Council News

April 20th and May 18th

Edition

Warden Lovshin and CAO Bill Pyatt presented the 2010 Staff Service Awards on May 18th, 2011.

The Warden thanked all staff for their hard work and contributions to the County of Northumberland.

A “Meet and Greet” was held prior to the County Council Session to enable Warden Lovshin and the members of Council to personally congratulate the many recipients that were able to attend the ceremony.

CAO Pyatt noted that several staff were unable to attend due to their work schedules. Mr. Pyatt noted that the Golden Plough Lodge long term care facility and the Emergency Medical Service are 24 hour; seven day a week County operations . County Council acknowledged these award recipients as well.

5 YEARS 20 YEARS

Darroch Mark SS McIlmoyle Virginia GPL

Wickett Spring SS Leblanc Susan GPL

Munroe Shelley IT Davey Michele GPL

Robertson Tracy EMS Arthur Cori Tourism

Usher Joel EMS Hache Bernice GPL

Philp Giselle EMS Van Hoogmoed Catherine GPL

Self Ryan EMS Vanslyke Carol‐ann GPL

Lewis  Tom Roads Patfield Wendy GPL

Lane Jerry MRF Kowalczyk Francis GPL

Leavitt Jason MRF Bursey Dawn GPL

Harris Nicole MRF Lake Chris EMS

Skene Cherylin GPL

Arsenault Maryann GPL 25 YEARS

Poot Jackie GPL

Kelly Tammy GPL Read Elaine GPL

Leslie Susan GPL

Gray Beverly GPL

10 YEARS Masters Inanda GPL

Wilcox Treacy GPL

Arbourne Penny MRF Jessup Kevin GPL

Arbourne Pam MRF Bender Deb Corporate

Sterling Jason EMS Forstell Steven EMS

Thomas Rebecca EMS

Burke Cheryl GPL

McBride Danny Roads 30 YEARSDagnall Julie MRF

Johnston Jim MRF Joudrey Velma GPL

Jarvis Audrey GPL Lanoue Patrick EMS

Petherick Clarke Roads

Gayle Antoinette GPL 35 YEARSMacauley‐Bowen Bonnie POA

Kerr Scott POA Pearson Gary Facilities

Goody John MRF Gorman James Roads

Choiniere Barb GPL

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RETIREESGoulding Karen GPL

Manley Blake EMS Bradshaw Maurice MRF

Davey Serina, Lorrie GPL Marguaratt Carol Anne GPL

Dowle Jack GPL Charlton Betty Ann GPL

Story Kenneth GPL Ferguson Margaret GPL

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TOURISM WEEK IN NORTHUMBERLAND Sedgewick in association with Mike McNaught including Lake Ontario charters, stream and creek fishing, fly fishing and ice fishing; Warkworth will be hosting the Lilac Festival on May 20-23, the Victoria Day Weekend, which will be showcasing over 70 unique lilac varieties along the Millennium Trail, together with buskers, a candlelight walk on the trail with Westben Chorus members as well as vari-ous restaurant and retail adventures; The Heritage Conference being hosted in Cobourg in June on July 5 Cramahe Township is hosting the Great Waterfront Trail Adventure when cyclists will spend the night in the community as they tour the entire trail eastward from the Niagara Escarpment; St. Anne's Spa, Grafton has expanded to Port Hope to include the Dorset Manor Spa (formerly Hillcrest) so they can now offer clients revitalizing days at both these locations; the Port Hope Fair in September will be celebrating it’s 180th anniversary. To lean more regarding on-line booking availabil-ities, discounts through participating businesses and organizations visit the County Tourism Web Site at:-

www.northumberlandtourism.com.

At the April 20th Session of County Council, Tour-ism Week in Northumberland was proclaimed. The Northumberland Tourism Industry kick-off was held at the Cobourg Community Center on Monday, May 9th, 2011. As well as many sa-voury treats from across the County such as spe-cialty items from Empire Cheese, there was infor-mation about the Lilac Festival taking place later in May at Warkworth; the 100 years of Parks Canada and the Trent-Severn Waterway celebra-tions; spa services; fishing adventures. Northum-berland Tourism is promoting many reasons for residents to take a “Staycation” this year. A new Web link highlighting Rice Lake was also launched at the Cobourg Community Centre. The new portal, www.ExploreRiceLake.ca is part of a strategy to highlight outdoor events, shopping, dining and tours that can be enjoyed during visits to the internationally and locally well-known fish-ing area. The Saturday Cobourg Farmer's Market was one of the exhibitors at the event who are hoping to expand onto Second Street this season from its location behind Victoria Hall. Tourism and agri-culture are two of the main industries in the County which focused on locally-produced and locally-consumed foods which tourists can enjoy while in the County, and to take home for their enjoyment. The exhibits focused on reasons to visit North-umberland and some of the these included:- LetsFish Guiding events hosted by John

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FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL UPDATE—May 18th, 2011

BUSINESS ADVISORY CENTRE OF NORTHUMBERLAND

Q1 Overview

County is slightly under budget at March 31

Primarily due to timing of expenditures

Key events: RFPs/tenders issued after

budget approval in March for goods/services to be received throughout the year

Provincial subsidies higher than expected

2011 Forecast

Q1 Yearend forecast looks favourable to budget:

OW Admin. & EMS funding near 50%

Announced funding significantly higher than budget

Operating expenses only Historically underfunded

Capital savings:

Tenders for capital purchases at or under budget

Savings moved to reserves for future projects

Other expenses/funding being monitored are: Fuel & electricity prices

remain high

Procurement initiatives to identify and capture cost savings

Eagleson landfill remediation project deferred to 2012

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TENDERS/RFP’s/RFQ’s Award

TENDER/RFP/RFQ AWARDED TO: AT THE BID PRICE OF: BUDGETED AMOUNT

Tender 11-11

860 William St. Curtain Wall

C3 Polymeric $456,134.11 $600,000

Tender 12-11 Microsurfacing

Miller Paving Ltd. $267,115.93 $436,100

Tender 14-11

Asphalt Emulsions

McAsphalt Industries $0.5929 per litre $425.000

Tender 15-11

Paving

Norway Asphalt Ltd. $2,010,449.52 $2,417,000

Tender 16-11

Two 1/2 ton Trucks

Scott Drummond Motors Ltd.

$57,187.28 $75,000

RFI 02-11

Procurement/Purchase Order System

BDO

$73,322.64

$75,000

Tender 18-11

Janitorial Services

Kleenway Building and Maintenance Services

$101,623.58

Per year

$223,845

Per Year

Tender 22-11

Installation of Windows & Doors—Windemere Place, Cobourg

Absolute General Contractors

$74,997.12

$90,000

Tender 23-11

One New 2010/2011 Four Wheel Drive Front End Loader and Backnhoe

Johns Equipment Sales and Service

$91,058.92

$100,000

Tender 24-11

Four Mobile Lifts

Novaquip Lifting System $42,698.50 $55,000

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CAMPBELLFORD BRIDGE FEASIBILITY STUDY—Approved Genivar Fees Extension

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HAMILTON TOWNSHIP TRAIN DERAILMENT REPORT At the May 18th, County Council Session, a Report from Ken Stubbings, the County Emergency Planning & Health and Safety Coordinator, was presented.

On March 27 2011, 1244 hours a westbound Canadian National (CN) train derailed approximately 1.5km east of Port Hope. The train consisted of 116 cars. CN defines derailment as when any of the car wheels are not in contact with the track. Twenty three cars derailed. Seven cars of major concern had all wheels not in contact with the track. Two tankers contained jet fuel; two were empty liquid petroleum gas tankers; two contained sulfuric acid; and one

contains an unknown residual. A natural gas line was also ruptured. A grass fire and minor tanker fire resulted. All rail traffic, Canadian National, Canadian Pacific, and Via Rail was stopped. A 1.6km radius evacuation zone was established. There were no injuries during the derailment. Mr. Stubbings’ report included a number of positive actions that took place during the train derailment as well as some options for improvement. Clean up at the accident site is expected to be ongoing for a number of weeks. Northumberland EMS maintained a presence at the site for the duration of the emergency in case of fire, accidents or any potential threat to the many emergency services personnel involved in the incident. During the emergency, the Red Cross provided excellent service to the evacuees and communication between the Hamilton Township EOC and Red Cross was effective with the use of the County CEMC as liaison. The Community Emergency Management Coordinators in Northumberland County will continue to promote 72 hour preparedness.

Durham Northumberland Regional Innovation Center

At the April 20th Session of County Council, Mr. Daniel Ross, from the Northumberland Manufacturers’ Association, made a presentation on the new Regional Innovation Centre (RIC) being brought to Northumberland called Innovation Durham Northumberland (IDN). IDN will be part of a province-wide network that will provide commercialization support for entrepreneurs and business. The IDN will also provide access to a province wide network of experts, academics, companies, investors, government

agencies and others who can help continue to grow ideas and businesses. The NMA in partnership with the Durham Strategic Energy Alliance helped make the IDN possible. The IDN will house offices at UOIT in Oshawa, Durham College in Whitby and at the Northumberland Manufacturing Association offices in Cobourg.

PROGRAMS/SERVICES contd.

Drug Education & Awareness: e-learning & Positive Decisions, Positive Choices.Summer Camps: week-long, themed based camps.Community Connections: coordination of services & referrals by connecting children, youth & their families with existing community supportive services.Special Projects: e.g. UR OMG; Guys Read©;

Internet safety/cyberbullying; face-painting.

S T R E N G T H O F C H A R A C T E R, S T R E N G T H O F C O M M U N I T Y,

Referrals accepted from:

Youth

Parents/Caregivers

Schools

Community Agencies

Probation

Police

Crown Attorney..

S T R E N G T H O F C H A R A C T E R, S T R E N G T H O F C O M M U N I T Y,

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REBOUND FOR YOUTH PRESENTATION

About Us

Rebound Child & Youth Services Northumberland is a not for profit, incorporated, charitable organization.

Rebound offers supportive programs and services throughout Northumberland County for children, youth and their families.

Building strength of character and strength of community for the purposes of positive change..

S T R E N G T H O F C H A R A C T E R, S T R E N G T H O F C O M M U N I T Y,

Our Volunteers Empower, Energize and Inspire!

150 + volunteers.

Essential component for majority of programs and services offered.

Training.

Support.

Appreciation.

Ongoing recruitment – READbound, CHOICES, & new project.

S T R E N G T H O F C H A R A C T E R, S T R E N G T H O F C O M M U N I T Y,

PROGRAMS/SERVICES

Youth Justice Diversion: Extrajudicial Measures and Youth Justice Committee.

READbound: free of charge tutoring.

CHOICES: life skills, positive mentoring.

YOURS: youth outreach, connections with services and short-term supports.

PASS: school support for suspensions and alternative education placements.

S T R E N G T H O F C H A R A C T E R, S T R E N G T H O F C O M M U N I T Y,

NEW PROJECT!

2 year project funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation.Collaborating with Northumberland Community Counselling Centre (NCCC).Programming/supports for youth at risk of violence.Gender-specific group programming.Integration & coordination of services.Counselling services (NCCC).Youth engagement.Ages: 12-25 years.

S T R E N G T H O F C H A R A C T E R, S T R E N G T H O F C O M M U N I T Y,

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2011 Litter Clean Up Appreciation BBQ/MRF Open House

Coming to a street near you! The Get Caught Recycling Clean Team will hit the streets again this May through to November on area collection days to check out your recycling. The house who has their recycling set out in accordance to the Recycle Clean program will win a prize! For more information about our Recycle Clean program, visit the Recycling page. During the month of May, the Get Caught Recycling Team will be targeting the Municipality of Alnwick/Haldimand with Tuesday collection days. You just never know what day we might show up on your street, so make sure your recycling is picture perfect every collection day!

County staff reported that this year’s event was an overwhelming success – it’s estimated that over 700 people attended the event. This was the 3rd annual event – the last 2 events have been held at the MRF. There was a BBQ, popcorn and other refreshments, an information table, composter give away, face painting, Mighty Machines, guided MRF tours, games and prizes (t-shirts, travel mugs and reusable lunch bags)

This event is a great venue for educating the public about recycling and the importance of sorting their recyclables properly.