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Township of Admaston/BromleyFirst Monthly Meeting

Thursday, September 6, 2018 @ 7:30 p.m.

AGENDA 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Moment of Silence

3. Approval of Agenda 4. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

5. Minutes –

a) 5a Minutes of regular Council meeting held August 16th, 2018

6. Delegations and Guests – 7. Planning and Economic Development Committee - Chair Bob Hall, Committee Member

Kevin LeGris

a) 7a County Planning Tracker June-July 2018 b) 7b Resolution to approve By-Law 2018-33 being a By-Law to provide standards for the

maintenance and occupancy of Urban and Rural property within the Township of Admaston/Bromley

8. Community Service Committee - Chair Kevin LeGris, Committee Member Bob Hall

9. Public Works Committee - Chair Robert Dick, Committee Member - All of Council

a) 9a Resolution to approve tender for ½ ton truck b) 9b Report to Council re: Changes to Waste Diversion Programs c) 9c Resolution to approve By-Law 2018-39 Being a By-Law to Impose a Special Drainage

Rate upon land in respect of which money is borrowed under the Tile Drainage Act. 10. Budget and Finance and Human Resources - Chair Michael Donohue, All of Council

a) 10a Compliance Audit Committee Report for the 2018 Election b) 10b Resolution to approve By-Law 2018-40 being a By-Law to authorize the borrowing of

funds necessary to meet current expenditures until the taxes are collected 11. Protective Services - Chair Mike Quilty, Committee Member Robert Dick

12. County of Renfrew - Mayor Michael Donohue

a) 12a County of Renfrew selects new CAO b) 12b Summer Student Entrepreneurs and Starter Company Funding c) 12c Lower Tier Levy Comparison

d) 12d Bonnechere Manor Variety Show and Gala 13. By-Laws Ø By-Law 2018-33 being a By-Law to provide standards for the maintenance and occupancy

of Urban and Rural property within the Township of Admaston/Bromley

Ø By-Law 2018-39 being a By-Law to Impose a Special Drainage Rate upon land in respect of which money is borrowed under the Tile Drainage Act.

Ø By-Law 2018-40 being a By-Law to authorize the borrowing of funds necessary to meet current expenditures until the taxes are collected

14. Notice of Motion 15. Old Business 16. New Business 17. Confirmatory By-Law

a) 17a By-Law No. 2018-41 to confirm proceedings of the Council of the Township of Admaston/Bromley at the meeting held September 6, 2018

18. Question Period

19. In-Camera Session 20. Adjournment PLEASE NOTE “Submissions received by the public, either orally or in writing may become part of the public record/package”. Council Information 2018 August Renfrew and Area Chamber of CommerceCanada’s Horizons: Preview #2 for FCM members2018 Fall- Renfrew County Farm NewsCounty Communique AUGUST 20182018-09-04 AMCTO Legislative Express2018-09-04 Ottawa Valley Business

CORPORATION OF TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY

MONTHLY MEETING

Council met for their second monthly meeting at the Municipal Council Chamberson Thursday, August 16th, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. Present were Mayor Michael Donohue, Deputy Mayor Robert Dick and Councillors Bob Hall, Mike Quilty and Kevin LeGris.

Staff members present were Clerk-Treasurer Annette Gilchrist, Lead Hand Steve Visinski and Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Mitchell Ferguson. From the media was Bruce McIntyre from the Eganville Leader.

Mayor Michael Donohue called the meeting to order followed with a moment of silence.

Resolution No. 01/08/18

Moved by Mike Quilty, seconded by Robert Dick

Be it resolved that Council accept the agenda as presented this date.“Carried”

The minutes of the regular Council meeting which was held July 19 2018 and the special Council meeting held July 26, 2018 were provided to Council for approval and the following resolutions were passed:



Be it resolved that Council accept the minutes of the regular Council meeting held on July 19th, 2018.

“Carried”Resolution No. 03/08/18


Be it resolved that Council accept the minutes of the special Council meeting held on July 26th, 2018.

“Carried”

Planning and Economic Development Committee - Chair Bob Hall, Committee Member Kevin LeGris

A resolution from the City of Niagara Falls regarding NAFTA was considered by Council and the following resolution was passed:


Moved by Bob Hall, seconded by Kevin LeGris

Be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Admaston/Bromley supports the resolution passed by the City of Niagara Falls requesting that Ontario municipalities represented by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), stand together with the Federal and Ontario governments in their efforts to protect Canadian jobs and local economies;

And Further that AMO will work with the Province of Ontario to support the interests of municipalities and communities affected by trade disputes and during ongoing trade agreement negotiations;

And Further that AMO will work with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities toensure that Canada understands the municipal impacts affected by trade disputes and during ongoing trade agreement negotiations;

“Carried”

A resolution from the Township of North Stormont regarding the Green Energy Act was considered by Council and the following resolution was passed:



Be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Admaston/Bromley supports the resolution passed by the Township of North Stormont requesting that the Province of Ontario extend its areas of responsibility to include any costs that Municipalities may have to Inherit from Green Energy projects;

And Further that this resolution be circulated to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, Honourable Greg Rickford, Minister of Energy, Honourable John Yakabuski, MPP Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.

“Carried”

Council reviewed the July 2018 Building and Sewage report and the following resolution was passed:



Be it resolved that Council accepts the July 2018 Building and Sewage Report.

“Carried”

An Application for Consent submitted by 1065875 Ontario Ltd. was reviewed by Council and the following resolution was passed:



Be it resolved that Admaston/Bromley Council accept in principle Consent Application B22/18 submitted by 1065875 Ontario Ltd. so long as requirements of commenting agencies are satisfied.

And further that Consent Application B22/18 will create a lot with less than the required minimum lot frontage therefore an application for a zoning by-law amendment will be required to rezone the severed lands to Agriculture Exception as well as the retained lands to prohibit residential uses on the retained lands.

“Carried”

Community Service Committee Chair Kevin LeGris, Committee Member Bob Hall

Council reviewed By-Law 2018-34 to appoint a Township representative to the County of Renfrew Accessibility Advisory Committee and the following resolution was passed:


Moved by Kevin LeGris, seconded by Bob Hall

Be it resolved that Council approves a By-Law to amend By-Law No 2018-02 appointing the Clerk-Treasurer, Annette Gilchrist as a new member to the County of Renfrew Accessibility Advisory Committee.

“Carried”

A resolution from the Township of Whitewater Region regarding Bill 148 was considered by Council and the following resolution was passed:



Be it resolved that Council of the Township of Admaston/Bromley supports the efforts of Lisa Duggan and Charlene Riopelle seeking to exempt Individuals with developmental disabilities in Ontario who want to work but cannot meet the requirements for Bill 148.

And Further that a copy of this resolution and May 23, 2018 Renfrew Mercury Article be forwarded to the Honourable Laurie Scott, Minister of Labour, Honourable John Yakabuski, MPP Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, and Community Living Renfrew.

“Carried”

A resolution from the Howick Township regarding Cemetery Funds was considered by Council and the following resolution was passed:



Be it Resolved that Council of the Township of Admaston/Bromley supports the resolution passed by the Township of Howick requesting the Bereavement Authority of Ontario to amend Ontario Regulation 30/11 to allow the borrowing of funds from the Care and Maintenance Trust Fund for capital improvements and purchases when other municipal cemetery funds, are exhausted.

And Further that a copy of the this resolution be sent to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, Honourable John Yakabuski, MPP Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, Bereavement Authority of Ontario and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.

“Carried”

Public Works Committee – Chair Robert Dick, All of Council

Council reviewed By-Law 2018-35 to adopt an expanded Asset Management Plan and the following resolution was passed:


Moved by Robert Dick, seconded by Mike Quilty

WHEREAS the Township of Admaston/Bromley adopted an expanded Asset Management Plan on December 15th, 2016;

AND WHEREAS in order to meet the Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure requirements municipal asset management plans must include all assets and adhere to the guidelines set out in Ontario’s Building Together: Guide for Asset Management Plans;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Admaston/Bromley hereby enacts as follows:

1. That the Asset Management Plan as amended by the Public Works Committee on July 26th, 2018 is hereby adopted;

2. That By-Law 2018-35 will come into force and effect upon the date of passing;

3. That annually, the Public Works Department will update the Asset Management Plan;

4. That once every 4 years the plan will undergo a thorough review, following the election of a new council, with the first major review in January 2019.

“Carried”

Council reviewed an application to the OCIF Top up Fund for Kennelly Road and the following resolution was passed:



Be it Resolved that the Council of the Township of Admaston/Bromley hereby certifies that:

• the information in the Application for Kennelly Road Reconstruction of a Critical Emergency Response Route is factually accurate;

• the municipality has a comprehensive asset management plan that includes all of the information and analysis described in Building Together: Guide for Municipal Asset Management Plans in place;

• the comprehensive asset management plan is publicly available, including online via the Township’s website

• the project put forward in this application will be completed by December 31, 2019.

“Carried”

The Roads Voucher dated August 10th 2018 was provided to Council for approval and reviewed by Lead Hand Steve Visinski. Upon consideration the following resolution was passed:



Be it resolved that Council approve payment of the Roads Voucher dated August 10th, 2018 in the amount of $193,448.20.

“Carried”

Lead Hand Steve Visinski reviewed the Job Cost Expenditure Report dated August 10th, 2018.

An application for a Tile Drain Loan submitted by Daryl Faught was reviewed by Council and the following resolution was passed:



Be it resolved that Council approves the Tile Drainage Loan Application in the amount of $28,800 as requested by Daryl Faught.

“Carried”

Budget and Finance and Human Resources - Chair Michael Donohue, Committee Member - All of Council

Council reviewed By-Law 2018-36 to provide for Integrity Commissioner and Closed Meeting Investigator Services. Upon consideration the following resolution was passed:



WHEREAS Bill 68, the Modernizing Ontario's Municipal Legislation Act, 2017 received Royal Assent on May 30, 2017.

AND WHEREAS Bill 68 amended the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act and Municipal Act, 2001 making it mandatory for the Township to adopt a Council-Staff Relations Policy, Code of Conduct for members of Council and Local Boards and to have an Integrity Commissioner to conduct inquiries upon complaint, including the application of sections 5, 5.1 and 5.2 of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.

AND WHEREAS the Township of Admaston/Bromley Budget Finance and Human Resources Committee was presented with a report outlining the above legislative changes and the results of a Joint Request for Proposal with the Township of Whitewater Region, Town of Renfrew and Township of Laurentian Valley on July 19th, 2018 and so directed the Clerk-Treasurer to prepare a by-law to appoint Cunningham Swan Carty Little & Bonham LLP and Tony Fleming as the Township’s Integrity Commissioner and Closed Meeting Investigator effective January 1, 2019.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of the Township of Admaston/Bromley approves By-Law 2018-36 being a by-law that authorizes the Mayor and Clerk-Treasurer to execute the Agreement between Cunningham Swan Carty Little & Bonham LLP and the Corporation of the Township of Admaston/Bromley.

“Carried”

The General Voucher dated August 10th, 2018 was provided to Council and reviewed by Deputy Clerk Treasurer Mitchell Ferguson. Upon consideration the following resolution was passed:



Be it resolved that Council approve payment of the General Voucher dated July 14th to August 10th, 2018 in the amount of $113,985.28.

“Carried”

Deputy Clerk Treasurer Mitchell Ferguson reviewed the Budgetary Control Report dated August 13th, 2018.

Protective Services – Chair Mike Quilty, Committee Member Robert Dick

Councillor Quilty reported that the next Police Services Board meeting is scheduled for August 28, 2019 and Connie Dick will be Acting Chair as Jamieson Dyer has taken a 3 month leave of absence from the Committee.

By-Laws



THAT the By-Laws listed below dated August 16, 2018 be enacted and passed:

By-Law 2018-34 being a By-Law to Amend By-Law No. 2018-02 Appointing Certain Township Officers and Committees For The Ensuing Year

By-Law 2018-35 being a By-Law to Adopt an Expanded Asset Management Policy

By-Law 2018-36 being a By-Law to provide for an Integrity Commissioner and Closed Meeting Investigator Services

“Carried”

Confirmatory By-Law Resolution No. 18/08/18


That By-Law No. 2018-37, being a By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Admaston/Bromley at the meeting held August 16th, 2018 be now numbered, deemed read three times and passed.

“Carried”



BE IT RESOLVED that the Thursday August 16th 2018 Admaston/Bromley Council meeting be adjourned at 8:23 p.m.

“Carried”

__________________________ __________________________

Mayor Clerk/ Treasurer

August-27-1812:42 PM

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THE TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY

BY-LAW NO. 2018-33

BEING a by-law to provide standards for the maintenance and occupancy of Urban and Rural property within the Township of Admaston/Bromley.

WHEREAS the Council of the TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY is empowered to enact a by-law pursuant to the provisions of Section 15.1(3) of The Building Code Act, S.O. 1992 c.23 and amendments thereto.

AND WHEREAS pursuant to Section 15.6 of the Building Code, S.O. 1997 c.24, as amended, a by-law passed under section 15.1 shall provide for the establishment of a Property Standards Committee;

AND WHEREAS there are Official Plans in effect in the TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY that includes provisions relating to property conditions;

AND WHEREAS under the Tenant Protection Act, S.O. 1997 c.24, as amended, the Council of a local municipality may pass by-laws requiring landlords to provide adequate and suitable vital services to each of the landlord’s rental units;

NOW THEREFORE the Council of the TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY HEREBY ENACTS that all property owners within the Township of Admaston/Bromley are required to comply with the following minimum standards of maintenance occupancy:

PART IDEFINITIONS

In this By-law,

1.1 "Accessory Building" means a use, building, or structure subordinate, incidental and exclusively devoted to the main use, building or structure located on the same lot therewith and not designed or intended for human habitation, unless specifically permitted by this By-law.

1.2 "Alteration" means (as applying to a building) a change from one major occupancy class or division to another, or to a structural change such as an addition to the area and height, or the removal of part of a building, or any change to the structure such as the construction, cutting into or removal of any wall, partition, column, beams, joist, floor or other support, or a change of the fixtures and equipment.

1.3 "Approved" means approved by the Property Standards Officer(s) for the Township of Admaston/Bromley

1.4 "Barrier" means a structure constructed similarly to a fence and having a height in excess of 2m (6.56 feet) from the ground.

1.5 "Basement" means a storey or storeys of a building located below the first storey.

1.6 "Building" means a structure as defined in the Building Code Act S.O. 1992, c.23, Section 1. (1)(a) or part of a structure occupied or capable of being occupied in whole or in part for its intended use and includes a vacant building or structure that could be intended for such use except for its state of disrepair.

1.7 "Cellar" means that space of a building that is partly or entirely below grade, which has more than half of its height, measured from floor to ceiling below the average exterior finished grade.

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1.8 “Commercial Property” means any property that is used or designed for the purpose of offices or the retail and wholesale buying or selling of commodities and includes any land or buildings that are appurtenant to such establishment and all stairways, walkways, driveways, parking spaces and fences or any fixtures or structures associated with the building or its yard.

1.9 "Committee" means the Property Standards Committee of the Township of Admaston/Bromley members of which are members of the “Committee of Adjustment”.

1.10 "Derelict Vehicle" means any vehicle boat, trailer or part of any vehicle, boat or trailer, that is in a wrecked, discarded, dismantled or partly dismantled. The aforementioned does not preclude the occupant of any premises from repairing a vehicle for his/her own use and not for commercial purposes.

1.11 "Dwelling" means a building occupied or capable of being occupied exclusively as a home, residence or sleeping place by one or more persons, and one or more families, but shall not include any motorhome construction trailer, travel trailer, hotels, motels, a home for the aged, nursing home or hospital and includes a building that could be intended for such use except for its state of disrepair.

1.12 "Dwelling Unit" means a room or a suite of rooms operated as a housekeeping unit, used or intended to be used as a domicile by one or more persons and supporting general living conditions usually including cooking, eating, living, sleeping, and sanitary facilities.

1.13 "Excavation" means the space created by the removal of soil, rock or fill for the purpose of construction.

1.14 “Farm” means lands, buildings and structures used for the growing of field crops, fruit crops, tree crops, flower gardening, vegetable gardening, nurseries, aviaries, apiaries, for grazing, breeding, raising, boarding or training of livestock, the breeding and raising of poultry, forestry and reforestation but shall not include kennels.

1.15 "Fence" means a structure constructed of materials such as wire mesh, solid wood or boards, rail lattice, rod iron etc, having a height from the ground of 2m (6.56 feet) or less. The ground shall be measured from the highest grade where there is a discrepancy in heights between adjoining properties.

1.16 "First Storey" means the storey with its floor closest to grade and having its ceiling more than 1.8 m (5' 11") above grade.

1.17 "Grade" means the average level of proposed or finished ground adjoining a building at all exterior walls.

1.18 "Guard" means a protective barrier installed around openings in floor areas or on the open sides of a stairway, a landings, a balcony, a mezzanine, a gallery, a raised walkway and other locations as required to prevent accidental falls from one level to another. Such barriers may or may not have openings through them.

1.19 "Habitable Room" means a room designed to provide living, dining, sleeping or kitchen accommodation. This definition may include a den, library or enclosed sunroom but shall not include any porch, veranda, unfinished attic, unfinished basement or unfinished cellar.

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1.20 “Industrial Property” means any property that is used for the purpose of manufacturing, assembling, making, preparing, inspecting, ornamenting, finishing, treating, altering, repairing, warehousing, storing or adapting for sale any goods, substance, article or thing, or any part thereof, and the storage of building and construction equipment and materials, as distinguished from the buying and selling of commodities and the supplying of personal services. In addition, includes any land or buildings that are appurtenant to such establishment and all stairways, walkways, driveways, parking spaces and fences or any fixtures or structures associated with the building or its yard.

1.21 “Institutional Property” means any property that is used for a non-commercial purpose by an organized body or society. This definition may include Municipal property, Schools, Hospitals, etc

1.22 "Land(s)" means grounds and vacant lot(s) exclusive of buildings save and except an accessory building.

1.23 "Maintenance" means the preservation and keeping in repair of a property.

1.24 "Means of Egress" means a continuous, unobstructed path of travel provided by a doorway, hallway, corridor, exterior passage way, balcony, lobby, stair, ramp or other exit facility used for the escape of persons from any point within a building, a floor area, a room or a contained open space of a public thoroughfare or an approved area of refuge usually located outside the building.

1.25 “Multiple Use Dwelling” means a building containing both a dwelling unit and a non-residential property.

1.26 “Multiple Dwelling" means a building containing three or more dwelling units.

1.27 "Municipality" means the Township of Admaston/Bromley.

1.28 “Naturalized Gardens” means an area on a property that promotes ecological restoration and is planted with wildflowers, shrubs, trees, grasses or other plants whether native or non-native and may include other natural elements such as rocks, water or wood, that are consistent with a natural landscape.

1.29 "Non-Habitable Room" means any room in a dwelling or dwelling unit other than a habitable room, and includes a bathroom, toilet room, laundry, pantry, lobby, communicating corridor, stairway, closet, basement, boiler room or other space for service and maintenance of the dwelling for public use, and for access to, and vertical travel between storeys.

1.30 "Non-Residential Property" means a building or structure or part of a building or structure not occupied in whole or in part for the purpose of human habitation, and includes the lands and premises appurtenant and all of the outbuildings, fences or erections thereon or therein.

1.31 "Noxious Weed" means any weeds classed as noxious by the Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.W.5.

1.32 "Occupancy" means the use or intended use of a building or part thereof for the shelter or support of persons, animals, or property.

1.33 "Occupant" means any person or persons over the age of eighteen in possession of the property.

1.34 "Officer" means a Property Standards Officer who has been assigned the responsibility of administering and enforcing this By-law by the Municipality.

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1.35 “Owner" includes:

a) the person(s) who presently manages or receives the rent of: or the person(s) designated on the assessment roll as owning the land or premises whether on his/her own account or as an agent or trustee of any person(s) or the person(s) who would so receive the rent if such land or premises were let.

b) lessee or occupant of the property who, under terms of a lease, is required to repair and maintain the property in accordance with the standards for the maintenance and occupancy of the property.

1.36 "Person" means an individual, firm, corporation, association or partnership.

1.37 "Property" means a building or structure or part of a building or structure and includes the lands and premises appurtenant thereto and all mobile homes, mobile buildings, mobile structures, outbuildings, accessory buildings, fences and erections thereon whether heretofore and hereafter erected, and includes vacant lands.

1.38 “Rental Unit” means a dwelling unit within a residential rental property that consists of a room or a suite of rooms operated as a housekeeping unit, used or intended to be used as a domicile by one or more persons and supporting general living conditions usually including cooking, eating, living, sleeping, and sanitary facilities

1.39 "Repair" means the provisions of such facilities and the making of additions, or alterations or the taking of such action as may be required so that the property shall conform to the standards established in this By-law.

1.40 "Residential Property" means any property that is used or designed for use as a domestic establishment in which one or more persons usually sleep and prepare and serve meals, and includes any land or buildings that are appurtenant to such establishment and all stairways, walkways, driveways, parking spaces and fences or any fixtures or structures associated with the building or its yard.

1.41 “Residential Rental Property” means any property that is used or designed for uses as a leased domestic establishment in which one or more persons usually sleep and prepare and serve meals, and includes any land or buildings that are appurtenant to such establishment and all stairways, walkways, driveways, parking spaces and fences or any fixtures or structures associated with the building or its yard.

1.42 "Rural Lands" means lands situated outside the geographical boundaries of the areas known as the Hamlet of Douglas, Village of Osceola, or lands zoned R1, RR and LSR, whose boundaries are identified in the Municipality’s Zoning By-law and outside all areas of registered plans of subdivision.

1.43 “Site Triangle” means the triangular space formed by intersecting streets lines and a line drawn from a point in one street line to a point on the other street line, each such point being six metres from the point of intersection of the street lines measured along the street lines. Where the two street lines do not intersect at a point, the point of intersection of the street lines shall be deemed to be the intersection of the projection of the street lines or the intersection of the tangents to the street lines.

1.44 "Septic System" means a private sewage disposal system approved under the Building Code Act and regulations.

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1.45 "Standards" means the standards of the physical condition and of occupancy prescribed for property by this By-law.

1.46 “Unsafe Condition" means the physical state of a property, structure, barrier, fence and/ or building(s), whether vacant or occupied, that in the opinion of the Property Standard Officer is a hazard to the public regarding fire, accident, health or safety.

1.47 "Urban Lands" means land situated within the geographical boundaries of the areas known as the Hamlet of Douglas, Village of Osceola, or lands zoned R1, RR and LSR, whose boundaries are identified in the Municipality’s Zoning By-law and within all registered plans of subdivision.

1.48 "Vehicle" includes an automobile, truck, motorcycle, motorized snow vehicle, bus, trailer, traction engine, road-building machine and any vehicle drawn, propelled or driven by any kind or power, including muscular power, but does not include vehicles running only upon rails or vehicles used in farm operations.

1.49 "Water body" means any bay, lake, river, canal as well as any floodplain associated with the water body, but excluding a drainage or irrigation channel and any other watercourse.

1.50 "Watercourse" means any depression one metre or more below the surrounding land serving to give direction to a current of water at least nine months of the year, having a bed and well defined banks, as well as any floodplain associated with the watercourse and includes creeks, streams, municipal drains and other similar watercourses.

1.51 "Waterfront Property" means a piece of land fronting on a water body.

1.52 "Yard"

a) In urban lands means the land around or adjoining to the whole or any part of a residential, commercial, industrial or institutional property and used or capable of being used in connection with the property; and for estate lots, it generally refers to the lawn portion of a property.

b) In rural lands means the one acre of land immediately around or adjoining to a residential, commercial, industrial or institutional property and excludes barnyards and land under farm operations.

1.53 Any word or term not defined in this by-law shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the Building Act or the Ontario Building Code.

PART II

URBAN LAND

2. GENERAL STANDARDS FOR ALL PROPERTY

All repairs and maintenance of property shall be carried out with suitable and sufficient materials and in a manner accepted as good workmanship within the trades concerned. All new construction or repairs shall conform to the Ontario Building Code, Ontario Fire Code and the Fire Prevention and Protection Act where applicable.

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2.1 CONDITIONS OF URBAN LANDS

2.1.1 All urban lands shall be kept clean and free from rubbish and debris and from objects or conditions such as holes that might create a health, fire or accidenthazard, including dilapidated buildings, structures or vegetation such as treeswhich may be hazardous to the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants.

2.1.2 No person shall excavate and leave said land in an excavated condition unmarked for longer than fourteen (14) days.

2.1.3 No derelict vehicle, scrap and/or junk material including, without limiting

its generality, wrecked, dismantled, unused, unlicensed or non-restorablevehicles, snowmobiles, trailers, machinery, tools, tires, appliances, equipment orany part thereof shall be parked, stored, moored or left on lands or water frontproperty unenclosed except in an establishment licensed or permitted to conductand operate such a business, and only then under circumstances that preventunsafe or unsightly conditions.

2.2. CONDITIONS OF YARDS – URBAN LAND

2.21 Every yard, including vacant lots, shall be kept clean and free from:

a) rubbish or debris and objects including, without limiting its generality discarded gas, oil and water tanks, or conditions that may create a health, fire, environmental or accident hazard;

b) unused or unserviceable appliances such as refrigerators, stoves and freezers and are not permitted to be used as places of storage;

c) wrecked, dismantled, discarded or abandoned machinery, vehicles, trailers or boats unless it is necessary for the operation of a business enterprise lawfully situated on the property;

d) dilapidated, collapsed or partially constructed structures which are not currently under construction that poses a safety hazard;

e) injurious insects, termites, rodents, vermin or other pests; andf) dead, decayed or damaged trees that poses a safety hazard.

2.22 A minimum distance of 0.76 m (2.5ft) shall be maintained between dry fire hydrants and all hedges, shrubs, trees, fences and other obstructions.

2.23 No person shall plant, grow, maintain, or permit on his/her property any hedge, shrub, plant or tree where:

a) its location creates a public safety hazard;b) it affects the safety of vehicular traffic or pedestrian traffic; c) overhangs or encroaches upon any sidewalk or pavement d) or traveledportion of any street or highway posing a safety risk to pedestrians and motorists; ore) it is located in a site triangle with a height higher than 0.8 metres

(2.62 ft)

2.24 The owner of a residential property shall maintain the residential property or part thereof and land which he/she occupies or controls, in a clean, sanitary and safe condition and shall dispose of garbage and debris in accordancewith the Township of Admaston/Bromley’s Waste By-law

2.25 Grass and plants shall be tended and maintained, except on lands in currentcrop production, pasture land, municipal land designated as open space and reforested land. Heavy growth and noxious weeds, as defined by the Weed control Act, shall be controlled. Notwithstanding the aforementioned, a naturalized garden that is tended and maintained shall be permitted within thisby-law.

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2.26 Compost heaps shall be retained on all sides by lumber, concrete blocks, plastic

containers, or other materials suitable for such a use.

2.27 Compost heaps shall not be located in any front yard. All compost heaps located

within a rear and/or a side yard must meet the accessory structure setbacks set out in the Municipality’s Zoning By-law.

2.28 Firewood and building materials shall be neatly piled in rear yard, interior side or

car port only. All required yard setbacks prescribed in the zoning by-law shall

apply.

2.3 DRAINAGE

2.3.1 Sewage and organic waste shall be discharged into an approved septic system.

2.3.2. No sewage shall be discharged onto the surface of the ground or into a natural or artificial surface drainage system.

2.3.3. Storm water shall be drained from the yard so as to prevent recurrent or excessive ponding or the entrance of water into a basement or cellar.

2.3.4 No roof drain, sump pump drain or sprinkler system shall be directly discharged onto sidewalks, stairs, neighbouring property or into a storm water management system such as a road ditch or catch basin unless the municipality authorizes approval.

2.3.5 All air conditioners located in buildings shall be equipped with proper devices for the prevention of condensation drainage upon public sidewalks or neighbouring properties.

2.4. WALKS, PARKING AREAS, DRIVEWAYS

2.4.1. Steps, walks, driveways, parking spaces and other similar areas shall be maintained so as to afford safe passage under normal use and weather conditions, day or night.

2.4.2. All areas used for vehicular traffic and parking shall be kept free of rubbish, garbage and other litter and shall be kept in good repair.

2.5 LIGHTING STANDARDS

2.5.1. All artificial lighting for parking areas shall be maintained in good working order.

2.5.2. Any lights used to illuminate yards or parking areas shall be so arranged to direct the light downward only onto the yard or parking area and away from any adjoining lands or the sky.

2.5.3 Where lawn lamps are deemed as a requirement in a subdivision agreement, such lawn lamps shall be functional and operated in accordance with the requirement in the subdivision agreement.

2.6 DAMAGED MATERIAL

2.6.1. In the event that a building is severely damaged due to a fire, explosion or by natural causes, measures shall be taken as soon as possible to secure the

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damaged property insofar as permitted by the proper authorities to prevent access and injury.

2.6.2. Damaged or partially burnt material shall be removed forthwith once the investigations are completed and authorization to do so is provided by the appropriate fire authorities.

2.7 FENCES, BARRIERS

2.7.1. Fences, barriers, and retaining walls shall be kept in good repair and shall be free from hazards or risks that may cause accidents, fire or be a danger to health.

2.7.2. No fences, barriers or retaining walls may be built on the property line of an adjoining property that is in close proximity to the neighbouring dwelling unit that might limit emergency access to any buildings on the adjoining property. No fence, barrier or retaining wall over 0.8m (2.6 ft) may be erected, constructed or placed in a site-triangle.

2.7.3. No person shall erect, construct, or place a fence in any residential zone within the Township of Admaston/Bromley with a height in excess of 2m. (6.56ft)

2.7.4. No person shall erect, construct or place a barrier in any residential zone within the Township of Admaston/Bromley unless otherwise specified by a site plan control agreement or any other legislation which would deem a barrier a necessity.

2.7.5. No fencing that contains barbed wire, utilizes an electric current or contains any other dangerous components either on the inside or outside shall form part of a fence in any residential zone

2.7.6. The provisions of sections 2.7.3., 2.7.4. and 2.7.5. do not apply to a barrier erected upon abutting lands that are used for industrial and/or commercial purposes, railway right-of-ways, and hydro, telephone, utility or public works installations that are deemed to be hazardous to the public, or are being used for screening and/or sound barriers.

2.8 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS

2.8.1. Accessory buildings and other structures appurtenant to property shall be maintained in structurally sound condition and in good repair.

2.8.2. Where an accessory building is not maintained in accordance with these standards, it shall be removed from the yard or repaired to the minimum standards prescribed in this by-law.

3. PROPERTY STANDARDS

3.1 STRUCTURAL STANDARDS

3.1.1 Every part of a building or a structure shall be maintained in a structurally sound condition so as to be capable of sustaining its own weight and any additional load for which it was designed. The structural condition of the structure must be in accordance with the structural safety factors required by the Ontario Building Code.

3.2. GENERAL CLEANLINESS

3.2.1. All garbage, rubbish and ashes shall be kept or stored in approved receptacles until disposed of or removed from the property.

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3.2.2. Approved Receptacles shall be:

a) made of metal or plasticb) of watertight construction c) capable of being tightly closed; and d) maintained in a clean state

3.2.3. “Plastic Garbage Bags” are not approved receptacles

3.2.4. Materials of an inflammable nature shall, if they are lawfully on the property, be safely stored in accordance with appropriate legislation.

3.2.5. Containers shall be made available in a prominent position on non-residential property for the disposal of refuse which may be discarded by customers and others, and the land shall be kept free from refuse.

3.2.6. Hallways and stairways in a building shall be kept free from accumulation, storage of garbage, refuse or any other thing or object that may cause a health or accident hazard.

3.2.7. Buildings or structures used for the storage of garbage, rubbish, ashes and other refuse, prior to disposal, shall be deemed to be accessory buildings or structures within the meaning of this by-law and the current Municipal Zoning By-law.

3.2.8 Commercial dumpsters, refuse containers or portable storage containers are permitted for a period of 90 days from the date of installation unless with the written consent of the Municipality.

3.3. PEST PREVENTION

3.3.1 Buildings shall be kept free of rodents, vermin and insects at all times and methods used for exterminating such pests shall be in accordance with provisions of the Pesticide Act, R.S.O. 1990 Chapter P.11 and all regulations passed pursuant thereto.

3.3.2. Openings and holes, within a building containing residential units, inclusive of chimneys, windows, doors, vents, holes for pipes and electrical fixtures, cracks and floor drains that might permit the entry of rodents, vermin, insects, birds or other pests, shall be screened or sealed.

3.4. EXTERIOR SURFACE

3.4.1 Exterior walls of a building or structure and their components shall be maintained in good repair, free from cracked, broken or loose masonry units and other defects to such attachments as soffits, fascia, cladding, or trim. Paint or some other suitable preservative or coating must be applied and maintained so as to prevent deterioration due to weather conditions, insects or other damage and must be complimentary to the immediate surrounding as determined by the Property Standards officer.

3.4.2 Exterior surfaces of a commercial, industrial or an institutional building or structure and their components shall be free of painted slogans, graffiti and similar defacements.

3.4.3 Exterior walls of a building or structure and their components shall be constructed of a suitable exterior building material, including but not limited to brick, stone, aluminum, vinyl, PVC and wood composite siding. The use of a tarp or tarps as an exterior wall of a building or structure is not permitted. However, the temporary use of a tarp for construction purposes is permitted for a period of not more than six (6) months.

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3.5. WATER PROOFING/ICE & SNOW REMOVAL

3.5.1. The roof of a building including the fascia, soffit, cornice and flashing shall be maintained in a watertight condition so as to prevent leakage of water into a building.

3.5.2. Dangerous accumulations of snow or ice shall be removed as soon as possible from the roofs of buildings.

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3.5.3 Where eavestroughing, roof guttering and down piping is provided, it shall be maintained in good repair so as to be watertight and securely fastened to the building at all times.

3.6. STAIRWAYS, PORCHES, DECKS

3.6.1. Inside or outside stairways and any porch, deck, balcony, veranda or landing appurtenant to it, shall be maintained so as to be free of holes, cracks and other defects which may present a possible accident hazard. In addition, all coverings, treads or risers that are broken, warped or loose and all supporting structural members that are rotted or deteriorated beyond repair shall be replaced.

3.6.2. Handrails, guardrails shall be constructed, installed and maintained in a firm and inflexible condition as prescribed in the Ontario Building Code.

3.6.3. Inside or outside stairways must be maintained free from accumulations of items, things or ornaments that may pose a safety or a fire hazard when entering or exiting a building.

3.7 FLOORS

3.7.1. Every floor in a residential rental, commercial, industrial or institutional property shall be maintained so as to be free of broken or rotted boards, protruding objects, damaged or deteriorating surfaces, apertures in the surfaces that might admit rodents into a room and all conditions that may create a safety hazard. All defective floorboards shall be repaired and/or replaced.

3.7.2. Where the floor of a residential rental, commercial, industrial or institutional property has been covered with a covering that has become worn or torn to an extent that it is deemed to be a danger to the health and safety of the inhabitants, the covering shall be repaired or replaced.

3.8. WALLS AND CEILING

3.8.1. Every wall and ceiling in a residential rental, commercial, industrial or institutional property shall be maintained so as to be free of holes, cracks, loose or torn coverings or other defects that may be a safety hazard.

3.9. DOORS, WINDOWS AND SECURITY

3.9.1. Windows, skylights, doors and basement or cellar hatchways in a residential rental property shall be maintained in good repair and weather tight. Rotted or damaged doors, doorframes and their components, screens, window frames, sashes and casings shall be renewed and defective hardware, weather stripping and broken window glass shall be replaced.

3.9.2. In a residential rental property, all exterior doors shall have hardware so as to be capable of being locked or otherwise secured from inside the dwelling unit. At least one entrance door in every dwelling unit shall have hardware so as to be capable of being locked from both inside and outside the dwelling unit.

3.9.3. In a residential rental property with a security system in place where persons are required to contact the tenant prior to being buzzed into the building, all intercom equipment must be kept free of defects and in good working order at all times.

3.9.4. Every window in a residential rental property that is located above the first story of a multiple dwelling shall be equipped with an approved safety device that would prevent any part of the window from opening greater than would permit the passage of a 100 mm diameter (3.9 inches) sphere. Such safety device shall not prevent the window from being fully opened during an emergency situation by an adult without the use of tools.

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3.10. WATER SUPPLY

3.10.1 Every residential property shall be provided with an adequate supply of potable water supplied by an approved well system, which is acceptable to the District Health Unit and is in accordance with the Ontario Building Code.

3.10.2 Each washbasin, bathtub or shower, and kitchen sink in a rental unit within a residential rental property shall have an adequate supply of hot and cold running water. Hot water shall be supplied at a temperature of not less than 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees F) as prescribed in the Ontario Building Code.

3.10.3 Every rental unit within a residential rental property containing a pressurized water system shall have a sufficient quantity of cold water provided to enable the flushing of toilets.

3.10.4 All items listed in 3.10.2 and 3.10.3 shall be maintained in good working order.

3.10.5 All water pipes and appurtenances thereto shall be protected from freezing.

3.11 PLUMBING SYSTEM

3.11.1 All inhabited buildings shall have sanitary facilities connected to an approved private septic system or an approved outdoor toilet facility and maintained at a standard acceptable to the District Health Unit.

3.11.2 Plumbing, drain pipes, water pipes and plumbing fixtures contained within every building and every connection line to the septic system, shall be free from leaks and defects and in the event remedies are required, they shall conform to the Ontario Building Code.

3.11.3 All plumbing fixtures contained within every building shall be connected to a septic system through water seal traps.

3.12 TOILET AND BATHROOM FACILITIES

3.12.1. Every dwelling unit containing a pressurized water system shall contain bathroom-plumbing fixtures consisting of at least one toilet, one wash basin and one bathtub or shower.

3.12.2. Every dwelling unit containing a pressurized water system shall have all bathrooms and toilet rooms located and accessible within the dwelling unit.

3.12.3. All outdoor toilet facilities shall be maintained in a manner acceptable to the District Health Unit, the Ministry of the Environment and the Ontario Building Code.

3.13 KITCHENS

3.13.1. Every self-contained rental unit within a residential rental property shall have a kitchen area equipped with cupboards or shelving for storing food, a counter top work area, space for a stove and refrigerator, and a sink that has a source for hot and cold water. Kitchen area counter top, cupboards and sink shall be maintained in good working order.

3.13.2. Every kitchen within a rental unit within a residential rental property shall be provided with an adequate and approved source for gas, electricity or other types of fuel that are required for cooking purposes.

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3.14. HEATING SYSTEMS

3.14.1 All heating systems installed in non-residential buildings, where people are employed, shall be capable of safely maintaining a temperature as prescribed by the Ontario Building Code, unless the approved non-residential use requires an alternate temperature.

3.14.2. No room heater or any other heating apparatus shall be so placed as to cause a fire hazard to walls or to impede the free movement of persons within the room where the heater or heating apparatus is located.

3.14.3. Every dwelling and dwelling unit shall be provided with a heating system capable of safely maintaining a temperature as prescribed in the Ontario Building Code and shall be maintained in good working order.

3.14.4. All heating apparatus or equipment involving combustion shall be properly connected to a chimney or flue by a sealed connection.

3.14.5. All cooking apparatus or equipment involving combustion shall be connected to a chimney or a flue by a sealed connection.

3.14.6. All fuel source connections to such apparatus or equipment that burn gaseous or liquid fuel shall be maintained in good repair.

3.14.7. In buildings having more than one non-residential unit or a combination of non-residential and residential units and are equipped with a central heating system, shall have the heating system located in a separate room whose walls, ceiling and doors are constructed of materials that have a fire rating as prescribed by the Ontario Building Code and amendments thereto.

3.14.8. A space that contains a heating unit shall have natural or mechanical means of supplying air as prescribed by the Ontario Building Code.

3.14.9. Where a heating system, or part of it, or any auxiliary heating system burns solid or liquid fuel, it shall be provided, maintained and properly constructed so as to be free from fire hazards. A minimum of 1.53 metres (5 ft) clearance is required between fuel oil storage tanks and burners and only approved type storage tanks shall be used as regulated by the Fire Code Act and amendments thereto.

3.14.10. Any mechanism or structure used in the process of burning fuel or combustible material shall be properly vented to a duct leading to an approved chimney, in accordance with the Fire Code Act.

3.14.11. Every chimney, smoke pipe, flue and gas vent, actually in use or available for use shall be kept clear of obstruction, all open joints shall be sealed, and all broken and loose masonry shall be repaired.

3.14.12. Every chimney, smoke pipe, flue, and gas vent shall be installed and maintained so that under all conditions of use, the temperature of any combustible material adjacent thereto, insulated therefrom or in contact therewith, does not exceed a safe temperature as per CAN/CSA B365 requirements and amendments thereto.

3.14.13. Fireplaces and similar installations used or intended to be used for burning fuels in open fires shall be connected and installed as per CAN/CSA B365 requirements and amendments thereto.

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3.15. ELECTRICAL SERVICE

3.15.1. The electrical wiring and all electrical fixtures located or used in a building, shall be installed and maintained in good working order and free of defects in accordance with regulations set by the Electricity Act, 1998 S.O. 1998 c.15 and amendments thereto.

3.15.1. Every dwelling unit that is wired for electricity and lighting equipment shall be installed throughout to provide sufficient illumination to avoid health or accident hazards during normal use, provided that the lighting shall not be positioned so as to cause any impairment of the use or enjoyment of neighbouring properties.

3.15.2. All electrical outlets shall conform to requirements set out in the Power Corporation Act and amendments thereto (Ontario Hydro Code).

3.15.3. Fuses or overload devices shall not exceed limits set by the Ontario Hydro Code.

3.15.4. All electrical appliances shall be maintained in a safe mechanical and electrical condition.

3.16. LIGHTING

3.16.1. In non-residential buildings, sufficient windows, skylights and electrical lighting fixtures shall be provided and maintained in order to provide proper illumination in all passageways when the building is in use and for stairways in case of a fire or other emergencies.

3.16.2. Every habitable room of a dwelling, except a kitchen, bathroom, toilet room and basement where electricity is available, that faces directly to the outside shall have a window or windows, skylights or translucent panels at least 0.15 metres (6 inches) above the adjoining finished grade, with an unobstructed light transmitting area not less than ten (10) per cent of the floor area of such rooms as prescribed by the Ontario Building Code. The glass area of a sash door may be considered as a portion of the required window area.

3.16.3. An adequate and safe illuminating device shall be installed in every bathroom, toilet room, laundry room, furnace room and kitchen.

3.16.4. All halls and stairways in dwellings shall be sufficiently lighted to provide a safe passageway. In residential rental, commercial, industrial or institutional property standby lighting shall be provided in accordance to the Ontario Building Code

3.16.5. In multiple dwellings and non-residential buildings every exit door to the outside shall have an illuminated exit light and illumination must be provided for all exterior stairways from top floor levels to grade.

3.17. VENTILATION

3.17.1. Every habitable room shall be provided with either a natural ventilation system such as a window or a door, or mechanical ventilation system in accordance with the Ontario Building Code.

3.17.1. Every bathroom or toilet room shall be provided with either natural ventilation or a mechanical ventilation system in accordance with the Ontario Building Code.

3.17.2. All systems of mechanical ventilation shall be maintained in good working order.

3.17.4 All enclosed spaces including basements, cellars, attics or roof space and crawl

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spaces shall be adequately vented to the outside air.

3.18 FIRE PREVENTION EQUIPMENT 3.18.1 Fire prevention equipment such as smoke alarms or other fire detection devices

and carbon monoxide detection equipment shall be installed as prescribed in the Ontario Building Code and the Ontario Fire Code and shall be maintained in good working order so as to effectively perform their intended function.

3.18.2 Buildings using a fire escape as a secondary means of egress shall have the escape in good condition, free from obstructions and easily reached through a window opening or door.

3.19 EGRESS

3.19.1 All buildings shall be provided with an adequate egress from every floor area in accordance with the Ontario Building Code and the Ontario Fire Code.

3.19.2 Every dwelling and every dwelling unit shall have an adequate means of egress capable of providing safe, continuous and unobstructed exit from the interior of the building to the exterior at street or grade level in accordance with the Ontario Building Code and the Ontario Fire Code.

3.20 OCCUPANCY STANDARDS

3.20.1 No person shall use or permit the use of a non-habitable room in a dwelling for a habitable room purpose.

3.20.2. Where the area of a habitable room space, within a dwelling unit, is combined with a kitchen and a dining area, the habitable room space alone in a dwelling unit that contains sleeping accommodations for not more than two persons, shall be not less than 11 square metres (118 square feet) as prescribed by the Ontario Building Code.

3.20.3 For the purpose of computing the habitable room space in Subsection 3.21.2, any child under one year of age shall be deemed one-half person as prescribed by the Ontario Building Code.

3.20.4 For the purpose of computing the habitable room space in Subsection 3.21.2, the floor area under a ceiling which is less than 2.1 metres (6 ft) high shall not be counted as prescribed by the Ontario Building Code.

3.20.5 Every room used for sleeping purposes in a dwelling or a dwelling unit shall provide a minimum floor area of at least 6 square metres (65 square feet) with not less than 4.6 square metres (50 square feet) for each additional occupant, provided that for the purpose of this Subsection, two children under the age of six years may be counted as one person as prescribed by the Ontario Building Code.

4. VACANT BUILDINGS

4.1.1 The owner of a vacant building shall secure and/or board up the building to the satisfaction of the Property Standards Officer by covering all openings through which entry can be achieved.

4.1.2. No partially or completely vacant building shall remain boarded up for a period longer than two (2) years. After the said two (2) years or an alternate time period set by the Property Standards Officer, the owner or agent or other person responsible, shall forthwith make the necessary repairs to make it fit for a dwelling or other authorized uses in accordance with the TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY Zoning By-law.

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4.1.3 Vacant buildings shall be kept cleared of all garbage, rubbish and debris and shall have all water, electrical and gas services turned off except for those services that are required for the security and maintenance of the property.

4.1.4. Where a vacant building is not maintained or fixed in accordance with this By-law, it shall be remedied. Vacant buildings deemed by the Chief Building Official as a health and safety issue or are unsightly and that have not been remedied to the satisfaction of the Property Standards Officer shall be removed from the property and the land or waterfront property shall be left in a graded level condition.

PART III

RURAL LANDS

5. GENERAL STANDARDS FOR ALL PROPERTY

All repairs and maintenance of property shall be carried out with suitable and sufficient materials and in a manner accepted as good workmanship within the trades concerned. All new construction or repairs shall conform to the Ontario Building Code, Ontario Fire Code and the Fire Prevention and Protection Act where applicable.

5.1 CONDITIONS OF LANDS – RURAL LAND

5.1.1 All rural lands shall be kept clean and free from objects or conditions that might create a health, fire or safety hazard or are unsightly.

5.1.2 No person shall excavate and leave said land in an excavated condition unmarked for longer than fourteen (14) days.

5.1.3 No derelict vehicle scrap and/or junk material including without limiting its

generality, wrecked, dismantled, unused, unlicensed or non-restorable vehicles, snowmobiles, trailers, machinery, tools, tires, appliances, equipment or any part thereof shall be parked, stored, moored or left on lands or water front property unenclosed except in an establishment licensed or permitted to conduct and operate such a business, and only then under circumstances that prevent unsafe or unsightly conditions.

5.1.4 Where vehicles (farm operation vehicles excluded), trailers, boats, barges or mechanical equipment are stored, they shall be screened from the street and public by a fence/barrier or suitable planting and shall be in conformance with the applicable municipal zoning requirements for that location.

5.1.5 All municipal lands will be maintained in accordance with municipal policy.

5.2. CONDITIONS OF YARDS – RURAL LAND

5.2.1 Every yard shall be kept clean and free from:

a) Rubbish, debris and objects including, without limiting its generality discarded gas, oil and water tanks, or conditions that may create a health, fire, environmental or accident hazard or are unsightly;

b) Discarded or unserviceable appliances such as refrigerators, stoves and freezers and are not permitted to be used as places of storage;

c) Wrecked, dismantled, discarded or abandoned machinery, vehicles, trailers or boats unless it is necessary for the operation of a business enterprise lawfully situated on the property;

d) Dilapidated, collapsed or partially constructed structures which are not currently under construction that poses a safety hazard;

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e) Injurious insects, termites, rodents, vermin or other pests; andf) Dead, decayed or damaged trees that poses a safety hazard.

5.2.2 A minimum distance of 0.76 m (2.5ft) shall be maintained between dry fire hydrants and all hedges, shrubs, trees, fences and other obstructions.

5.2.3.The owner of a residential property shall maintain the residential property, which he/she occupies or controls, in a clean, sanitary and safe condition and shall dispose of garbage and debris in accordance with the Township of Admaston/Bromley’s Waste By-law.

5.2.4.Grass and plants shall be tended and maintained, except on lands in current crop production, pasture land, municipal land designated as open space and reforested land. Heavy growth and noxious weeds, as defined by the Weed Control Act, shall be controlled. Notwithstanding the aforementioned, a naturalized garden that is tended and maintained shall be permitted within this by-law.

5.3 DRAINAGE

5.3.1 Sewage and human waste shall be discharged into an approved septic system.

5.3.2.No sewage shall be discharged onto the surface of the ground or into a natural or artificial surface drainage system.

5.3.3.Storm water shall be drained from the yard so as to prevent recurrent or excessive ponding or the entrance of water into a basement or cellar.

5.4. WALKS, PARKING AREAS, DRIVEWAYS

5.4.1.Steps, walks, driveways, parking spaces and other similar areas on residential rental, commercial, industrial or institutional property shall be maintained so as to afford safe passage under normal use and weather conditions, day or night.

5.4.2.All areas on residential rental, commercial, industrial or institutional property used for vehicular traffic and parking shall be kept free of rubbish, garbage and other litter and shall be kept in good repair.

5.5 LIGHTING STANDARDS

5.5.1.All artificial lighting for parking areas on residential rental, commercial, industrial or institutional property shall be maintained in good working order.

5.5.2.Any lights used to illuminate yards or parking areas on residential rental, commercial, industrial or institutional property shall be so arranged to direct the light downward only onto the yard or parking area and away from any adjoining lands or the sky.

5.6 DAMAGED MATERIAL

5.6.1. In the event that a building is severely damaged due to a fire, explosion or by natural causes, measures shall be taken as soon as possible to secure the damaged property insofar as permitted by the proper authorities to prevent access and injury.

5.6.2.Damaged or partially burnt material shall be removed forthwith once the investigations are completed and authorization to do so is provided by the appropriate fire authorities.

5.7 FENCES, BARRIERS

5.7.1.Fences, barriers, and retaining walls on residential, commercial, industrial or institutional property shall be kept in good repair and shall be free from hazards

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or risks that may cause accidents, fire or be a danger to health.

5.7.2.No fences, barriers or retaining walls may be built on the property line of an adjoining commercial, industrial or institutional property that is in close proximity to the neighbouring property that might limit emergency access to any buildings on the adjoining property. No fence, barrier or retaining wall over 0.8m (2.6 ft) may be erected, constructed or placed in a site-triangle.

5.7.3.The provisions of this section do not apply to a barrier erected upon abutting lands that are used for industrial and/or commercial purposes, railway right-of-ways, and hydro, telephone, utility or public works installations that are deemed to be hazardous to the public, or are being used for screening and/or sound barriers.

6. PROPERTY STANDARDS

6.1 STRUCTURAL STANDARDS

6.1.1. Every part of a building or a structure shall be maintained in a structurally sound condition so as to be capable of sustaining its own weight and any additional load for which it was designed. The structural condition of the structure must be in accordance with the structural safety factors required by the Ontario Building Code.

6.2. GENERAL CLEANLINESS

6.2.1. All rubbish, garbage and ashes shall be kept or stored in approved receptacles until disposed of or removed from the property.

6.2.2. Approved Receptacles shall be:

a) made of metal or plasticb) of watertight construction c) capable of being tightly closed; and d) maintained in a clean state.

6.2.3. “Plastic Garbage Bags” are not approved receptacles.

6.2.4. Materials of an inflammable nature shall, if they are lawfully on the property, be safely stored in accordance with appropriate legislation.

6.2.5. Containers shall be made available in a prominent position on residential rental,

commercial, industrial or institutional property for the disposal of refuse which may be discarded by customers and others, and the land shall be kept free from refuse.

6.2.6. Hallways and stairways in a residential rental, commercial, industrial or institutional property shall be kept free from accumulation, storage of garbage, refuse or any other thing or object that may cause a health or accident hazard.

6.2.7. Buildings, dumpsters or structures used for the storage of garbage, rubbish, ashes and other refuse, prior to disposal, shall be deemed to be accessory buildings or structures within the meaning of this by-law and the current Municipal Zoning By-law.

6.2.8. Commercial dumpsters, refuse containers or portable storage units are permitted for a period of 90 consecutive days from the date of installation unless with the written consent of the Municipality.

6.3. PEST PREVENTION

6.3.1. Residential rental, commercial, industrial or institutional property shall be kept

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free of rodents, vermin and insects at all times and methods used for exterminating such pests shall be in accordance with provisions of the Pesticide Act, R.S.O. 1990 Chapter P.11 and all regulations passed pursuant thereto.

6.3.2. Openings and holes, within a building containing rental units, inclusive of chimneys, windows, doors, vents, holes for pipes and electrical fixtures, cracks and floor drains that might permit the entry of rodents, vermin, insects, birds or other pests, shall be screened or sealed.

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6.4. EXTERIOR SURFACE

6.4.1.Exterior surfaces of a residential, residential rental, commercial, industrial or institutional property and their components shall be maintained in good repair, free from cracked, broken or loose masonry units and other defects to such attachments as soffits, fascia, cladding, or trim. Paint or some other suitable preservative, coating or covering must be applied and maintained so as to prevent deterioration due to weather conditions, insects or other damage.

6.4.2.Exterior surfaces of a commercial, industrial or institutional building or structure and their components shall be free of painted slogans, graffiti and similar defacements.

6.5. WATER PROOFING/ICE & SNOW REMOVAL

6.5.1.The roof of a residential, residential rental, commercial, industrial or institutional property including the fascia, soffit, cornice and flashing shall be maintained in a watertight condition so as to prevent leakage of water into a building.

6.5.2.Dangerous accumulations of snow or ice on a residential rental, commercial, industrial or institutional property shall be removed as soon as possible from the roofs of buildings.

6.5.3.Where eavestroughing, roof guttering and down piping is provided, it shall be maintained in good repair so as to be watertight and securely fastened to the building at all times.

6.6. STAIRWAYS, PORCHES, DECKS

6.6.1.Inside or outside stairways on residential rental property and any porch, deck, balcony, veranda or landing appurtenant to it, shall be maintained so as to be free of holes, cracks and other defects which may present a possible accident hazard. In addition, all coverings, treads or risers that are broken, warped or loose and all supporting structural members that are rotted or deteriorated beyond repair shall be replaced.

6.6.2.A handrail shall be installed and maintained in good repair on the open side of any stairway or ramp containing three (3) or more risers including the landing or a height of 600 mm (24”) between adjacent levels. A handrail shall be installed and maintained in good repair in all stairwells. Guardrails shall be installed and maintained in good repair around all landings, porches, balconies, and decks. Guardrails, balustrades and handrails shall be constructed and maintained in a firm and inflexible condition as prescribed in the Ontario Building Code.

6.6.3.Inside or outside stairways on residential rental property must be maintained free from accumulations of items, things or ornaments that may pose a safety or a fire hazard when entering or exiting a building.

6.7 FLOORS

6.7.1.Every floor in a residential rental, commercial, industrial or institutional property shall be maintained so as to be free of broken or rotted boards, protruding objects, damaged or deteriorating surfaces, apertures in the surfaces that might admit rodents into a room and all conditions that may create a safety hazard. All defective floorboards shall be repaired and/or replaced.

6.7.2. Where the floor of a residential rental, commercial, industrial or institutional property has been covered with a covering that has become worn or torn to an extent that it is deemed to be a danger to the health and safety of the inhabitants, the covering shall be repaired or replaced.

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6.8. WALLS AND CEILING

6.8.1.Every wall and ceiling in a residential rental, commercial, industrial or institutional property shall be maintained so as to be free of holes, cracks, loose or torn coverings or other defects that may be a safety hazard.

6.9. DOORS, WINDOWS AND SECURITY

6.9.1. Windows, skylights, doors and basement or cellar hatchways in a residential rental property shall be maintained in good repair and weather tight. Rotted or damaged doors, doorframes and their components, screens, window frames, sashes and casings shall be renewed and defective hardware, weather stripping and broken window glass shall be replaced.

6.9.2. In a residential rental property all exterior doors shall have hardware so as to be capable of being locked or otherwise secured from inside the dwelling unit. At least one entrance door in every dwelling unit shall have hardware so as to be capable of being locked from both inside and outside the dwelling unit.

6.9.3. In a residential rental property with a security system in place where persons are required to contact the tenant prior to being buzzed into the building, all intercom equipment must be kept free of defects and in good working order at all times.

6.9.4. Every window in a residential rental property that is located above the story of a multiple dwelling shall be equipped with an approved safety device that would prevent any part of the window from opening greater than would permit the passage of a 100 mm diameter (3.9 inches) sphere. Such safety device shall not prevent the window from being fully opened during an emergency situation by an adult without the use of tools.

6.10 WATER SUPPLY

6.10.1 Every residential property shall be provided with an adequate supply of potable water supplied by an approved well system that is acceptable to the District Health Unit and Ontario Building Code.

6.10.2 Each washbasin, bathtub or shower, and kitchen sink in a rental unit within a

residential rental property shall have an adequate supply of hot and cold running water. Hot water shall be supplied at a temperature of not less than 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees F) as prescribed by the Ontario Building Code.

6.10.3 Every rental unit within a residential rental property containing a pressurized water system shall have a sufficient quantity of cold water provided to enable the flushing of toilets.

6.10.4 All items listed in 6.10.2 and 6.10.3 shall be maintained in good working order.

6.10.5 All water pipes and appurtenances thereto shall be protected from freezing.

6.11. PLUMBING SYSTEM

6.11.1. Plumbing, drain pipes, water pipes and plumbing fixtures contained within every residential, commercial, industrial or institutional property and every connection line to the septic system, shall be free from leaks and defects and in the event remedies are required, they shall conform to the Ontario Building Code.

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6.12 TOILET AND BATHROOM FACILITIES

6.12.1. Every residential, commercial, industrial or institutional property containing a pressurized water system shall contain bathroom-plumbing fixtures consisting of at least one toilet, one wash basin and one bathtub or shower.

6.12.2. Every residential, commercial, industrial and institutional property containing a pressurized water system shall have all bathrooms and toilet rooms located and accessible within the building.

6.12.3. All outdoor toilet facilities shall be maintained in a manner acceptable to the District Health Unit, Ministry of the Environment and the Ontario Building Code.

6.13 KITCHENS

6.13.1. Every self-contained rental unit within a residential rental property shall have a kitchen area equipped with cupboards or shelving for storing food, a counter top work area, space for a stove and refrigerator, and a sink that has a source for hot and cold water. Kitchen area counter top, cupboards and sink shall be maintained in good working order.

6.13.2. Every kitchen within a rental unit within a residential rental property shall be provided with an adequate and approved source for gas, electricity or other types of fuel that are required for cooking purposes.

6.14. HEATING SYSTEMS

6.14.1 All heating systems installed in commercial, industrial or institutional property where people are employed, shall be capable of safely maintaining a temperature as prescribed by the Ontario Building Code, unless the approved non-residential use requires an alternate temperature.

6.14.2. No room heater or any other heating apparatus shall be so placed as to cause a fire hazard to walls or to impede the free movement of persons within the room where the heater or heating apparatus is located.

6.14.3. Every dwelling and dwelling unit shall be provided with a heating system capable of safely maintaining a temperature as prescribed in the Ontario Building Code and shall be maintained in good working order.

.6.14.4. All heating and cooking apparatuses or equipment involving combustion shall

be properly connected to a chimney or flue by a sealed connection.

6.14.5. All fuel source connections to such apparatus or equipment that burn gaseous or liquid fuel shall be maintained in good repair.

6.14.6. In buildings having more than one non-residential unit or a combination of

non-residential and residential units and are equipped with a central heating system, shall have the heating system located in a separate room whose walls, ceiling and doors are constructed of materials that have a fire rating, as prescribed by the Ontario Building Code and amendments thereto.

6.14.7. A space that contains a heating unit shall have natural or mechanical means of supplying air in accordance with the Ontario Building Code.

6.14.8. Where a heating system, or part of it, or any auxiliary heating system burns solid or liquid fuel, it shall be provided, maintained and properly constructed so as to be free from fire hazards. A minimum of 1.53 metres (5 ft) clearance is required between fuel oil storage tanks and burners and only approved type storage tanks shall be used as regulated by the Fire Code Act and amendments

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thereto.

6.14.9. Any mechanism or structure used in the process of burning fuel or combustible material shall be properly vented to a duct leading to an approved chimney, in accordance with the Fire Code Act.

6.14.10 Every chimney, smoke pipe, flue and gas vent, actually in use or available for use shall be kept clear of obstruction, all open joints shall be sealed, and all broken and loose masonry shall be repaired.

6.14.11. Every chimney, smoke pipe, flue, and gas vent shall be installed and

maintained so that under all conditions of use, the temperature of any combustible material adjacent thereto, insulated therefrom or in contact therewith, does not exceed a safe temperature as per CAN/CSA B365 requirements and amendments thereto.

6.14.12. Fireplaces and similar installations used or intended to be used for burning fuels in open fires shall be connected and installed as per CAN/CSA B365 requirements and amendments thereto.

6.15. ELECTRICAL SERVICE

6.15.1. The electrical wiring and all electrical fixtures located or used in a building, shall be installed and maintained in good working order and free of defects in accordance with regulations set by the Electricity Act, 1998 S.O. 1998 c.15 and amendments thereto.

6.15.2. Every dwelling unit that is wired for electricity and lighting equipment shall be installed throughout to provide sufficient illumination to avoid health or accident hazards during normal use, provided that the lighting shall not be positioned so as to cause any impairment of the use or enjoyment of neighbouring properties.

6.15.3. All electrical outlets shall conform to requirements set out in the Power Corporation Act and amendments thereto (the Hydro Code).

6.15.4. Fuses or overload devices shall not exceed limits set by the Hydro Code.

6.15.5. All electrical appliances shall be maintained in a safe mechanical and electrical condition.

6.16. LIGHTING

6.16.1 In commercial, industrial or institutional property, sufficient windows, skylights and electrical lighting fixtures shall be provided and maintained in order to provide proper illumination in all passageways when the building is in use and for stairways in case of a fire or other emergencies.

6.16.2 Every habitable room within a residential property, except a kitchen, bathroom, toilet room and basement where electricity is available, that faces directly to the outside shall have a window or windows, skylights or translucent panels at least 0.15 metres (6 inches) above the adjoining finished grade, with an unobstructed light transmitting area not less than ten (10) per cent of the floor area of such rooms as prescribed by the Ontario Building Code. The glass area of a sash door may be considered as a portion of the required window area.

6.16.3 An adequate and safe illuminating device shall be installed in every bathroom, toilet room, laundry room, furnace room and kitchen.

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6.16.4 All halls and stairways in residential rental, commercial, industrial or institutional property shall be sufficiently lighted to provide a safe passageway. Standby lighting shall be provided in accordance with the Ontario Building Code.

6.16.5 In multiple residential dwellings and in commercial, industrial or institutional property, every exit door to the outside shall have an illuminated exit light and illumination must be provided for all exterior stairways from top floor levels to grade.

6.17. VENTILATION

6.17.1. Every habitable room shall be provided with either a natural ventilation system such as a window or a door, or mechanical ventilation system in accordance with the Ontario Building Code.

6.17.2. Every bathroom or toilet room shall be provided with either natural ventilation or a mechanical ventilation system in accordance with the Ontario Building Code.

6.17.3. All systems of mechanical ventilation shall be maintained in good working order.

6.17.4. All enclosed spaces including basements, cellars, attics or roof space and crawl spaces shall be adequately vented to the outside air.

6.18 FIRE PREVENTION EQUIPMENT

6.18.1 Fire prevention equipment such as smoke alarms or other fire detection devices and carbon monoxide detection equipment shall be installed as prescribed in the Ontario Building Code and the Ontario Fire Code and shall be maintained in good working order so as to effectively perform their intended function.

6.18.2 Buildings using a fire escape as a secondary means of egress shall have the escape in good condition, free from obstructions and easily reached though a window opening or door.

6.19 EGRESS

6.19.1 All residential rental, commercial, industrial or institutional buildings shall be provided with an adequate egress from every floor area in accordance with the Ontario Building Code, the Ontario Fire Code and the Ontario Farm Building Code.

6.19.2. Every dwelling and every dwelling unit shall have an adequate means of egress capable of providing safe, continuous and unobstructed exit from the interior of the building to the exterior at street or grade level in accordance with the Ontario Building Code and the Ontario Fire Code.

6.21 OCCUPANCY STANDARDS

6.21.1 No person shall use or permit the use of a non-habitable room in a dwelling for a habitable room purpose.

6.21.2 Where the area of a habitable room space, within a dwelling unit, is combined with a kitchen and a dining area, the habitable room space alone in a dwelling unit that contains sleeping accommodations for not more than two persons, shall be not less than 11 square metres (118 square feet) as prescribed by the Ontario Building Code.

6.21.3 For the purpose of computing the habitable room space in Subsection 6.21.2,

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any child under one year of age shall be deemed one-half person as prescribed by the Ontario Building Code.

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6.21.4 For the purpose of computing the habitable room space in Subsection 6.21.2, the floor area under a ceiling, which is less than 2.1 metres high shall not be counted as prescribed by the Ontario Building Code.

6.21.5 Every room used for sleeping purposes in a dwelling or a dwelling unit shall provide a minimum floor area of at least 6 square metres (65 square feet) with not less than 4.6 square metres (50 square feet) for each additional occupant, provided that for the purpose of this Subsection, two children under the age of six years may be counted as one person as prescribed by the Ontario Building Code.

7.1 VACANT BUILDINGS

7.1.1 The owner of a vacant residential, commercial, industrial or institutional building, excluding agricultural buildings and structures, shall secure and/or board up the building to the satisfaction of the Property Standards Officer by covering all openings through which entry can be achieved.

7.1.2. No partially or completely vacant residential, commercial, industrial or institutional building shall remain boarded up for a period longer than two (2) years. After the said two (2) years or an alternate time period set by the Property Standards Officer, the owner or agent or other persons responsible, shall forthwith make the necessary repairs to make it fit for a dwelling or other authorized uses in accordance with the Township of Admaston/Bromley Zoning By-law.

7.1.3. Residential, commercial, industrial or institutional vacant buildings shall be kept cleared of all garbage, rubbish and debris and shall have all water, electrical and gas services turned off except for those services that are required for the security and maintenance of the property.

7.1.4. Where a residential, commercial, industrial and institutional vacant building is not maintained or fixed in accordance with this By-law, it shall be remedied. Vacant buildings deemed by the Chief Building Official as a health and safety issue and that have not been remedied to the satisfaction of the Property Standards Officer shall be removed from the property and the land or waterfront property shall be left in a graded level condition.

PART IV

ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT

8.1 ADMINISTRATION

8.1.1 This By-law applies to all properties within the Township of Admaston/Bromley.

8.1.2 The Township shall administer and enforce this By-Law as prescribed by the Ontario Building Code Act; S.O. 1992, c.23 Section 15 as amended

8.1.3 The Officer may prohibit the occupancy or use of any property that does not conform to the standards prescribed in this By-Law.

8.1.4 The Officer may utilize various reports and forms in the administration and enforcement of this By-law which can be revised as deemed required by the Officer, including but not limited to:

a) An inspection report;b) Re-inspection report;c) Order to Remedy Violation;d) Order to Comply;

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e) Notice to Appeal;f) Decision Following Appeal; org) Other such report or form

8.2 OFFICERS AND INSPECTORS

8.2.1 The person(s) appointed as By-law Enforcement Officer(s) or Property Standards Officer(s) for the TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of this By-law.

8.2.2 Any building inspector, plumbing inspector, electrical inspector, public health inspector, fire prevention officer or by-law enforcement officer of the Township is hereby authorized and directed to act from time to time as an assistant to the Officer.

8.2.3 The Property Standards Officer, or any person acting under his direction, may at all reasonable times, upon producing proper identification, enter and inspect any property. The Officer or his designate shall not enter any room or place actually used as a dwelling without the consent of the Occupant except under the authority of a search warrant issued under Section 21 of the Building Code Act

8.2.4 No person shall obstruct or attempt to obstruct an Officer or a person acting under the Officer’s instruction, in the exercise of his duties.

8.3 PROPERTY STANDARDS COMMITTEE

8.3.1 Every person who initiates an appeal of an Order made under Section 15.2(2) of the Ontario Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, c23, shall submit a Notice of Appeal in the time frame and manner as prescribed in section 15.3(1) of the Act. All Notices of Appeal shall be accompanied by a non-refundable payment of one hundred ($100.00) dollars.

8.3.2 A Property Standards Committee shall be established and shall consist of the members of the Committee of Adjustment.

8.3.3 The members of the Committee shall abide by the Rules of Procedure, attached as Schedule “B” to this by-law.

8.4 POWERS OF THE CORPORATION TO REPAIR OR DEMOLISH

8.4.1 If the Owner or Occupant of a property fails to repair or to demolish the property in accordance with an Order, the Township of Admaston/Bromley may cause the property to be repaired or demolished accordingly.

8.4.2 For the purposes of Subsection 8.4.1 employees or agents of the Township of Admaston/Bromley may enter the property at any reasonable time without a warrant in order to repair or demolish the property.

8.4.3 The Township will not be liable to compensate an Owner, Occupant or any other person having an interest in the property by reason of any action performed by or on behalf of the Township of Admaston/Bromley under the provisions of this By-Law.

8.4.4 The Township shall have a lien on the land for the amount spent on the repair or demolition under Subsection 8.4.1, and the amount shall be deemed to be municipal real property taxes and may be added by the Clerk-Treasurer to the collector’s roll and collected in the same manner and with the same priorities as municipal real property taxes

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8.5 EMERGENCY POWERS

8.5.1 Notwithstanding any other provisions in this By-Law, if upon inspection of a property, the Officer is satisfied that there is a non-conformity with the standards prescribed in the By-Law to such extent as to pose an immediate danger to the health or safety of any person, the Officer may make an Order containing particulars of the non-conformity and requiring immediate remedial repairs or other work to be carried out forthwith to terminate the danger.

8.5.2 After making an Order under Section 8.5.1, the Officer may, either before or after the Order is served, take or cause to be taken any measures considered necessary to terminate the danger; and for this purpose, the Township has the right, through its employees or agents, to enter upon the property at any reasonable time.

8.5.3 The Officer, Township of Admaston/Bromley or anyone acting on behalf of the Township of Admaston/Bromley is not liable to compensate the Owner, Occupant, or any other person by reason of anything done by or on behalf of the Township of Admaston/Bromley in the reasonable exercise of its power under Section 8.5.1.

8.6 SEVERABILITY

8.6.1 Should any part, section, subsection or portion of this by-law be repealed or declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal, the same shall not affect the validity of the by-law as a whole or in part thereof, except for that which was declared to be invalid.

8.6.2 Where a provision of this By-law conflicts with the provisions of another By-law in force in the Municipality, the provisions that establish the higher standards to protect the health, safety and welfare of the general public prevails.

8.6.3 This By-law shall come into force and take effect upon its passing.

8.6.4 That By-law 2006-30 of the Township of Admaston/Bromley and any other by-law inconsistent with the provisions contained herein are hereby repealed in their entirety.

8.7 TRANSITIONAL RULES

After the date of the passing of this by-law, the By-law 2006-30 shall apply only to those properties in which an Order to Comply has been issued prior to the date of passing of this by-law, and then only to such properties until such time as the work required by such Order has been completed or any enforcement proceedings with respect to such Order, including any demolition, clearance, or repair carried out by the municipality shall have been concluded.

9. SHORT TITLE

9.1 This By-law shall be sited as the “Property Standards By-law.”

BY-LAW READ a first and second time this 6th day of September 2018

BY-LAW READ a third time and passed this 6th day of September 2018

_______________________________ ________________________ MAYOR Clerk-Treasurer

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TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY SCHEDULE “A”

PROPERTY STANDARDS BY-LAW# 2018-33

Set Fines Under Part I of the Provincial Offences Act

Ontario Building Code Act 1992, S.O. 1992, c. 23

ITEM SHORT FORM WORDING PROVISION CREATING or DEFINING OFFENCE

SET FINE

1 Failure to comply with S. 15.9(4) Order to Remedy Unsafe Building dated ...

S. 36(1)(b) $250.

2 Fail to comply with S. 15.2(2) Order to Comply dated ...

S. 36(1)(b) $125.

The penalty provision for the offences indicated above is Section 36 of the Building Code Act, 1992, Chapter 23, as amended.

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SCHEDULE “B”

Rules of ProcedureFor the Property Standards Committee

WHEREAS as set out in the Property Standards By-law 2018-, section 8.3.3., a Property Standards Committee be established that consists of the members of the Committee of Adjustment as appointed by Council. . Under subsection 55(1) of the Municipal Act every local board shall adopt Rules of Procedures for governing the calling, place and proceedings of meetings;

AND WHEREAS under subsection 15.3 of the Building Code Act, 1992, the Property Standards Committee hears appeals from Orders to Comply with property standards and under 15.6(8), may, subject to subsection 15.6(9) respecting notice, adopt its own rules of procedure and any member may administer oaths; and

AND WHEREAS the Statutory Powers Procedures Act sets out rules of procedures that also apply to proceedings of the Property Standards Committee and under section 32 the provisions of this Act prevail in the case of a conflict with provisions of another Act unless it is expressly provided otherwise in that Act.

THEREFORE The Property Standards Committee of the Township of Admaston/Bromley enacts as follows:

1. Definitions

1.1 As used in these Rules of Procedures, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

“Committee” means the Property Standards Committee of the Township of Admaston/Bromley.

“Council” means the Council of the Township of Admaston/Bromley.

“Inaugural Meeting” means the first meeting of the Committee after its members have been appointed by Council.

2. Application

2.1 The rules in this Rules of Procedures shall be observed in all meetings of the Committee

3. Matters not dealt with in the rules of procedures 3.1. If these rules do not provide for a matter of procedure that arises during a

meeting, the practice shall be determined by the Committee.

3.2. If these rules do not provide for a matter of procedure that arises during a hearing, the Committee may do whatever is necessary and permitted by law to enable it to effectively and completely adjudicate on the matter before it.

4. Meetings

4.1. The Committee shall hold its inaugural meeting on a date and time to be determined by the Clerk-Treasurer following the appointment by Council of the Committee members for the present term or balance of the present term of council.

4.2. The Committee shall meet at the request of the Chair or when requested to do so by a majority of the members and the Chair shall summon a meeting of the committee.

4.3. When the Chair is absent from the Township, or is absent through illness, or refuses to act, or when the office of the Chair is vacant, a meeting of the Committee may be summoned by the Clerk-Treasurer on 24 hours’ notice when requested to do so in writing by a majority of the members.

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4.4. Meetings of the Committee shall be held at Municipal Offices or such other location, as the Clerk-Treasurer deems advisable.

4.5. A majority of the members of the committee constitutes a quorum at meetings.

4.6. Before a meeting, if the Secretary determines that there will not be a quorum of members, the Chair or the Secretary will reschedule the meeting.

4.7. If no quorum is present 30 minutes after the time appointed for the commencement of the meeting, the Secretary shall re-schedule the meeting.

5. Committee Chair

5.1. The Chair of the Property Standards Committee will be the Chair of the Committee of Adjustment.

5.2. When the Chair of the Committee is absent through illness or otherwise, the Committee may appoint another member as Acting Chair.

5.3. If the Chair of the Committee resigns as a member of the Committee or resigns as the Chair of the Committee of Adjustment, the Committee shall appoint another member as Chair for the balance of the term appointed or until a successor is appointed.

5.4. The Chair is the liaison between the members and the Clerk-Treasurer on matters of policy and process.

6. Committee Secretary

6.1. The Clerk-Treasurer is appointed as the Secretary of the Committee and may delegate administrative responsibilities to a Deputy Secretary.

7. Schedule of meetings

7.1. The Committee shall meet on an as-needed basis.

7.2. A meeting date may be added, cancelled or rescheduled by the Secretary.

7.3. Each meeting shall commence at the time specified on the agenda and continue until the agenda is completed.

8. Agenda

8.1. The Secretary shall provide an agenda before the meeting to each member of the Committee.

8.2. The business of the Committee shall be conducted in the order outlined on the

agenda.

9. Committee procedures

9.1. Opening statement

The Chair reads an opening statement outlining the procedure and format of the Committee hearing process.

9.2 Statements

The Chair will entertain any statements from Committee Members at this time.

9.3. Motions

The Committee will hear motions with respect to any business properly before the Committee at this time.

9.4 Hearing of appeals

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Subject to any motions previously adopted by the Committee, the Chair will indicate that the Committee will now hear the first appeal listed on the agenda.

9.5. Introduction and recording of parties to an appeal

The Chair will request that if anyone wishes to speak to the appeal to identify her or himself, including any other interested persons who intend to give evidence on behalf of either party to the appeal.

9.6. Presentation of order to comply

(1) The Officer is requested to present the order to comply and related evidence.

(2) The Officer may be questioned by the Committee Members through the Chair to clarify any evidence presented.

(3) If the Appellant is represented by legal counsel, legal counsel may cross-examine the Officer at this time.

(4) No legal counsel:

a) If the Appellant is not represented by legal counsel, any questions the Appellant, including any Appellant’s agent, may wish to ask the Officer shall be directed to the Committee through the Committee Chair.

(b) The Committee may allow the question to be put to the Officer or rule that the question is improper or out of order.

(5) Every opportunity will be given to the Appellant to view any evidence submitted by the Officer.

9.7. Other persons in support of the order

(1) After any cross-examination of the Officer, the Committee may hear from anyone else who supports the confirmation of the order to comply.

(2) Preference in the order of hearing will be given to those who identified themselves as an "other interested person" at the beginning of the hearing.

(3) The Committee, through the Chair, may question the persons giving evidence to clarify any evidence presented.

(4) Legal counsel may cross-examine the persons and an Appellant not represented by legal counsel may cross-examine the persons in the manner provided under Subsection 9.6(4).

9.8. Presentation of an appeal

(1) The Appellant or the Appellant’s legal counsel is requested to present evidence with respect to the appeal of the order to comply.

(2) The Committee may, through the Chair, ask questions of the Appellant to clarify any evidence presented.

(3) The Committee will allow the Appellant or the Appellant’s legal counsel to complete their presentation before asking any questions, unless clarification is required before the presentation is completed. If evidence is to be given by anyone other than the Appellant or a witness called by the Appellant, preference of hearing order will be given to those who identified themselves as "other interested persons" at the beginning of the hearing.

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(4) Persons giving evidence under Subsection 9.8(4) are subject to questions by the Committee, the Appellant and the Appellant’s counsel as described in Subsection 9.7.(3) and (4).

9.9. Other representations: recall of Officer

(1) After the Appellant's presentation, the Committee will hear from anyone else who wishes to make representations before the Committee pertaining to the matter.

(2) Persons giving evidence under Subsection 9.9(1) are subject to questions by the Committee, the Appellant and the Appellant’s counsel as described in Subsection 9.7(3) and (4).

(3) The Officer may also be recalled at this time.

9.10. Committee inspection

(1) The Committee will as a general practice rely on pictures and other diagrams to describe the property.

(2) When, after hearing all the evidence, the Committee determines that pictures and diagrams are not sufficient and that it wishes to inspect the property, the hearing will be adjourned to a date and time mutually agreed upon.

9.11. Committee decision

(1) The Committee will give an oral decision or may reserve its decision.

(2) If the decision is reserved the Committee Chair will advise the Appellant that the Appellant will be notified by registered mail of the Committee's decision.

9.12. Notice of Decision

The Secretary will forward notice of the Committee's decision to all those notified of the hearing and to everyone who appears before the Committee.

10. Grant exceptions from procedures

10.1 A Committee may grant all necessary exceptions from the procedures in Section 9, as it considers appropriate to ensure that the real questions in issue are determined in a just manner.

11. Voting; equality of vote

11.1. The Committee Chair may vote on all motions and other questions submitted at a Committee meeting.

11.2. In the case of a tie vote, the motion or question shall be deemed to have been lost.

12. Minutes

12.1. The Secretary shall prepare minutes and hearings of the meetings of the Committee.

12.2. The Committee shall review and adopt the minutes of its previous meeting before beginning the current agenda.

Read a first and second time this 6th day of September 2018

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Read a third time and passed this 6th day of September 2018

______________________ ________________________MAYOR Clerk-Treasurer

August-29-188:39 AM

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Township of Admaston/Bromley477 Stone Road, R.R. #2

Renfrew, ONK7V 3Z5

E-Mail Address – [email protected]

613-432-2885 Stone Road Office 613-432-3175 Stone Road Garage613-432-4052 Fax 613-646-7918 Cobden Road Garage

REPORT

Date: September 6th, 2018

To: Council

From: Annette Gilchrist

Re: Changes to Waste Diversion Programs

Background

In November 2016, the Waste Diversion Act was repealed and replaced by the Waste-Free Ontario Act, which includes both the Waste Diversion Transition Act and the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act.

This new legislation will have a major impact on municipal waste management and, most importantly, on waste diversion programs it may operate now or have planned for the future.

In particular, the cost to run programs for collecting and recycling paper products and packaging is now split 50/50 between municipalities and the companies that produce these items. The new legislation will transfer to full producer responsibility.

Municipal blue box recycling programs will undergo some of the biggest changes, as municipalities will have new options – to act as service providers to producers who are required to pay for these programs, to work with private service providers, or opt out from providing service altogether.

The current proposal to transition the Blue Box is expected to take at least another five years with the transition of Blue Box expected to be completed by the end of 2023 and Stewardship Ontario to cease all operations.

Decisions required from municipalities

Blue Box Program

Municipalities will have to decide whether to continue as a collector for Blue Box and other waste diversion programs or whether they wish to opt out of the process all together.

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If the Township continues as a collector it would require an agreement with the Producers as we would then be the collecting contractor with perhaps a subcontractor assisting with collection. Should the Township continue as a collector there is a risk of penalty for contamination however there is also an opportunity to control how collection is delivered to ensure consistent and convenient service to our ratepayers. The Producers will be fully responsible for processing the recyclable material. This will reduce the cost to municipalities as the current program is only 50% funded. Another benefit to full producer responsibility is that they control new materials coming into the market and will now be able to concurrently develop processes to ensure these new materials can be recycled as they will be fully responsible for them. The Province will be separated into catchment areas for processing purposes. We do not know at this time how large these catchment areas will be. This will dictate where our collected materials go to be processed.

WEEE – Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

The WEEE program is scheduled to wind up June 30, 2020. The Township may have the option to opt in or out of this program at that time.

USED TIRES

The Used Tire program is scheduled to wind up December 31st, 2018. The Township can opt to continue as a collector by registering with the Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority (RPRA) before October 31st, 2018.

MHSW – Municipal Hazardous or Special Waste Program

The Township currently participates in this program through the Town of Renfrew. The MHSW is scheduled to wind up December 31, 2020. The Township may have the option to opt in or out of this program at that time.

Organics

An Action Plan for Organics is scheduled for 2018. Targets are expected to be defined in 2025.

Recommendation

Be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Admaston/Bromley direct staff to register the Township as a collector for used tires by October 31st, 2018;

And further that staff continue to monitor the changes to the waste diversion programs in Ontario and report any updates to Council

TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY

477 Stone Road, RR2Renfrew ON K7V 3Z5

REPORT

Date: September 6, 2018

To: Council

Re: Compliance Audit Committee for the 2018 Election

All municipal councils must appoint a compliance audit committee. The committee must be appointed before October 1 of an election year and be composed of 3 to 7 members.

The term of office for the committee is the same as the term of office of the council. (in case of any by-elections that may occur during the term)

A compliance audit can be requested by an elector who is entitled to vote in an election; and believes on reasonable grounds that a candidate has contravened the Act relating to

election campaign finances

The committee has the authority: to grant or reject a compliance audit application to appoint an auditor to conduct the audit where the application is granted and receive the

results to commence legal proceedings against the candidate for any apparent contravention

within 30 days of receiving the auditor’s report and to make a finding whether or not there were reasonable grounds for making the

application if the auditor’s report concludes the candidate did not appear to have contravened a provision of the Act relating to election campaign finances

The Council is responsible for paying all costs in relation to the committee’s operation and activities.

It is recommended that the committee should posses an in-depth knowledge of the campaign financing rules of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996. Experience on a committee, task force or tribunal would be an asset.

For the 2014 Election the Township’s Compliance Audit Committee consisted of 4 members shared with the Town of Renfrew, Township of Greater Madawaska and Horton Township. Each municipality appointed a member to the Committee. Admaston/Bromley’s appointed member was William McAdam.

For the 2018 Election staff is proposing that the Township’s Compliance Audit Committee consist of 5 members shared with the Town of Arnprior, Township of Greater Madawaska, Township of McNab Braeside and Horton Township. Each municipality has appointed a member to the Committee. Admaston/Bromley’s appointed member would be Bill McMahon.

Recommendation:

Be it resolved that Council direct staff to do all things necessary to establish a Compliance Audit Committee of 5 members with representatives from Admaston/Bromley, the Town of Arnprior, Township of McNab/Braeside, Township of Greater Madawaska and Horton Township for the 2018 Election;

And Further that Council direct staff to prepare a by-law to appoint Bill McMahon as Admaston/Bromley’s representative on the Committee for the 2018 Election at a per diem rate of $150.00.

CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY

BY-LAW NO. 2018-40

A BY-LAW TO AUTHORIZE THE BORROWING OF FUNDS NECESSARY TO MEET CURRENT EXPENDITURES UNTIL THE TAXES ARE COLLECTED

WHEREAS Council deems it necessary to borrow the sum of Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) to meet, until the taxes are collected, the current expenditures of the Corporation for the year;

AND WHEREAS the total of amounts previously borrowed under Section 187 of the Municipal Act, as amended from time to time (the “Act”), that have not been repaid are Four Hundred and Twenty-Five Thousand Six Hundred and Sixty-Eight Dollars ($425,668).

AND WHEREAS the amount to be borrowed under this by law and the amounts of borrowings that have not been repaid does not in the aggregate exceed from January 1st to September 30th of the year, 50% of the total, and from October 1st to December 31st, 25% of the total of the estimated revenues of the Corporation.

THEREFORE the Council of the Township of Admaston/Bromley enacts as follows:

1. The Head and the Treasurer of the Corporation are hereby authorized on behalf of the Corporation to borrow from time to time, by way of promissory note or bankers’ acceptance, from Bank of Montreal, a sum of sums not exceeding in the aggregate Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) to meet, until the taxes are collected, the current expenditures of the Corporation for the year, including the amounts required for the purposes mentioned in subsection (1) of the said Section 187, as amended from time to time, and to give, on behalf of the Corporation, to the Bank a promissory note or notes, sealed with the corporate seal and signed by them for the moneys so borrowed, and such other documentation as may be requested by the Bank therefore, with interest not exceeding prime, currently 3.7 per cent per annum, which may be paid in advance or otherwise.

2. All sums borrowed from the said Bank, for any or all of the purposes mentioned in the said Section 187 as amended from time to time, shall with interest thereon, be a charge upon the whole of the revenues of the Corporation for the current year and for all preceding years, as and when such revenues are received.

3. The Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to apply in payment of all sums borrowed pursuant to the authority of this By-law, as well as all the other sums borrowed in this year and any previous years, from the said Bank for any or all of the purposes mentioned in the said Section 187, as amended from time to time, together with interest thereon, all of the moneys hereafter collected or received on account or realized in respect of the taxes levied for the current year and preceding years and all of the moneys collected or received from any other source, which may lawfully be applied for such purpose.

READ a first and second time this 6th day of September 2018

READ a third time and finally passed this 6th day of September 2018

_________________________________ ______________________________Mayor Clerk-Treasurer

MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 29th, 2018

COUNTY OF RENFREW SELECTS NEW CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER/CLERK Paul Moreau to Assume Duties as of September 29th, 2018.

Pembroke, (ON): Today, County Council is pleased to announce that Mr. Paul Moreau will assume the duties of the Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk of the County of Renfrew. It was made official today by County Council when they passed a resolution confirming the hiring recommendation made by the Recruitment Committee. Moreau replaces the current CAO/Clerk Jim Hutton, who announced his retirement earlier this year in April, and he will depart from the position on September 29th, 2018.

Warden Jennifer Murphy commented, “Paul Moreau brings a breadth of experience and leadership qualities to this position. I have had many opportunities to work with Mr. Moreau over the last several years both in his capacity as Director of Development and Property, and more recently in his role as Director of Social Services. I have found Paul to be a valuable asset to the County of Renfrew and an outstanding leader; I am confident that he will excel in his new role as the CAO/Clerk.”

Mr. Hutton commended Mr. Moreau saying, “Paul brings a strong level of professionalism, dedication and leadership to this position, and I feel confident that he will continue to lead the staff of the County of Renfrew into the future in a manner that delivers the levels of service that residents of the county expect. I wish him well in his new role.”

A Recruitment Committee Chaired by County of Renfrew Warden Jennifer Murphy, and comprised of Chair of the Finance and Administration Committee Councillor Walter Stack, Vice-Chair of the Finance and Administration Committee Glenn Doncaster, and the three most recent past Wardens (Councillors, Peter Emon, Bob Sweet, Janice Visneskie Moore) was established to design a recruitment process. A total of 55 individuals applied for the position, and the Recruitment Committee then interviewed the final 5 applicants before selecting Mr. Moreau.

Mr. Moreau has more than 10 years of municipal experience, including five years as Director of Development and Property between 2011 and 2016, and the last two years as the Director of Social Services for the County of Renfrew. Prior to coming to the County of Renfrew, Mr. Moreau served as the District Manager with the Ministry of Natural Resources. Mr. Moreau had this comment about his new role, “I am very pleased with the decision of County Council. As the Chief Administrative Officer and Clerk I look forward to a productive relationship with Council, the Senior Leadership Team, County staff, and the Local Municipalities in continuing to deliver services to our community that make Renfrew County a great place to live, work and play.”

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CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY

BY-LAW No. 2018-41

A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY

AT THE MEETING HELD September 6th, 2018

WHEREAS Subsection 5(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, Chapter 25, as amended, provides that the powers of a municipal corporation are to be exercised by its Council;

AND WHEREAS Subsection 5(3) of the said Municipal Act provides that the powers of every Council are to be exercised by by-law;

AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and desirable that the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Admaston/Bromley at this meeting be confirmed and adopted by by-law;

THEREFORE the Council of the Township of Admaston/Bromley enacts as follows:

1. That the actions of the Council at its meeting held on the 6th day of September 2018 and in respect of each motion, resolution and other action passed and taken by the Council at its said meetings, is, except where the prior approval of the Ontario Municipal Board or other body is required, hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed as if all such proceedings were expressly embodied in this by-law.

2. That the Head of Council and proper officers of the Corporation of the Township of Admaston/Bromley are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said action or to obtain appropriate approvals where required, except where otherwise provided, and to affix the Corporate Seal of the Corporation of the Township of Admaston/Bromley to all such documents.

3. That this By-Law shall come into force and take effect upon the passing thereof.

READ a first and second time this 6th day of September 2018

READ a third time and finally passed this 6th day of September 2018

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August 2018

Chamber Member News

Click on the link below to find up to date information on Ontario’s Accessibility Laws

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Important Announcement: The lower level of the library, including both the Children's Department and the Meeting Room will be CLOSED for renovations from

Wednesday, August 29th to Saturday, September 30th, inclusively.

Bishop Water Technologies Click on the link below to learn more about the accomplishments and

news at Bishop Water Technologies

Visit Bishop Water Technologies for their E-News @ https://bishopwater.ca/

Welcome to our New Member - Dentistry@Renfrew

Welcome to Renfrew's Newest Dental Office; Dentistry@Renfrew "Are you looking for experienced dentists in Renfrew that offer excellent, personalized care? Look no further than Dentistry@Renfrew. Our extensive dental training and experience allows us to provide a wide range of smile solutions. We believe in creating the healthy smile our patients are looking for using progressive dental techniques and technology. Our goal is to serve our community through exceptional dentistry. Part of that service entails effective communication. We believe in truly listening to our patients and building long-lasting relationships. The staff of Dentistry@Renfrew look forward to hearing from you and meeting you personally." Located at 815 O’Brien Road, Renfrew effective September 1, 2018.

Chamber Office

Changes are coming to your monthly Chamber E-News. Starting with the September edition we will be featuring one of our Members and one of the

Board of Directors for the Chamber. Would you like your business or organization featured in the E-News? Contact the Chamber office and we will

work together to put the “Spotlight” on you!

Chamber Member News

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Now that Europe has implemented the General Data Protection Regulation and California announced that it would be taking action, the pressure is on the Canadian government to develop the right framework for our data economy. In this month’s edition of 5 Minutes for Business, we weigh in on the debate between data protection and data driven innovation. To continue reading 5 Minutes for Business click on the link http://www.chamber.ca For more information, please contact [email protected].

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5 Minutes for Business: GDPR an Example for the World? Be Careful of Fool’s Gold…

“The Renfrew Industrial Commission is in the process of up-dating their extensive Business Directory and they need assistance. This Directory covers all operating businesses, large and small in the greater Renfrew area which is roughly defined as being within a radius of 100 km of the town. Because it has been in existence

for over a decade, business classifications are listed in Google and other search engines and every business should take advantage of this free service.

Please visit their Directory at www.redc.ca and send all corrections and additions to [email protected]. Submitted information should include telephone, email and website if there is one. Promotional or explanatory text up to 100 words and business logos are welcomed.

Renfrew Industrial Commission

Deslaurier Custom Cabinets

CUSTOMER ANNOUNCEMENT: "Deslaurier Custom Cabinets announces ownership change and prepares to serve its growing customer base into the future." Jim Deslaurier, Founder and Denis Staples, President of Deslaurier Custom Cabinets (DCC) announced today the sale of their ownership interest in the company and welcomed a number of new shareholders to the company. The new group of DCC shareholders includes: ■ James Maxwell, Entrepreneur and CEO of Investment Partners Group ■ Cyril Leeder, former President and co-founder of the Ottawa Senators ■ Bernie Ashe, former CEO of OSEG and Kott Group ■ Mike Deslaurier, son of company Founder Jim Deslaurier and DCC’s current Director of Operations ■ Tyler Leeder, CPA and most recently of Deloitte’s Ottawa office

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Community Events

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$10.00 per table.

If you would like to be a part of this evening

contact the Chamber office to book your table.

Space is limited.

ontrac Employment Resource Services is pleased to announce that we are hosting our 2nd annual Women in Business Event this September 19, 2018 at St. John Chrysostom Parish Hall!!! Upon review of all the positive and supportive feedback from last year’s event, this years’ focus will be - Business Branding to be delivered by Chela Bréckon (Entrepreneur in Residence Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology and Owner of The Fraser View Group), as well as Business Financials (speaker to be determined). Further, we are going to start this year’s event off with a bang! Rachelle Elie a local comedian, actor and entertainer will be providing an opening team building seminar that is sure to motivate through the use of laughter!

ontrac recognizes that female entrepreneurship is thriving in Arnprior, Renfrew County and the surrounding areas. We would like to celebrate with these women and provide a platform in which this entrepreneurship is not only fostered but encouraged to grow. One of the ways we are hoping to achieve this is through “Give & Get Networking”! This new and innovative networking opportunity will give attendee’s the chance to offer something they are skilled in (a service, a consultation for improvement, or a product) to assist another business in its’ growth, as well seek/ask for the help and support they need with their own business.

Aside from the event being completely FREE, other wonderful features to this event include entirely local food and décor, sponsored in part by local restaurants and businesses owned or operated by women. Display tables will be available for attendees to bring their business cards, give-aways and hand outs and Happy Hour is offered at the end of the event to relax and mingle over a glass of wine.

ontrac would like to thank Enterprise Renfrew County and Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation for their sponsorship of this event. We currently have over 70 women registered and the event is still 1 month away! If you are a woman in business or are thinking of becoming one please contact Jennifer Armstrong to register! [email protected]. WORK. TRAIN. HIRE. GROW. with ontrac!

Renfrew & Area Seniors’ Home Support’s FUNSCRIP GIFT CARD PROGRAM

Need some groceries or gas? How about an item from amazon.ca? Wait….don’t forget about Timmies!!

We have $25 gift cards available from the following stores… Wal-Mart Loblaws (can be used at No Frills) Metro Giant Tiger Canadian Tire Shell

amazon.ca Tim Horton’s Drop in to 214 Raglan St. S., to pick up some cards or give us a call at 613-432-7691.

We can help you get set up to view available cards from many other stores. Each card purchased helps us continue with essential services for our Seniors’

WE ARE HAVING FREEZER BAKE SALE (Cost For Baking Is By Donation)

CUPCAKES / SQUARES / FRUIT TARTS / BUTTER TARTS We also have a variety of ice cream treats.

Pick up a box for only $3.00!

Give us a call at 613-432-7691 or drop into the office at 214 Raglan Street South to pick up some goodies!!!

Thank you for your support!

First Data Discount Program - Offering Chamber members preferential credit card and debit card transaction rates: Contact Gail at the Chamber office for more information regarding this Chamber member benefit.

Renfrew & Area Chamber Member Benefits Available

Esso Fuel Discount Program - Offering you 3.5 cents/litre off posted pump price at all Esso stations in Canada. For more information on the Esso Business Card Program visit www.essofleetoffers.com/CHAMBER

Discounts of 30% on shipments within Canada and to worldwide destinations, 25% on imports into Canada and 75% (starting at) on freight shipments services with the UPS® Savings Program. ‘Get More’ Member Card from The UPS Store®

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COUNTY of RENFREW SELECTS NEW CAO At the August session, County Council announced that Mr. Paul Moreau will assume the duties of the Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk of the County of Renfrew. It was made official by County Council when they passed a resolution confirming the hiring recommendation made by the Recruitment Committee. Moreau will replace the current CAO/Clerk Jim Hutton, who announced his retirement earlier this year in April, and he will depart from the position on September 29th, 2018.

Mr. Moreau has nearly 10 years of municipal experience, including five years as Director of Development and Property between 2011 and 2016, and the last two years as the Director of Social Services for the County of Renfrew. Prior to coming to the County of Renfrew, Mr. Moreau served as the District Manager with the Ministry of Natural Resources. Mr. Moreau had this comment about his new role, “I am very pleased with the decision of County Council. As the Chief Administrative Officer and Clerk I look forward to a productive relationship with Council, the Senior Leadership Team, County staff, and the Local Municipalities in continuing to deliver services to our community that make Renfrew County a great place to live, work and play.”

Paul Moreau(L), receives congratulations from CAO Jim Hutton(R).

COUNCIL INITIATIVES County Council Adopted By-law 85‐18 – A By‐law to Authorize the Submission of an Application to Ontario Infrastructure and Lands Corporation (“OILC”) for Financing the Madawaska River Bridge Project of the Corporation of the County of Renfrew; to Authorize Temporary Borrowing from OILC to Meet Expenditures in Connection with the Madawaska River Bridge Project; and to Authorize Long Term

Borrowing for the Madawaska River Bridge Project through the Issue of Debentures to OILC.

County Council Adopted By-law 86‐18 ‐ A By‐law to Amend By‐law 85‐10, Being a By‐law to Govern the Proceedings of the Council and

Committees of the County of Renfrew.

County Council Adopted By-law 87‐18 ‐ A By‐law to Provide for

Exemption from Taxation of the County Portion of Municipal Taxes, Land that is used and Occupied by the Royal Canadian Legions and the Ai r Force Association of Canada 433 (Champlain) Wing Located within the County of Renfrew.

County Council Adopted By-law 88-18 - A By-law to Authorize Speed Limits .

County Council Adopted By-law 89-18 - A By-law to Authorize the Designation of a Community Safety Zone.

County Council Adopted By-law 90-18 - A By-law to Amend Pedestrian Crossings Policy No. PW-14 for the Municipal Road System within the

Jurisdiction of the Corporation of the County of Renfrew.

County Council Adopted By-law 91-18 - A By-law for the Execution of

Contract No. PWC-2018-22 Rehabili tation of County Structure B018 (Davis Mills Bridge).

County Council Adopted By-law 92-18 - A By-law to Authorize the Execution of a Secondment Agreement for Acting Deputy Chief, Amber Hultink, with the Canadian Foundation for Health Improvement (CFHI) to Support the Practice of Community Paramedic

Lead Palliative Care for a One -Year Term.

County Council Adopted By-law 93-18 - A By-law to Amend By law 40-

12 the Collective Agreement with the Ontario Nurses’ Association (O.N.A.), Local 174, Bonnechere Manor, Renfrew Ontario, and

Miramichi Lodge, Pembroke, Ontario.

County Council Adopted By-law 94-18 – A By-law to Amend By law 26-

14 the Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 3586, Miramichi Lodge.

County Council Adopted By-law 95-18 – A By-Law for the Execution of a Land Use Agreement with the Town of Petawawa.

County Council Adopted By-law 96-18 – A By-Law to Amend By-Law

106-17 Being a By-law to Execute Land Use Agreements with Multiple Snowmobile Clubs and the Snow Country Snowmobile Association for a Period of Five Years Commencing December 1, 2017 To April 30, 2022.

County Council Adopted By-law 97-18 – A By-law for the Execution of Contract No. PWC-2018-40 Rehabili tation of County Road 1 (River

Road).

Council Communiqué

County Council Review AUGUST 2018

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September 4, 2018

AMCTO LEGISLATIVE EXPRESSIn this Issue...

New Government Briefing

Looking Forward - New Government’s Impact on Local Government

In Other News

Resources

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New Government Briefing

On June 7th, the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario won Ontario’s 42nd General Election and a commanding majority of seats in the provincial legislature. The election marked the first PC victory following four straight electoral defeats and 15 years of Liberal Party rule in Ontario.

While the PC platform contained few clues on the incoming government’s plan for local government, after being sworn-in on June 29th, the Premier and his new cabinet have spent the past two months overseeing a brief summer sitting of the legislature, getting up to speed on their new portfolios and moving the government’s key priorities, including:

Passing the Local Government Act: The Better Local Government Act introduced a number of reforms to local government in the province, including reducing the size of Toronto's city council and eliminating elections of regional chair in a number of upper tier municipalities. AMCTO expressed its concern with how these reforms were brought forward.

Introducing a New Model for Cannabis Distribution: Premier Ford announced that the province will set aside the previous government’s model of government-run cannabis retail outlets in favour of private retailers. While Ontarians will be able to order cannabis online as of October 17th, the government’s new model of private retailers will not be ready until April 1, 2019. Many of the details and implications for municipalities remain unclear.

Halting the Implementation of Policing Reforms: In a letter to Ontario police associations, Premier Doug Ford announced that the government of Ontario is postponing the implementation of elements of Bill 175 (the Safer Ontario Act), the Liberal government's reforms to public safety and policing.

Ending Cap-and-Trade: On July 3, 2018 the government rescinded Ontario’s cap-and-trade regulation, effective immediately. Eliminating cap-and-trade also spelled the end of other government programs funded by the programs revenues, including a number of important municipal programs. It's not yet clear if these programs will continue to be funded using other sources of revenue, or what the overall impact will be on municipalities.

Launching an Audit of Government Spending: The province will conduct a line-by-line audit of government spending as well as an independent commission of inquiry into the province's past spending and accounting practices.

Looking Forward - New Government’s Impact on Local Government:

On August 21st, at the annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) conference, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Steve Clark outlined his ministry’s priorities for local government policy. Specifically, Minister Clark said that the province would focus on the following five priorities:

Cutting red tape Increasing housing supply Reducing unnecessary reporting

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The Minister’s commitment to reducing unnecessary reporting was welcome news for AMCTO. Over the past several years we have been advocating for a better approach to municipal-provincial reporting. In his remarks, Minister Clark echoed concerns AMCTO raised in its landmark 2017 report on municipal-provincial reporting: that it is onerous, excessive, fragmented, duplicative, and often a barrier to effective municipal service delivery. Prior to the election AMCTO met with the Secretary of the Cabinet and senior public servants from a number of ministries. We are pleased that the new government is committed to acting on this important file.

In Other News

Cannabis Can be Legally Sold as of October 17: The federal government has set October 17, 2018 as the date when cannabis can be sold legally in Canada.

2018 Survey of Canadian CAOs Released: StrategyCorp released its 2018 survey of Chief Administrative Officers (CAOs), which examines opinions of municipal leaders.

AGCO Extends Catch the Ace Pilot: The Alcohol and Gaming Commission (AGCO) is extending its pilot program allowing eligible charitable organizations to conduct and manage "Catch the Ace" raffles.

Resources

Voterlookup.ca Now Available for 2018 Municipal Election: MPAC’s online service to help voters’ find out whether they are on the voters’ list is now live for the 2018 municipal election. A month after launching more than 26,000 people had already searched for their name.

AMCTO List of Integrity Commissioners: AMCTO has created a database of integrity commissioners. If the integrity commissioner listed for your municipality is missing or out-of-date, please send us an email.

AMCTO Election Manual, Forms and Notices Now Available: The AMCTO Election Manual, a resource that provides detailed guidance to election administrators, is now available.

Elections Discussion Forum: Visit AMCTO’s Election Discussion Forum to interact with fellow clerks and share election administration best practices ahead of the 2018 election.

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Guy Longtin, the Town of Ren-frew’s Fire Chief who was fired for being 60 years old, is follow-ing through on his pledge to sue the municipality. Longtin filed a Statement of Claim on August 23, 2018 with the Ontario Supe-rior Court of Justice. The facts are not being disput-ed - both Longtin and the Town of Renfrew agree that Longtin was fired because of his age. Whether the two sides differ is whether the Town had the right to do that.

Province-Wide Impact The local issue has far-reach-ing consequences that could impact the recruitment of fire departments across Ontario. Renfrew’s case relies on provin-cially-set legislation that, they say, demands that Fire Chiefs be included in the mandatory retirement age. While other mu-nicipalities disagree with that in-terpretation, if they are correct, it could send fire departments into a recruiting frenzy, losing their most senior and most educated fire fighting personnel due to age

alone. That could put pressure on being able to fill Fire Chief positions, and might impact the availability of municipalities to provide fire services.

The Town’s Position The Town’s position is being forwarded by Reeve Peter Emon, no Mayor Don Eady. Reeve Emon told Ottawa Valley Busi-ness in May that Mayor Eady felt Emon was the most knowledge-able person on council to further the Town’s position. There are several elements to the Town’s position. First, Emon references the Fire Prevention and Protection Act (FPPA) which includes a manda-tory retirement age for fire fight-

ers with collective agreements. Emon references subsequent Human Rights and Superior Court rulings that firefighters in-volved with fire suppression and incident command face greater health risk and thus, mandatory retirement at age 60 is appropri-ate. While the legislation is for fire fighters, Emon told CBC News that the Town of Renfrew is within their rights to fire Longtin because he assumes the role of incident commander as the Fire Chief, even though admitting he did not know how much time he had spent in that role. The Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs disagrees.

Upon receipt of legal counsel, OAFC is of the opinion that actions to mandate a retire-ment age for chief fire officers contravenes section 41(2) of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 (FPPA) which states, ‘(a) a person shall be deemed not to be a firefighter if, (a) in the opinion of the board, he or she exercises managerial functions or is employed in a confidential capacity in matters relating to labour relations, (b) he or she is a person designated under subsec-tion 54(4).’” It is clear that a chief fire officer, executing managerial functions, is excluded from the definition of a “firefighter” in Part IX of the FPPA. The OAFC supports the position that a chief fire officer is not subject to man-datory retirement. The OAFC does not support the dismissal of a chief fire officer, who regularly exercises managerial functions, based on the grounds of his or her age.” Another organization that disagrees is the Town of Arnprior who hired a 60-year-old Fire Chief in 2017.

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Longtin Files Suit On Far-Reaching DecisionSmall towns could pay a huge price if Renfrew’s right

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September 11, 2018Social Media for Non-Profit Organizations. 1:00pm-4:00pm. $130 per person. Hosted by Vol-unteer Ottawa. Phone: 613-736-5270 or [email protected]

September 18, 2018Facebook Advertising: Beyond the boost button (advanced). 10:00am-Noon. 91 Cornelia Street West, Smiths Falls. $20 per person. Phone: 613-283-7002.

September 18, 2018Use Google Tools to Accelerate Your Business. 1:00pm-3:00pm. 91 Cornelia Street West, Smiths Falls. $20 per person. Bring own laptop and create own Google account. No Google AdWords. Phone: 613-283-7002.

September 18, 2018Airbnb Workshop at the Mu-nicipality of Hastings Highlands in Maynooth. $20 per person. 1:00pm-5:00pm. Register in advance with Russ Grant: [email protected] 613-338-2811.

September 19, 2018Women in Business event. on-trac’s 2nd annual event. Speak-

ers TBD. St. John Parish Hall in Arnprior. 8:30am-3:30pm. Contact Jennifer Armstrong. [email protected]

September 20, 2018Steps to Establishing a Price for your Product or Service. Hosted by Valley Heartland CFDC. Pre-senters: Scott Runte & Stephen Beamish, Launch Lab. 9:00am-11:00am. 91 Cornelia Street West, Smiths Falls. $25 tickets. Call 613-283-7002.

September 20, 2018Airbnb Workshop at the Mu-nicipality of Hastings Highlands in Maynooth. $20 per person. 5:00pm-9:00pm. Register in advance with Russ Grant: [email protected] 613-338-2811.

September 27, 2018How To Get Paid Without Going To Court. A primer on secured transactions and other means of protecting your business against unpaid accounts. 10:00am-11:30am. Free to attend. Invest Ottawa. 7 Bayview Road, Ot-tawa. www.investottawa.ca

October 1, 2018Provincial election day in Que-bec. www.electionsquebec.qc.ca

October 17, 2018Bridges to Better Business. Human Resources 101. Hosted by Enterprise Renfrew County. More information closer to the date. Call 613-432-6848.

October 22, 2018Municipal election day in Ontar-io. Check with your municipal-ity to obtain voting information and visit www.voterlookup.ca to ensure you are on the voter’s list.

October 25-26, 2018Eastern Ontario Local Food 2018 Conference. Mowhak Community Centre, Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. For informa-tion, contact Karen Fischer at [email protected] or call 613-475-4908. www.easternont-localfood.ca

October 30, 2018Managing Your Team: Intro-duction to Employment Law. 10:00am-11:30am. Presented by Low Murchison Radnoff LLP. Free to attend. 7 Bayview Road, Ottawa. www.investottawa.ca

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Book Club

Co-owner of Boston Pizza and star of CBC-TV’s Dragons’ Den, Jim Treliving reveals the secrets of his success, taking you behind the scenes at critical points in the building of his businesses. Covering the “big” decisions - from what to do with your life to how to source capital, find partners, handle change and inspire growth - Treliving sets out the tools for making effective choices and explains why every decision requires action. He also discusses how to bounce back from those not-so-good deci-sions, explaining how to refocus and recalibrate, just as Treliving had to do when he realized that Boston Pizza’s expansion into Asia was causing the company to drift off-brand. Pulling back from Asian opportunities was a tough decision at the time, but the move became crucial to guid-ing successful BP expansions later on. Always candid, Treliv-ing shares his insights on some very public choices. Down to earth, sensible and filled with vision and humour, Decisions is a book for budding entrepreneurs and for those who want the inside business stories. But it’s also for people who want to transform their compa-nies into ones that create steady wealth and lasting success. Even if you are not in business, this book will help you make wiser decisions in your life and move forward with confidence.

Business News Around The ValleyCounty Uses Extra Dollars To

Extend Burnstown Road WorkThe County of Renfrew has approved extending the reha-bilitation of County Road 52, Burnstown Road, at a distance of approximately 1.85km at a cost of $333,400. The extension will not go out to tender. The County’s capital budget will have surplus of funds of more than $400,000. This is a “draft” decision.

Bonnechere Manor Gets Government Funds

Two Renfrew businesses held their own “Project Runway” in support of the Bonnechere Manor Foundation, owned by the County of Renfrew. Bonnechere Bakery and The Shoe Lounge raised $3,500 to go towards the Foundation. Bonnechere Manor recently received two forms of additional funding from the Champlain LHIN to offset in-creased costs to the Fair Work-places, Better Jobs Act (mini-mum wage increase legislation) and also Community Investment Funding from the LHIN. Bon-nechere Manor is hosting a gala in the fall for $125 per person to raise additional funds for the Foundation.

More Tourists, Spending Down in Renfrew County

The County of Renfrew has released draft tourism data for 2016 that shows some interesting

fact about where tourism visi-tors are coming from. Ottawa-Carleton remains the top visiting market for both 2015 and 2016, with Renfrew County the second top visiting market. Frontenac County was third for both years. However, in 2015 the fourth visiting market was Toronto fol-lowed by Simcoe County, and in 2016 those locations have been replaced with Northumberland County and Halton Region. There was an 8 per cent increase in total visitation from 1,588,339 visits in 2015 to 1,720,304 visits in 2016. However, visitor spend-ing was down 15 per cent.

County Looking To Charge For Defibrillator Inspections

County of Renfrew council is recommending that a $100 fee be charged for all sites that host a defibrillator under the County of Renfrew Public Access Defibril-lator Program. The fee will cover an annual inspection, responding to service alarms, maintaining the defibrillator database and ordering or installing pads and batteries. The county is looking to have various sponsoring orga-nizations in the program sign the agreement.

County To Make DonationsThe County of Renfrew will be hosting a Warden’s Golf Tourna-ment at Whitetail Golf Cub in Eganville and will be making donations to the Renfrew Victo-

ria Hospital Oncology Unit and the United Way’s Mental Health Task Force. The cost to each player is $85.

County Won’t Donate To Airport

The County of Renfrew has decided not to make a donation to the Pembroke & Area Airport because they have a “No Grants” policy. The Airport made a presentation to the County of Renfrew in February 2018, and was asked to come back in May to present to all of County Council and to have a financial ask. The second presentation took place in May where the Air-port made it’s financial request which was $5,000 per County of Renfrew municipality per year for five years. The Airport was denied the request because of the County’s “No Grants” policy.

Ottawa Chambers Amalgamating

The Ottawa Citizen is report-ing that a new Ottawa Board of Trade will be formed, result-ing in the amalgamation of the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce, West Ottawa Boar of Trade and Orleans Chamber of Commerce. The new entity will have a 22-member board of directors.

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Quebec Election: Oct. 1Candidate session is September 13 While Ontario is gearing up for municipal elections in October, Quebec will be hosting provin-cial elections. On October 1, 2018, Quebec will go to the polls for their provincial election. The current government is Liberal, led by Premier Phil-lippe Couillard. They have been the party in power for most of the past 15 years (for 18 months the Parti Quebecois was in power). The Coalition Avenir Quebec (CAQ) is led by Francois Legault. Legault is a former businessman and CEO of Air Transat. He was a former separatist but is not a pro-Canada politician. The Parti Quebecois is led by Jean-Francois Lisee, a former writer and columnist. While they have been faltering as a party, they would lose party status if they fail to secure 12 votes in the legislature. Finally the Quebec Solidaire party is another separatist party. They are led by Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois

and Manon Masse (co-spokes-persons). In the Pontiac the current member of provincial parlia-ment is Liberal Andre Fortin. He earned 75.76 per cent of the vote in the 2014 election. The riding has been Liberal since 1970. The candidates registered thus far in the Pontiac for the upcoming election include: Marie-Clair Nivolon (Parti Quebecois), Olive Kamanyana (Coalition Ave-nir Quebec) and Andre Fortin (Liberal). The Pontiac Chamber of Com-merce will be hosting a candi-dates forum on Thursday, Sep-tember 13, 2018 at 6:30pm. It will take place at the RA Centre, 2 Second Road in Campbell’s Bay. For information contact the Chamber at 819-647-2312 or [email protected]. The event is being held in collaboration with the Pontiac community radio station, CHIP 101.9.

On The MoveEmily Hollington

Emily Hollington is the new Social Services Director for the County of Lanark. Holling-ton has been employed by the County of Lanark for more than 10 years and most recently as the Housing Redevelopment-Regeneration Coordinator. She is also currently the Interim Execu-tive Director of Lanark County Housing Corporation. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Human Service Administration degree, Social Service Worker diploma, Executive Diploma in Munici-pal Management, Certificate in Property Management and she is a certified housing practitioner with CIHC.

Angela ClouthierAngela Clouthier has retired from Miramichi Lodge as the Administrative Assistant-Finance. Her retirement was effective June 29, 2018.

Brendan MellishBrendan Mellish is the new Administrative Assistant-Finance for Miramichi Lodge. Mellish previously worked at Miramichi Lodge as an Administration Clerk for five years. He began his new position on July 3, 2018.

Laura LePineLaura LePine, the Manger of Ontario Works for the County of Renfrew, has been appointed to the Ontario Municipal Social Services Association Board of Directors.

Paul MoreauPaul Moreau is the new Chief Administrative Officer for the County of Renfrew. Moreau was a district manager for the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources prior to becoming employed with the County of Renfrew. He served five years as the Director of Development and Property, and then two years as the Direc-tor of Social Services. Moreau replaces Jim Hutton who will retire on September 29, 2018.

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All Eyes On Renfrew: Was Firing Justified?Continued from Page 1

Arnprior’s Chief Administra-tive Officer, Michael Wildman, told CBC News that Arnprior interprets Ontario’s age restric-tion as not applying to the chief, since in their view he is not a frontline firefighter even while working as an incident com-mander. However, that isn’t the sole reason Renfrew enacted the policy. Emon has also expressed to CFRA Radio that “It’s not the physical nature of the job, it’s the stress and associated long term stress of the position.” The challenge here will be proving that Longtin was too stressed to do the job since they fired him before any evaluation. Longtin, however, has pursued his own evaluation. He volun-tarily took a Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test and an ECG Stress Test at the University of Ot-tawa Heart Institute. Both tests

confirmed there is no reasonable medical basis for any concern about his ability to perform his job as Fire Chief.

Expediency of Decision Emon told Ottawa Valley Business that he dealt with the mandatory retirement issue as soon as he knew about it, citing it as something he “couldn’t wil-fully ignore.” The changes to the Fire Prevention and Protection Act came into effect in 2011 and information was widely distrib-uted to municipalities. In many local municipalities, including neighbouring Horton Township, the issue of mandatory retire-ment of professional fire fighters was discussed in municipal fire committees. However, Emon was Mayor of Greater Madawas-ka in 2011 and did not become Reeve of Renfrew until 2014. In the legal and human rights cases referenced by the Town of Renfrew, the mandatory retire-ment age was already known to the employees. In two cases,

there was a recommended ac-commodation for a 60-year-old fire fighter to ask to be recon-sidered for a position not in fire suppression but still within the fire department in order to main-tain his salary. However, what makes the issue different for the Town of Renfrew. On May 2, 2018, Longtin left to attend the annual symposium of the Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs. That is when Town of Renfrew first met to discuss implementing a mandatory retirement policy that would result in Longtin being fired. On May 7, 2018, council met in a closed session to pass the policy. Later that same day, Longtin was fired. The policy did not impact anyone else. Longtin was never invited to participate in the discussion on mandatory retirement. It was certainly unusual not to consult the senior management team em-ployee who has been responsible for the fire department for 26 years. In reviewing past minutes of Town of Renfrew council, Longtin often fielded questions and provided explanations to members of council on areas involving the fire department. One would have thought that Longtin would be a resource of information for the municipality to assist them in issue involv-ing mandatory retirement in a composite (full time and

volunteer) fire department with his considerable experience. However, there is no requirement that council is required to consult with any employee - senior man-agement or otherwise - on any decision of the municipality.

Additional Factors? In his Statement of Claim, Longtin alleges that the reason all this happened is because both Mayor Eady and Reeve Emon have personal biases that are im-pacting their decision making. In the case of Eady, Longtin filed a workplace harassment complaint against him in 2017, and believes his firing is retaliation for that complaint. In the case of Emon, Longtin alleges that Emon has “a personal relationship with Tim Hill” who was the former fire department captain and wanted to see him promoted. Hill was promoted to Acting Fire Chief when Longtin was fired. The case is certainly putting Renfrew on the map as munici-palities across Ontario are watch-ing to see the results of the law-suit. Longtin is being represented by D. Bruce Sevigny of Sevigny Westdall LLP of Ottawa. Emon told CBC News that the Town of Renfrew is committed to defending itself all the way to and including trial. The Town of Renfrew has until mid-Sep-tember to respond to Longtin’s Statement of Claim.


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RENFREW COUNTYAdmaston Bromley1 mayor, 4 councillorsMichael Donohue - Mayor (A)*Kevin LeGris - Councillor*Robert Dick - Councillor*Michael Quilty - Councillor*Jamieson Dyer - CouncillorRobert Hall - Councillor*Angela Field - Councillor

Arnprior1 mayor, 1 reeve, 5 councillorsGabriel Flowers - MayorWalter Stack - MayorDan Lynch - Reeve (A)Marc Bissonnette - CouncillorTom Burnette - Councillor*Frank Dugal - Councillor*Andrew Fogarasi - CouncillorLynn Grinstead - Councillor*Danny Martin - CouncillorLisa McGee - CouncillorGlenn Miller - CouncillorTed Strike - Councillor*Chris Toner - CouncillorGeoffrey White - Councillor

Bonnechere Valley 1 mayor, 4 councillors (1/ward)Jennifer Murphy - Mayor (A)*Jacqueline Agnew - Cllr W1*Brent Patrick - Councillor W1Meredith Jamieson - Cllr W2*Tim Schison - Councillor W2Val Collins - Councillor W3Jack Roesner - Councillor W3Mervin Buckwald - CllrW4 (A)*

Brudenell, Lyndoch, Raglan 1 mayor, 4 councillors (2/ward)Sheldon Keller - Mayor*Michael McCloskey - MayorIris Kauffeldt - Councillor W1*Marilyn Musclow - Cllr W1Alecia O’Brien - Councillor W1John Rutledge - Councillor W1*Wayne Banks - Councillor W2*Andrea Budarick - Cllr W2Trevor Lidtkie - Councillor W2Amanda Phanenhour - Cllr W2Geral Resmer Jr. - Cllr W2

Deep River1 mayor, 1 reeve, 5 councillorsSuzanne D’Eon - MayorLarry Dumoulin - MayorAnne Hutton - Mayor

Benjamin Kolaczek - MayorRonald Desrochers - ReeveGlenn Doncaster - Reeve*Imran Bajwa - CouncillorWill Fitton - CouncillorTanner Fleury - CouncillorMerrill Gasmann - CouncillorChristina Giardini-Rochon - CllrKathy Hughes - CouncillorStuart McCarthy - CouncillorKen McDonald - CouncillorRobert McLaren - Councillor*Terry Myers - Councillor*Rajini Nitheanandan - Councillor

Greater Madawaska1 mayor, 4 councillors (2 in ward 1, 1 each in wards 2 and 3)Brian Hunt - MayorGlenda McKay - Mayor*Lois Thomson - MayorLucie Perrier - Cllr W1 (A)Chuck Rigelhof - Cllr W1 (A)John Frost - Councillor W2Kevin Ryan - Councillor W2Glen MacPherson - Cllr W3*Donne McAlear - Councillor W3

Head, Clara, Maria1 mayor, 4 councillorsDebbi Grills - MayorRobert James Reid - Mayor*Brent Allen - CouncillorCalvin Chartrand - Councillor*Wayne Clouthier - CouncillorChris Dowser - CouncillorFran Kelly-Chamberlain - CllrPatrick Robert McGurran - CllrCathy McKay - Councillor*Nancy W. Rose - Councillor*Ernie Villeneuve Jr. - Cllr*Gayle N. Watters - Councillor

Horton1 mayor, 4 councillorsDavid Bennett - MayorRobert Kingsbury - Mayor*Glen Campbell - Councillor*Lane Cleroux - CouncillorDouglas Humphries - CouncillorIan Moodie - CouncillorJeff Taylor - CouncillorPeter Tippins - CouncillorTim Webster - Councillor

Killaloe, Hagarty, Richards1 mayor, 6 councillors (2/ward)David Mayville - MayorJanice VisneskieMoore - Mayor*Ted Browne - Councillor W1*Carl Kuehl - Councillor W1*April Hudder - Councillor W1Isabel O’Reilly - Councillor W1

Alex Marchant - Councillor W1Stanley Pecoskie - Cllr W2 (A)*Debbie Peplinskie - CllrW2 (A)*Brian Pecoskie - Cllr W3 (A)*John H. Jeffrey - Cllr W3 (A)*

Laurentian Hills1 mayor, 4 councillors (1/ward)Dick Rabishaw - MayorJed Reinwald - Mayor*Bruce Boucher - Cllr W1 (A)*Anne Giardini - Cllr W2 (A)*Brenda Blimkie - Cllr W3 (A)*Dave Ethier - Councillor W4John Hoyle - Councillor W4*

Laurentian Valley1 mayor, 1 reeve, 5 councillorsSteve Bennett - Mayor*Danny Janke - MayorDebbie Robinson - Reeve (A)*Joe Brazeau - CouncillorBrian Burger - CouncillorJen Gauthier - Councillor*Brian Hugli - Councillor*Chris Pleau - CouncillorKeith Watt - Councillor*Allan Wren - Councillor*

Madawaska Valley1 mayor, 4 councillorsElser Lee Faith Archer - MayorAndrey Kaminski - MayorKim Love - Mayor*Carl Bromwich - Councillor*Shelley Maika - Councillor*Ernie Peplinski - Councillor*Dave Shulist - CouncillorMark Willmer - Councillor

McNab Braeside1 mayor, 1 d.mayor, 3 councillorsLou Laventure - MayorThomas Peckett - Mayor*Brian Armsden - D. Mayor (A)*Scott Brum - Councillor*Robert Campbell - CouncillorOliver Jacob - CouncillorHeather Lang - Councillor*Shawn Regier - Councillor

North Algona Wilberforce1 mayor, 4 councillorsJames Brose - MayorDeborah Farr - Mayor*John Kuehl - MayorNora Shay - MayorDale Mary Benoit-Zohr - CllrMelvin Berndt - Councillor*Clay Jeffery Bingley - CllrDouglas Buckwald - CllrKevin Clarke - CouncillorShawn Davidson - Councillor

David Green - CouncillorDave Plumb - Councillor*Barry Proulx - CouncillorMeenu Puri - CouncillorJanet Reiche-Schoenfeldt - CllrMaria Robinson - Councillor

Pembroke1 mayor, 6 councillorsPaul Kelly - MayorMichael LeMay - Mayor*Brian Abdallah - CouncillorKeith Banks - Councillor*Dan Callaghan - CouncillorMike Corrigan - CouncillorDavid Dupont - CouncillorRon Gervais - Councillor*Adam Gunter - CouncillorEd Jacyno - CouncillorPat Lafreniere - Councillor*Jason Laronde - CouncillorAdam Lesco - CouncillorDerek Lindley - CouncillorChris Matthews - CouncillorJohn McCann - Councillor*Sean McMullan - CouncillorCory Nagora - CouncillorAndrew Plummer - Councillor*Christine Reavie - Councillor*Kyle Sandrelli - CouncillorRyan Slaughter - Councillor

Petawawa1 mayor, 6 councillorsDan Criger - MayorRobert Sweet - Mayor*Jason Burgoyne - CouncillorJames Carmody - Councillor*Brent Daechsel - CouncillorMarie-Phillip Landry - CllrTreena Lemay - Councillor*Matthew McLean - CouncillorTom Mohns - Councillor*Maria Morena-Church - CllrDominic Newman - CouncillorMurray Rutz - Councillor*Theresa Sabourin - Councillor*Gary Serviss - Councillor*

Renfrew1 mayor, 1 reeve, 5 councillorsDon Eady - Mayor*Callum Scott - MayorPeter Emon - Reeve (A)*Mike Coulas - Councillor*Andrew Evans - Councillor*Sandi Heins - CouncillorArlene Jamieson - Councillor*Adam Laviolette - CouncillorClint McWhirter - CouncillorJames Miller - CouncillorTom Sidney - Councillor*Kate Windle - Councillor*

Municipal Election Candidates


It’s A Fact

5:1Trade balance between Canada and the U.S. for

dairy - Canada imports five times the amount of dairy

it exports to the U.S.1.2%

Percentage of income Canadians spent on dairy

products in 19900.97%

Percentage of income Canadians spent on dairy

products in 2016100%

Canadian milk free of rBST, artificial growth hormone

$1.50Cost of a litre of milk in

Canada ($1.83 New Zea-land, $1.57 Australia, $1.77

France, $1.12 US, $1.23 Germany, $2.58 China)

$1.64Cost of one litre of US milk

produced free of rBST8-10%

Imported dairy products on Canadian shelves

13-53Since 1994, Canada has 13 trade agreements with 53

countries while maintaining supply management

$0.23What a Canadian dairy

farmer earned on a $2.50 glass of milk at a restaurant

90%Percentage of farm income

reinvested in farms$4 Billion

Subsidies paid to U.S. dairy industry annually

Source: Dairy Farmers of Canada

Dairy & SupplyManagement

Municipal Election Candidates Whitewater Region1 mayor, 1 reeve, 5 councillorsHal Johnson - Mayor*Michael Moore - MayorJoe Kowalski - ReeveCathy Regier - ReeveDonna Burns - CouncillorJim Butterworth - CouncillorJohn Cull - CouncillorJohn (Kyle) Dupuis - CouncillorCharlene Jackson - Councillor*Allan Lance - CouncillorRon Laronde - CouncillorDave Mackay - Councillor*Daryl McLaughlin - Councillor*Neil Nicholson - CouncillorChristopher Olmstead - Cllr*Donald Rathwell - CouncillorNell Rooney - Councillor

LANARK COUNTYBeckwith1 reeve, 1 dep. reeve, 3 councillorsRichard Kidd - Reeve (A)*Sharon Mousseau - D. Reeve (A)*C. Faye Campbell - Councillor*Evelyn Campbell - CouncillorTim Campbell - Councillor*Brian Dowdall - Councillor*Joe Dowdall - CouncillorKerri Nicholson-Watson - Cllr

Carleton Place1 mayor, 1 d. mayor, 5 councillorsLouise Antonakos - Mayor*Douglas Black - MayorRalph Lee - MayorRoland Wutherich - MayorRae Dulmage - Deputy MayorSean Redmond - Deputy MayorCraig T. Rogers - Deputy MayorJeff Atkinson - CouncillorJamie DeBaie - CouncillorTheresa M. Fritz - Councillor*Carolyn Gerbac - CouncillorTracy Kwissa - CouncillorKyle McCulloch - CouncillorMark Piper - CouncillorEdward (Toby) Randall - CllrJennifer Rogers - CouncillorLinda Seccaspina - CouncillorAndrew Roy Tennant - CouncillorPaolo Villa - Councillor

Drummond North Elmsley1 reeve, 4 councillors (2 per ward)Stephen Fournier - Reeve (A)Paul Lambert Kehoe - Cllr W1Sean Kennedy - Councillor W1John Matheson - Councillor W1Quentin Norwood - Councillor W1Susan Brandum - Councillor W2Cindy Laprade - Councillor W2

George W. Sachs - Cllr W2*Ray Scissons - Councillor W2*

Lanark Highlands1 mayor, 1 d.mayor, 5 cllrs: 1/wardTerry Lee Donaldson - MayorPeter McLaren -MayorBrian Stewart - Mayor*John Wilson Hall - Dep. Mayor*Bob Mingie - Deputy MayorBill Neilson - Deputy MayorSusan Berlin - Councillor W1Ron Closs - Councillor W1Linda Hansen - Councillor W1*Steve Roberts - Cllr W2 (A)*Isabel Anne McRae - Cllr W3Peter Rodger - Councillor W3*Shannon Forsyth - Councillor W4Bill King - Councillor W4*Ryan Hunter - Councillor W5Jeannie Kelso - Councillor W5*Mary Kirkham - Councillor W5

Mississippi Mills1 mayor, 1 d.mayor, 5 cllrs: 2 in Almonte /Ramsay; 1 in PakenhamKen Laframboise - MayorChrista Lowry - MayorSteve Maynard - MayorPaul Watters - MayorMario Coculuzzi - Deputy MayorDavid Hinks - Deputy MayorDieter King - Deputy MayorJohn Levi - Deputy MayorJane Torrance - Deputy MayorDuncan Abbott - Councillor AWJohn Dalgity - Councillor AWJanet A. Maydan - Councillor AWJill McCubbin - Councillor AW*Tony Barr - Councillor RWJohn H. Edwards - Cllr RW*Cynthia Guerard - Councillor RWBev Holmes - Councillor RWKen Kicksee - Councillor RWVicki Barr McDougall - Cllr PWDenzil Ferguson - Cllr PW*

Montague1 reeve, 1 dep. reeve, 3 councillorsBill Dobson - Reeve*Pat Dolan - ReeveJim Abbass - Deputy ReeveVince Carroll - Deputy ReeveKlaas Van Der Meer - Dep.Reeve*Jeffery Carroll - CouncillorG.J. Hagenaars - CouncillorKaren Jennings (Francis) - CllrBonnie Leach (Burson) - CllrIan Streight - Councillor*Joseph Zahab - Councillor

Perth1 mayor, 1 d. mayor, 5 councillorsJim Boldt - MayorJohn Fenik - Mayor*John Gemmell - MayorJim Graff - Deputy MayorEd McPherson - Deputy MayorDave Bird - CouncillorJudy Brown - Councillor *Leona J. Cameron - Councillor Nathan Ferguson - Councillor Brock McPherson - Councillor Barry Smith - Councillor

Tay Valley1 mayor, 1 reeve, 6 cllrs (2/ward)Brian Campbell - ReeveSusan Freeman - ReeveKeith Kerr - Reeve*Barrie Crampton - Deputy ReeveJudy Farrell - Deputy ReeveFred Dobbie - Councillor BathW*Wayne Jordan - Councillor BathWGene Richardson - Cllr BathWDoug Barr - Councillor BurgWGreg Hallam - Councillor BurgW*Beverley Phillips - Cllr BurgWMick Wicklum - Cllr BurgWMark Burnham - Cllr SherW*RoxAnne Darling - Cllr SherW*Rob Rainer - Councillor SherW

BANCROFT

Bancroft1 mayor, 6 councillorsPaul Jenkins - Mayor*Mary Kavanagh - Mayor Andra Kauffeldt - Cllr W1 (A)*Tracy McGibbon - Cllr W1 (A)*Wayne Wiggins - Cllr W1 (A)*Barry McGibbon - Cllr W2 (A)*Charles Mullett - Cllr W2 (A)*George Eastman - Cllr W2Valerie Miles - Councillor W2William Wllwood - Cllr W2

MATTAWA

Mattawa1 mayor, 6 councillorsDean Backer - Mayor (A)*Chanelle Davidson - CouncillorRobbie Jones - CouncillorCorey Lacelle - Councillor*Garry Larose - Councillor*Bernie MacDonald - CouncillorLoren Mick - Councillor*Laura Ross - CouncillorDexture Sarazin - Councillor*Garry Thibert - Councillor*


Tender Results Around The RegionInspect Climbing Ropes and Walls. Defence Construction Canada. Awarded to Jp2g Con-sultants Inc. of Pembroke in the amount of $8,562.65.

Install 15 Monitoring Wells. Defence Construction Canada. Awarded to SLR Consulting of Markham in the amount of $89,618.75.

Reshingle Roof on Building J104. Defence Construc-tion Canada. Awarded to CK Construction of Val Caron in the amount of $39,743.00.

Install Waste Oil Tank. De-fence Construction Canada. Awarded to McNolty Mechanical of Wendover in the amount of $57,469.00.

Replace Air Conditioning Units. Defence Construction Canada. Awarded to Saffco of Pembroke in the amount of $78,488.00.

Repaint Road Lines. De-fence Construction Canada. Awarded to Greenwood Paving of Pembroke in the amount of $29,686.00.

UXO Clearance and Avoid-ance. Defence Construction Canada. Awarded to Notra Inc. of Ottawa in the amount of $330,700.00.

Vimy Boulevard, Carswell Street, Prince Avenue. Town Contract No.11-2018. Renfrew.BR Fulton - $820,416.05RGT Clouthier - $898,684.82Bonnechere Ex. - $1,113,957.42Recommended award to BR Fulton.

2018-06 Well Drilling. Town-ship of South Algonquin.The project will be retendered.

Tender 2018-18 Cobden Man-hole Rehabilitation. Whitewa-ter Region.Only one tender was received. Recommended award to RGT Clouthier in the amount of $54,761.16.

Two Half Ton Trucks. Town-ship of Drummond-North Elmsley.Awarded to Mike Fair in the amount of $36,888 per vehicle.

RFP 2018-04 Supply and Installation of a Generator for the Municipal Building. Kil-laloe, Hagarty and Richards.Only one quote was received. Awarded to Welk Electric in the amount of $57,844.70.

Resurfacing of Tennis Courts. Town of Smiths Falls.Only one tender was received. Recommended award to Toro Court Equipment in the amount of $102,945.00.

Ontario Hospital Drain Main-tenance Contract. Montague.Audet and Assoc. - $122,288.60Charles McLellan - $26,498.50Landworks - $108,068.83Recommended award to Charles McLellan.

RFP 2018-08 Engineering Paugh Lake Road. Madawaska Valley.WSP Eng. - $98,200-$118,200Perspective Eng. - $94,000Recommended award to Per-spective.

RFP PWC-2018-30. Manufac-ture, Supply and Delivery of two SPCSPA Culvert Exten-sions for C124 (Cameron Cul-vert). County of Renfrew.Atlantic Industries - $156,280.10Canada Culvert - $161,496.05Recommended that the tender not be awarded.

PWC-2018-21 Rehabilitation of C124 (Cameron Culvert). County of Renfrew.Bonnechere Ex. - $974,096.00Clearwater - $1,278,930.00Recommended that the tender not be awarded.

PWC-2018-34. Manufac-ture, Supply and Delivery of SPCSPA Culvert for C217 (Hila Road Culvert). County of Renfrew.Atlantic Industries - $109,500.09Canada Culvert - $136,594.21

News 10 How well do you know the news of the past few weeks? Answers on page 10.

1) Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reached out to this person to congratulate them on winning a golf tournament. Who was this person and what did they win?

2) A study of 50 nursing mothers who used marijuana while nurs-ing showed that THC showed up in breast milk ____ days after the sample was provided.

3) The United States and Mexico have agreed to their own trade agreement, excluding Canada. What is the name of the agree-ment?

4) The Federal Court of Canada quashed the Trans Mountain pipeline project. On what grounds did the court do this?

5) The highest benchmark inter-est rate in the world is 60 per cent. What country is this in?

6) This company marks its 100th anniversary this year. They make a key back-to-school item that has been used by generations. What is the company and what do they manufacture?

7) As NAFTA talks continue, and Canada remains excluded from the North American agreement, what is one of the key issues that seems to come between the Canada and the U.S.?

8) The RCMP Foundation is auctioning off horses that didn’t make the cut for the musical Ride, or that have been retired. What breed of horse are they?

9) Cannabis sales update: When are online sales and regulated private retail sales of cannabis set to start?

10) Facebook and Instagram will undergo what change starting mid-2019?

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Quarry Limestone Crusher Dust Supply And Delivery

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Any business, municipality or organization can send tenders to be published free of charge on our website and promoted in upcoming issues of Ottawa

Valley Business. We encourages municipalities to send us their

open tenders and tender results for more options in their bidding

processes.

Tender ResultsAround The Region

PWC-2018-21 Replacement of C217 (Hila Road Culvert). County of Renfrew.RGT Clouthier - $374,850.00Bonnechere Ex.- $379,733.00

RFQ - Algonquin Trail Crush-er Dust. 2018-03 Horton/Ren-frew. County of Renfrew.GP Splinter - $35,180.00Bonnechere Ex. - $41,925.30H&H Construction - $57,596.00

RFQ - Algonquin Trail Crush-er Dust. 2018-04 Whitewater Region. County of Renfrew.GP Splinter - $21,890.00Bonnechere Ex. - $26,197.30H&H Construction - $38,994.00

RFQ - Algonquin Trail Crush-er Dust. 2018-05 Laurentian Valley. County of Renfrew.GP Splinter - $31,040.00Bonnechere Ex. - $40,188.30H&H Construction - $47,808.00

RFQ - Algonquin Trail Crush-er Dust. 2018-06 Laurentian Hills. County of Renfrew.RGT Clouthier - $36,000.00GP Splinter - $39,120.00Bonnechere Ex. - $41,817.00H&H Construction - $47,027.30

RFQ - Algonquin Trail Crush-er Dust. 2018-07 City of Pem-broke. County of Renfrew.GP Splinter - $23,410.00Bonnechere Ex. - $31,642.30H&H Construction - $37,985.00

Supply and Installation of Five Gates on Algonquin Trail. County of Renfrew.Quotations were requested. Only one quotation was received. Rec-ommended award to G.P. Splin-ter Forest Products of Pembroke in the amount of $11,831.86.

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By: Jennifer [email protected] This past spring, I read an article by Cathy Vingrass, head of Canadian operations for Square, a company that provides debit and credit card services to businesses. The article revealed results of a study Square had completed where 79 per cent of consumers are “card-first” buy-ers - they want to pay by debit or credit as a preference. The other interesting figure was that 47 per cent of consumers actually avoid businesses that do not accept credit cards. While that figure is certainly high - imagine losing nearly 50 per cent of potential business because you don’t take credit cards - it was what Vingrass said in her final two sentences that really struck me: “Too often, small businesses make the mistake of focusing on how they want to be paid, and not how their customers want to pay them, which leads to them not getting paid at all,” she explained. “That is a huge challenge as no business, large

or small, can afford to miss out on sales.” No matter what our reason for getting into business, there is just no getting around the fact that to succeed, a business needs customers. That is an undisputed fact. So, when you make deci-sions that involve the customer, you better darn well consider their preferences, otherwise, you might push them right into the arms of your competition. This tendency of a business or organization to choose their preference over that of their customer is something that is happening more and more often in the field of marketing. My theory on why this is happening is this: people who are in charge of making decisions are chal-lenged for time, so they focus on getting the task completed as opposed to getting the task completed well. The more a person feels under the gun for time, the more quickly they will want to make the decision, and the less consideration will go into the customer’s preferences. So how do you act quickly with the customer’s preferences in mind? Choose smart people to work with. I recently ordered some ball caps for a client and the proof came back with the logo on the hat. I thought the logo looked a

bit big, but that is because my preference is for a smaller logo. When I mentioned a smaller logo to the supplier, they explained how the larger logo is usually what people who wear the caps prefer. As they had printed tens of thousands of ball caps for thousands of customers in their 15-year history, and I had not done that, I trusted their exper-tise. You have to choose good people to help you grow your business and then you have to rely on them to give you good advice. If you’re new in dealing with someone, take a moment to consider why you chose to do business with them in the first place. They must have a product or service you like, or perhaps they were referred by someone whose opinion you trust. This new supplier didn’t earn your business as a fluke - trust your-self that you chose them for a good reason. There are enough forms of competition in our business life these days, don’t let your own preferences be one of them for your business.

Jennifer is the owner of Forward Think-ing Marketing Agency. Her column appears every issue.

Picking Your PreferencesHow to focus on what the customer wants

AnswersAnswers to the News 10 Quiz:

1) Smiths Falls native, Brooke Henderson; she won the Cana-dian Women’s Open - the first woman to do so in 45 years.2) In 34 of 54 samples, THC was present up to six days after the sample was provided.3) United States/Mexico Trade Agreement4) Inadequate consultations with Indigenous peoples.5) Argentina6) The company is Hilroy; they manufacture notebooks.7) Canada’s supply management system for dairy products.8) Hanoverians: the RCMP started using them in the 1980s instead of thoroughbreds.9) Online: October 17, 2018. Private retail: April 1, 2019.10) They will charge GST on online advertisements purchased through their Canadian opera-tions.

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