Drayton Community News November 20, 2015

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Consultant will be hired to assist with works director recruitment

Sounds good - Tyler Bernier of the First Palmerston Scouts tries out the drum of Glenn Leibeold of the Mount Forest Cameron Highlanders as fellow Scout Kayden Coulter looks on. The Scouts and Highlanders participated in Remembrance Day services in Drayton on Nov. 11. More photos on page 8.

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by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - The township has created a selection committee and authorized it to engage a consultant to assist with recruitment of a new public works director. At the Nov. 10 meeting, Mapleton council authorized the selection committee, consisting of newly-appointed CAO Brad McRoberts and Mayor Neil Driscoll, to spend up to $20,000 to hire a third party to provide recruitment services. McRoberts was promoted from public works director to fill the CAO/clerk position on Nov. 4, creating the current vacancy. His hiring was the result of a search conducted with the assistance of consultant Nigel Bellchamber of Bellchamber and Associates at a cost of around $15,000. McRoberts was originally

hired in June 2014 to replace former public works director Larry Lynch, who was dismissed in December 2013. Bellchamber and Associates was also hired to consult on the hiring of the public works director and a restructuring of the department at that time at a cost estimated by former CAO Patty Sinnamon to be between $15,000 to $20,000. In October of 2014, four public works management positions were eliminated and three new positions were created as a result of the restructuring process. McRoberts said proposals for the consulting position will be requested from the firms considered for the chief administrative officer recruitment. Funds will be drawn from existing budget and/or reserves as required, he explained in a written report.

“Would the world come to an end if we were to hire a director of public works without spending upwards of $20,000 on a consultant?� asked councillor Dennis Craven. “I don’t know if the world would come to an end, but you could end up with an employee who doesn’t have the qualifications for the position,� replied McRoberts. The CAO pointed out consultants are “very key� to the process and skilled at “strategically asking questions that certainly help the recruiters figure out whether those people are appropriate for the positions or not.� While stating he “fully agreed� with McRoberts’ statement, Craven noted, “I had a half-dozen people ask me if we could not do this.� The motion to create a Continued on page 5

Former local pastor invited to attend UN climate change conference DRAYTON - A Mapleton resident has been invited to attend the United Nations Framework Climate Change Conference in Paris, France from Nov. 30 to Dec. 11. Willard Metzger of Drayton, a former local pastor who has served at Bethel, Floradale, and Community (Drayton) Mennonite Churches, is attending on behalf of the Canadian Council of Churches (CCC). In her letter of invitation, CCC president Rev. Dr. Karen Hamilton acknowledged the “valuable voice of the Mennonite family in our ecumenical work,� as well as Metzger’s “unique ability to bridge relationships across the various Christian expressions� in the CCC.

For Metzger, who serves as Mennonite Church Canada executive director and a CCC vice-president, concern for climate justice is a natural extension of the Christian faith. “When people are left hungry, thirsty and homeless, there is no justice and there is no peace,� said Metzger. “When we care for creation, we take fundamental steps toward peace.� Climate change is already impacting people in various parts of the world. After attending the 2011 UN Climate Change Forum in Durban, South Africa, Metzger offered some alarming statistics. Island states like Fiji are losing homes and livelihoods as sea levels rise. Somalia holds

climate change responsible for the deaths of 20,000 children and the malnutrition of 730,000 others in 2011. Thailand lost two-third of its 2011 rice harvest to flooding. In Kenya, rising temperatures, soil erosion and drought has reduced the yield of the food staple maize to five bushels per hectare - just 20 per cent of what it was 50 years ago. More recent reports suggest years of drought and inefficient government responses are behind the war in Syria that is driving so many refugees out of the country. Climate change is widely expected to continue increasing poverty levels by impacting food and water resources and livelihoods, eventually making

some parts of the Earth uninhabitable. Metzger’s pursuit of climate justice has garnered him meetings with a variety of high level politicians over the years, from former Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May and New Democratic Party Leader Tom Mulcair, to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in his years as a Liberal MP. In 2011, Metzger shared his thoughts on climate change with a group of Canadian Senators and members of Parliament in Ottawa prior to attending the 2011 UN Climate Change Forum as an observer for the World Council of Churches (WCC). Continued on page 5

Climate conference - Mennonite Church Canada executive director Willard Metzger of Drayton, together with other faith leaders, participated in a march through the streets of Durban in support of climate justice at the UN Climate Change Forum in 2011. photo by Kaitlin Bardswich

Car wash owner asks council to consider tiered rate system for water by Patrick Raftis

MAPLETON - The owner of a local car wash says the township’s rates under the new metered water system are having a serious impact on his Drayton operation. Henry Brouwer told council on Nov. 10 his water bills for the Drayton car wash were $550 every two months under the previous flat rate system. “I will admit that was probably a really good deal on water,� said Brouwer. However, he pointed out, “I’m now playing $2,000 every two months so I’ve had a (300 per cent) increase on my slow months.�

Brouwer said he had expected his costs to go up, perhaps even double, under the new system. “A (300 per cent) increase on a small business seems pretty extensive,� he said. Noting the township had monitored water usage for about a year before switching to metered billing, Brouwer said he was “curious when you would have noticed my water usage and calculated what my rate was going to be, why a (300 per cent increase) didn’t set off any red flags or concerns?� Brouwer said he expects his costs to rise even higher dur-

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ing the winter months, when it’s necessary to weep water through the lines to keep them from freezing. Councillor Dennis Craven asked how the rates were impacting Brouwer’s Moorefield car wash. Brouwer said costs for the Moorefield business have actually dropped slightly, because the operation has been less busy since the Drayton car wash opened up. Noting some municipalities have different rates for commercial users, Brouwer asked if a two-tiered rate system could be considered in Mapleton. “The way things are right

now I’m not going to be able to keep paying those rates,� he said. Councillor Dennis Craven said, “That certainly seems like a ridiculous increase.� While acknowledging water rates need to cover the cost of the system, Craven stated, “it’s still got to be a reasonable rate, right? And I think that’s why there’s a commercial rate in a lot of townships. “We’ve had a problem in the past in this township of keeping businesses here. If we’re going to have an unreasonable water rate, that’s what’s going to happen. They’re going to go where the water’s cheaper.�

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However, Craven pointed out, “up until we started charging the metered rate, maybe you weren’t paying enough.� Councillor Michael Martin said he feels a tiered rate structure is “worth looking at. “I struggle with higher rates promoting conservation, versus a fixed number council needs to receive for spending and capital projects,� he noted. CAO Brad McRoberts said council could look at the idea of adjusting rates during upcoming budget discussions. Brouwer asked if anything could be done about his high water bills in the interim. McRoberts said the water

rates are established by a bylaw, so it’s unlikely anything could be done in terms of interim relief prior to council considering changes to the bylaw. Craven wondered if future rate relief could be made retroactive. “I wouldn’t think it would be,� said McRoberts. Brouwer also advised council he sells town water in small containers through a vending machine. “Is this something that’s allowed?� he asked. McRoberts said council could amend the bylaws to specifically allow the sale of water in small containers.

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Trillium provides $6,000 to Mapleton Fire Rescue MAPLETON - The Trillium ROOTS Community Fund has contributed $6,000 to Mapleton Fire Rescue to assist with purchase of a battery operated cutter/spreader to upgrade existing extrication tools. Through the fund, Trillium Mutual Insurance Company provides financial assistance and support in rural communities in which its policyholders live and serve. The company announced in early 2015 that up to $240,000 would be available for a number of capital projects, with a focus in the areas of health care, recreation and wellness, emergency response, agricultural and eco/sustainability. The deadline for the next intake of applications is Feb. 3. More information about the ROOTS (Recognizing Our Opportunity To Support) Community Fund can be found at www. trilliummutual.com.

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Township revises management committee format ager of public works, chief by Patrick Raftis MAPLETON - The format building official, deputy treaof the township’s management surer, deputy clerk, business development and marketing committee has been revised. Council approved the new coordinator, and manager of facilities. This group will meet format on Nov. 10. Under the previous struc- monthly to review and discuss ture the CAO chaired a man- ongoing issues and provide upagement committee, which dates on assigned tasks, departalso included the directors of mental work plans, projects, finance and public works, the and related budget concerns. The management team will chief building official, the fire chief, the business develop- also provide input on township ment and marketing coordina- procedures for consideration of the senior management team. tor and the mayor. “The above revisions will The new structure recommended by CAO Brad McRob- allow for more productive use erts sees the committee split of staff’s time while ensuring McRoberts accountability,” into two entities. A senior management team, states his report. “While the revisions forwhich will meet weekly, will include the CAO, finance di- mally remove the mayor from rector and public works direc- these meetings, the mayor can tor. The senior management and will meet weekly, or more team will review and provide frequently as required, with feedback on all procedures and the CAO to discuss any issues. functions of the township and It will be the responsibility of ensure the procedural manual the CAO to ensure appropriis kept up to date and consistent ate action is taken or direction with legislative requirements. obtained from council as reThe group will also review the quired.” McRoberts told council the status of budgets. A separate management management team meetings chaired by the CAO, will be “a little more inclusive team, also 'UD\WRQ&KRS+RXVH SGI $0 will include the fire chief, man- to include some of the middle

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Cost should reflect reality That water costs for commercial and industrial users would rise under the recently implemented metered water system in Drayton and Moorefield was not only expected, but appropriate. Part of the reasoning, after all, was to illustrate the actual costs of delivering water to customers who were used to thinking of this valuable resource as all but free, and encouraging conservation. Mapleton council was confronted with the new reality of the situation at the Nov. 10 meeting, when a local car wash operator pointed out the metered system has resulted in a 300 per cent increase in the water costs for his business. Council is rightly concerned about the possibility of losing businesses due to the added operational costs of realisticallypriced water. And in this case, there appears to be some room for remediation. However, council shouldn’t overreact out of fear of an exodus of business to some mythical low-water-rate districts. Most municipalities that have avoided it to this point, have been pretty much compelled by new provincial expectations on cost recovery to install a metered system. Most are also attempting to reduce the level of subsidization for high-consumption users in order to both encourage conservation and be fair to modest users. Why, for example, should the owner of a personal vehicle that might get washed monthly help to pay, through rate subsidization, the costs for a business with a fleet of pickups that get washed weekly? Perhaps it should cost $16, not $4 to wash your vehicle? The problems created by a blasé approach to the true cost of water obviously go far beyond the municipal level. Recent publicity surrounding a water-taking permit application in Centre Wellington by Nestle Waters Canada has highlighted the fee set by Ontario’s natural resources ministry, which is only $3.71 per million litres. That million litres for a water bottler could generate $2 million through the sale of half-litre bottles. Meanwhile the province recovers only 1.2 per cent of the $16.2 million it spends each year on water quantity management programs. Again, taxpayers subsidizing business profiting from access to a natural resource. It’s actually imperative to change people’s attitudes about water conservation. Contrary to popular perception, the supply is not infinite. A new study from the University of Victoria indicates just six per cent of the groundwater around the world is replenished within a “human lifetime” of 50 years. Combine that with studies showing one-third of the world’s aquifers are “overstressed” because they have almost no new water flowing in to offset usage, and you can see why we need to stop thinking of water as something we can waste in guilt-free fashion. Patrick Raftis

Listowel outscores Community 5-2 in local hockey action LISTOWEL 5 COMMUNITY 2 Listowel struck for two unanswered goals in the first period. Curtis Wagler started the scoring with a wrist shot from in front the net. The centring pass came from Brad Gartz. Late in the period Listowel added their second goal with a scramble at the net. Phil Shantz buried a rebound left by an Andrew Jantzi snap shot.

Listowel added a shorthanded goal to start the second. A stretch pass by Phil Shantz gave Zach Gingrich a breakaway. Gingrich scored with a wrist shot to the glove side. Listowel scored two more goals in the final minute of the period. Kyle Streicher blasted a rebound into the top corner and Max Brubacher rifled in a loose puck, assisted by Mike Gingrich and Max Brubacher.

Community finally entered the game with a powerplay goal. A two-man advantage allowed Kyle Wideman to score, assisted by Kevin Gingrich. Community added one more powerplay goal in the final minute. Kyle Wideman undressed the defence and buried the puck in the short side corner, assisted by Colin Snyder. However the early Listowel lead proved too much to erase.

MISSIONARY 3 BETHEL 2 The first goal of this game came early in the second period. A loose puck rolled out to the right side point and Devin McGuire rifled a shot to send the puck into the top corner. Missionary added another goal late in the period. Matt Duff tipped the puck in on the blocker side from a shot off the Continued on page 7

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Notice to Ratepayers THE SECOND INSTALLMENT OF THE 2015 FINAL TAXES FOR ALL PROPERTY CLASSES ARE DUE

NOVEMBER 27, 2015 Taxes may be paid at the following locations: • Township of Mapleton Municipal Office, 7275 Sideroad 16 by cash, cheque or debit/interac • at most Financial Institutions or • by Telebanking/On-line banking with most financial institutions. Taxes may also be paid by mail addressed to the Township of Mapleton, P.O. Box 160, Drayton, ON N0G 1P0

KEEP ROADWAYS CLEAR AND SAFE In accordance with the Ontario Highway Traffic Act, Section 134, the deposition of debris, mud, leaves, or any other debris onto the roadway is an offence under the Highway Traffic Act and can result in fines, penalties, and costs for removal and disposal. The depositing of these materials on the roadway can result in damage to property or result in accidents causing injury or death. The Township of Mapleton respectively asks that residents ensure that they are not depositing or tracking these materials onto our roadways. Let’s make sure our residents and visitors are safe when traveling on our roadways.

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• December 4 @ 7:00 p.m., Drayton • December 5 @ 1:00 p.m., Moorefield • December 20 @ 2:00 p.m., Alma (Alma Parade Theme: Barnyard Christmas)

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Car show donations - The Palmerston Car and Truck Show Committee recently presented $400 to the Palmerston and District Hospital Foundation and $200 the Palmerston Community Food Bank. From left: front, food bank representative and foundation director Barb Burrows, Brenda Grandy, foundation director Lynn Hodgins and Ann Henderson; back, Joe Walter, Trish Diniz, Dwight Robinson and Dianne Robinson. submitted photo

Tuesday, November 24, 2015 Tuesday, December 1, 2015

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Tuesday, December 8, 2015

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Regular Meeting of Council Mapleton Youth Action Council @ Drayton Library. Open to All Youth 14-24yrs Regular Meeting of Council

The Community News, Friday, November 20, 2015 PAGE FIVE

Township hiring consultant

Pre-school students visit local dairy farm Farm visit - Mapleton Preschool students, parents and teacher Lauren Rumph visited Mapleton’s Organic Dairy on Nov. 4 for a morning of learning and exploring. Participants enjoyed seeing the animals and exploring how milk is collected. Group members ended the tour with an ice cream treat, and enjoyed finding their way through the hedge maze. Among those clearly pleased with the ice cream were, from left: front, Branten Beyer, Nate Stolz and Karson Fear; back: Mary Lou Fletcher and Austin Schieck. For registration information contact Betty Douglas at betty.douglas@ugdsb.ca. submitted photo

FROM PAGE ONE selection committee and authorize it to hire a consultant passed unopposed. Council had previously directed McRoberts to immediately recruit for the position with an application deadline of Dec. 2, with the intent to fill the position by Feb. 1. A short-list of candidates will be brought to council for final interviews, with council then making the decision.

Climate change FROM PAGE ONE Among more recent engagements, he participated in a Justice Tour across Canada, a public engagement forum coordinated by the CCC and Citizens for Public Justice helping people connect the impacts of climate change with poverty.

Management format revised FROM PAGE THREE issues forward on a monthly basis.” Councillor Dennis Craven asked if the mayor and councillors “would be welcome to attend” management meetings “without being able to comment.” “While I don’t think it’s necessary, I certainly wouldn’t object to it,” said McRoberts. He explained “staff work for the CAO and the CAO works for council and keeping to that structure is probably best.” The report containing the new structure was approved unopposed.

Service recognized - Firefighter Grant Morgan, centre, received a 30-year recognition award from the federal government for service to the Maryborough and Mapleton Fire Departments. Mapleton Fire Chief Rick Richardson, left, and Mayor Neil Driscoll presented the award at the Oct. 27 township council meeting. CORRECTION: Grant Morgan’s name was printed incorrectly in the caption that accompanied the above photo in the Nov. 11 issue. The Community News regrets the error.

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PAGE SIX The Community News, Friday, November 20, 2015

2014/2015 Township of Mapleton Council

REPORT CARD

HOW ARE WE DOING The Township of Mapleton Council has now completed a full year in office and would like to obtain feedback from you as to how we are doing in our role of representing the community. We truly want to know if you believe we are making decisions in the best interest of the public. The goal of this survey is to get a better understanding of how we are doing as a council and if we are addressing concerns, being transparent in our actions and communicating effectively to the community.

Donation to hospital - Recently a few members of Blair Masonic Lodge met at the Palmerston and District Hospital to present a $2,000 donation to the hospital foundation, assisting the foundation with the Healthcare Heroes Radiothon campaign to purchase equipment in the lab, dietary and surgical services units. “The foundation is grateful for this generous donation,” said development officer Dale Franklin. From left: foundation director Lynn Hodgins, Blair Lodge master Hugh Thompson and lodge members Murray Fleming and Paul Brown. submitted photo

Your responses are voluntary and will be kept confidential. All responses will be compiled and analyzed as a group. 1. Are you aware of the different methods of contacting Council members, including phone, email, or a personalized letter? Yes

No

Don’t Know

Please specify

No (go to question 4)

3. Do you feel that your concern was handled in a timely manner? Yes

Do you believe Council is making decisions that are in the best interest of the community/public? Yes

No

2. Have you contacted Council in the past 12 months? Yes

11.

12.

How would you rate council’s performance overall? Very Satisfied

No

Satisfied

Neither Satisfied or Dissatisfied

4. Do you believe Council is visible at public events? Yes

No

Dissatisfied

13.

Not Sure

Very Dissatisfied

Do you have any additional feedback regarding Council’s performance to date?

5. Do you think it is important for Council to be out at public events? Yes

No

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Don’t Know

6. Accessible can be defined as: “One who is respectful and approachable”. According to this definition, do you think that Council is accessible? Yes

No

Don’t Know

14. Do you live within a rural or urban area of Mapleton? Urban (within a town) 15.

Councillor Michael Martin Councillor Marlene Ottens Councillor Lori Woodham

7. A phrase that is commonly being used to describe municipal government today is “Open and Transparent”. Council’s goal is to be more open and transparent whereby decisions and the reasons for those decisions are made available to the public. According to this definition, do you feel that Council is open and transparent? Yes

No

Don’t Know

8. Does Council communicate with the public well? No

Townhall Meetings

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Newsletter

10. If Other, please specify

Which of the Mapleton communities is closest to your residence? Alma

Drayton

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Moorefield

Rothsay

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16. Which of the following best represents your household? Single

Family, with children

Family, no children

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17. Do you own or rent? Own

Rent

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We would like to share with you our First Year in Office Report Card. A copy of this report will be placed on the Mapleton Township website.

Don’t Know

9. What are your preferred choices of communication? (please rank the options in order of preference with 1 being your preferred choice and 6 being your least preferred choice). Website

Rural (within the country)

18. Please indicate your age group.

Please specify

Yes

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Mayor Neil Driscoll Councillor Dennis Craven

Palmerston remembers - The Remembrance Day service at the cenotaph in Palmerston drew a large crowd on Nov. 11. Local Scouts were among those paying their respects.

To request a copy please contact Christine Hickey at the Township Office at 519.638.3313 ext. 42 or chickey@mapleton.ca after January 26, 2016.

Completed surveys can be dropped off at the following locations: PMD Arena Complex, Drayton Branch - Wellington County Library and the Mapleton Administration Office until Monday November 30, 2015.

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Mapleton remembers the fallen Drayton Remembrance Day service - A large crowd attended the Remembrance Day service at Memorial Park in Drayton on Nov. 11. Clockwise from right: Community Christian School students Ryan Mulder and Mariah Rumph lay a wreath accompanied by local Legion member Patty Cherrey; a member of the 1943 Palmerston Cadet Corps stands vigil at the cenotaph during the service; Drayton Girl Guides march to the cenotaph. photos by Caroline Sealey

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