturday, January 24th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday night was reserved for screening and voting along with artists' exhibits and musical entertainment by Shawn Crozier and TooNice. Saturday's viewing welcomed entertainment by The DanceRoom, Dance By Design, Galen Ireland School of Dance, Singing Triangle Squad with repeat performances by Shawn Crozier and TooNice. Read more at http://www.wasagafilmfestival.com/index.php?action=display&cat=18#.VNIsXCx2Xgw 2|Page OFFICE REPORT Meetings attended: Committee of the Whole – January 13rd at 4 pm – Budget & Community Services Committee – January 15th at 8:30 pm Registered for the Winter Chamber Executives Conference February 4 – 6, 2015 in Richmond Hill Sold Membership, Map ad & Visitor Guide ad to the Real Canadian Superstore. All staff has completed the RTO7 free online Tourism Service Excellence Training. Need set date for Parade Marshall Meeting Next Community Services Committee Meeting in the Classroom at the Town – February 12th Three New Chamber benefits from local media The Wasaga Sun Enterprise-Bulletin The Peak 95.1 FM Ontario Travel Centre in Barrie – Display case - Received notice of 1st right to repeat your OTIC purchase(s) for the coming fiscal, April 1, 2015-March 31, 2016. Visit Information Centre 245 people came in to the Chamber/Visitor Info Centre during January 2015. Transit Ticket Sales Booklets – 0 Youth – 4 Monthly – 19 Link – 4 Universal – 0 VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Laurie Diver Awaiting Board Members Photos & Bio’s for Chamber website Hon. Dr. Kellie Leitch, Member of Parliament, Simcoe – Grey Cordially invites you to a Pre-budget Roundtable Discussing the upcoming federal budget priorities and concerns for Simcoe – Grey Collingwood Constituency Office at 501 Hume Street, unit 3/4 Collingwood, ON - January 23rd, 2015 - 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Please RSVP by January 20th to [email protected] or to our office at 1866-435-1809 Date set for Annual General Meeting is Wednesday, April 15, 2015. Marilyn Lightstone event – Ms. Lightfoot generously donated her fee to the Wasaga Beach Food Bank. Presentation will be set up with photo opp. Volunteers needed – SMM & WBSFFF 3|Page STAFF REPORT TO: Community Services Committee FROM: Michael McWilliam, Fire Chief SUBJECT: Fire Department Report – February 2015 DATE: February 12, 2015 RECOMMENDATION THAT the Community Services Committee receive the February 2015 Fire Department Report, for information. DISCUSSION Fire Department Fire Department Activity Report attached for review, verbal report of notable occurrences will be provided. In 2014 the Fire Department participated in 44 community events and offered 32 fire safety presentations including visiting the schools during Fire Prevention Week. Fire Prevention and Public Education OFMEM (Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management) reporting 9 fire fatality in the province of Ontario from January 1st to February 4th, 2015. Occupational Health and Safety The Joint Health & Safety Committee met on January 28, 2015. The Workplace Wellness Workshop is scheduled for Thursday April 30, 2015. Emergency Planning The Town of Wasaga Beach has fulfilled the annual requirements as mandated under the Emergency Management Act. A request for confirmation of compliancy for 2014 has been filed with the OFMEM. An update will be provided once compliancy is confirmed. Respectively Submitted, Michael McWilliam Fire Chief Attachment WASAGABEACHFIREDEPARTMENTINCIDENTREPORT‐2015 Incidents JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTAL (YEAR) FIRE ‐ STRUCTURE 0 0 FIRE ‐ VEHICLE 2 2 FIRE ‐ GRASS, CONTAINED or UNAUTHORIZED OPEN BURNING 2 2 MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION 4 4 RESCUE ‐ WATER/ICE or OTHER 0 0 PUBLIC/POTENTIAL HAZARD (hydro wires down, burning smell, flooding, etc.) 2 2 CARBON MONOXIDE 4 4 PUBLIC SERVICE or ASSIST OTHER AGENCIES 0 0 FIRE ALARM ACTIVATED ‐ NO EMERGENCY 9 9 NATURAL GAS or PROPANE LEAK 2 2 MEDICAL 83 83 MONTHLY TOTAL 108 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 108 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTAL (YEAR) AnnualComparison(Incidents) 2014 108 2014 86 64 75 69 84 125 107 101 110 101 82 112 1116 2013 78 75 75 75 86 91 108 111 77 109 85 83 1053 2012 77 53 72 57 96 91 124 103 81 79 72 88 993 2011 94 63 69 74 95 66 115 98 98 80 76 72 1000 Wasaga Beach Fire Department Incident Report January 2015 FIRE ‐ STRUCTURE 0% FIRE ‐ VEHICLE 2% FIRE ‐ GRASS, CONTAINED or UNAUTHORIZED OPEN BURNING 2% MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISION 3% RESCUE ‐ WATER/ICE or OTHER 0% PUBLIC/POTENTIAL HAZARD (hydro wires down, burning smell, flooding, etc.) 2% CARBON MONOXIDE 4% PUBLIC SERVICE or ASSIST OTHER AGENCIES 0% FIRE ALARM ACTIVATED ‐ NO EMERGENCY 8% NATURAL GAS or PROPANE LEAK 2% MEDICAL 77% STAFF REPORT TO: Community Services Committee FROM: Doug Vincent, Senior Municipal Law Enforcement Officer SUBJECT: Municipal Law Enforcement Activities for January 2015 DATE: February 12, 2015 RECOMMENDATION THAT the Community Services Committee recommends to Council that the Municipal Law Enforcement Department’s January 2015 monthly activity report be received, for information. BACKGROUND The following report provides Committee with information on the activities of the Municipal Enforcement Department for the month of January 2015. DISCUSSION 1. Municipal Law Enforcement (Regulatory By-Law Enforcement): During the month of January 2015 a total of 21 Calls-For-Service (C.F.S.) or proactive enforcement files were handled by the Department (versus 49- 2013 and 31- 2012). Officers also continue to clear outstanding files and prosecutions from previous occurrences. All of these calls and files required an investigation, action or inspection as a result of the complaint being filed or the proactive measures being taken. The type of complaints ranged from Property Standards, parking, noise, animal control, business licensing (property standards inspection), and highway obstruction. Attached is an itemized report off all complaints received this past month, now sorted by occurrence type, including date of complaint and action taken during the investigation. The Department focused efforts to complete the compliance “list” for Sewer & Water connections that have been task to the department to enforce connection to Municipal Services. Forty-one “Director’s Orders” were issued, with December 15th compliance dates and were accompanied by direct phone contact (where possible). Many of the files have moved forward and have either completed hook-ups or removed the structures. Files that remain without compliance or alternate agreements at Dec. 15 th, 2014, are now being processed for court prosecutions. 2. Property Standards Report: During the month of January 2015, the Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Department actioned two (2) Property Standards Complaints (versus 14-2013, 14-2012). Form: WB-SR2010 2 The term “Property Standards”, for the purposes of this section, will include investigations and actions initiated under the following by-laws: 1. The “Property Standards” By-law (#99-75) 2. The “Clean Yards” By-law (#2009-50) 3. The “Highway Obstruct” By-law (#93-34) 4. The “Littering” By-law (#82-13) The combined objectives of these by-laws are to ensure the community’s character and appearance can be maintained in a reasonable state of good order. The overall effect is to maintain property in a condition that neither visually offends, nor creates real or perceived health or nuisance hazards. Since 2010, the Department has been increasing its compliance activities towards “Property Standards” with a more proactive (versus reactive) approach being taken. This has largely been driven by a conscious shift in residents “beautification” and “greener environment” values being expressed directly to the department and members of Council. (Y.T.D) 3. Municipal Law Enforcement (Parking Enforcement): During the month of January 2015, the Municipal Law Enforcement Department issued three (3) parking infraction “notices of violations” of the Town of Wasaga Beach Parking Control By-Law No. 2005-17 (Versus 9 -2013 and 38-2012). 3 4. Departmental Statistics 2014 January February March April May June July August September October November December Totals Property Standards Clean Yards 2 5 1 10 7 9 13 6 11 2 0 0 66 0 1 4 18 29 64 52 33 13 7 3 0 224 Clean Ups 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 3 3 2 3 1 18 Parking 38 22 8 0 12 559 537 607 18 1 1 12 1815 Tows 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 Highway Obstructions Garbage 1 3 1 18 19 36 83 27 10 0 3 2 203 0 0 0 0 3 2 2 0 0 3 0 12 2 Noise 4 0 0 1 39 59 81 82 12 6 0 6 284 Provincial Offences Summons/ Court 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 0 1 2 21 11 2 1 0 3 44 2015 January February March April May June July August September October November December Totals Property Standards Clean Yards 1 1 1 1 Clean Ups 1 1 Parking 3 3 Tows 0 0 Highway Obstructions Garbage 0 0 0 0 Noise 7 7 Provincial Offences Summons/ Court 0 0 0 0 2015 Court Report Summary One of the functions of the Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Department is to investigate possible violations of both municipal and provincial laws (ie. Municipal By-laws, Building Code/Property Standards, Planning Act/Zoning) and then to obtain compliance when and where required. In some situations, the circumstances require that offenders are summoned to Provincial Court to obtain compliance or to be held accountable after the fact. The purposes of requiring a court appearance can be many - it may be to obtain a fine or to seek additional remedies including restitution or corrective Orders. Additionally, the court may be requested to issue an Order to prohibit repetition or continuance of an offence. The goal of sentencing is to provide a fair and balanced response to inappropriate behaviour that will serve as a deterrent to a specific offender (referred to as “Specific” deterrence). 4 It may also be intended to send a message to the greater population who might choose to commit a similar violation as to what they might expect if they behave similarly (referred to as a “General” deterrent sentence). The latter form of sentencing is usually imposed to address a “problem” issue in the community. On December, 2014 the Department attended Provincial Court where 17 matters were before the court for By-Law infractions. Two (2) matters were resolved with guilty pleas, including a business operating without a license and a Zoning matter (fencing non-compliance); these offenders received fines for their matters. Three matters were withdrawn (one for error on corporate name [MTO Error] and two additional charges to corporations where substantial compliance had been achieved). Additionally, a trial was held on four (4) business licensing matters (all related); convictions resulted on all counts with fines imposed. The remaining matters, all business licensing charges, were remanded to future Provincial Court dates set for Wasaga Beach Municipal Enforcement matters. The next court appearance is February 17, 2015 in Wasaga Beach. 5. Municipal Law Enforcement (Business/Lottery/Sign/Dog Licensing). The following licenses and permits were issued by the Department: Licence Permit Type January 2015 2015 Total Issued Sign Permits Lottery Licences Business Licences Yard Sales 346 Seasonal Parking Permits 0 0 0 82 1 Total Licences/ Permits 429 346 0 0 0 82 1 429 Dog Tags 6. Notes: The Department has lost a longstanding member of the department’s animal control program; Mr. Everett Pilkey, who passed away suddenly on December 30, 2014. He happily served as the Municipality’s Animal Control Officer for an estimated 30 years. His unexpected passing has touched us all but we have nothing but fond memories for a man who did so much for the Town and his community; he will be missed. The department will be bringing a Report forward to Committee for direction concerning the future of Animal Control Services for Wasaga Beach. 5 Future Activities: Continue work on T.A.C. project. Continue to enforce sign by-law along highways. Continue efforts on writing or amending new by-laws including Noise and a New Sign By-Law. Maintaining efforts to monitor and clean-up areas with Graffiti. Departmental operations review to ensure Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing continues to be self-sustaining. Respectively Submitted, Doug Vincent Doug Vincent Senior Municipal Law Enforcement Officer Attachment Complaints Status Report February_2015 (January 1-31st, 2015) Occurrence # Date Time Complaint Type WB-2015-020 WB-2015-002 22-Jan-15 9:30am 05-Jan-15 11:00am Animal Control Business Licensing WB-2015-005 05-Jan-15 11:25am Business Licensing WB-2015-003 WB-2015-019 05-Jan-15 9:38am 20-Jan-15 11:13am Clean Yards Dumping Snow WB-2015-001 05-Jan-15 9:59am Noise WB-2015-004 05-Jan-15 1:08pm Noise WB-2015-011 10-Jan-15 8:59am Noise WB-2015-012 11-Jan-15 9:00am Noise WB-2015-013 WB-2015-018 WB-2015-021 12-Jan-15 5:39am 18-Jan-15 5:12pm 28-Jan-15 3:09pm Noise Noise Noise WB-2015-006 06-Jan-15 8:30am Parking WB-2015-009 WB-2015-015 07-Jan-15 9:00am 12-Jan-15 12:34pm Parking Parking WB-2015-016 WB-2015-010 WB-2015-014 12-Jan-15 8:26am 07-Jan-15 1:09pm 10-Jan-15 3:29pm Property Standards Snow Snowmobile WB-2015-007 06-Jan-15 4:11pm Zoning WB-2015-008 WB-2015-017 06-Jan-15 4:11pm 15-Jan-15 12:05pm Zoning Zoning Action/Results/Comments Status Open Office did not observe valid business licence; search of trades certif. shows as expired; sent follow up email with complainat to come into office with more information if they wish to proceed with complaint; no search results on internet for business in question; NFA at this time CLosed Officer observed vehicle now has tires on it and is in working order; ladder no longer on roof; took photos NFA Closed Office called and spoke with female subject at location and informed her of issue and advised of the by-law; subject called back a few minutes later to advise she had gone out and brought the dog in and will monitor the situation; advised complainant of actions take; NFA at this time. complainant advised she has called numerous times regarding barking dog; observed 2014 dog tag in the system; subjects came in to office and spoke with Sr. MLEO regarding issues; complainant notified of actions taken; NFA at this time. subjects came in to office and spoke with Sr. MLEO regarding issues; complainant notified of actions taken; NFA at this time. subjects came in to office and spoke with Sr. MLEO regarding issues; complainant notified of actions taken; NFA at this time. Officer on scene and did not hear barking or loud music; spoke with person on scene, not renter, about music; left card and asked owner to call; subjects came in to office and spoke with Sr. MLEO regarding issues; complainant notified of actions taken; NFA at this time. As per 300 no further action at this time; monitoring Closed Officer Borland 801 Borland Closed 800 Closed 800 Closed 800 Closed Closed 802/800 Officer spoke with owner re:parking and advised he could park on road in the day (not 1-7am) and not obstructing plows; took photos; advised complainant who also spoke with Sr. Officer and was advised of by-law and to follow up in Spring if still an issue.NFA at this time Closed 802/800 Officer observed vehicle on Wasaga Sands sticking out of driveway, can see plow has had to go around vehicle; issued infraction to vehicle #901551 Closed Officer tried numbers provided by tenant with no contact; can not leave messages; called complainant no answer, left message; complainant attended office and spoke with officers who explained landlord tenant procedures and to contact OPP for other issues; NFA at this time Closed Open Officer on scene and did not observe an ATV on front lawn; took photos; NFA Closed Officer on scene and did not observe a snowmobile on front lawn; took photos; NFA Closed 802 801 801 801 STAFF REPORT TO: Community Services Committee FROM: Doug Vincent, Senior Municipal Law Enforcement Officer SUBJECT: Animal Control- Services Delivery Review DATE: February 12, 2015 RECOMMENDATION THAT the Community Services Committee recommends to Council that Animal Control Services be now provided by a new entry level Municipal Law Enforcement Officer position with assigned annual contract duties in combination with a contracted after-hours service agreement. BACKGROUND For the last 30 years approximately, the Town of Wasaga Beach has provided Animal Control Services, including dead animal pick-ups, to its residents/visitors through an external contract, with an individual service provider. Unfortunately, this person died unexpectedly in December 2014 ending their service to the Town. The purpose of this report is to seek direction in order to re-establish longterm animal control services. Presently, staff is providing coverage on an emergency basis. All municipalities are to provide animal control services when they have passed an Animal Control By-Law. Such By-L Town of Wasaga Beach does have a current Animal Control By-Law (#2002-63) and contracts out the Animal Control services delivery models vary between municipalities across Ontario. Larger municipalities can have a complete Animal Control Department with many staff, dedicated include Animal Control duties with regular Municipal Law Enforcement Officers position duties or may have a separated dedicated Animal Control Officer position(s). Additionally, some municipalities utilize a combination of in-house services (I.e. Animal Control or Municipal Law Enforcement Officers) with external providers (I.e. Independent pound facilities), while others completely rely exclusively on external providers for all aspects of Animal Control, including licensing, enforcement and municipal pound services. - -in service provider companies are rare and where they do exist, they are usually geographically limited (can only provide service within a reasonable distance of have grown to service specific surrounding municipalities. Form: WB-SR2010 2 In Wasaga Beach, the Animal Control Officer duties have always been provided on a contract basis Veterinary Service and then in 2012, a new contract for services was entered into with the Georgian Triangle Humane Society; this facility. In 2012, prior to renewing the 5 year Animal Control Services contract, which was due to expire, the Staff Report to Committee of the Whole for consideration (see attached). While the report recommended Animal Control services be brought in house (and combining with other resources), Council decided at that time, to renew the contract, but reduced its term from 5 years to 2 years for renewals. DISCUSSION In the 2012 report (attached), the comparison summary and other basic information remain fairly accurate today. The financial numbers are changed slightly and we now have more accurate dog . Some additional options have also been expanded in this review. The department, in preparation for this report, compiled important records for the last 3 years (20122014) and have established the following statistical averages: annually 56 dogs or 1.1dogs/week Weekdays -68% (38 dogs) (61% 8:30am-4:30pm 23 dogs) Remaining- 15 callouts Weekends -31% (17 dogs) (62% 8:30am-4:30pm- 11 dogs) Remaining- 6 callouts -September -69% (39 dogs 6.5 dogs/month or 1.5dogs/week) -March- 31% (17 dogs- 2.8dogs/month or 0.7dogs/week) OPTIONS Please see table accompanying pages. OPTION # 1 DESCRIPTION COST OF IMPLEMENT. ADDITIONAL FUND REQUIRED OPTION Continue Existing Model -Private Contractor: pick-up/ response/patrol 2 CURRENT BUDGET $40K $60K-$80K +$20K-40K estimated bids PROS (ADVANTAGES) CONS (DISADVANT.) NO ENFORCEMENT FUNCTION -No staff - Expensive involvement -No direct oversight -(Additional training, -No additional Payroll impacts, utilization scheduling) -Compartmentalized -No dedicated service only equip. requirements: -No direct -vehicle supervision or -sticks accountability for -cage conduct -No alternative pick- -No identifiable up required (Re: municipal presence dead wildlife pick-Additional liability up) -$20-40K shortfall Change- External Model -Pick-ups only- for fee (per dog) -response calls impounded Capture/held (not at large) -No patrols, No at large -No dead animals -May only be flat-rate available $40K Est. $10K (56@175 day) Or Est. $57.5K (flat-rate pick-up only) -$30K savings Or +17.5K -Minimal cost/minimal service -Manage call-outs -could have more than one service supplier -Poor service level -May not provide adequate response -Inconsistent servicing response - door since revenue generation low -zero enforcement. -$30K savings to $17.5K Shortfall Form: WB-SR2010 4 3a. In-House- All Services Animal Control Position -- a full-time staff with Animal Control core duties but able to also provide additional services. b. $72.2K $65K +$7.5K support $72.5K +$2,200 -Better return for $ expended -Efficient use of financial resources -Generally lower remuneration as only Animal Control officer -Can manage offhours call-outs on case by case basis -Cannot perform full range of MLEO duties -Dead animal pickup (Domestic only) concerns -Equip./training borne by Munic. -Additional off-hours coverage plan required (additional dollars requiredunknown annual quantity) -Est. $5.3K shortfall All Services In-House MLEO with Animal Control core duties -Same- Law Enforcement Officer designations (not just Animal Control) where all fulltime staff are cross-trained to provide Animal Control services. $72.2K $71K +$7.5K support $78.5K +$6.3K -Max. effectiveness of manpower resources -Able to perform Municipal Law Enforcement Officer role on year-round basis -Junior position for training/developmen t of future Municipal Law Enforcement Officers -Salary expense as MLEO will increase as per wages by-law -Job evaluation could see MLEO 1result in minor increase. - $6.3K shortfall 5 $72.2K c. In-House (except) -Full Municipal Law Enforcement Officer Position -Full Municipal Law Enforcement Officer duties $84K +$7.5K support $91.5K +$19.3K -Max flexibility/services -Undistinguished from other officersperform all duties -More expensive option -Remuneration significantly higher -Job evaluation remuneration. -for significant Animal Control duties may result in increases across positions. - $19.3K shortfall -Max. Efficiency with max. after-hours costing flexibility -Max. staffing flexibility (for coverage) -Administration of external service provider(s) -Liability- reduced level -$6.3K shortfall -Same as current but as fulltime Municipal Law Enforcement Officer 1 designation. 4 Combination In-House MLEO and off-hours contract OPTION 3.b and OPTION 2 -- afterhours call-out contract (3.b + 4) -As New Municipal Law Enforcement Officer 2 (Municipal Law Enforcement Officer with designated Animal Control duties) $72.2K $71.1K +$7.5K support $78.5K $6.3K The Option that provides the most effective and efficient use of both fiscal and manpower resources is OPTION 4. This option would see the currently budgeted monies for the MLEO Summer Supervisor position (40-week contract) combined with the Animal Control contract monies; together they would fully base fund a new entry-level MLEO position. This option would require additional support of $7,500 annually, which is beyond current funding to provide certification training and funding for up to 28 call-outs per year. On average, the municipality impounds one dog per week, so being able to utilize these dollars to be redirected to core services will enhance the delivery of municipal compliance services in both quantity and quality. This position would provide the required animal control pick-up services and additional animal control enforcement services to supplement current department levels. The position would also assist to freeup the more senior officers to permit them to increase compliance actions for Property Standards and Zoning related complaint files, especially in the off-season. It would also assist in additional service coverage on weekends or night shifts that cannot presently be routinely accomplished. Additionally, a new position can be educated and trained over time, to provide better and more consistent service level to the customer, than the annual contract positions. It also allows for advancement opportunities to the more senior positions, should such opportunities arise in the future. Note: Only Option 1 provides for dead animal pick-up (for domestic and wildlife) by an outside service provider. The suggested Option 4 provides for dead pick-up for only domestic animals (not wildlife). Alternative arrangements, outside of municipal animal control services, will need to be determined. Respectively Submitted, Doug Vincent Doug Vincent Senior Municipal Law Enforcement Officer Attachment Form: WB-SR2010 1 STAFF REPORT TO: Committee of the Whole FROM: Doug Vincent, Senior Municipal Law Enforcement Officer SUBJECT: Animal Control- Service Delivery Review DATE: February 21, 2012 RECOMMENDATION THAT the Committee of the Whole does recommend to Council that the Municipal Law Enforcement Report. BACKGROUND The Town of Wasaga Beach currently provides Animal Control services through a third-party agreement. The current five (5) year agreement is set to expire April 30th of this year. Staff have taken the opportunity to review this service delivery method, which has served the Town since 1993. In addition, the 2012 operating budget had approved a two (2) percent increase for the Animal Control third-party agreement, however, the current provider has indicated through an RFP response, that a 25% ($9,000) per year increase would be sought. Such an increase has not been budgeted for and prompted the department to consider alternative delivery methods for animal control services. Current Department Profile The Municipal Law Enforcement Department, in addition to the Senior Officer, has two (2) Full-time Municipal Law Enforcement Officers/ Property Standards Officers, a By-law Administrative Assistant/Licensing Coordinator, and ten seasonal (May-Aug) positions (8 officers and 2 administrative assistants). One of the summer positions has evolved into a 10 month contract to assist in meeting workload demands. This department is becoming more progressive and proactive in meeting the changing needs of the community. The proposed incorporation of the Animal Control services is seen as a practical and economic way of increased manpower efficiencies, providing additional enforcement capabilities and potentially increasing Animal Control Licensing and fine revenues. 2 Existing Service Levels The following are excerpts from the current third-party agreement which have remained unchanged since 1993. 5. Having been appointed as Animal Control Officer for the Corporation, shall provide the Corporation with Animal Control Services. Such Services Shall Include: a) Enactment and enforcement of -Law, as may be amended from time to time; b) An average of three (3) hours per day of patrol time, Monday to Sunday. Such patrol time may be consecutive and/or may be broken into any combination of hours depending on the demand, and as agreed to by the Corporation and the Animal Control Officer. c) Twenty-Four (24) Hour Emergency Service, seven (7) days per week. The Animal Control Officer shall provide his/her own telephone or answering machine for emergency calls or someone to monitor said telephone or lines. d) Pick-up and disposal of dead animals daily during the normal patrol times. e) To employ and supervise such additional Animal Control Officers as may be considered necessary, and the provision of adequate vehicles and means of communication to such Officers. The Animal Control Officer shall pay all costs of such additional Officers, vehicles and equipment. The scheduling of shifts of such Animal Control Officers shall be mutually agreed upon from time to time by the Corporation and the Animal Control Officer. f) To provide to the residents of the Corporation, a programme of humane services. g) To ensure, if animals are not licensed, the Corporation is notified of same to ensure the owner of the animal secures a licence through the Corporation. Other provisions provide for a two million ($2M) General Liability insurance and a ninety (90) day termination clause. SUMMARY- CURRENT LEVEL OF SERVICE: 50 Dogs annually impounded 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. No uniform; Personal unmarked vehicle Require minimal equipment/training Daily Patrol (3hr) x 7 days= 21hrs/wk Daytime respond-dogs at large Afterhours Respond-Captured Dogs Discretionary Emergency calls- 24/7 to assist public Return Tagged: Impound unmarked dogs 3 8. No records submitted 9. Provide private fee-for-service activities 10.No enforcement services -Impound = 50 dogs/yr -Return Dogs= number unknown (no records) -Dead Animal (Domestic & wildlife) disposal Current Operating Budget Allocation (2012) Anticipated Increase Possible Future Cost of current Service Provider Anticipated Future Shortfall $36,000 $9,000 $45,000 ($9,000) DISCUSSION In reviewing the delivery of animal control services, staff considered the following options: OPTION 1: CONTINUE WITH CURRENT PROVIDER To continue the present model of Animal Control Service delivery with the current service provider. This will require entering into a new services contract on or before MAY 01, 2012. The current provider has indicated in an RFP response (November 21, 2011) that they are seeking a 25% ($9,000) increase in any new contract, over the current payment schedule. Financial Implications: The requested $9,000 increase was not budgeted for, therefore a funding shortfall would be created by implementing this option. OPTION 2: RFP FOR A MORE ECONOMICAL PROVIDER To continue wit attempt to solicit a more economical bid for the service. This would be done through another RFP process. The Town last released an RFP request for an Animal Control Service Provider in October 2011 (closed on November 21, 2011). Two bids were received; they were: 1. $45,000/yr 2. $68,326.25/yr This process may attract additional bids which may or may not be more economical. The response time for such as RFP would have to be fairly short since the current contract expires April 30, 2012. 4 FINANCIAL IMPLEMENTATION Existing Existing Animal Control Contract Summary- 2012 Approved Budget Proposed Animal Control Services Contract (from RFP) Proposed-unfunded Increase $ 36,000 $ 45,000 $ -9,600 Option 3- Proposal 2012- Approved Funding- Animal Control Services Contract Miscellaneous Budget Expense Line $ 36,000 $ 500 2012- Municipal Law Enforcement Officer Position (10 month) $ 32,000 _______ $ 68,700 2012- Total Approved Funding Cost of Proposed Municipal Law Enforcement Officer/Animal Control Officer Salary $ 48,400 Benefits $ 17,000 Surplus for Equipment Projected Equipment Cost Balance $ 65,700 $ 3,000 $ 2,700 $ 600 Unfunded Shortfall 50 Calls @ $75.00/call = Total Anticipated Shortfall = Anticipated Revenue (License enforcement/Release fee)= Net Surplus= $ 3,750 - $ 3,150 +$ 7,500 +$ 4,350 5 OPTION 3: MOVE ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES IN-HOUSE The Municipal Law Enforcement Department could convert a seasonal (10 month) contract position into a full-time compliment position and have this position deliver this service. The current approved budget for both the Animal Control Services contract and the 10 month seasonal contract combined is sufficient to base-fund and equip an in-house officer. Additional overtime funds (max $3750) would be required to support an Animal Control/Municipal Law Enforcement Department Officer at an entry level salary. However, it is anticipated that additional new revenue would be generated by the position thru increased dog-tag licensing compliance and collection of release fees. This proposal would provide a more efficient and effective utilization of dollars expended while significantly increasing available enforcement manpower in the Animal Control field as well as general Municipal Law Enforcement activities. (dogs/cats) from Municipal roadways and the owner(s) for recovery or where the owner cannot be identified, taken to a Veterinarian for proper disposal. Wildlife on Municipal roadways could be handled by our Municipal Public Works department for disposal at the County landfill as is now the practice with most surrounding municipalities. 6 Service Level: Comparison Summary Current Service Model 1. Visual Enforcement Presence 2.Required Equipment/Training 3. Patrol Coverage 4. Dogs at large- Calls 5. Afterhours- Calls 6. Emergency- Calls 7. Return or Impound of Captured Dogs 8. Reports- Statistical Information 9. Other Services (Private Land) 10. Enforcement Capabilities (Invest./Charges) 11. Dead Animal Pick-up The Animal Control Officer is not supplied a uniform nor does he wear any identifying clothing. He does verbally identify himself when necessary. He operates his own, unmarked, vehicle which is equipped with a cap, to contain and transport dogs. His operational equipment consists of leashes and collars, a catch specific to animal control. At present, the Animal Control Officer is required to provide a daily patrol (3hrs) through the main travel arteries where they recover dead animals either found or reported, in advance or, or capture dogs found running at large. The Animal Control Officer is called by the Municipal Law Enforcement Department (or our after hours answering service) when a dog is reported to be running at large, and is expected to respond during his patrol hours, to try to capture the dog. The Animal Control Officer is called afterhours and on weekends to pick-up dogs that were at large but have been captured by the public and are being held. Response to these calls is at the discretion of the Animal Control Officer. The Animal Control Officer does respond, on a 24/7 basis to calls may involve cases where a person has been bitten or where other police activities require a dog to be contained. Captured dogs are identified (if wearing a tag) and returned to the owner or otherwise transported to the municipal pound and transferred to the facilities care. No Fees Collected only from an impound pound dog (from pound service provider), no other records or reports are submitted to the Municipality (call volume, emergency calls, dead animals, patrol hrs etc) by the Animal Control provider. The Animal Control Officer does, outside of this agreement, provide other fee-for-service activities to the Town (Beaver Control) and the residents (private property nuisance wildlife removal) of the area. The Animal Control Officer does not receive formal Municipal Law Enforcement Department training and therefore does not provide enforcement services (lay charges, issue or investigate complaints, Pick-up of Both Dead Domestic Animals and wildlife from municipal roads. Proposed Service Model A Municipal Law Enforcement Officer/Animal Control Officer dressed in the standard Municipal Law Enforcement uniform and operating a marked By-Law vehicle would be a stronger presence within the community- Associated costs= $ Negligible. Presently, the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer has an inventory of uniform parts and could allocation. The Municipal Law Enforcement Department currently has sufficient vehicles to dedicate one as an Animal Control vehicle (one vehicle is out of service for winter). An additional $1000 for fuel would be required. The purchase of leash/leads, 2 catch-poles and gloves = $400, a cap for one vehicle would be required= $1250. Training would be handled through the existing training budget, depending on the Officers existing qualifications. Formal opportunities are not common place and usually it is a combination of learned-handling techniques and a familiar confidence around dogs. Support $ $1000 $1650 With Animal Control forming part of the Departments function, 7 day coverage would extend to 8hrs/day or longer in summertime, when more staff are available. Summer students would not be expected to to calls to assistover-all providing longer and more effective coverage. before physically responding (i.e. hold dog till morning). An officer would be called out where immediate assistance is required. Annual Max (50 call-outs @ $75.00/call). $3750 Officers would return dogs and collect the release fee ($95) which is currently not collected. Records would be maintained and other enforcement actions (tickets, Summons to Court) would be utilized for repetitive non-compliance. All Animal Control calls would be captured in our present occurrence available. The Municipal Law Enforcement Department would not assume any private land services. Currently, many alternative private businesses provide this service. Local licensed trappers can continue to provide theses services to our Public Works Department (including the current services provider if they so chose). Unlike the current situation, a full range of compliance and enforcement services would be available to monitor and control problem persons, recover release fees, increase licensing compliance (and revenue) and be able to investigate and resolve Animal Control complaints. Municipal Enforcement Department would collect dogs & cats. Public Works would be requested to assist with wildlife disposal. Revenue $7500 7 RECOMMENDATIONS The Municipal Law Enforcement Department believes that the best use of both financial and manpower resources are essential to be a productive and efficient department. While the existing Animal Control model has served the Town well in the past, current fiscal and customer-service realities suggest that Option 3 would best meet our current/future service capabilities. Respectfully Submitted, Doug Vincent Senior Municipal Law Enforcement Officer STAFF REPORT TO: Community Services Committee FROM: Doug Vincent, Senior Municipal Law Enforcement Officer SUBJECT: Compliance Direction- Special Vehicles DATE: February 12, 2015 RECOMMENDATION THAT the Community Services Committee recommends to Council that 1) the Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Department report back to the Committee on initiating a public education program for Zoning compliance, and outline a more proactive approach and 2) the Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Department and the Planning/Zoning Department report back to Committee on options for Special Vehicle storage on Residential properties. BACKGROUND The Town of Wasaga Beach Comprehensive Zoning By-Law No. 2003-60 is administered by the Planning Department Zoning Administrator and any interpretations, amendments or variance processes go to the Planning/Zoning Department for review. The Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Department is charged with providing compliance services in regards to any non-compliant activities brought to the Department’s attention either directly from the public or from the Zoning Administrator. Generally, the long established practice for zoning violations is to investigate on a “complaint-only” basis (reactive enforcement vs. proactive). Common zoning investigations, from complaints, involve the storage of “Special Vehicles” on a residential property. These generally include camping trailers or boats that exceed 7m in length, or motorhomes and auto-trailers. There is an exemption to store such vehicles that is incorporated in the current by-law. It permits the parking or storage of one such vehicle on a residential property, in the front or exterior side yard, only five (5) days per month for all residential-zoned properties (except those used for apartment dwelling purposes) on a town wide basis. The by-law does not take into account any other factors such as lot size/depth or setbacks from street side property lines or where landscaping or structural features make visibility from the street difficult or impossible. Recently, the department has received complaints concerning several properties that have Special Vehicles and in one case, several such vehicles. The department will be responding to these locations to obtain compliance with the existing Zoning By-Law provisions but is seeking direction from Council going forward, on reviewing the present compliance model and/or directing the Planning/Zoning Department to review the present provisions for a more “equitable” set of rules that take into account many common-sense factors. Form: WB-SR2010 2 DISCUSSION When a by-law is passed by Council and it provides for what is or is not acceptable conduct, it is the role of the Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Department to ensure compliance with those rules in a fair and un-biased manner. This does not mean the department must “seek-out” every infraction of every by-law but it does mean the approach must be consistent. It also means that where a complaint is received, compliance must be accomplished in keeping with Council’s By-Law. The content and/or text of the rules or the original purpose of such provisions of a by-law are always a factor for discussion when compliance activities are initiated. It is part of the Municipal Law Enforcement Officers role to assist residents in understanding the rules and why they were put in place and to show they are being fair in a consistent manner. This approach imparts knowledge and assists in future compliance by the resident. OPTIONS OPTION 1: The Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Department continue to “react” to zoning complaints concerning “Special Vehicles” and apply the rules in a fair and consistent manner. OPTION 2: The Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Department report back on a more proactive approach to enforcement, with a phased-in compliance model that incorporates public education as a first step. OPTION 3: The Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Department and the Planning/Zoning Department report back to Committee with a review of the “common” Zoning complaint issues with recommendations as to any changes required to update the Zoning By-Law and the recommended enforcement approach concerning any proposed changes. Respectively Submitted, Doug Vincent Doug Vincent Senior Municipal Law Enforcement Officer STAFF REPORT TO: Community Services Committee FROM: Doug Vincent, Senior Municipal Law Enforcement Officer SUBJECT: Parking Rate Strategy Review DATE: February 12, 2015 RECOMMENDATION THAT the Community Services Committee recommends to Council that the Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Department report back to Committee on new parking strategies for both Parking Lot and On-Street parking area that promotes tourism utilization. BACKGROUND Parking revenue is the core funding for most of the services provided by the Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Department and continues to present challenges in achieving revenue objectives. Currently, the department’s budget has begun to be partially funded, through necessity, by the municipal tax-base. Should the upcoming summer be very busy, any resulting surplus revenue would be held in reserve, as has been past practice. The base rates have been adjusted (upwards) twice in the last 5 years (with some minor variances), to continue to predict (and achieve) future revenue targets based on previous years performances. This past practice would suggest we should, again, be looking at raising the rates for the upcoming season. The purpose of this report is to seek direction; do we make changes or let the upcoming season play out as is? DISCUSSION Residents currently purchase a $33.90 Parking Pass that enables them to park in any municipal lot (not on-street). In 2014, approximately 780 ($24K) such passes were purchased. Tourists/visitors fill the majority of available parking spots when they come to Wasaga Beach and generate most revenue. “What” draws people to Wasaga Beach can be a simple or complex answer depending on who is asked. The “parking department” reality is that “supply” of parking spaces has exceeded the “demand” for the last few summer seasons. This usually means that most (not all) will choose the best value, which is generally the private lots, when demand is low. The opposite is also true; when our municipal lots are full on busy days, the private lots charge a premium. Form: WB-SR2010 2 There are several staff ideas that are currently under review to “add value” to the tourists’ holiday and to attract and hold visitors perhaps a day or two longer. Staff is also exploring mobile phone payment “apps” that has enormous variability and flexibility to add value (and convenience) to visitor experience. The difficulty is projecting its efforts on future revenues. Do we want to try; adverse revenues could be the result? Respectively Submitted, Doug Vincent Doug Vincent Senior Municipal Law Enforcement Officer www.HonkMobile.com AGENDA 1. 2. 3. 4. About Us Our Solution What Sets Us Apart? 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BACKGROUND In early 2012, Council approved a one (1) year moratorium for Taxi licensing at the request of the Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Department (see report attached). The request was based upon the Departments recognition that there may be problems potentially existing with the current bylaw and was wished to address the issue proactively. At that time, there wasn’t any request by Council or the industry for a review, nor were there any directly related complaints to prompt a review. Unfortunately, the Department resources were tasked with other higher priorities and even after an additional three (3) month extension, a comprehensive review was not completed. This original moratorium expired June 30, 2013. In the summer of 2014, a new taxi business, familiar with the state of the current taxi by-law and aware that the review was not completed, decided to proceed with entering the taxi business market. In six months, this business notified us they were suspending their business activities. We have recently received numerous “operational” complaints concerning specific companies as well as the services in general. This has prompted us to revisit the current model. DISCUSSION The situation/issues described in the 2012 report (attached) remain almost unchanged. However, there is a new issue in the taxi industry in many North American municipalities called “Uber”, and most recently “Uber-Pool”. These are phone “Apps” that flout “taxi” safeguards and their impacts should be reviewed along with the current taxi model. A comprehensive review should engage both the users and the industry, so public and stakeholder meetings are suggested. Many municipalities form ad-hoc review committees, Chaired by the municipality, that contain all stakeholders, including taxi industry, public, Council, businesses, police and others. Form: WB-SR2010 2 It is recommended that a moratorium be imposed until a review is accomplished. It is also recommended that a Taxi Review Committee (or working group) be created to review and report back to Committee. Respectively Submitted, Doug Vincent Doug Vincent Senior Municipal Law Enforcement Officer STAFF REPORT TO: General Government Committee FROM: Doug Vincent, Senior Municipal Law Enforcement Officer SUBJECT: Extension of the Taxi/Limousine Licensing Moratorium to June 30th, 2013 DATE: March 21, 2013 RECOMMENDATION THAT the General Government Committee does recommend to Council that it extend the Taxi/Limousine Licensing Moratorium approved at its March 13, 2012 sitting of Council, until June 30, 2013. BACKGROUND On February 21, 2012, the Senior Municipal Law Enforcement Officer brought forward a report to the Committee of the Whole that recommended Council impose Option 3 of that report; “Impose 1 year Moratorium Period-with new “Provisional” Licence Issuance to maximum 25% of existing levels (3 Taxi Vehicles or 1 Limo); without annual tenure or right of renewal. Only one Licence, for each style.” This report was subsequently adopted at the March 13, 2013 sitting of Council. During 2012, the Town’s Accessibility Committee was required to make a determination of the proportion of on-demand accessible taxicabs required in the community, in accordance with Ontario Regulation 191/11 Integrated Accessibility Standard under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. This decision was essential to the discussions with the existing owners and the public at large to properly complete the review and make recommendations. The Committee did meet on September 27, 2012 and formulated a recommendation that will now be incorporated into this overall licensing review. The Municipal Law Enforcement & Licensing Department has, since September 27, 2012, engaged in “informal” discussions with the current licence holders towards developing the “formal” process that will be used for meeting with the owners and the public. Unfortunately, it has not been able to achieve those formal meetings as yet and needs a short additional extension to accomplish this review. No additional (new) Taxi/Limousine Licenses have been issued since the March 13, 2012 Moratorium was approved. Form: WB-SR2010 2 DISCUSSION It is the plan of the Municipal Law Enforcement & Licensing Department to engage the current owners in a formal review in April, follow by a Public meeting in early May (with a comment period). A report would follow to this Committee in June that would set forth any recommendations that result from this exercise. Extending the Moratorium would continue protection for the existing businesses until the Committee has reviewed the report. Respectively Submitted, Doug Vincent Doug Vincent Senior Municipal Law Enforcement Officer STAFF REPORT TO: Community Services Committee FROM: Doug Vincent, Senior Municipal Law Enforcement Officer SUBJECT: Review of Town “Branding” Logos DATE: February 12, 2015 RECOMMENDATION THAT the Community Services Committee recommends to Council that the Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Department and the Economic Development Department report back to Committee on the current and future needs toward properly marketing the Town of Wasaga Beach. BACKGROUND The Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Department recently wanted to upgrade Taxi/Tow Truck Licence Plates to stick-on decals which are cheaper, simpler to manage and do not require holes be drilled into the vehicle body. The department brought forward a sample decal (see attached) utilizing an approved “logo” that appears on the Town’s webpage. The logo incorporates “waves and a sun” and appears modern and crisp. Permission is being sought to utilize this to promote the Town’s image better. The department also brought forward an in-house designed, complimentary Parking Pass being developed for public relations and to address the occasional complaint from a visitor with an unpleasant experience. Again, we have to now seek Council approval to use this same “wave and sun” logo. We are asking that a “branding” review with an approved set of standards be considered and that the appropriate department report back to Committee. Respectively Submitted, Doug Vincent Doug Vincent Senior Municipal Law Enforcement Officer Form: WB-SR2010 W-01 TAXI 2015 3.00" 5.00" W-01 2.76" 2015 1" 0.68" 1.19" TAXI TOW 2015 30 decals reflective 3x5" COMPLIMENTARY PARKING PASS Valid for ONE-DAYS FREE PARKING *VALID IN MUNICIPAL LOTS ONLY* ___________ / ________________ / 2015 (DAY) (MONTH) (YEAR) (VALID WHERE COMPLETED IN “INK” BY USER.) INVALID IF DATE/MONTH APPEARS ALTERED 0001 Issuer Code Note: Not Valid for Provincial Park Areas OR for On-Street Parking *MUST BE VISIBLE AND DISPLAYED ON DASH TO BE VALID* For Information on the use of this Pass call (705) 429-2511 *Expires 10:00 pm Day-of-use STAFF REPORT TO: Community Services Committee FROM: Doug Vincent, Senior Municipal Law Enforcement Officer SUBJECT: Beachfront/Beach 2 Area- Mobile Vendors/Service Providers DATE: February 12, 2015 RECOMMENDATION THAT the Community Services Committee recommends to Council that the Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Department, in conjunction with the Economic Development Department, report back to Committee on options to permit mobile vendors/services providers within the main beach front and the Beach 2 Municipal Picnic Area (M.P.A) areas, to enhance tourist experiences. BACKGROUND The past five (5) years have seen a steady decline in business activity along the main beachfront areas. It has also seen a significant decline in the tourist traffic. It is unknown if the decline in businesses resulted in less tourist traffic or the reciprocal is true; perhaps other factors (weather, economy, etc.) are the real cause. The beachfront is now out of receivership and has had 1 ½ seasons to begin renewing the vacant businesses that now almost outnumber the occupied frontage. There are not currently any guarantees that all (or most) will be occupied for the upcoming season. It may, therefore, be a prudent time to review additional options for “temporary” or mobile business being permitted (with reasonable restrictions). There would provide additional “food and shopping” experiences to beach visitors and residents, that are currently non-existent and are actually prohibited currently by existing restrictive by-laws that were enacted in the “boom” era. To make these types of businesses possible in the 2015 season, the approvals must be timely, in order to properly advertise and solicit business in southern Ontario media. Respectively Submitted, Doug Vincent Doug Vincent Senior Municipal Law Enforcement Officer Form: WB-SR2010 STAFF REPORT TO: Community Services Committee FROM: Doug Vincent, Senior Municipal Law Enforcement Officer SUBJECT: M.P.A Road Closure- Vendor Proposal DATE: February 12, 2015 RECOMMENDATION THAT the Community Services Committee recommends to Council that the Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Department report back to Committee with options to establish a Retail Vendor location(s) in the M.P.A (Municipal Picnic Area) and to convert the 3 rd Street access into a bike-trail only. BACKGROUND In 2014 the Town of Wasaga Beach took back the operations of the former Provincial Park Area of Beach 2, between 3rd Street and 6th Street. This included moving the Provincial Park entrance to a new entrance off of 6th Street. Last season the Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Department, with the assistance of the Public Works Department staff and equipment, redesigned the traffic flow to accommodate the new Provincial Park configuration. The original “Parks” entrance off 3rd Street was maintained as a “oneway” entrance, which passed the original Park Office building (now abandoned) and flowed through two connecting “loops”, finally exiting on the newly opened 5th Street-North stub. The 5th Street entrance/exit was configured to permit 2-way traffic. INITIAL IDEAS The current shoreline bike trail utilizes the 3rd Street one-way entrance which is very narrow for approximately the first 150meters, with hedges on both sides. The area is always in conflict with bicycle traffic (2-way), causing riders to stop, wait or squeeze in a few openings in the hedge. Also, a traffic gate (closed at night) interferes with bike traffic. Staff has been exploring the concept of closing this “one-way” entrance to motor vehicle traffic and redirecting all motor vehicle traffic through the 5 th Street entrance. The gate at 3rd Street would be replaced with “bollards” at each end of 150m road section. These steps would create a safer and more inviting bike path with a gate obstruction. The 3rd Street Lot could be developed as a “park & ride” trail entrance point for bicyclers. Thought is also being given to utilizing the abandoned gate house, which has all municipal services, including hydro and a phone/date services. It could be leased to a Retail Vendor (I.e. Ice cream, Souvenirs, beach stuff). Form: WB-SR2010 2 It would provide a stop for bikers and Beach 2 users. It would also provide a source of revenue for the municipality. Staff would like to explore these options in more detail if Council approves of the concept. Respectively Submitted, Doug Vincent Doug Vincent Senior Municipal Law Enforcement Officer STAFF REPORT TO: Community Services Committee FROM: Gerry Reinders, Manager of Parks, Facilities & Recreation SUBJECT: Parks, Facilities and Recreation Report DATE: February 12, 2015 RECOMMENDATION: THAT the Community Services Committee does hereby receive the Parks, Facilities and Recreation monthly activity report as information. BACKGROUND: The Recreation Coordinator (acting) sent the first submission of the Spring and Summer brochure to the printers January 19th. She was able to secure enough advertising to recoup approx. 90% of the brochures cost. We are looking forward to the public’s response to the new “pull-out” listing our special events for the spring/summer and also the change to the cover which will reflect more of a magazine look. The first proof will be received back on February 2nd and a delivery date has been set for February 26th The Gymnastic Program started on January 8th with a total of 50 youth registered. Our Karate Program started on January 7th with 30 students registered. For this session we were only able to secure the services of one (1) black belt Instructor so the registration numbers had to be capped to ensure the proper instructor/student ratio was met. The Coordinator will continue to investigate all avenues to secure additional instructors for future program dates so that we can increase the number of participants we can accept. Spanish Lessons started January 15th with 15 adults registered. This is a beginner language class and the feedback is that the registrants are really enjoying the program. “Keep Calm, Its Neon!!” Youth Dance was Friday, January 9th. We have 149 youth come out and enjoy a night of music and dancing. Our next dance, “Let it Snow” is February 6th. Youth Transit Passes – At the RecPlex, we sold 23 youth passes for the month of January. Two Georgian College Placement Students have joined the Youth Centre team. Miguel Pais is from the Social Work program and is here on Mondays and Tuesdays. Kyla Murphy is from the Child and Youth Work program and is here on Thursdays and Fridays At the present time the Youth Coordinator is working in conjunction with the Youth Centre Assistants to develop new Behaviour Modification system for Youth Centre which is to be rolled out in February. Form: WB-SR2010 2 The Youth Coordinator helped select the first ever Snowman Mania Youth Ambassador. Congratulations go out to Adrienne Aust for competing and winning this title. The Wasaga Beach Kinette Club has generously donated a $25 President’s Choice gift card to the Youth Centre for the next 6 months. This donation will be used towards purchasing healthy food for youth programs along with other supplies that are needed in the centre. The Outdoor Rink paid attendance from January 1st to January 31st was 1773 which is over 500 more participants than in January of 2014. We also had 5 private rentals later in the evenings during the month of January. With the recent cold weather we were able to keep the refrigeration plant turned off for most of the month in an effort to reduce the hydro energy costs. This spring, on March 31, 2015, and May 20, 2015, we will be hosting two professional development training sessions at the Sports Park facility for the Ontario Parks Association (OPA). The first training session will be a Recreation Playground Practitioners (RPP) half day update course. The playground requirements under the CAN/CSA Z614-14 standard are updated every five years and anyone holding a RPP Certificate is required to attend an half day session in order to retain their certification. The RPP Certification allows staff to perform a full inspection monthly on all play structures and surrounding spaces, as recommended by the OPA, in order to ensure compliance with the standards. The second session, to be held on May 20th, is a full day course on “Ball Diamond Maintenance and Best Practices Workshop”. A number of our parks staff will be participating in these courses in order to upgrade their skills so that we are able to supply the users of all our facilities with an excellent and safe product. For hosting the courses we will receive one free registration to each one. There is no additional cost to hosting the event except for supplying the facilities. On Wednesday, January 28th, we met with the representative whose company manufacturers the mixing valves for the Y showers. After a thorough review of the system it was determined that the fluctuations in water temperature is mostly caused by the distance between the valves and the showers themselves. The recommendation from the rep is to install temperature regulating valves at each of the five locations where the main supply line enters the shower facilities. He’s indicated that this will reduce the temperature fluctuations that we are now seeing. We have asked the contractor involved with this to provide us with a price for completing this recommendation. Over the next couple weeks our department supervisors will be meeting to plan out our 2015 staff orientation, capital projects schedule, along with a number of other operational project scheduling for the spring and summer. Respectfully submitted, Gerry Reinders, Manager Parks, Facilities and Recreation STAFF REPORT TO: Community Services Committee FROM: Gerry Reinders, Manager of Parks, Facilities and Recreation SUBJECT: Lighthouse Church Park Events DATE: February 12, 2015 RECOMMENDATION: THAT the Community Services Committee does support the recommendation from the Manager of Parks, Facilities and Recreation to not charge any park fees for the Lighthouse Community Church’s 2015 “Party in the Park” events. BACKGROUND: As indicated in the Lighthouse Church’s request letter, they have hosted these family events in our parks for the past six summers and have received a very positive response from the community. DISCUSSION: Our fee structure for the rental of park areas is as follows: MUNICIPAL PARK RENTAL FEES: * Full Day $100.00 * Partial Day (up to 3 hours) includes Gazebo & Arbor $ 50.00 These fees were put in place to help control events that take place in our municipal parks and also to cover the costs of maintenance for the event, including clean up. We have found with these events, which are hosted by the Lighthouse Community Church, that there has been no requirements what so ever from our department as far as pre-event needs and post event clean up. The event planners run a well-organized family event and leave no garbage or materials behind when the event is over. The church also holds a five million dollar insurance policy which covers these types of events. My recommendation is based on the fact that we incur no costs from our department for these events to take place and I believe it’s an excellent way for families in the various neighbourhoods to get out and meet one another, in turn making for a stronger community. Respectively Submitted, Gerry Reinders, Manager Parks, Facilities and Recreation Form: WB-SR2010 January 8, 2015 Gerry Reinders 30 Lewis St. Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 1A1 Community Services Committee: For the past several years Lighthouse Community church has sought to be an important and valuable part of Wasaga Beach, to give back to the community and to support families who live here. In the summer of 2009 we launched a series of community events called Party in the Park. Party in the Park takes place during July and August in parks throughout town. It is one of our contributions to families by providing active, healthy, family-friendly activities that are safe, free and right in their neighbourhood! We understand that the Town desires for our community to be a destination for family living and vacationing and we seek to support that vision. Because of the wonderful response from community members to the parties in the past several years we have invested in hiring students and purchasing equipment to enhance the program. Last summer was a great season! The weather really cooperated and we’re noticing that Party in the Park is becoming very widely recognized throughout the town. We are anticipating summer 2015 and another opportunity to add value to this town. This coming summer we hope to host nine parties. Considering the value these events add to families of Wasaga Beach and our desire to make them assessable by keeping them free of charge, we are requesting that the Municipality waive any park fees that may normally be associated with park use. We look forward to many years of partnership with the Town of Wasaga Beach! Sincerely, Hilary Keller Pastor of Family Ministries Lighthouse Community Church 800 Sunnidale Road, Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z1J7 PH: (705) 428-2004 Community Services Committee Cheque, PAP and EFT Register January 1 - 31, 2015 Policing Cheque Register Cheque Payment Number Date 017355 2015-01-12 017391 2015-01-20 017464 2015-01-30 Vendor Name Transaction Description Minister Of Finance - Policing Minister Of Finance - Policing Minister Of Finance - Policing policing policing - meals/conferences policing Community Policing Cheque Register Cheque Payment Vendor Name Number Date 017373 2015-01-01 Chamber Of Commerce EFT000000005025 2015-01-19 Metroland North Media PAP 2015-01-31 Bell Canada (PAP) 511918513 PAP 2015-01-31 Telizon Inc (PAP) Transaction Description quarterly grant/utilities advertising internet telephone Amount Paid $325,064.00 $6,895.48 $95,265.00 $427,224.48 Amount Paid $3,500.00 $920.36 $119.16 $54.36 $4,593.89 $431,818.37 Community Services Committee Cheque, PAP and EFT Register January 1 - 31, 2015 Fire Department Cheque Register Cheque Payment Vendor Name Number Date 017339 2015-01-12 Beach Builders Supplies Ltd 017339 2015-01-12 Beach Builders Supplies Ltd 017339 2015-01-12 Beach Builders Supplies Ltd 017340 2015-01-12 Canadian Tire 652 017340 2015-01-12 Canadian Tire 652 017359 2015-01-12 Ontario Association of Fire Training Officers 017362 2015-01-12 Pocketfleet Diagnostic Solutions 017365 2015-01-12 Rogers Cable TV 017372 2015-01-13 Petty Cash - Admin 017381 2015-01-20 Corporate Express 017381 2015-01-20 Corporate Express 017381 2015-01-20 Corporate Express 017398 2015-01-20 Rogers Cable TV 017420 2015-01-26 BA Construction 017425 2015-01-26 Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs 017433 2015-01-26 Eternity in Stone 017449 2015-01-26 OMFPOA (Ont Mun Fire Prevention Officers Assoc) 017454 2015-01-26 Simcoe County Fire Prevention Officers Association 017457 2015-01-26 Walker's Small Motors Ltd. EFT000000004967 2015-01-09 Acklands Grainger Inc EFT000000004970 2015-01-09 Bayshore Broadcasting EFT000000004972 2015-01-09 Darch Fire EFT000000004973 2015-01-09 Dependable Emergency Vehicles EFT000000004974 2015-01-09 Garage Door Store, The EFT000000004977 2015-01-09 Glen Martin Limited EFT000000004982 2015-01-09 Imperial Coffee & Services EFT000000004993 2015-01-09 A J Stone Company Ltd EFT000000005005 2015-01-19 Code 4 Fire & Rescue EFT000000005008 2015-01-19 CW And Company Transaction Description building maint cleaning/maint supp duct tape cleaning/maint supp equipment/tools membership tags & cards cable fridge for Firehall 2 clock paper, planner supplies internet/cable road-side sign membership plaque & award membership membership equipment maint cleaning/maint supp advertising - fire prevention equipment maint fire vehicle maint building maint cleaning/maint supp coffee personal protective equipment equipment/tools uniforms Amount Paid $15.81 $34.41 $10.15 $26.14 $424.84 $150.00 $71.19 $115.20 $200.00 $37.23 $96.25 $166.83 $138.96 $7,062.50 $296.06 $211.20 $150.00 $25.00 $143.50 $151.32 $535.24 $691.49 $461.16 $296.29 $156.25 $100.37 $3,057.61 $1,350.35 $618.68 EFT000000005013 EFT000000005020 EFT000000005036 EFT000000005046 EFT000000005051 EFT000000005057 EFT000000005058 EFT000000005059 EFT000000005064 EFT000000005067 EFT000000005069 EFT000000005072 EFT000000005074 EFT000000005079 EFT000000005088 EFT000000005096 EFT000000005104 EFT000000005109 PAP PAP PAP PAP PAP PAP 2015-01-19 2015-01-19 2015-01-19 2015-01-26 2015-01-26 2015-01-26 2015-01-26 2015-01-26 2015-01-26 2015-01-26 2015-01-26 2015-01-26 2015-01-26 2015-01-26 2015-01-28 2015-01-28 2015-01-28 2015-01-28 2015-01-31 2015-01-31 2015-01-31 2015-01-31 2015-01-31 2015-01-31 Glen Martin Limited Jaguar Media Inc A J Stone Company Ltd Bayshore Broadcasting Code 4 Fire & Rescue Electrical Safety Authority Fire Safety Canada Rob Thorne/Firesupply Imperial Coffee & Services M & L Supply Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs Point to Point Broadband Safedesign Apparel Ltd A J Stone Company Ltd Ad Vantage Signs Glen Martin Limited Point To Point Communications Uniform Uniforms Bell Mobility Cellular (PAP) Bell Mobility Cellular (PAP) Enbridge Consumers Gas (PAP) Telizon Inc (PAP) Wasaga Distribution Inc (PAP) Wasaga Distribution Inc (PAP) Emergency Planning Cheque Register Cheque Payment Vendor Name Number Date 017451 2015-01-26 Orser Technical Services PAP 2015-01-31 TD Visa (grocery/drug stores) PAP 2015-01-31 Telizon Inc (PAP) Occupational Health & Safety Cheque Register Cheque Payment Vendor Name Number Date 017381 2015-01-20 Corporate Express cleaning/maint supp municipal information network equipment/tools advertising - fire prevention equipment maint annual safety services fee Sparky walkabout medical supplies coffee breathing apparatus membership monthly monitoring fees personal protective equipment personal protective equipment electronic message centre cleaning/maint supp equipment maint uniforms cell phone tablet Firehall 2 telephone Firehall 1 Firehall 2 $154.66 $74.03 $868.96 $70.63 $768.58 $524.07 $2,203.50 $638.50 $98.68 $1,441.81 $553.70 $226.00 $5,543.74 $473.92 $10,319.56 $80.41 $192.10 $94.92 $143.51 $28.25 $568.74 $482.30 $1,001.12 $236.73 $43,582.44 Transaction Description Amount Paid equipment maint emergency mgmt - meals telephone $1,887.10 $69.18 ($13.77) $1,942.51 Transaction Description Amount Paid supplies $84.76 $84.76 $45,609.72 Community Services Committee Cheque, PAP and EFT Register January 1 - 31, 2015 Medical Arts Cheque Register Cheque Payment Number Date EFT000000005057 2015-01-26 PAP 2015-01-31 PAP 2015-01-31 Recreation Cheque Register Cheque Payment Number Date 017397 2015-01-20 017485 2015-01-28 EFT000000005077 2015-01-26 PAP 2015-01-31 PAP 2015-01-31 PAP 2015-01-31 Vendor Name Transaction Description Amount Paid Electrical Safety Authority Enbridge Consumers Gas (PAP) Wasaga Distribution Inc (PAP) annual safety services fee 1621 Mosley St Youth Centre $86.47 $84.81 $69.13 $240.41 Vendor Name Transaction Description Amount Paid Petty Cash - Parks & Rec Soundscapes Pro Real Canadian Wholesale Club TD VISA (miscellaneous) Wal-Mart gym sports refund - pickleball petty cash youth dance canteen, vending, equip/supp youth dance door prizes equipment & supplies $30.00 $6.24 $282.50 $62.72 $45.00 $15.82 $442.28 Parks and Facilities Cheque Register Cheque Payment Vendor Name Number Date 017340 2015-01-12 Canadian Tire 652 017347 2015-01-12 Enbridge Gas Distribution 017369 2015-01-12 Vipond Fire Protection 017377 2015-01-20 Carquest Stayner 017381 2015-01-20 Corporate Express 017395 2015-01-20 Randy's Plumbing 017401 2015-01-20 A W Sills Sales & Service Ltd 017401 2015-01-20 A W Sills Sales & Service Ltd 017403 2015-01-20 Simcoe Aluminum Systems 017417 2015-01-26 AAA Door Guys Inc. 017421 2015-01-26 Beach Builders Supplies Ltd 017421 2015-01-26 Beach Builders Supplies Ltd 017421 2015-01-26 Beach Builders Supplies Ltd 017421 2015-01-26 Beach Builders Supplies Ltd 017430 2015-01-26 Collingwood Fuels Ltd 017437 2015-01-26 Islandview Heating & Cooling 017447 2015-01-26 Nepsco 017447 2015-01-26 Nepsco 017448 2015-01-26 North Shore Distributing 017485 2015-01-28 Petty Cash - Parks & Rec 017497 2015-01-28 AAA Door Guys Inc. EFT000000004969 2015-01-09 Air Liquide Canada Inc EFT000000004980 2015-01-09 Huronia Alarm & Fire Security EFT000000004985 2015-01-09 Madison County Food & Beverage Co. EFT000000004988 2015-01-09 PCO Services Corporation EFT000000004988 2015-01-09 PCO Services Corporation EFT000000004988 2015-01-09 PCO Services Corporation EFT000000005000 2015-01-19 Air Liquide Canada Inc EFT000000005004 2015-01-19 Cintas Canada Limited EFT000000005006 2015-01-19 Cool Team Service Corp EFT000000005010 2015-01-19 Earth Power Tractors & Equipment Limited EFT000000005013 2015-01-19 Glen Martin Limited EFT000000005017 2015-01-19 Huronia Alarm & Fire Security EFT000000005020 2015-01-19 Jaguar Media Inc EFT000000005022 2015-01-19 Lacey Instrumentation EFT000000005023 2015-01-19 Madison County Food & Beverage Co. EFT000000005023 2015-01-19 Madison County Food & Beverage Co. EFT000000005024 2015-01-19 Mad River Electric EFT000000005025 2015-01-19 Metroland North Media EFT000000005027 2015-01-19 Nottawasaga Mechanical EFT000000005028 2015-01-19 Ontario Parks Association (OPA) EFT000000005029 2015-01-19 Pepsi Bottling Group EFT000000005035 2015-01-19 SOCAN EFT000000005038 2015-01-19 Wallwin Electric Services Ltd EFT000000005044 2015-01-26 Air Liquide Canada Inc EFT000000005046 2015-01-26 Bayshore Broadcasting EFT000000005050 2015-01-26 Cintas Canada Limited EFT000000005053 2015-01-26 Cool Team Service Corp EFT000000005057 2015-01-26 Electrical Safety Authority EFT000000005062 2015-01-26 Huronia Alarm & Fire Security EFT000000005068 2015-01-26 John Noble Septic (Inc) EFT000000005071 2015-01-26 Pacific Tier Solutions Incorporated EFT000000005072 2015-01-26 Point to Point Broadband EFT000000005072 2015-01-26 Point to Point Broadband EFT000000005076 2015-01-26 SOCAN EFT000000005078 2015-01-26 Stayner Rental Limited EFT000000005099 2015-01-28 Madison County Food & Beverage Co. EFT000000005102 2015-01-28 Parks and Recreation Ontario PAP 2015-01-31 Bell Mobility Cellular (PAP) PAP 2015-01-31 Enbridge Consumers Gas (PAP) PAP 2015-01-31 Real Canadian Wholesale Club Transaction Description Amount Paid equipment maint 425 River Rd W building maint unit 84 maint office supp, paper, ink cart. building maint blade sharpening cleaning/maint supp windows/awning building maint building maint cleaning/maint supp parks maint safety supplies fuel costs building maint building maint parks maint canteen supplies petty cash building maint propane fire safety inspection vending supplies pest control pest/fly control rodent control propane floor mats building maint equipment maint $273.98 $1,704.68 $505.17 $48.39 $145.09 $84.75 $31.64 $854.27 $3,842.00 $107.35 $158.27 $46.37 $1,836.01 $66.58 $1,830.54 $491.55 $57.86 $42.49 $812.17 $108.08 $556.53 $453.21 $1,122.09 $122.88 $186.46 $93.23 $137.30 $835.46 $151.94 $2,149.10 $605.33 cleaning/maint supp annual fire extinguisher insp. municipal information network building maint canteen supplies vending/canteen supplies building maint advertising building maint membership vending supplies tariff 8 - Oct-Dec 14 building maint propane advertising outdoor rink hours floor mats building maint annual safety services fee alarm monitoring services toilet rental annual booking software monthly monitoring fees monthly monitoring fees-Arena Tariff 21 - Jan-Dec 2015 equipment rental canteen supplies membership cell phone 1816 Mosley St canteen, vending, equip/supp $63.03 $433.92 $72.75 $327.70 $75.68 $151.23 $342.39 $100.64 $111.87 $691.00 $546.13 $813.74 $215.14 $433.27 $277.13 $63.51 $727.49 $2,354.55 $393.25 $114.13 $4,057.58 $145.62 $90.40 $209.13 $22.60 $116.78 $229.00 $276.88 $354.06 $789.88 PAP PAP PAP PAP PAP PAP PAP PAP PAP PAP PAP PAP PAP PAP 2015-01-31 2015-01-31 2015-01-31 2015-01-31 2015-01-31 2015-01-31 2015-01-31 2015-01-31 2015-01-31 2015-01-31 2015-01-31 2015-01-31 2015-01-31 2015-01-31 Youth Center Cheque Register Cheque Payment Number Date 017340 2015-01-12 017363 2015-01-12 017381 2015-01-20 017398 2015-01-20 017414 2015-01-20 017421 2015-01-26 017421 2015-01-26 017447 2015-01-26 017485 2015-01-28 017491 2015-01-28 017491 2015-01-28 EFT000000004991 2015-01-09 EFT000000005004 2015-01-19 EFT000000005013 2015-01-19 EFT000000005050 2015-01-26 EFT000000005057 2015-01-26 PAP 2015-01-31 PAP 2015-01-31 PAP 2015-01-31 PAP 2015-01-31 PAP 2015-01-31 Telizon Inc (PAP) Wasaga Distribution Inc (PAP) Wasaga Distribution Inc (PAP) Wasaga Distribution Inc (PAP) Wasaga Distribution Inc (PAP) Wasaga Distribution Inc (PAP) Wasaga Distribution Inc (PAP) Wasaga Distribution Inc (PAP) Wasaga Distribution Inc (PAP) Wasaga Distribution Inc (PAP) Wasaga Distribution Inc (PAP) Wasaga Distribution Inc (PAP) Wasaga Distribution Inc (PAP) Wasaga Distribution Inc (PAP) telephone 1724 Mosley sign 1724 Mosley St 1739 RRW/Powerline 425 RRW Hwy 92 town sign Oakview Woods bldg Playland washrooms soccer lighting Sports Park lighting Sports Park maint bldg Sports Park sign Stonebridge gazebo Sunnidale welcome sign Vendor Name Transaction Description Canadian Tire 652 Randy's Plumbing Corporate Express Rogers Cable TV Wasaga Beach Foodland Beach Builders Supplies Ltd Beach Builders Supplies Ltd Nepsco Petty Cash - Parks & Rec Wasaga Beach Foodland Wasaga Beach Foodland Simcoe County District School Board Cintas Canada Limited Glen Martin Limited Cintas Canada Limited Electrical Safety Authority Bell Mobility Cellular (PAP) Enbridge Consumers Gas (PAP) Telizon Inc (PAP) Wal-Mart Wasaga Distribution Inc (PAP) satellite program supplies equipment & supplies office supp, paper, ink cart. internet/cable equipment & supplies equipment maint misc supplies equipment maint petty cash nutrition/programs/equip/supp program expenses gym rental floor mats cleaning/maint supp floor mats annual safety services fee cell phone 1621 Mosley St telephone equipment & supplies Youth Centre $522.98 $70.65 $3,396.26 $23.86 $9,755.94 $64.75 $4,505.71 $35.43 $14.61 $65.85 $127.47 $90.07 $252.27 $64.75 $53,051.87 Amount Paid $15.80 $209.05 $155.25 $145.39 $73.61 $36.45 $15.80 $45.02 $5.20 $72.94 $26.16 $649.75 $64.54 $20.92 $32.27 $175.55 $22.60 $172.16 $64.74 $245.01 $270.82 $2,519.03 $56,253.58 Community Services Committee Cheque, PAP and EFT Register January 1 - 31, 2015 Parking Cheque Register Cheque Payment Number Date 017415 2015-01-26 017416 2015-01-26 017496 2015-01-28 EFT000000005025 2015-01-19 PAP 2015-01-31 PAP 2015-01-31 PAP 2015-01-31 PAP 2015-01-31 PAP 2015-01-31 PAP 2015-01-31 PAP 2015-01-31 PAP 2015-01-31 PAP 2015-01-31 PAP 2015-01-31 PAP 2015-01-31 By-Law Cheque Register Cheque Payment Number Date 017376 2015-01-20 017381 2015-01-20 017387 2015-01-20 017404 2015-01-20 017441 2015-01-26 017445 2015-01-26 017450 2015-01-26 017474 017484 EFT000000004975 EFT000000005020 EFT000000005025 PAP PAP PAP PAP PAP 2015-01-28 2015-01-28 2015-01-09 2015-01-19 2015-01-19 2015-01-31 2015-01-31 2015-01-31 2015-01-31 2015-01-31 Vendor Name Transaction Description Minister of Finance/MTO (court costs) Minister of Finance/MTO (court costs) Barrie, City of Metroland North Media Bell Mobility Cellular (PAP) Bell Mobility Cellular (PAP) TD VISA (miscellaneous) Wasaga Distribution Inc (PAP) Wasaga Distribution Inc (PAP) Wasaga Distribution Inc (PAP) Wasaga Distribution Inc (PAP) Wasaga Distribution Inc (PAP) Wasaga Distribution Inc (PAP) Wasaga Distribution Inc (PAP) Wasaga Distribution Inc (PAP) monthly court costs monthly court costs monthly court costs advertising cell phone tablet printer ribbons 123 Beach lite/ticket machine 128 Main St 1st S & Mosley pkg lot 3rd & Beach Dr 3rd St N gatehouse 4th St parking lot Nancy pkg lot Spruce pkg lot Vendor Name Transaction Description B & B Towing Corporate Express Iron Inventory Storage Collingwood o\o Rentwell Mighton's Well Drilling Ltd. Municipal Law Enforcement Officers' Association Ontario Association of Property Standards Officers Embree Industries Limited Ontario Municipal Management Institute Georgian Tri-Tel Communications Jaguar Media Inc Metroland North Media Bell Mobility Cellular (PAP) Bell Mobility Cellular (PAP) TD Visa (IT) TD VISA (miscellaneous) Telizon Inc (PAP) By-Law vehicle maint office supp, paper, envelopes property clean-up property standards expense well decommission membership Animal Control Cheque Register Cheque Payment Vendor Name Number Date EFT000000005025 2015-01-19 Metroland North Media membership licence plate stickers membership answering service municipal information network advertising cell phone tablet office supplies office supplies telephone Transaction Description advertising Amount Paid $973.50 $610.50 $720.00 $571.29 $56.58 $14.52 $169.50 $44.44 $7.92 $7.98 $14.61 $29.90 $17.08 $18.18 $7.98 $3,263.98 Amount Paid $90.40 $247.79 $2,147.00 $596.64 $1,130.00 $219.00 $130.00 $89.77 $132.00 $892.61 $74.03 $43.80 $63.90 $14.19 $24.70 $112.12 $125.68 $6,133.64 Amount Paid $660.76 $660.76 $10,058.38