ORDERS OF THE DAY
FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2015 – 9:00 A.M.
ORDER1st Meeting Called to Order
2nd Adoption of Minutes – October 27, 2015
3rd Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and the General Nature Thereof 4th Presenting Petitions, Presentations and Delegations
DELEGATIONS:
9:00 a.m. Jessica Jaremchuk, Regional Manager, Frank Cowan Company with PowerPoint titled “Elgin County Council Presentation” (attached)
9:05 a.m. Dave Phillips, Town Crier Annual Report 2015 (attached)
9:15 a.m. Kyle Cronk, Dexter Line Resident, Elgin County Shoreline Management Plan concerns (attached)
9:30 a.m. Dominique Giguere, Resident, Elgin County Shoreline Management Plan concerns (attached)
9:45 a.m. Elizabeth VanHooren, General Manager Kettle Creek Conservation Authority with PowerPoint titled “Elgin County Shoreline Management Plan” (attached)
10:15 a.m. Laura Woermke, Executive Director, St. Thomas – Elgin Public Art
Centre – Annual Community Report 2015 (attached)
11:45 a.m. Graham Warwick, Vice Chair, Land Division Committee – 2015 Land
Land Division Committee PowerPoint (attached)
11:55 a.m. Jeff Lawrence, Tree Commissioner/Weed Inspector, Year End Report
for 2015 (attached)
5th Motion to Move Into “Committee Of The Whole Council” 6th Reports of Council, Outside Boards and Staff
7th Council Correspondence 1) Items for Consideration
2) Items for Information (Consent Agenda)
8th OTHER BUSINESS
1) Statements/Inquiries by Members 2) Notice of Motion
3) Matters of Urgency
9th Closed Meeting Items – (see separate agenda) 10th Recess
11th Motion to Rise and Report
12th Motion to Adopt Recommendations from the Committee Of The Whole
13th Consideration of By-Laws
14th ADJOURNMENT
LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED
NOTICE:
November 27, 2015 2015 Warden’s Dinner – Vienna Community Centre
DRAFT COUNTY COUNCIL MINUTES Tuesday, October 27, 2015
The Elgin County Council met this day at the Administration Building at 9:04 a.m. with all members present.
Warden Ens in the Chair.
ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Moved by Councillor Currie Seconded by Councillor Mennill
THAT the minutes of the meeting held on September 22, 2015 be adopted. - Carried.
DISCLOSURE OF PECUNIARY INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE THEREOF –
None.
Moved by Councillor Martyn Seconded by Councillor Wiehle
THAT we do now move into Committee Of The Whole Council. - Carried.
REPORTS
Update on Health Recruitment Partnership – Councillor McWilliam
Councillor McWilliam presented the report updating Council on the recent activities and successes of the Health Recruitment Partnership.
Moved by Councillor McWilliam Seconded by Councillor Marr
THAT the report titled “Update on Health Recruitment Partnership” from Councillor McWilliam, dated October 15, 2015 be received and filed.
- Carried.
Procurement of Natural Gas Update – Senior Financial Analyst
The Director of Financial Services presented the report seeking approval to continue to use the daily average spot market for the procurement of natural gas for the next three years. Moved by Councillor Mennill
Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the County of Elgin continue to purchase natural gas at the daily average spot market rate for the next three years.
- Carried.
Provincial Offences Act (POA) Facilities – Provincial Offences Supervisor
The supervisor presented the report updating Council on the progress made in obtaining a meeting with the Minister regarding POA space needs.
Moved by Councillor Mennill Seconded by Councillor Marr
County Council 2 October 27, 2015
THAT a letter of appreciation for ongoing consideration be sent to the Minister’s office; and, THAT the report titled “Provincial Offences Act (POA) Facilities” from the Provincial Offences Supervisor, dated October 13, 2015 be received and filed.
- Carried.
September Budget Performance – Director of Financial Services
The director presented the report showing the budget comparison for September 2015 year-to-date.
Moved by Councillor Currie Seconded by Councillor Wolfe
THAT the report titled “September Budget Performance” from the Director of Financial Services, dated October 15, 2015 be received and filed.
- Carried.
Elimination of Provincial Subsidy for Library Databases – Library Coordinator
The coordinator presented the report outlining changes to the Library’s online resources as a result of the elimination of a Provincial subsidy for library databases.
Moved by Councillor Marr Seconded by Councillor Martyn
THAT renewal of certain on-line library databases to mitigate the elimination of a Provincial subsidy be referred to the 2016 budget process; and,
THAT the report titled “Elimination of Provincial Subsidy for Library Databases” from the Library Coordinator, dated October 20, 2015 be received and filed.
- Carried.
Elgin County Council Student Day – Director of Community and Cultural Services
The director presented the report requesting Council’s direction regarding the hosting of an Elgin County Student Day.
Moved by Councillor Wiehle Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT County Council hold an Elgin County Council Student Day on December 10, 2015. - Carried.
Canada 150 Fund Application – Director of Community and Cultural Services
The director presented the report requesting Council’s endorsement of an application to the Canada 150 Fund.
Moved by Councillor Martyn Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Elgin County Council hereby endorses the County of Elgin’s application to the Canada 150 Fund for the projects outlined in the report “Canada 150 Fund Application” dated October 14, 2015; and,
County Council 3 October 27, 2015 Accessibility Compliance Reporting for 2015 – Accessibility Coordinator
The coordinator presented the report outlining what the County has done in order to be in compliance with The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
Moved by Councillor Marr Seconded by Councillor Mennill
THAT the report titled “Accessibility Compliance Reporting for 2015” from the Accessibility Coordinator, dated October 13, 2015 be received and filed.
- Carried.
Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2015 - 2020 – Accessibility Coordinator
The coordinator presented the report outlining updates to the County’s Multi-Year Accessibility Plan for 2015 - 2020.
Moved by Councillor Currie
Seconded by Councillor McWilliam
THAT the Elgin County Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2015 - 2020 be approved. - Carried.
Bridge Weight By-Law – Director of Engineering Services
The director presented the report recommending that Council approve changes to the Bridge Weight By-Law.
Moved by Councillor Wiehle Seconded by Councillor Currie
THAT no vehicle or any class thereof, whether empty or loaded, shall be operated over any bridge designated on Schedules No. 1 and No. 2 with a weight in excess of the weight limit prescribed in the schedule for such bridge and that this by-law become effective until October 22, 2017; and,
THAT this by-law become effective once the weight postings have been posted; and, THAT By-Law No. 13-22 be repealed; and,
THAT the report titled “Bridge Weight By-Law” dated September 23, 2015 be received and filed.
- Carried.
Flag Half-Masting Protocol Policy – Director of Engineering Services
The director presented the report recommending that Council approve a formal policy for flag half-masting at County owned buildings.
Moved by Councillor Mennill Seconded by Councillor Currie
THAT the Flag Half-Masting Protocol Policy be approved and adopted to identify half-masting protocol for flags flown at County owned buildings.
- Carried.
Award of Tender - Winter Maintenance Services – Director of Engineering Services
The director presented the report seeking Council’s approval to select Clean Cut Lawn Care for the Winter Maintenance Services Tender.
County Council 4 October 27, 2015
Moved by Councillor Marr Seconded by Councillor Wolfe
THAT Clean Cut Lawn Care be selected for the Winter Maintenance Services Tender, Contract No. 2015-34 at an estimated total price of $106,425 exclusive of H.S.T. for a three-year term; and,
THAT Staff be authorized to extend the contract for two additional years, subject to satisfactory contractor performance and pricing negotiations.
- Carried.
Emergency Response Vehicle Replacement – Director of Engineering Services
The director presented the report recommending that Council approve the acquisition of a replacement Emergency Response Vehicle from Rowland Emergency to best meet the needs of the County.
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Currie
THAT the contract for the Supply and Delivery of one (1) Emergency Response Vehicle (RFP# 2015-21) be awarded to Rowland Emergency and Specialty Vehicles; and, THAT the additional funds required be sourced from Capital Project #2800-15-01; and, THAT the 2004 Ford Excursion ERV be auctioned and the proceeds from the sale be used to offset the additional funds required.
- Carried.
Reduced Speed Zones – Deputy Director of Engineering Services
The deputy director presented the report requesting Council approve several amendments to the Reduced Speed Zone By-Law.
Moved by Councillor Wolfe Seconded by Councillor Martyn
THAT the Reduced Speed Zone By-Law be amended to include the following:
1 – A new 60km/h zone be established on Plank Road from 350m north of Jackson Line to 230m south of Jackson Line; and,
2 – The existing 60km/h zone on Ron McNeil Line at Springwater Road be extended 225m west; and,
3 – The existing 50km/h zone on Imperial Road north of Dexter Line be extended north on Imperial Road for 525m; and,
THAT the OPP be notified of these changes.
- Carried.
East Road Resurfacing - Project Deferral – Deputy Director of Engineering Services
The deputy director presented the report informing Council that the East Road resurfacing project has been deferred until 2016 as a result of unknown requirements for an adjacent development.
Moved by Councillor Marr Seconded by Councillor Jones
County Council 5 October 27, 2015 Canadian Army - Communication Exercise – Deputy Director of Engineering Services
The deputy director presented the report requesting that Council approve the use of County property for a Canadian Army communications exercise on November 21, 2015.
Moved by Councillor Mennill Seconded by Councillor Currie
THAT the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized and directed to sign a land use agreement with the Canadian Army to permit use of County property for a communications training exercise on November 21st, 2015.
- Carried.
Road User Agreement - Tribute Resources Inc. – Deputy Director of Engineering Services
The deputy director presented the report requesting authorization to revise an existing road user agreement with Tribute Resources Inc.
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Martyn
THAT the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized and directed to sign an agreement with Tribute Resources Inc. revising the October 21, 2014 agreement schedules to add one additional crossing facility.
- Carried.
Road User Agreement - Rowe Energy Corporation – Deputy Director of Engineering Services
The deputy director presented the report requesting authorization to renew a road user agreement with Rowe Energy Corporation.
Moved by Councillor Mennill Seconded by Councillor Wiehle
THAT the road user agreement with Rowe Energy Corporation pertaining to Graham Road in the Municipality of West Elgin be presented for execution subject to the terms and
conditions outlined in this report; and,
THAT the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized and directed to sign the agreement.
- Carried.
Edison Drive Access Road - EA Update – Deputy Director of Engineering Services
The deputy director presented the report seeking Council’s approval to select a modular bridge to replace the existing Vienna Bridge as the preferred option.
Moved by Councillor Marr Seconded by Councillor Currie
THAT the existing Vienna Bridge be replaced with a modular bridge as the preferred solution to the Class EA; and,
THAT the Municipality of Bayham be requested to approve the modular bridge option as the preferred solution to the Class EA Problem Statement; and,
THAT in concurrence with Bayham Council, the Vienna Bridge replacement be included in the 2016 Capital Budget.
County Council 6 October 27, 2015
Council recessed at 10:10 a.m. and reconvened at 10:25 a.m.
Withdrawal of Approval for a Plan of Subdivision: 1370934 Ontario Inc. (Mark Wales) – Manager of Planning
The manager presented the report containing information required for Council to withdraw final approval of the above noted plan of subdivision as per the owner’s request.
Moved by Councillor Mennill Seconded by Councillor Wolfe
THAT Elgin County Council withdraws final plan approval for subdivision File No. 34T-89003 Dixie Estates, Phase 3 and that the Owner and the Township of Malahide be given notice of this decision.
- Carried.
Draft Approval for a Plan of Subdivision: 1873828 Ontario Ltd. (Dave Sparenberg) – Manager of Planning
The manager presented the report containing the information required in order to consider granting draft plan approval to the above noted plan of subdivision.
Moved by Councillor Currie Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin grants draft plan approval to 1873828 Ontario Ltd. c/o Dave Sparenberg Draft Plan of Subdivision (10065 Talbotville Gore Road) in the Township of Southwold (Talbotville) File No. 34T-SO1501; and, THAT staff be directed to provide notice of this decision subject to the conditions for final approval in accordance with the Planning Act.
- Carried.
Approval for Official Plan Amendment (Township of Malahide) File No. MA-OPA14-15 – Manager of Planning
The manager presented the report providing County Council with information required in order to consider granting approval to the above noted Official Plan Amendment.
Moved by Councillor Wolfe Seconded by Councillor Mennill
THAT the Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin gives approval to Official Plan Amendment No. 14 to the Township of Malahide Official Plan, File No. MA-OPA14-15; and, THAT staff be directed to provide notice of this decision in accordance with the Planning Act.
- Carried.
Renewal of Franchise Agreement with Natural Gas Limited (NRG) – Marketing and Communications Coordinator
The coordinator presented the report requesting approval to enter into a franchise agreement with Natural Gas Limited (NRG) for the distribution, transmission, and storage of Natural Gas in Elgin County.
Moved by Councillor Mennill Seconded by Councillor Currie
THAT a franchise agreement between Natural Resource Gas Limited and the Corporation of the County of Elgin to distribute, store and transmit natural gas in Elgin be approved; and,
County Council 7 October 27, 2015
THAT County Council request that the Ontario Energy Board make an Order declaring and directing that the assent of the municipal electors to the draft By-Law is not necessary.
- Carried.
2015 International Economic Development Council Award – Marketing and Communications Coordinator
The coordinator presented the report informing Council that Elgin County has received an International Economic Development Award for its Savour Elgin/Elgin Arts Trail Discovery Guide.
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Martyn
THAT the report titled “2015 International Economic Development Council Award” from the Marketing and Communications Coordinator, dated October 9, 2015 be received and filed.
- Carried.
YWCA Agreement Renewal – Director of Homes and Seniors Services
The director presented the report recommending that Council renew an agreement with the YWCA to use the pool at Terrace Lodge.
Moved by Councillor Currie Seconded by Councillor Marr
THAT Council direct staff to negotiate at minimum a 1.5% increase for the 2015/2016 agreement with the YWCA; and,
THAT Council direct staff to sign the 2015/2016 agreement with the YWCA. - Carried.
Homes - Social Work Services – Director of Homes and Seniors Services
The director presented the report recommending that Council authorize staff to enter into a one-year contract for the provision of social work services at Elgin’s long-term care homes. Moved by Councillor Currie
Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT Council authorize staff to sign the Social Worker agreement for a one-year (1) term at the hourly rate of $35.00 with option for renewal of an additional one-year (1) term.
- Carried.
Homes - Documentation Consultant – Director of Homes and Seniors Services
The director presented the report informing Council that a documentation and coding consultation for all 3 County of Elgin Long-Term Care Homes have been conducted by SCK Health Consulting Inc. The ultimate goal of this consultation is to ensure data accuracy, positive resident care outcomes, achieve improvements in quality indicators and fair
reimbursement through the CMI funding beginning 2017. Moved by Councillor Martyn
Seconded by Councillor Wolfe
THAT the report titled “Homes – Documentation Consultant” from the Director of Homes and Seniors Services, dated October 21, 2015, be received and filed.
County Council 8 October 27, 2015 CORRESPONDENCE
Items for Information (Consent Agenda)
1. Charlotte McDonald, Community Coordinator, Eat2Learn, thanking council for the support to the School Nutrition Programs and 2015 grant.
2. Pat Kinch, Manager, Source Protection Programs Branch, Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change, with amendment to the extension of the Source Protection Municipal Implementation Fund (SPMIF) grant funding agreement.
3. Heather McClintock, Assistant Manager, Sustainable and Innovative Transportation Office, Ministry of Transportation, informing council that the Ontario Municipal Cycling Infrastructure Program (OMCIP) Expression of Interest was not selected.
4. Patricia Li, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care,
announcing a one time funding for 2015-2915 to support Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) preparedness costs.
5. Nancie J. Irving, CMO, Town of Aylmer, informing Council of resolutions re:
a) September 8th County Council correspondence re: Aylmer Library Space Needs (Resolution 461-15)
b) Aylmer Library Location Options – Direction from Aylmer Council (Resolution 462-15) 6. Madeleine Meilleur, Attorney General, responding to concerns regarding the increase of
Provincial Offences Act (POA) cost recovery rates for adjudication and the monitoring and enforcing of POA transfer agreements.
7. Yannick Landry, Counsel, CN, advising of active railway line that cannot be removed between Cayuga and St. Thomas.
8. Gary McNamara, AMO President, with information on the Federal Gas Tax Fund. Moved by Councillor Wolfe
Seconded by Councillor Marr
THAT Correspondence Items #1 – 8 be received and filed.
- Carried.
OTHER BUSINESS
Statements/Inquiries by Members
Councillor Mennill remarked that he has had lots of positive comments regarding the resurfacing of Imperial Road between Aylmer and Port Bruce.
Councillor Jones attended the Enterprise Elgin Business Plan Competition Finale hosted by the Elgin Business Resource Centre and the County of Elgin on October 21, 2015. He thanked the EBRC and Economic Development departments for hosting this “Dragon’s Den” style business competition.
The Marketing and Communications Coordinator provided an update on the Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan. Laurence Grant has been awarded $15,000 under the program for façade improvements and restoration of the Iona General Store, energy efficiency improvements, and the creation of a bed and breakfast. Great Lakes Farms will receive $11,500 for upgrades to its cold storage system.
Notice of Motion – None. Matters of Urgency – None.
County Council 9 October 27, 2015 Closed Meeting Items
Moved by Councillor Currie Seconded by Councillor Mennill
THAT we do now proceed into closed meeting session in accordance with the Municipal Act to discuss matters under Section 240.2 (b); four items: personal matters about an
identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees – Workers’ Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) Appeal Decision; Contract Considerations for County Planning; In-House Legal Counsel and POA Prosecutor Contract Proposal; and Verbal Update on Personal Matter about an Identifiable Individual.
- Carried. Moved by Councillor Marr
Seconded by Councillor Mennill THAT we do now rise and report.
- Carried. Moved by Councillor Mennill
Seconded by Councillor Martyn
THAT the confidential report titled “Workers’ Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) Appeal Decision” from the Manager of Human Resources, dated October 9, 2015 be received and filed.
- Carried. Moved by Councillor Wolfe
Seconded by Councillor Mennill
THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized and directed to sign a contract extension to December 31, 2016 with the incumbent County Planner under the existing terms of
conditions of the present contract; and,
THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized and directed to survey Elgin’s municipal partners to compare local land use planning costs as against the costs and services provided by a County Planning function and report back to Council.
- Carried. Moved by Councillor Currie
Seconded by Councillor Jones
THAT the Warden and Chief Administrative Officer be authorized and directed to negotiate and sign a five year contract with Mr. Stephen Gibson (commencing on January 4, 2016) as In-House County Barrister and Solicitor according to the terms and conditions outlined in the confidential report titled “In-House County Solicitor and POA Prosecutor” dated October 20, 2015; and,
THAT Mr. Gibson’s services be offered to Elgin’s lower-tier partners on a cost-recovery fee for service basis; and,
THAT the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to increase the Secretarial/Administrative support in the Administrative Services Department from part-time to full-time, should the demand for legal services warrant additional support in the future; and,
THAT the necessary by-law be prepared.
County Council 10 October 27, 2015
Moved by Councillor Currie Seconded by Councillor Martyn
THAT the confidential verbal update about an identifiable individual be received and filed. - Carried.
Motion to Adopt Recommendations of the Committee of the Whole
Moved by Councillor Marr
Seconded by Councillor McWilliam
THAT we do now adopt recommendations of the Committee Of The Whole. - Carried.
BY-LAWS
Moved by Councillor Jones Seconded by Councillor Mennill
THAT By-Law No. 15-25 “Being a By-Law to Authorize a Franchise Agreement between the Corporation of the County of Elgin and Natural Resource Gas Limited” be read a first,
second and third time and finally passed.
- Carried. Moved by Councillor Currie
Seconded by Councillor Marr
THAT By-Law No. 15-26 “Being a By-Law to Restrict the Weight of Vehicles Passing Over Bridges and to Repeal By-Law No. 13-22” be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.
- Carried. Moved by Councillor Jones
Seconded by Councillor Martyn
THAT By-Law No. 15-27 “Being a By-Law to Confirm Proceedings of the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the County of Elgin at the October 27, 2015 Meeting” be read a first, second and third time and finally passed.
- Carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councillor McWilliam Seconded by Councillor Currie
THAT we do now adjourn at 11:40 a.m. and meet again on November 24, 2015 at the County Administration Building Council Chambers at 9:00 a.m.
- Carried.
Elgin County
Council Presentation
Agenda
1.
Municipal Insurance Program
You cant control everything…
That’s why we have insurance
Municipal Coverages
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General Liability
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Errors & Omissions
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Non Owned Auto
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Environmental
Liability
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Crime
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Councillor’s Accident
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Conflict of interest
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Legal Expense
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Property
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Equipment
Breakdown
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Automobile
General Liability Insurance
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$25,000,000 Limits
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The Frank Cowan Company Municipal Program
incorporates a comprehensive and broadly
worded liability policy.
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Liability coverage provided for Bodily Injury,
Property Damage, and Personal Injury
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$25,000,000 Limits.
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This is a claims-made policy
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Broad Form definition of Insured applies
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Third party financial loss due to alleged wrongful
acts
Non-Owned Automobile Insurance
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$25,000,000 Limits.
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Provides legal liability protection against claims
arising out of accidents involving vehicles not
owned by the Insured but being operated on
their behalf.
Environmental Liability Insurance
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$2,000,000 Limits per claim.
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$4,000,000 Limits per year.
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This is a policy that protects the Insured from
environmental liability for claims because of
bodily injury, property damage and the
prevention, control, repair, clean-up or
restoration of environmental impairment.
Crime Insurance
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$1,000,000 Bond Limits.
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$200,000 Money & Security Limits.
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The Commercial Blanket Bond insures the loss
of money, securities or other property sustained
through the fraudulent or dishonest acts of any
of the Insured’s Employees and Board
Councillor’s Accident
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Coverage applies while the individual is acting
within the scope of their duties, including all
travel required.
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Coverage applies to Insured Persons under the
age of 80 years.
Conflict of Interest
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$100,000 Limits.
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This policy provides for the reimbursement of legal
fees and expenses incurred by the elected or
appointed members of Council who are charged
under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act (or other
similar provisions of other Provincial legislation)
provided that a court finds:
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(1) there has been no contravention, or
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(2) contravention has occurred by reason of
inadvertence, remoteness, or insignificance, or
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(3) contravention has occurred by reason of a
bona fide error in judgment.
Legal Expense Insurance
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$100,000 Limits per Claim.
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$250,000 Limits per Year.
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This policy provides for reimbursement of costs
incurred, (up to Limit of Insurance and Aggregate
Limit) for legal defence by the Insured for charges
under:
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Provincial statute or regulation;
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Criminal code coverage when being investigated
or prosecuted. Coverage is applicable whether
pleading guilty or a verdict of guilt is declared;
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Civil action for failure to comply under privacy
legislation.
Property Insurance
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Limits in Excess of $70 million
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This policy provides “All Risk” coverage to
protect the Insured’s assets from direct physical
loss or damage.
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Blanket Amount on Insured Property
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Replacement Cost (unless specified on the
Highlights of Coverage).
Equipment Breakdown Insurance
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Up to Limits of $50,000,000
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Insures for sudden and accidental breakdown to
boilers, pressure vessels, mechanical and
Automobile Insurance
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Coverage is provided for Third Party Liability for
Bodily Injury and Property Damage arising from
the use or operation of all licensed vehicles
owned and/or leased by the Insured.
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Replacement Cost coverage provided on
specified vehicles
2015 Renewal Report
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Expiring premium $355,869
David Phillips
Town Crier for the County of Elgin County Report to County Council 2015
January 31 - Celebration of the Scotts - Dutton
May 2 - St. Thomas Railway City fish fry for Big Brothers Big Sisters - CASO Station
May 16 - Road to Culloden - Backus Page Museum
May 17 - Road to Culloden - Backus Page Museum
May 30 - 741 Royal Canadian Air Cadets - Parkside Collegiate Institute - St. Thomas
May 30 - A&W - BBQ and carwash for MS - Dutton
June 12 - Rosy Rhubarb Opening Ceremonies - Shedden
June 13 - Rosy Rhubarb - Shedden
June 13 - 71st Birthday cry - Derrick Pickering at Rosy Rhubarb
June 14 - Rosy Rhubarb - Shedden
July 1 - Canada Day - 150th Anniversary Port Burwell Lighthouse
July 1 - Canada Day - Port Burwell
July 1 - Canada Day - Dutton
July 1 - Canada Day - Aylmer
July 11 - Open Doors - Aylmer
July 12 - Living History weekend - Backus Page Museum
August 30 - On Track Elevated Park - Picnic
September 5 - Reopening of Port Stanley Pier to public
September 13 - Oakville Town Crier Betty Kading’s Memory Tree Planting - Orangeville, representing the Ontario Guild of Town Criers
October 17 - 2015 John Kenneth Galbraith Literary Award at West Elgin Dramatics Society
Theatre - Dutton
November 1 - Attended Dr. Hofhuis’ Open House - Port Stanley
November 7 - Honouring our vets - Military Heroes - Dutton November 8 - Honouring our vets - Military Heroes - Dutton
November 8 - Remembrance Day Service - Shedden
November 8 - Dutch Canadian Friendship Garden Dedication - with guest Town Crier from
Holland, Michigan, John Karsten – Dutton November 10 - Remembrance Day Evening Service - Dutton
November 11 - Dutton Dunwich Public School Remembrance Day Assembly November 11 - St. Mary’s Catholic School
December - Hamilton presenting the 2015 winner of the John Kenneth Galbraith Literary
Award with her engraved medal & cheque. She was in Panama and missed the ceremony when she won the award.
02 November 2015
Board Members of the KCCA, LTVCA, CCCA, LPRCA and
Council Members of Elgin County.
I am writing to express my concerns with the proposed revisions
by the Kettle Creek Conservation Authority to its policy and its
impacts on local landowners.
The proposed policy changes of Kettle Creek’s Conservation
areas are inappropriate and fail to take into account the
draconian impacts that the proposed policy will have on the
rights of landowners. The existing policy that is in place provides
landowners with the right to protect their property from adverse
effects and if they choose they can install erosion processes that
assist in saving and protecting their land.
Kettle Creek’s new policy takes away the rights of landowners.
It is my understanding that our legal system is premised on one
of “due process” and founded on the principles of procedural
fairness. Unfortunately, we have not been provided with due
process or procedural fairness in our dealings with the Kettle
Creek Conservation Authority (“KCCA”).
As you may know, my wife Isabel and I purchased our property
approximately five (5) years ago with the intent to build our dream
home and retire there. Prior to purchasing the property, we did
our due diligence and asked numerous questions of the
regulators to ensure that we made an informed decision about
what we could and could not do to improve our property. We
approached the KCCA to ask what work we could undertake at
the property recognizing that our property lines had a long lake
frontage. We received a written confirmation from the KCCA that
erosion control was possible and that our application would be
considered and processed by the KCCA. We then spoke to
Central Elgin and asked similar questions. Based on the
property and initiated our application for shoreline erosion
protection.
Our concern with the policy being proposed is the long lasting
negative impacts that will result into the future. What happens in
the next several years when under the new policy provisions the
erosion is behind Port Bruce and cuts into Cat Fish Creek. Port
Bruce will be washed away and no longer exist. What about the
impacts to private properties? Do you not think it is time to look
ahead. What happens when the lake gets to Sparta. Ensuring
that erosion is controlled is the KCCA’s practice over the last 50
to 100 years.
We should look to our neighbours to the south - look at the
shoreline. Most of it is protected. Consider the practices that
occur in Leamington the Essex Region Conservation Authority
appears to be protecting the shoreline,
I am not asking for a miracle. I am asking for the continued
protection of my property so that it is safe for my family. My
rights should not be overlooked. It is important for each property
to be assessed on its own merits. A blanket policy is wrong and
will result in long term impacts.
In my opinion, it is inappropriate to hire a company from Ottawa
to look at Lake Erie. This simply does not make sense. The
present policy is effective and appropriately protects the
shoreline.
I have done my due diligence. Once my foundation cracks on my
house, as a result of the uncontrolled erosion, whose fault will it
be –KCCA? The County?
How does the KCCA propose that my wife and I move our 3,000
Square foot house? How can KCCA stand by and watch me
watch my family home be destroyed without considering any
A revetment at my sole cost and expense is the only way to
protect my property. The KCCA should not be taking away my
property and property rights.
The KCCA proudly celebrated their 50 year anniversary and told
everyone in the paper how great they are and how they protect
people and property. My concern is that the KCCA have
obstructed my efforts to protect my family home.
We ask that you defer this policy until you have conducted
complete due diligence and taken into account the private
property owners who are truly impacted by this change.
Kyle and Isabel Cronk
DATE: November 13, 2015 FROM: Elizabeth VanHooren General Manager Kettle Creek Conservation Authority on behalf of Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority (LTVCA), Catfish Creek Conservation Authority (CCCA) and Long Point Region Conservation Authority (LPRCA) RE: Elgin County Shoreline Management Plan RECOMMENDATION: That the County of Elgin adopt the Elgin County Shoreline Management Plan and incorporate it into the Elgin County Official Plan; and That the Elgin County Shoreline Management Plan as adopted be forward to the shoreline municipalities for their endorsement. BACKGROUND: On behalf of the Steering Committee Ms. VanHooren will present the report to council. The full report may be viewed at the following link: http://www.kettlecreekconservation.on.ca/wp‐ content/uploads/2015/10/ElginCoSMP‐2015.10.13.pdf Maps can be viewed by contacting your local conservation authority. In 2014 the Catfish Creek Conservation Authority (CCCA), Kettle Creek Conservation Authority (KCCA), Long Point Region Conservation Authority (LPRCA) and Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority (LTVCA) and the County of Elgin and its shoreline municipalities collaborated on an Elgin County Shoreline Management Plan (SMP). Prior to 2014, CCCA, KCCA, LPRCA and LTVCA had separate Shoreline Management Plans covering the coastal zone of the Lake Erie shoreline in their respective watersheds. These reports were prepared independently by the same consultant in the late 1980s or in the case of LTVCA were a compilation of different reports pertaining to shoreline erosion and management. The existing plans were out‐of‐date and needed to take into consideration current mapping and technical standards pertaining to shoreline hazards. A collaborative approach to shoreline management for the entire north shore of Lake Erie within Elgin County provided a more consistent technical study area and guide for municipal land‐use planning along the shoreline and a more accurate investigation into the dynamics of the entire extent of the shoreline rather than a sectional or watershed view. In addition, a joint plan eliminated the retention of multiple
Elgin County Council agreed to cover fifty per cent of the project costs with lower tier shoreline municipalities being asked to fund the other half based on the amount of shoreline within their jurisdiction. The project was tendered in 2014 and the winning bid was submitted by W.F. Baird & Associates for $186,000. While the price of the project was over the projected budget of $144,000 the conservation authorities felt strongly about the quality of product offered by Baird and agreed to cover the shortfall. In addition, because of the collaborative nature of the project Environment Canada came to the table with $40,000. Three Open Houses were held in August 2014, one in West Elgin, one in Central Elgin and one in Port Burwell. At each Open House an afternoon and evening session was held. A formal presentation was provided on the development of the SMP and the consultant presented the preliminary findings and management approaches. In addition, a select number of the draft hazard maps were on display for the attendees to view. Each session also included a question and answer sections. A synopsis of these sessions is included in Appendix C of the SMP. Drafts of the report including its recommendations were vetted through the Technical Advisory Committee, which included representatives of each Conservation Authority, the County of Elgin, the shoreline municipalities and MNRF. Once approved by each individual CA board the SMP will be presented to Elgin County Council for adoption and incorporation in the County’s Official Plan. SUMMARY The Elgin County SMP contains eight main chapters. Chapters One to Four outline the background and purpose of the study, detail the technical analysis, and describe the region’s shoreline hazards and the overall coastal management approach. Chapters 5 – 8 each pertain to an individual CA. While the report needs to be read in its entirety, the individual chapter pertaining to a CA is in essence an executive summary for each CA and clearly outlines management approaches unique to its jurisdiction. The consultant traversed the Elgin County shoreline from the west to the east boundary in July 2014 visiting a total of 51 sites and was struck by the severity of the erosion. The plan itself was shaped from the following objectives: Maintain natural physical processes along the coast Protect and restore coastal habitat Focus new development in the port communities No negative impact for new development Standardize interpretation of the SMP Regular communication of coastal hazards Maintain public access to the coastline in port communities Shoreline erosion is a natural process along the north shore of Lake Erie and is an important source of new sand and gravel for these littoral systems. Sediment eroded from the bluffs is transported along the shore and ultimately accumulates in large depositional features along the coast, such as the Long Point and Rondeau sand spits. To maintain natural coastal processes along the north shore of Lake Erie and
protect these significant natural heritage features requires a holistic regional scale approach to coastal management. The Elgin County SMP recognizes the inter‐connected nature of the coastline and the need to manage the coast at large spatial scales. This approach is similar to the principals of Section D2 in the Elgin County Official Plan (2012) for protecting and restoring water resources, which recognizes that watersheds are the appropriate scale for effective planning and management of issues related to water. The study area, as defined by the spatial extent of the Elgin County shoreline, represents approximately 90 km of Lake Erie coastline. In order to quantify coastal hazards and establish suitable management objectives, the shoreline was sub‐divided into a series of reaches that featured similar geologic and geomorphic conditions, land use patterns, and exposure to coastal hazards. The primary shoreline reach types are summarized as High Bluff, Large Beaches, Port Lands and Navigation Channel and Residential Development in Port Communities. Each reach and its overarching management recommendation is described below. High Bluffs: Managed Retreat Baird & Associates confirmed that erosion rates in the study area are some of the highest in the Great Lakes Region, ranging from a low of 0.6 m/yr to a high of 4.5 m/yr. To put these rates in context the average annual recession rate on Lake Ontario is 0.26 m/yr and Lake Michigan is 0.3 m/yr. The previous shoreline management plans used an average annual recession rate to generate the hazard mapping. However, to generate the mapping for the Elgin County Shoreline Management Plan the annual average rate of recession was used plus one standard deviation. If the annual average rate of erosion is used, the erosion hazard setback would only be 50% successful at mitigating future erosion over the 100 year planning horizon in Elgin County. The annual average rate of erosion plus one standard deviation is 86% successful at locating future development landward of the eroding bluff over the 100 year planning horizon. The new mapping was shown during the public consultation. Losses due to erosion in the high bluff areas are not limited to agricultural land but affect road networks, building and utility lines. Therefore, the SMP recommends that no additional shoreline protection structures be permitted along the High Bluff coastline in Elgin County. The recommended approach is “managed retreat” which includes relocating structures and critical infrastructure, such as roads, when the erosion hazard reaches a critical threshold, (e.g. within the 3:1 stable slope setback.) Large Beaches: Protect Dune Habitat and Promote Public Access Each of the four Port Communities feature jettied navigation structures which protrude into the lake at varying distances, trapping sediment in fillet beaches. Over time, both Port Bruce and Port Burwell Provincial Parks were established because of this process. These areas should be protected with ongoing investments in associated facilities including parking and multi‐use trails.
The jettied navigational structures in the four port communities were initially constructed to improve navigation into the river mouths and marina basins for commercial vessels and local fishing fleets. Maintaining the hydraulic conveyance in these navigation channels is required to mitigate flooding risks and ice jamming upstream. Before extending the harbour jetties in the future it is recommended that technical investigations be undertaken to capture key physical processes such as littoral cell. Recommendations include quantifying rates of sediment accumulation in the fillet beaches using historical and modern bathymetry and aerial photography. Port Community Development: Hold the Line Elgin County features four prominent port communities, including Port Glasgow, Port Stanley, Port Bruce, and Port Burwell and are all important economic components of the local economies. Given the high long‐term erosion rate in Elgin County, some of the waterfront development in these communities is protected with engineering structures, such as rock revetments, steel sheet pile walls, and ad hoc structures (e.g. dumped concrete rubble). The shoreline protection is typically located on the downdrift (east side) of the port communities since the western beaches feature a long‐term accretion trend. The SMP recommends that this existing shoreline protection should be maintained to “Hold the Line” and stop any further erosion in these areas of high settlement density. Further, shore parallel or linear development along the eroding bluff crest should be discouraged. Where possible, community planning should focus on maintaining public open spaces along the lakeshore and connecting the existing and new residential areas to the lake with a multi‐ use trail system. Based on the severity of the erosion hazards in Elgin County and the results of the geo‐technical engineering review, two additional hazard mapping lines were developed during the study: Zone of Pending Failure and Zone of Higher Risk. Based on site observations and the geotechnical review completed for the SMP, the tablelands located in a 10 m buffer from the existing top of bank have been identified as a “Zone of Pending Failure”. Within this narrow strip of land along the top of bank, it is not a question of “will” the land be lost due to erosion, it is just a question of “when”. While this is a non‐regulatory line the SMP recommends that landowners be educated on the hazards associated with any activity in close proximity to the eroding bluff. A 3:1 stable slope setback is included on all the hazard maps generated for the SMP, with all the tablelands within this zone forming the Zone of Higher Risk. The 3:1 stable slope setback is also presently a non‐regulatory line with respect to the existing development. However, for proposals dealing with new development the SMP uses the 3:1 setback line as part of the formula to define the locations of regulated lands. Finally, the SMP identified a policy gap that conservation authorities and municipalities will have to consider in the future. In most cases, buildings constructed decades ago, long before present regulatory guidelines, when the top of bank was much further lakeward are now within the Zone of Higher Risk. Ongoing erosion processes will bring the top of bank within close proximity to the existing development. The regulatory authority of the CA pertains to new development on hazard lands not existing development that becomes threatened due to erosion and bluff recession over time. Currently, there is no regulatory or policy regime to address this development risk.
The SMP recommends that landowners within both the Zone of Pending Failure and Zone of Pending Risk be educated on the hazards associated with any activity in close proximity to the eroding bluff, and further that conservation authorities and municipalities advocate with the province to provide for solutions to the policy gap noted above. Shoreline management plans were first developed twenty‐five years ago when shoreline erosion first became a concern along the Great Lakes, jeopardizing development and municipal infrastructure. In the past, the province acquired hazard lands, but this became too expensive. Instead, regulating agencies turned to development policies that would direct development away from hazards. The problem is that erosion is catching up to the planning horizon. The never‐ending lake erosion is now reaching structures that were developed within a safe zone twenty‐five years ago or more. The goal of shoreline management plans is not to stop shoreline erosion. Shoreline erosion is unstoppable. SMPs are designed to help regulators evaluate future development permits and assess infrastructure at risk along the Lake Erie shoreline. The Elgin County Shoreline Management report provides landowners with best management practices to help slow shoreline erosion and to avoid exacerbating coastal hazards. Some of the best management practices include: Maintaining tile drain outlets so they don’t drain down the bluff face Avoiding dumping debris on the bluff crest Utilizing vegetated buffer strips along the bluff crest. The lost revenue from cropping the land might be small versus the savings in avoided erosion Locate lightweight moveable structures, such as gazebos landward of the Zone of Higher Risk NEXT STEPS The Elgin County Shoreline Management Plan and its associated recommendations have been vetted through the Steering Committee and Technical Advisory Committees. The plan has now been adopted by the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority, the Long Point Conservation Authority and the Catfish Creek Conservation Authority. It will be considered by the Kettle Creek Conservation Authority Board of Directors at its November 18, 2015 Full Authority meeting. At a meeting on September 29, 2015 the SMP Steering Committee passed the following motion: Moved by: Sally Martyn Seconded: Cliff Evanitski That the Technical Advisory Committee established for the purposes of the development of the Elgin County Shoreline Management Plan remain in place to collaboratively consider how the plan’s recommendations may be carried out. Carried There is merit in continuing the Technical Advisory Committee to collaboratively address some of the
issues. CA Boards, the County of Elgin and the shoreline municipalities will be encouraged to continue to name a representative to this body so that discussion on how to enact many of the recommendations in the report can be achieved.
What’s Your Message?
Elgin County
Shoreline Management Plan
Lower Thames
Kettle Creek
Catfish Creek
Long Point
Conservation Authorities
LTVCA, KCCA, CCCA, LPRCA
County of Elgin
Shoreline Municipalities
Steering Committee (SC)
Technical Advisory
Committee (TAC)
The Process
• Literature Review
• Shoreline Reconnaissance
• Generate Hazard Mapping
Data
Analysis
• Three Open Houses (6 Sessions)
• Draft Recommendations, Draft
Mapping
Public
Consultation
• Community Input Incorporated
• TAC review and revisions
Plan Writing
What was confirmed?
The rate of erosion
ranging from 0.6m/yr
to a high of 4.5 m/yr
What was confirmed?
Need to protect life
and property from
this natural hazard
with preventative
measures …
development
setbacks,
prohibitions
Mapping
3:1 Stable Slope Allowance
3:1 Stable Slope Allowance
Erosion Hazard Limit = Stable Slope + 100 year erosion rate
Erosion Hazard Limit = Stable Slope + 100 year erosion rate
What is new?
Mapping
What is in the plan?
•
Uses the Lake Erie watershed as a
ecologically meaningful scale for planning
•
Speaks to the significance of coastal
wetlands and the need to protect them
•
It recommends against development and
site alteration in areas of significant coastal
wetlands
•
It recommends that new development be
kept out of hazardous lands that could be
unsafe for development due to naturally
occurring processes
Steering
Committee
Municipal
Info
Sessions
CA Board
Approvals
Southwold
West Elgin
Dutton Dunwich
Bayham (report)
Central Elgin
Malahide
Lower Thames
Long Point
Catfish Creek
Kettle Creek
Schedule of
Approvals
October 19
Mapping
Why County Approval ?
•
Provides a broad upper tier policy framework
•
Sets a framework for coordination and cooperation amongst the
local municipalities and the County on planning and development
issues
5 year Review
Consistency
Ongoing
Collaboration
Mapping
Our Work is not Done
•
For the CA’s approval of the plan by our Boards means it
becomes a regulatory document that will inform policy
and decisions relative to CA Natural Hazard Regulations
•
The CA’s collectively and on their own will be looking at
their individual CA policies and updating them as
necessary …. this may involve public information
sessions
Public
Consult
ation
Why aren’t you
protecting me?
•
We pay taxes to three levels
of government … the
government should fix the
problem.
•
I can’t afford to lose any
more land.
Education and Outreach
Maintain a
vegetated buffers
Regularly monitor
drains
Education and Outreach
Process Moving Forward
Plan Approval
Policy
Development
Policy
Approval
Public Information
Sessions
That the County of Elgin adopt
the Elgin County Shoreline
Management Plan and
incorporate it into the Official
Plan and forward the adopted
plan to the shoreline
municipalities for their
endorsement.
County of Elgin
It is the mission of the St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre to encourage and support an ap-preciation for and support the practice of the visual arts in St. Thomas and Elgin County through a variety of exhibitions, educational programs and through the preservation of a permanent collection.
Essential to the success of any organization is the ongoing cooperation of its supporters. The Art Centre thanks the County of Elgin and the City of St. Thomas, it membership, donors, grantors and sponsors for their generous support.
The St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre is a highly valued and respected art centre that is a focal point for the St. Thomas-Elgin community. The Art Centre is dedicated to fostering a welcoming, enriching and engaging environment of art and creativity, which inspires, chal-lenges and educates our community.
Attendance (Oct 2014 to Oct 2015)
Visitors to exhibitions 4970
Tours and Community Outreach 2250 Adult Programming 308
Children Programs 1072
Special Events and Programs 1665 Facility rentals 2560 Total attendance 12825 Social Media Twitter 3869 Facebook fans 1731 Instagram 230 Website 22134 Pinterest 54
Our 2015 report records the events of the past year, one of many accomplishments in which we take great pride, challenges we met, and new programs that have moved us forward in our mission of engaging people with the visual arts. But this publication isn't just a way to communicate our numbers and our accomplishments, it's also a roadmap for how we con-tinually strive to improve and enhance healthy community through arts and culture. Our hope is that with every year we are inspiring change that will make the Art Centre, our mem-bers, our volunteers and the communities we serve more engaged with art today, tomorrow and in the years ahead.
In 2015, we continued our commitment to artists who hail from St. Thomas, Elgin County and the regional area, with incredible exhibitions from Larry Russell, Jeff Willmore and selections from our permanent collection. This fall we re-energized our exhibition area with our first an-nual juried art exhibition, featuring forty local/regional artists and an intersection of art, music and poetry at the West End Arts Mingle.
The St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre is focused on the future. For the past number of years we've had a clear plan, and the plan is working. We continue to attract new audiences, and to build on past success with new programs and exhibitions.
The staff at the Art Centre are professional, dedicated and extremely hard working. They are committed to the communities in which they live. Year after year, they redefined what it means to make a difference. They deliver critical services and make an enormous impact on all the visitors - young and old, and for that we should be all grateful.
In coming months and the new year we invite you to visit the Art Centre to experience our exhibitions and to participate our programs. We hope that you will learn something new about art, culture and about your local artists and their role in the world. We are sure that you will be surprised and impressed by something unexpected, and will go away feeling proud of your St. Thomas-Elgin Public Art Centre.
ex-tinue its commitment to encouraging and supporting the appreciation for the visual arts in St. Thomas and Elgin County and to presenting exhibitions that have a wide appeal.
On display at the Art Centre are exhibitions of both historical and contemporary art. These exhibitions help tell the stories and histories of St. Thomas and Elgin County artists and the community. Gallery Three features artwork which is held in trust by the art centre. A special exhibition titled “On Loan”, featured works by local artist, Clark McDougall which celebrat-ed his special place in our community and highlightcelebrat-ed artwork in the community as estates loaned work from their private collections to hang on the Art Centre walls.
A few examples of our 2015 temporary exhibitions include recent works by Michael Durham, the interactive exhibition by Ron Milton and Cultural Properties, which drew work from the permanent collection and told the story of St. Thomas and Elgin County through works deemed cultural assets by Heritage Canada.
Our collection is diverse and is accessible to all. We are the hub of artistic and cultural ener-gy, and an inspiring resource for St. Thomas and Elgin County. Works from the permanent collection were loaned to shows across the county and regions, including works by local art-ist Ron Kingswood and Ron Milton in the exhibition “On the Trail of the Monarch Butterfly” – September 8 to December 24, 2015 at the Elgin County Museum and “Maurice Stubbs – Pri-mary Forces” at the McIntosh Gallery, University of Western Ontario.
This past year we have pursued partnerships with local collectors to produce exhibitions, and broaden the reach of the projects and exhibitions. Special attention has been paid to highlighting local and regional artists, through solo projects and group exhibitions highlight-ing the strength of the artistic practice. “In View of the Artist” was a juried exhibition pro-duced by the Art Centre, and juried by Gerald Pedros.
Michael Durham – Home and Away
Curator: Laura Woermke Gallery One and Two March 7 to April 18, 2015
Michael Durham Selections from the Permanent Collection
Curator: Laura Woermke Gallery Three
March 7 to April 18, 2015
Ron Milton – The Who, The How, The Why
Curator: Laura Woermke Gallery One, Two and Three April 25 to June 7, 2015
Gerald Pedros – Taking a Line for a Walk
Gallery One and Two June 13 to July 25, 2015
Gerald Pedros – Taking a Line for a Walk
Video Projection – Brian Saby Gallery Three
June 13 to July 25, 2015
Cultural Property Selections from the Permanent Collection
Curator: Laura Woermke Gallery One and Two
August 1 to September 12, 2015
On Loan – Selections from the Sloan Estate
Works by Clark McDougall Curator: Laura Woermke Gallery Three
August 1 to December 23, 2015
In View of the Artist – Annual Juried Exhibition
Juror: Gerald Pedros Gallery One and Two
September 19 to October 24, 2015
Jeff Willmore – Aerial Selections
Curator: Laura Woermke Gallery One and Two
Our Permanent Collection now numbers 1554 works. The Art Centre’s collection focuses on works by visual artists with strong ties to St. Thomas and Elgin County, such as Clark McDou-gall and William St. Thomas Smith, Canadian artists – both historical and contemporary – as well as international visual artists that complement the Permanent Collection.
The Art Centre has adopted a rigorous acquisition review process, that formally assesses, through the Curator/Executive Director and the Acquisitions Committee, whether donations, bequests or purchases will be accepted. We review and consider how an artwork might fit into the collection plan, exhibition opportunities, and the condition of the work. The com-mittee carefully evaluates the long-term requirements of each piece for exhibition and stor-age. Justification for each work detailing why the addition of that work is important to the permanent collection.
The Art Centre’s collection increased by eight works in 2015, of which six came from dona-tions or bequests. Historical works accounted for three of the eight works of the new acquisi-tions.
List of Works
Farquhar McGilvray Knowles– Portrait of Lila Knowles, nd
Patrick Thibert: Linear Compositions with Fire Circles, Sept 2011 James Kemp, Figure in the Doorway, 1959
Tom Hodgson, Portrait of Tom Hodgson, acrylic on canvas, 1972 Talsia Walvius, Atlantic Coast, Acrylic and watercolour on paper Bernice Vincent, Flat Land #4 Acrylic on board, 2001
