Town of Bracebridge Council Correspondence

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1 BRACEBRJDGE The Ncarl of" Muskoka Town of Bracebridge Council Correspondence TO: COPY: FROM: DATE: Mayor G. Smith and Members of Town Council J. Sisson, Chief Administrative Officer Management Team Media L. McDonald, Director of Corporate Services/Clerk July 29, CIRCULATION: Item# D' iptio: SECTION "A"- STAFF INFORMATION MEMOS: A1 SECTION "8" -GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE: Correspondence from Randy Pettapiece, MPP, Perth-Wellington, B1 regarding Resolution for Fairness in Provincial Infrastructure Funds. B2 B3 dated July 21' 2015, Correspondence from Cheryl Mortimer, Clerk, Township of Muskoka Lakes, dated July 24, 2015, regarding Resolution re: Continuation of multi-site delivery of core hospital services at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge and Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Communication from The Village Square, dated August The Village Voice. ~ Page 1.

2 B1 Ontario TOWN OF BRACEBRIDGE DATE REC'D Randy Pettapiece, MPP Perth-Wellington Constituency Office Perth -Wellington Stratford, Ontario JUL 2 3 ('r ~; '...1 REC'D BY July 21, J Lori McDonald Director of Corporate Services/Clerk Town of Bracebridge 1000 Taylor Court Bracebridge, ON P1L 1R6 Dear Ms. McDonald: Re: Resolution for Fairness in Provincial Infrastructure Funds I am writing to inform you of my upcoming private member's resolution in the Ontario legislature and to formally request your support. It reads as follows: That, in the opinion of this House, the government should guarantee that governmentheld ridings and opposition-held ridings be given equal and transparent consideration on infrastructure funding, and that when funding decisions are made, should guarantee that all MPPs, whether in government or opposition, be given fair and equal advance notice of the official announcement. The basis for my resolution is simple: When municipalities apply for provincial infrastructure funding, you should expect that your application would be evaluated based on merit. You should expect that it would be evaluated promptly, based on well-defined and transparent criteria. Finally, you should expect that the decision to approve your application would never depend on your MPP's political stripe. There is, after all, no such thing as Liberal, PC or NDP infrastructure money; there is only public money. That money comes from taxes that we all pay; everyone in the province should expect a similar quality of infrastructure and services, regardless of where they live. Because municipalities rely on provincial partnerships to fund critical infrastructure projects, the consequences of provincial funding decisions can be far-reaching. The provincial government must respect this partnership and ensure that government and opposition-held ridings are given equal consideration when it comes to infrastructure investment decisions. Too often, however, there is at least a persistent perception that public infrastructure dollars have, in at least some cases, been directed according to politics and not according to need..../2 Constituency Office 55 Lorne Avenue East Stratford, Ontario N5A 6S4 Tel. (519) Toll-free : Fax (519) randy.pettapiececo@pc.ola.org

3 B1 Having served as a municipal councillor, I know that the process to apply for infrastructure funding is a major-and sometimes frustrating-undertaking. It often entails significant red tape and investments of staff time and resources. Before making those investments, municipalities need some assurance that, based on clear criteria, your application has a reasonable chance of success. You also need to know that your MPP will advocate on your behalf and, most importantly, decision-makers will be receptive to that advocacy no matter if the MPP serves in government or opposition. The final section of my resolution deals with infrastructure announcements themselves. These announcements must, I believe, be depoliticized in order to address the perception that opposition-held ridings are disadvantaged- or worse yet, being punished-for voting against the government. If your municipality supports the intent of my resolution, I would encourage you to consider passing a formal resolution to support it. If your Council decides to proceed in this way, I would appreciate receiving a copy of your resolution as soon as possible. Debate on this resolution is scheduled for October 8, I would appreciate your views on this matter, and your own experience in your municipality concerning access to provincial infrastructure funds. If you have any feedback on this issue, or if you require any additional information, please don't hesitate to contact me at or by randy.pettapiececo@pc.ola.org. Thank you very much for your consideration. Sincerely, j1,,1 ~-0 Randy Pettapiece, MPP Perth-Wellington

4 TOWNSHIP or: P.O. Box 129, 1 Bailey Street, Port Carling, Ontario, POI3 1JO Website: Phone: Fax: OUR FILE: Provinciai/Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare July 24, 2015 Mayor Scott Aitchison, Town of Huntsville 37 Main Street East Huntsville, ON P1H 1A1 Reference: Resolution re: Continuation of multi-site delivery of core hospital services at South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge and Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Dear Mayor Aitchison; At the regular Council Meeting of the Township of Muskoka Lakes held on July 17, 2015, the attached resolution C-40-17/07/15 was passed. This resolution endorses the attached Town of Bracebridge Resolution adopted by Bracebridge Town Council on June 24, 2015 and the attached Town of Huntsville Resolution adopted by Huntsville Town Council on June 22, 2015, both in support of the continued delivery of a full range of core hospital services including acute care inpatient, emergency, diagnostic and surgical services. Further, Township Council supported both the Town of Bracebridge and Town of Huntsville Petitions to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario on this important issue. Thank you fo{ your attention to this matter. v(lrs truly, )~. ) " I \ /( t'/r/1\)flvc ~... / Cheryl Mortimer Clerk c.c. Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) AMO Small Urban Caucus AMO Rural Caucus. Norm Miller, M.P.P. Parry Sound- Muskoka Ontario Progressive Conservative Party The Liberal Party of Ontario The New Democratic Party of Ontario The Municipalities in the District of Muskoka Encl /ch

5 MU~KOKA {~:..,.-~,C~~ :;.~:{;: -'~ "~.! COUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 17,2015 Agenda Reference 9.a.7., G ~ESOLUTION NUMBER: c./f{) MOVED BY: SECONDED BY: ~ ( Be it resolved that the Council of the Township of Muskoka Lakes endorses the Town of Bracebridge Resolution adopted by Bracebridge Town Council on June 24, 2015 attached as Appendix A to this resolution and the Town of Huntsville Resolution adopted by Huntsville Town Council on June 22, 2015 attached as Appendix B to this resolution, both in support of the continued delivery of a full range of core hospital services including acute care inpatient, emergency, diagnostic and surgical services. And that the Council of the Township of Muskoka Lakes supports the Town of Bracebridge and the Town of Huntsville Petitions to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. And further, that this resolution be circulated to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the AMO Small Urban Caucus, the AMO Rural Caucus, MPP Norm Miller, the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party, the Liberal Party of Ontario, the New Democratic Party of Ontario, and the municipalities in the District of Muskoka. RECORDED VOTE: COUNCILLOR BARANIK (Deputy Mayor) COUNCILLOR BARRICK-SPEARN COUNCILLOR CURRIE COUNCILLOR EDWARDS COUNCILLOR HARDING COUNCILLOR KRUCKEL (Acting Deputy Mayor) COUNCILLOR LEDGER COUNCILLOR MCTAGGART COUNCILLOR NISHIKAWA MAYOR FURNISS TOTALS NAYS YEAS MOTION DEFEATED MOT RRIED ~~""

6 Appendix "A" Resolution by the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Bracebridge WHEREAS, the provision of a full range of core hospital services, including acute care inpatient, emergency, diagnostic and surgical services, at both the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge and the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital by Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is vital for all of the communities in tr1e Muskoka region; AND WHEREAS, the continued delivery of those core hospital services at both the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracelxidge and the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital is crucial to the long-term sustainability and economic vitality of the two cormnunities and the entire Muskoka region; AND WHEREAS, the residents of Bracebriclge, Huntsville and the other communities in Muskoka have strongly supported multi-site delivery of a full range of core hospital services, including acute care inpatient, emergency, diagnostic and surgical services, at both the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge and the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital; AND WHEREAS, contrary to the wishes of the people of Muskoka, the Board of Directors of Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare t1as approved the :one l>ospital model" as the preferred model for hospital service delivery in the future; NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF BRACEBRIDGE PETITIONS THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF ONTARIO AS FOLLOWS: 1. That the Province of Ontario ensure that a full range of core hospital services, including acute care inpatient, emergency, diagnostic and surgical services, are maintained on a multi-site basis at both the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge and the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital. 2. That the Province of Ontario ensure that the cl1anges to Ontario's health care delivery system currently being implemented do not negatively impact access to services and the quality of care in Bracebridge, Huntsville and the entire Muskoka region. 3. That the Province of Ontario ensure that the changes to Ontario's health care delivery system currently being implemented recognize the unique and important role that smaller hospitals, such as the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital and the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital have in promoting economic development and creating sustainable communities in Ontario. That this resolution be circulated to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the AMO Small Urban Caucus, the AMO Rural Caucus, MPP Norm Miller, Ontario Progressive Conservative Par ty, the Liberal Party of Ontario, the New Democratic Party of Ontario, and the municipalities in the District of Muskoka. That this resolution be circulated to the public in a Petition to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario.

7 1 - CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF HUNTSVIlLE Appendix B Huntsville Town Council (\ Date: June 22, 2015 Moved by: Seconded by: WHEREAS: The provision of a full range of core hospital services, including acute care inpatient, emergency, diagnostic and surgical services, at both the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital and the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge by Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is vital for all of the communities in the entire MAHC catchment area including Algonquin Provincial Park; AND WHEREAS: The continued delivery of those core hospital services at both the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital is crucial to the long-term sustainability and economic vitality of the two communities and the entire MAHC catchment area including Algonquin Provincial Park; AND WHEREAS: The residents of Huntsville, Bracebridge and the other communities in the MAHC catchment area have strongly supported multi-site delivery of a full range of core hospital services, including acute care inpatient, emergency, diagnostic and surgical services, at both the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge and the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital; AND WHEREAS: Contrary to the wishes of the people of the entire MAHC catchment area, the Board of Directors of Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare has approved the "one hospital model" as the preferred model for hospital service delivery in the future; NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF HUNTSVILLE PETITIONS THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF ONTARIO AS FOLLOWS: 1. That the Province of Ontario ensure that a full range of core hospital services, including acute care inpatient, emergency, diagnostic and surgical services, are maintained on a multi-site basis at both the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital and the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital in Bracebridge; 2. That the Province of Ontario ensure that the changes to Ontario's health care delivery system currently being implemented do not negatively impact access to services and the quality of care

8 No.: in Bracebridge, Huntsville and the entire MAHC catchment area including Algonquin Provincial Park; 3. That the Province of Ontario ensure that the changes to Ontario's health care delivery system currently being implemented recognize the unique and important role that smaller hospitals/ such as the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital and the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital have in promoting economic development and creating sustainable communities in Ontario~ AND FURTHER THAT: This resolution be circulated to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the AMO Small Urban Caucus/ the AMO Rural Caucus, MPP Norrn Miller 1 Ontario Progressive Conservative Party, the Liberal Party of Ontario, the New Democratic Party of Ontario, the Green Party of Ontario and the municipalities in the entire MAHC catchment area including Almaguin Highlands; AND FURTHER THAT: Assembly of Ontario. This resolution be circulated to the public in a Petition to the Legislative RECORDED VOTE DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY INTEREST MEMBERS OF COUNCIL YEA NAY MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PERSONAl B!.JSI~ESS EMPlOYMENT OTHER Councillor Alcock Councillor Alcock Councillor Armour Councillor Armour Councillor FitzGerald Councillor FitzGerald Councillor Schumacher Councillor Schumacher Councillor Stone Councillor Stone Councillor Terziano Councillor Terziano Councillor Thompson ---- Councillor Thompson Councillor Wiebe Councillor Wiebe /7 Mayor Aitchison May()r Aitchison lz:/ TOTAL: ' I / / ~~/' ~ ' ~ carne~ --~ ' ::')

9 August 2015 THE VILLAGE VOICE COMMUNITY EVENTS AT THE VILLAGE SQUARE 1198 VANKOUGHNET ROAD Guess Who s Coming for Dinner! Saturday, September 26 th, :00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Appetizers 6:15 p.m. 7:45 p.m. Dine at host home 8:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Dessert at TVS Cost: $20.00/person For details and further information, please Carolyn at: carolynrapson5741@hotmail.com or phone her at: to join in the food and fun of this progressive evening, please go to the Vankoughnet website and download the form. Complete it and hand it along with $20.00/person in an envelope to a Library Board member (Carolyn Dunn Rapson, Cathy Craig, Frances Gualtieri, Irene Boyes, Joanne Sutton, or Vivien Vezina) by Sat., Sept. 12 th at noon. Proceeds will go to The Village Square. Letters/forms are also available at The Village Square. Canada Day Celebrations Was a great success! Many thanks go out to Garry Hunter and family for all your hard work and dedication and to all the volunteers. A Good Time Was Had By All Thank You! Layout Audrey Ley: villagevoice@hotmail.ca Important Announcement! The Board of the Village Square is contemplating the building of a sports court that would allow us to offer programs of: pickle ball, basketball, volleyball and badminton. Go to Google and check out pickle ball, the fastest growing game in the country. These programs could be available to people of all ages and ability and could include training, practice time, league play, tournaments, and self-organized friendly games. We have a proposal from Fowler Construction to build the facility and donate directly, as well as from their suppliers, certain of the material and equipment required. We think this is a good and affordable idea, but without the interest and support of the community, the facility will not be used enough to justify the cost. Would you help us? Here's how: A meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 7:00 p.m. to present details of our plan, provide a question and answer period, and take a vote for or against this proposal. If you support it, we will proceed. If you vote against it, we will not proceed with the plan. It is important to the community that you talk to your family and friends, attend the meeting, express your views, and vote. Please come!!

10 Join Us for Ping Pong Night At the Village Square All ages are welcome Wednesday August 12 th & 26 th 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Adults $2.00 Students No Charge For more information, call or text Jeff at (705) EUCHRE At The Village Square Friday Aug. 7 th 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Refreshments and Prizes $5 per person Contact: Hilda Vankoughnet Photography Club Will meet at The Village Square Aug. 13 th at 7:30 p.m New members are always welcome. No experience necessary. Contact Fred at: (705) or fred@muskoka.com The Village Square Library is pleased to announce the addition of The Imitation Game (Alan Turing) and The Theory of Everything (Stephen Hawking) to the DVD collection. Both movies garnered multiple Academy nominations and are compelling stories of both men's lives. The Village Square Halloween Draw October 31, at 8:00pm A big thank you goes out to Steve Clark who has donated a beautiful handcrafted Deacon s Bench for our raffle this year. 1 st Prize-1 Handcrafted Deacons Bench 2 nd Prize- Dinner for 4-at Swiss Chalet With the proceeds going to The Village Square. To purchase your tickets contact any board member. $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00 Wishing Jen Blanchard, Steve Clark and Gini Anderson a Speedy Recovery as they recently had surgery. Get Well Soon Jen, Steve & Gini! From all your friends and neighbours LADIES QUILTING Everyone is Welcome at The Village Square Every Wednesday 9:30 to 11:30 am For further information Contact: Lise Ogilvie or Jackie Anderson at Progressive Cribbage Wed., Aug. 5 th at 7 pm For more information Contact: Catherine Cash prizes and a light snack

11 B3 BID EUCHRE At the Village Square Wed., Aug. 19, :00 p.m. sharp 'til 9:30 p.m. CASH PRIZES AND TREATS $5.00 per person Contact: Carolyn at YOGA At The Village Square Every Tuesday 7:00 pm $5 per class! All proceeds go to The Village Square Contact Gwen BIDE-A-WEE NURSERY Is springing forward A variety of Spring Bulbs will be available in early September. For further information Contact Barb Calling All Ladies to Come out to the Village Square at 9:00am on the first Friday of each month to enjoy coffee with your friends and neighbours. Muskoka's Best Cleaning Too tired and no time to clean? Let us do the work! Serving Cottages & Homes in the area since 2001 Great rates Call Cheryl at Friday, Saturday and Sunday s Sweetwater Maple Syrup Supplies & Sugarbush Josh and Sherri Campbell 1447 Peterson Rd, Bracebridge or sales@sweetwatermaple.ca Dealer For Call us for all of your Maple Syrup Supplies and Equipment needs

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