Town of Bracebridge Council Correspondence

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1 Town of Bracebridge Council Correspondence TO: COPY: FROM: Mayor G. Smith and Members of Town Council J. Sisson, Chief Administrative Officer Management Team Media L. McDonald, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk DATE: July 27, 2016 CIRCULATION: Item # Description SECTION A STAFF INFORMATION MEMOS: A1 A2 Memorandum from L. McDonald, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk, dated July 26, 2016, regarding a Noise Exemption Muskoka Brewery 5K Run September 24, Memorandum from M. Medley, Fire Chief, dated July 27, 2016, regarding introduction of a new cellphone paging system. SECTION B GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE: B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 Correspondence from J. Hutton, Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk, County of Renfrew, dated July 19, 2016, regarding suspension of the Rural Economic Development program. Communication from R. Nawrot, dated July 20, 2016, regarding the Nawrot Road Allowance Use Agreement. Correspondence from L. Harbers, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk, Town of South Stormont, dated July 21, 2016, regarding suspension of the Rural Economic Development program. Communication from T. O Callaghan, Vice President, Fowler Construction Company Limited, dated July 21, 2016, regarding No Parking Signs on Rosewarne Drive. Communication from The Village Square, dated August 2016 The Village Voice. Page 1.

3 MEMORANDUM Bracebridge Fire Department TO: FROM: Mayor G. Smith and Members of Town Council M. Medley, Fire Chief DATE: July 27, 2016 SUBJECT: Introduction of a New Cellphone Paging System The Bracebridge Fire Department has sought out new ways to augment the Department s regular paging system that is used to alert firefighters of calls for assistance. It was decided that a system which utilized cell phone technology would be the best platform to use. Several programs were researched, using evaluation criteria such as ease of use; practicality; and the technical support capabilities of the provider. After a thorough evaluation it was decided that the FireQ-RVS system from Breton Smartek would be the Fire Department s best option. This program sends Fire Department pages as cell phone texts to our firefighters, which allows the information to be sent out to a much broader area and in turn draw in personnel who may have been out of range for our conventional paging system. Firefighters are then able to hit a Respond button on their phones which lets officers know who is responding as well as their estimated time of arrival. Those firefighters who arrive on scene can click the On Scene button, which populates a Google map using their phone s GPS coordinates. This map is subsequently sent to all responding personnel. As a supplement to the cellphone portion, there is a small television screen located at station one for quick reference for staff to see who is responding to the call as well as the mapping. The program can also be used to track training and to create call reports for staff. FireQ-RVS has been received well by firefighters and has been a welcome addition to our communication capabilities. For more information on the product please contact me or Deputy Chief Jared Cayley at Additionally, supplementary information is available through the Breton Smartek website M. Medley, Fire Chief Page 1.

6 From: To: Cc: Subject: Date: Robyn Nawrot Lori McDonald Nawrot-Road Allowance Use Agreement Wednesday, July 20, :17:22 PM Dear Mayor and Council, Further to previous communications originating over 3 years ago to various parties representing the Town of Bracebridge, we are asking for your support to remove the requirement for Robyn and Tom Nawrot to enter into a road use agreement for the purpose of accessing and building a cottage at our property located at 1061 Sugar Maple Lane. This road is a private road (Gallaugher Rd) accessed by several parties. The encroached area in question crosses over private property owned by Pine Lake Investments. We do not own the road, we cannot control who uses the road nor do we maintain it. Requests by the town to provide insurance in the original agreement, in addition to several other unrealistic conditions, forced us to abandon severance applications as the town would not alter their position despite several pleas. At the abandonment of the severance applications, direction by counsel representing owners Gallaugher, Pine Lake and Abrams/Pariser, provided leased access for a term of 21 years to allow us to reach our property from the road. Submission of a Site Plan in August 2015 for the purpose of building a cottage required us to sign a road use agreement. Again we were asked for insurance and again we advised the town that this cannot be obtained. Only the owners where the encroached area crosses or a formal road association is able to obtain. As we are neither the owners and there is no formal road association nor desire by the current owners to form same, we are without power or influence to provide requested insurance. Additionally, despite the town's insistence that we should be able to provide, it was not until October 2015, when we contacted the insurer recommended by the town, that they confirmed and called the town to confirm they could not provide in a case such as ours where we do not own the road and the reference provided was not for people in our position. The most recent agreement finally acknowledges that we cannot provide insurance, HOWEVER, has a clause that states should there be any action or suit that we will be party and support costs of any suit. This is not a solution! We simply cannot agree to a clause that holds us solely responsible with the town when there are several users of the road who along with their guests and agents have full access. We have attempted to work with several parties representing the town to be faced with barrier after barrier, continued undue delays, nearly exhausting our financial and emotional resources. We respectfully ask for your reconsideration in this matter to allow us the same enjoyment and freedoms being experienced by our neighbouring lots. Regards Robyn and Tom Nawrot

Fowler Construction Company Limited The Trusted Name for Over 60 Years Town of Bracebridge 1000 Taylor Court Bracebridge, Ontario P1 L 1 R6 JUL 'L 1 J,~ M - --1 Attention: Walt Schmid, Director of

9 Fowler Construction Company Limited The Trusted Name for Over 60 Years Town of Bracebridge 1000 Taylor Court Bracebridge, Ontario P1 L 1 R6 JUL 'L 1 J,~ M Attention: Walt Schmid, Director of Public Works Re: No Parking Signs, Rosewarne Drive Dear Sir This letter will serve as our official request to have "No Parking" signs installed on the west shoulder of Rosewarne Drive from our Main Entrance Southerly for approximately 500 m. The rationale for requesting this is that we repeatedly ask Trucking companies that purchase our aggregates to complete their load securing on our property before heading out. Unfortunately many are not performing this function in our yard and are stopping and doing this along the west shoulder of Rosewarne drive. We believe that the no parking signs will assure this is done in our yard & will eliminate the potential hazard that presently exists when these tru cks utilize the west shoulder where sight lines are in adequate for them to merge with traffic along Rosewarne drive. We appreciate your attention to this matter and if you should have any further questions pertaining to this request please contact me at tomo@fowler.ca or Sincerely, 0 Vice President Fowler Construction Company Limited 1206 Rosewarne Drive, P.O. Box 630, Bracebridge, Ontario P1 L 1T9 Phone: (705) info@fowler.ca Fax: (705) Website:

August 2016 THE VILLAGE VOICE COMMUNITY EVENTS AT THE VILLAGE SQUARE 1198 VANKOUGHNET ROAD Bracebridge, P1L1X1 705-645-7548 Canada Day Celebrations Was very successful with a very good turnout in

A Special Thank You to Bob & Chris Vanderniet who did all the cooking of the delicious hotdogs & hamburgers, to Garry Hunter and all of The Volunteer s for another Well organized event, And last but

10 August 2016 THE VILLAGE VOICE COMMUNITY EVENTS AT THE VILLAGE SQUARE 1198 VANKOUGHNET ROAD Bracebridge, P1L1X Canada Day Celebrations Was very successful with a very good turnout in spite of the weather. Thank You to all of the companies and the community who donated items for our silent auction. A Special Thank You to Bob & Chris Vanderniet who did all the cooking of the delicious hotdogs & hamburgers, to Garry Hunter and all of The Volunteer s for another Well organized event, And last but not least, Thank You To Everyone Who Attended. The Village Square Quilters Have donated another beautiful quilt to the Village Square to raffle. Draw will take place at the Village Square On Friday October 7 th, 2016 at 8:00pm 1st Prize 1 Twin Size Quilt 2nd Prize Swiss Chalet Dinner for 4 Contact a Village Square Board Member to purchase your tickets. $2.00 ea or 3 for $5.00 Layout Audrey Ley: villagevoice@hotmail.ca The sports court at the Village Square is now complete and ready for use by every one of all ages. You will be able to play Pickleball, pick-up basketball etc... We are waiting for the proper net to arrive and be changed, will be able to remove the net post to play pick-up basketball. We wish to thank Mike Johnson who came from Halliburton and conducted two sessions of the Pickleball rules. You can go to the Pickleball website and watch a video on how to play the game. The Village Square door will be left open during the day for washroom use and the use of some of the equipment we have, please return it to the container when finished, but we encourage everyone to bring your own equipment. We also ask that you do not litter, please put all garbage in the proper containers inside the door. Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated.

You re invited to Come and Celebrate Marv Tingey s 80 th Birthday At the Village Square Sat. Aug. 13 th 1:00pm to 5:00pm Best Wishes Only Progressive Euchre At The Village Square Friday Aug.

11 You re invited to Come and Celebrate Marv Tingey s 80 th Birthday At the Village Square Sat. Aug. 13 th 1:00pm to 5:00pm Best Wishes Only Progressive Euchre At The Village Square Friday Aug. 5 th 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Refreshments and Prizes $5 per person Contact: Hilda for more info SAVE-THE-DATE The Library Board is sponsoring another Progressive Dinner Please save the late afternoon and evening of Saturday, Sept. 24. Sign-up information will follow in September's Voice. If you are interested in hosting this year, please phone Carolyn at BOOK SALE! The Library Board is holding a Book Sale on Fri, Aug 12 from 4:30 to 7:30 P.m. and on Sat., Aug. 13 from 9:00 a.m. 'til noon. DVDs, VHS's, Hardcover, and paperbacks will be available. A bagful of books will only be $5.00! Bid Euchre At the Village Square Wed., Aug. 17th 7:00 p.m. 'til 9:30 p.m. Cash Prizes and Treats $5.00 per person. Contact: Carolyn at Ping Pong At the Village Square We now have two tables! All ages are welcome! Wed. Aug. 10 th & 24 th, 5:30-7:30p.m. Adults $2.00, Students No Charge. For more info call or text Jeff at LADIES QUILTING Everyone is Welcome at The Village Square Every Wed. 9:30 to 11:30 am for info Contact: Jackie Anderson at or Helen Thompson at Calling All Ladies Come out to The Village Square at 9:00a.m on the first Fri of each month to enjoy coffee with your friends and neighbours. YOGA at the Village Square Every Tuesday 7:00 p.m. $5.00 per class with all proceeds to The Village Square. For further info contact Gwen at: The walkers continue to meet on Mondays at 10:00 a.m. We walk for 40 to 50 minutes using a variety of routes in and around Vankoughnet. Need more info. Please call Carolyn at Muskoka's Best Cleaning Too tired and no time to clean, let us do the work! Serving Cottages & Homes in the area since Great rates Call Cheryl

Vankoughnet Photography Club Will meet at The Village Square Thurs. Aug. 11th at 7:30 p.m New members are always welcome. No experience necessary. Contact Fred at: 645-3310 or by email: fred@muskoka.

ca www.sweetwatermaple.ca Dealer for Maple Syrup Now Available at Northern Necessities 1 Used Kenmore Clothes Dryer 5 Years Old Good Working Condition. Asking $180.

12 Vankoughnet Photography Club Will meet at The Village Square Thurs. Aug. 11th at 7:30 p.m New members are always welcome. No experience necessary. Contact Fred at: or by Sweetwater Maple Syrup Supplies & Sugarbush Josh and Sherri Campbell 1447 Peterson Rd, Bracebridge or Dealer for Maple Syrup Now Available at Northern Necessities 1 Used Kenmore Clothes Dryer 5 Years Old Good Working Condition. Asking $ Contact: Al for more info Support Worker for male with physical disability in Vankoughnet/Bracebridge area. Part time morning and evenings Will train Apply or cell Our thoughts & prayers are with Peggy & Marty Lacroix, as their 7 month old Great Grandson, Hayden White is fighting cancer. Wishing a speedy recovery to Cam Taylor who was having heart surgery and to Dave Ogilvie, his heart surgery has been postponed due to other heath issues. From all your friends & neighbours COMMUNITY YARD SALE Northern Necessities will be hosting a second community yard sale at the store on Saturday, August 20th starting at 9am rain or shine. It's a great way to sell your arts and crafts or unwanted household items. The cost is $10 per spot and spaces will be reserved on a first come, first served basis. For more information or to book your spot, please call Adam or Lynn at Village Square Management Board Barb McMurray Chair/Area Councillor Hilda MacFarlane Treasure/Rentals Audrey Ley Secretary/Village Voice Ken Ley Building Committee Carolyn Dunn Rapson Library Chair Jane Cargill Custodian Lisa Matchin Do you have a special occasion coming up and not enough room to accommodate a large group? Rent The Village Square at very reasonable rates. Contact Hilda for more information.

Town of Bracebridge Council Correspondence

Town of Bracebridge Council Correspondence TO: COPY: FROM: Mayor G. Smith and Members of Town Council J. Sisson, Chief Administrative Officer Management Team Media L. McDonald, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk