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Events and things to do in Parry Sound that you may not know about.

The Parry Sound Big Dig

08 Thursday Dec 2016

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The folks of Trestle Brewery have finally put a shovel into the ground and started the necessary remediation for their brewery/restaurant build. Nothing like a little bit of public poking, as I did in my council preview post on Sunday, to get them moving.

Actually I think they missed a great opportunity to get started a little bit earlier and save a ‘hole’ lot of money. Some of you may have seen the article about ten days ago where Cards Against Humanity marked Black Friday by digging a hole for no apparent reason except perhaps to throw money into. They then proceeded to fill it back up. That’s exactly what the Trestle Brewery folks are doing, but apparently on their own nickel. The folks at Cards Against Humanity managed to get donations of over USD 100,000 to fund their project. Imagine if that hole could have been on the banks of the Seguin River. Dig ‘er up, then fill ‘er in. A perfect win-win. The funding, the publicity! Guys, you missed it.

Speaking to the principals at Trestle I understand they are planning to be up and brewing, and serving, this summer. Are there plans for cider? I’m not a beer drinker.

Parry Sound’s Very Own Big Dig, but Self-Funded

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Council Agenda Preview – May 17, 2016

15 Sunday May 2016

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Another packed agenda with a variety of new and postponed issues. Council members will need to choose their issues wisely if they hope to get through the agenda in a timely fashion.

The big issue on the agenda relates to the proposed ATV By-law (Item 10.3.1) permitting ATV traffic on specific streets. I believe the By-law is flawed, but I support it as written. Let’s give it a try for a year and assess what changes might be useful. A number of the residents of William Street object to the route based on concerns about neighbourhood disruption (Item 4.2). There is a question of whether the ATV path should or shouldn’t make use of the 100 metres or so the Rotary Algonquin Regiment Fitness Trail as it crosses the Seguin River (Items 4.5, 9.3.2). This is a portion of the trail that we share with snow machines in the winter, and they travel much faster than ATVs. I have not found this to be an issue, people are courteous in confined spaces. I would prefer a path that bypasses the trail and proceeds directly down River Street to William Street, but this raises issues of safety and commerce. I know some people are worried that the Great North Road/Bowes Street intersection, and the high traffic levels. I suspect this really won’t be an issue, there won’t be hundreds of ATVs at a time running through Parry Sound. This isn’t Thunder Run. The bigger issue for me concerns where the ATVs can park if a River Street option is chosen. I’m sure that many of them would like to park and stop for lunch or dinner. The Rotary Algonquin Regiment Fitness Trail option leads to the Bobby Orr Community Centre where it’s easy to imagine the bikes can park and people can walk up to the Downtown for a meal or refreshments.

Staff seems to have found a reasonable compromise allowing the Parry Sound Islanders to use the Bobby Orr Community Centre. It seems that while the Islanders are a successful hockey team, they still stink, and new ventilation needs to be installed to handle the issue. (Items 5.3, 9.3.4)

June will see a couple of Parry Sound supported events. This starts with the Rotary Dragon Boat Festival on June 11 (Item 9.3.6), followed ten days later with the unveiling of the Francis Pegahmagabow Commemoration on the 21st (Items 9.3.5, 9.6.1)

Not to be forgotten, it seems the William Street reconstruction is set to get started with the awarding of a contract to Fowler Construction (Item 9.2.1). Let’s hope there aren’t as many surprises as there were with the Forest Street project. At least there’s no rail lines to cross.

Letters

4.1 – Jean Scott, 46 Church Street. Re: Opposed to Zoning By-law amendment regarding the old William Beatty School citing decrease in property values, too dense, increased traffic, reduction of parking on Rosetta, reduction of green space, the high number of parking spaces and reduced size of the spaces, lack of dock loading facility and overload of existing sewer and water.

4.2 – Petition from Williams Street residents (38 names). Re: Opposition to the ATV route suggested along William Street.

4.5 – Wendall Fisher, Chair, Parry Sound Area Active Transportation. Re: Opposed to the use of the Rotary/Algonquin Regiment Fitness Trail as part of the proposed route for ATVs and suggests an all road option from William Street to Cascade Street to River Street and then to Great North Road.

Deputations

5.1 – George Burton, President Canadore College. Re: Update on activities of Canadore College

5.2 – Malcolm Fraser, resident. Re: ATV Route

5.3 – Ken Thomas, Jack Sportsgroup: GMHL Jr. A Team – Parry Sound Islanders. Re: Proposal for the Parry Sound Islanders to use the Bobby Orr Community Centre

Resolutions and Direction to Staff

9.2.1 – Tender – William Street Reconstruction. Resolution. That upon the recommendation of C.C. Tatham and Associates, Council award the tender for William Street Reconstruction to Fowler Construction Company Limited, in the amount of $2,847,315.78, plus HST, this tender being the lowest tender of two tenders received.

9.3.2 – Proposed ATV Thoroughfare through Town. Resolution. That upon the recommendation of the Waterfront Development Advisory Committee, Council defeat the proposed ATV route as it relates to use of the Fitness Trail.

9.3.4 – Proposal from Jack Sportsgroup: GMHL Jr. A Team. Resolution. That the agreement proposed from Jack Sports Group for use of the Bobby Orr Community Centre, per the attached Schedule “A”, be denied.

The following new resolution is proposed: That Council approve the following as renegotiated terms with Jack Sports Group, for the use of the Bobby Orr Community Centre.

  • $10, 000 payment up front for facility usage, invoices to be deducted as incurred • Reduction in day time hourly rate $70/hr + HST for practices. If the day-time ice

can be sold at the Council established rate, the practice would be cancelled (provided five (5) days notice.

  • Ice time hourly rental rate for games $124/hr + HST (rental rate will fluctuate January 1st, 2017 based on the Consumer Price Index)
  • Hall and meeting room rental rates at the Council established rates
  • Provide approval for a qualified contractor to install a ventilation system in dressing room 8; an expense to be split between the Team and the Town
  • Provide approval for a qualified locksmith to install new locks on interior doors, and re-key the laneway exit door, and room 8; an expense to be split between the Team and the Town
  • Term of use five (5) years, renewal is based on a review of the impacts of the previous season

9.3.5 – One Time Events Grant: Francis Pegahmagabow Commemoration 2016 Unveiling. Resolution. That Council approve the One Time Event Grant allocation to the Francis Pegahmagabow Commemoration 2016 Unveiling, per attached Schedule “A”.

9.3.6 – 2016 Rotary Dragon Boat Festival. Resolution. Resolution. That Council approve the request from the Parry Sound Dragon Boat Festival to host the 15th annual Parry Sound Dragon Boat Festival fund-raising event on Saturday June 11, 2016 at Waubuno Beach and Park from 8am – 9pm, by waiving fees for park usage as well as waiving the rental fee for the bleacher unit; and That Council approve the use of an ATV (insured and licensed driver) on the Rotary and Algonquin Regiment Fitness trail for the purpose of equipment transportation on Saturday June 11th from 7am – 9pm.

9.6.1 – Reception for Heads of Council-WPS and Chiefs of Georgian Bay First Nations – June 20, 2016. Resolution. Whereas as the Francis Pegahmagabow commemorative statue unveiling is taking place on June 21, 2016 at the Stockey W. Centre for the Performing Arts; and Whereas from the beginning of this project Council and staff for the Town of Parry Sound have provided support for this project commemorating the most highly decorated First Nation’s soldier in WWI Corporal Francis Pegahmagabow; and Whereas a number of First Nation’s officials and Chiefs will be attending the ceremony on June 21st at the Stockey Centre; and Whereas the Mayor, in the spirit of the occasion, has offered to host a reception at the Stockey Centre the evening before, on June 20, 2016, for National Chief Parry Bellegarde, the Chiefs of Georgian Bay First Nations and the Heads of Council for the West Parry Sound area; Now, Therefore Be It Resolved that in the spirit of regional co-operation, Council for the Town of Parry Sound approves the event and the approximate expense of $1,120.00 for hosting this reception against the tax stabilization reserve

By-laws

10.3.1 – ATV By-law. Being a By-law to permit and regulate the operation of “Off Road Vehicles” on Town of Parry Sound Municipal Highways.
Direction (For Direct Staff Follow-Up): That this be considered as a one-year pilot and a report be brought back to Council November 2016, and March of 2017.

I will be there Tuesday night. The full agenda package is now available at the Town’s website or through the link in the top menu at this site (ParrySounds.com).

On the Rock (Parry Sound in the Evening)

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A Morning in POA Court

23 Wednesday Mar 2016

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After having spent too many Tuesday evenings in the Parry Sound Council Chambers I decided to see what went on Tuesday mornings in the chambers when it hosted the Provincial Offenses Act (POA) Court. Outside of accompanying a friend of mine who was suing a former employer in Texas, I have not had a reason to step inside a courtroom. It was worth my time.

The POA Court is primarily concerned with non-criminal driving offences. That was obvious with the dozen or so cases that were handled this past Tuesday. There were a half dozen individuals who appeared in court that morning, the remainder of the cases involved lawyers representing their client’s interests. The offenses mostly ranged from speeding, to driving with a suspended license, to driving without insurance.

Here is what I learned:

  1. If you have a major POA infraction, it’s worth your time to attend court. I saw the Prosecutor meet with each of the defendants and briefly discuss their case with them and their options. He was very direct in suggesting that the individuals were advised to consult with a lawyer or paralegal to discuss their options. He also offered to reschedule their court appearance to allow them to get appropriate counsel.
  2. The Prosecutor is willing to discuss the current charges and, after reviewing a defendants history, offer an alternative that might be more attractive. A police officer, as I understand it, has relatively little flexibility in issuing a ticket for a specific violation, for example driving with a suspended license. The Prosecutor has the ability to adjust the charge to something less onerous as part of a plea agreement. For defendants this can reduce the amount of the fine, and/or reduce driving restrictions.
  3. The presiding Justice of the Peace and the Prosecutor were remarkably respectful in their dealings with the defendants. In one case a defendant charged with a speeding offence requested a trial in French. The Court acknowledged the request and made the appropriate arrangements. In Parry Sound a French court is only organized once or twice a year which can mean that there will be a significant delay.
  4. Don’t drive with a suspended license, expired plates, or without insurance. I discovered that the OPP have police cruisers equipped with license plate readers, front and rear. These license plate readers apparently continuously read the license plates of cars they pass and then pops up with a message if the vehicle has been flagged for one or more reasons. I imagine that this ranges from not having an up-to-date license renewal or insurance, or the associated driver has a suspended license. This means a driver does not need to commit an infraction to catch the attention of a police officer. In one case on Tuesday the appropriately equipped police cruiser was driving north on Highway 69 and passed a vehicle heading south. The license plate reader indicated that the vehicle belonged to someone with a suspended license. The officer turned the cruiser around and stopped the car, subsequently confirming that the driver’s license was suspended. This is the type of violation that can cost $1,000 and result in an additional six months of license suspension.

Overall I was very impressed with the way things were handled in POA Court and the respect that was offered the defendants. It seems the Court is less interested in punishing people than they are in providing the appropriate deterrent to breaking the law. In one case a young man who was caught for the third time driving without insurance was given a $2,000 fine, bringing his total outstanding fines for this and earlier offenses to a bit less than $10,000. They could have dinged him for up to $5,000. The Justice of the Peace and the Prosecutor didn’t seem to be out for blood, but realized that this was a serial offender who could not be let off lightly.

Bottom line: if you make a mistake, attend your assigned court date and take the opportunity to discuss the situation with the Prosecutor. If you don’t like what you hear you can always ask for a delay and then consult with a legal professional. People in the POA Court appear willing to adjust charges depending on circumstances for defendants who are appropriately contrite.

March on the Big Sound ( Parry Sound in colour)

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Have My Ticket for Terry O’Reilly at the Stockey Centre

11 Tuesday Aug 2015

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I went down this morning to the Stockey Centre box-office and picked up two tickets for the Terry O’Reilly presentation on October 8th. That’s not the Boston Bruin Terry O’Reilly, but rather the CBC host Terry O’Reilly. I have been listening to his podcasts for a few years now and I always learn something new while being pleasantly entertained.

He’s a Northern Ontario boy from Sudbury who made it big in advertising and marketing in Hog Town, as opposed other other Terry O’Reilly who was born in Southern Ontario and made it big in hockey in Bean Town.

Here’s a link to his page at CBC.ca with information on his background and why you don’t want to miss his visit to Parry Sound. Ticket sales have just started and there are lots of great seats available.

Terry’s presentation is hosted by the Parry Sound Area Chamber of Commerce. More information will be made available in the next few weeks. Sponsorships for the presentation are available by contacting the Chamber (705/746-4213).

See you there. Now I’m going to listen to his latest podcast – Even In The Dark: How Packaging Persuades You To Buy.

Down by the Smelter Wharf. (Parry Sound in Full Colour)

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It’s Moving Week for Festival of the Sound

08 Tuesday Jan 2013

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In honour of the relocation of Festival of the Sound to the Station Gallery I thought it would be appropriate to post a photo of the Festival Tree taken this week at the Stockey Centre.

A great organization, in a great hall, in a nice little town that is picking up momentum.Festival Tree - January 2013

Parry Sound Power Annual Meeting – Monday 17th

10 Monday Dec 2012

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Parry Sound Power will be holding their annual general meeting next Monday, December 17th at 6:00 in the council chambers of Parry Sound town hall. I’m not sure that 6:00 is very convenient for most members of the public, but it’s what it is. I wonder if the local press will be there to report on what is presented and discussed. so to be safe, plan to be there and hear it directly.

I’ll be there to listen to, and understand, what’s going on with their operations. There have been rumours for almost a year of a multimillion dollar investment in additional generating capacity. But nothing has been shared with their shareholders – that’s us the residents of Parry Sound. If there is going to be a major investment in generating capacity it will be the taxpayers of Parry Sound who will be obligated to cover any losses.

It’s interesting that the town’s water supply business as a part of Public Works is open to public scrutiny, while the power generating operation isn’t. I don’t think it’s a question that they can’t tell us what they are doing and why; it’s more a matter that they don’t want to. And by law they apparently are not obliged to.

Early Season Snow - Parry Sound (2012)

Parry Sound – Investing for the Common Good

28 Monday May 2012

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I read in the Beacon Star on Friday about how McKellar Township is once again debt free. Again and again I hear criticism from the surrounding municipalities about how Parry Sound has ‘soooo’ much debt. I’m getting tired of it.

Debt by definition is not inherently bad. If we as individuals never took on debt we would never be able to buy a house, or a cottage, or even a car until well after we were able to make the best use of them. Imagine not being able to take a job a few miles away because you refused to take on the debt to purchase a car. Or imagine a nation of renters where the only person who cared about property improvement was the landlord. We’d be controlled by mega-corporations because a private landlord couldn’t or wouldn’t take on the debt to purchase and develop a property. Debt is not bad, poorly managed debt is bad.

So Parry Sound has more debt that the surrounding municipalities. So what? If we can afford it there shouldn’t be any criticism. But people like to suggest that the town’s debt has been taken on for frivolous purposes. I guess this would include the renovation of town hall and the Bobby Orr Community Centre and construction of the the Stockey Centre a decade ago. I suppose they think the town would be better off with a couple thousand septic tanks next to Georgian Bay and a couple thousand wells drawing water rather than a first class water treatment plant.

My sense is that people feel Parry Sound has been extravagant in its capital investments. If things were done properly there should be little or no debt. But as I have noted above debt is not only not a bad thing, it actually can be a good thing. The Great Depression was caused not so much by the stock market crash as it was by the precipitous drop in spending and the clamping down on the money supply. If no one was taking on a prudent amount of debt there would be a much higher level of unemployment.

So what have these ‘frivolous’ expenses contributed to Parry Sound and the surrounding communities? If you live in Parry Sound you surely have a sense of the value of the many investments the town has made in infrastructure and quality of life facilities. But let’s take a look at how the surrounding communities have benefited from the generosity of Parry Sound.

For starters McDougall would not have their municipal water supply if it were not for Parry Sound. There is no way they could afford to build and operate a similar first class water supply operation.

How popular would the West Parry Sound area be for permanent and seasonal residents if the closest retail centre was Bracebridge or Huntsville? For Carling, McDougall, McKellar and most Seguin residents it would mean an 80 km drive one-way to get more than the most basic of supplies or a restaurant meal and entertainment. That would really increase the cost of living here. And do you think these retailers would be willing to locate in areas where they had to depend on wells and sewers and there was not a core population to service and draw employees from?

And what would the local cottagers and residents do for entertainment on a wet weekday or weekend, or a fine spring, summer or fall weekend? You can take only so much of the outdoors in black fly and mosquito season. I wonder how many of the people attending the free events at the Stockey Centre (Bands on the Bay) and the town dock, or using Wabuno Beach, or free skating at the BOCC, or launching their boats at municipal ramps, are the people who pay Parry Sound taxes. At other towns they charge $5 to $10 to launch a runabout. And how about the ‘out of town’ seasonal residents who drop by to pick up a few gallons of drinking water from the Parry Sound municipal taps? The tourists who stay at the hotels, motels and campgrounds in the surrounding municipalities probably would not be staying there if it weren’t for the availability of Parry Sound’s investments.

So get over it McKellar, McDougall, Carling, Seguin and Archipelago. If you are able to deny reasonable services and facilities to your permanent residents in order to keep your seasonal residents from complaining about taxes, go ahead and do it. But please don’t shake your head in dismay about the debt that Parry Sound is carrying.

I have an idea, how about the bunch of you get together and build a regional swimming pool? We can’t afford it but we would be more than happy to use yours for free, or for a nominal charge, the same way you use many of our facilities. We’d be delighted to drive a few kilometers to use it. We promise not to chastise you for your debt. We will actually thank you for helping to stimulate the local economy, some of which might even trickle down to Parry Sound.

Council Meeting Summary – 2012-05-15 (Updated)

17 Thursday May 2012

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The team has scored a touchdown – the charitable waste program has been approved by council. This is probably not the ideal solution but it moves things along in a positive way. I’m glad it see it is finally approved, the Salvation Army does more than their limited resources would suggest is possible.

The body count for the meeting was 6 councilors and mayor. Councilor Williams was  absent. Town staff numbered 6. Moose-FM, Cogeco and the North Star were present. The audience numbered about a dozen of which 8 left after the Timbits deputation.

The councilors reports at times sound a bit like a report on ‘what I did this summer’ with the requirement that it be no less than 10 pages. I’d like to see some of the councilors post their reports on a blog of some sort so those who are interested could read through the details and the rest of us could just skim through the highlights. Which raises the question of when are we going to see a draft social media policy? It was suggested a few months ago that something would be proposed.

One point of particular interest in the councilor’s report was a reminder that the St. Charles crossing, Isabella Street, would be closed to all traffic on May 23rd from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM for rail maintenance. This means all traffic or pedestrians will not be able to cross.

Notable Decisions and Actions

Item 9.1 relating to the charitable waste issue was approved by council. All’s well that that ends well. Based on several comments from council I expect they will revisit the issue at some point in the future to see if there is an even better solution.

Item 9.1.2 concerning the use of town property for the development of additional assisted living facilities as recommended by the Regional Economic Development Advisory Committee was postponed to early September. Continue reading →

TOPS Council Agenda Preview – May 15, 2012

13 Sunday May 2012

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This week’s council meeting includes a collection of ‘something old and something new’ items. Here’s hoping that council and staff can cross a couple of them off their to-do lists.

Parry Sound Power’s Power Gen project is back for discussion in a closed session prior to the open portion of the council meeting. I wonder when we will be told what is going on.

Interesting and Notable Agenda Items

Item 9.1 takes another run at the charitable waste issue. Okay team, the ball is on the one yard line; let’s see if we can this resolution across the goal line. No more punting on first down.

Item 9.1.2 concerns the use of town property for the development of additional assisted living facilities as recommended by the Regional Economic Development Advisory Committee. I’m interested in learning more about the proposal and it’s implication for the town. Parry Sound is little-by-little becoming the de facto services centre for the West Parry Sound District. This is a noble undertaking and responsibility so long as sufficient revenue is realized from these developments to ensure they are not being subsidized by other town residents and businesses. Reading the background/report it becomes more obvious that the proposal refers to a senior’s residence complex that would provide a range of services from independent to fully supported living.

Item 9.4.1 concerns the possible disposal of the former water pumping station, the house just off the shoreline trail and close to the water treatment plant. The property is currently rented out by the town and must be considered one of the more attractive rental properties in Parry Sound. Council will consider whether the property should be retained by the town or put up for sale. There are some environmental and logistical concerns that make the simple sale of the property a complex issue.

Item 9.4.2 suggests there will be another fight on Belvedere Hill to follow the parking lot dust up of last year. IKO Construction is contesting council’s rejection of a requested zoning by-law amendment for 9A Belvedere Street with an appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board. The wording of the resolution and its implications are interesting and worth reading. The town will apparently need to hire a consultant to prepare and argue their case before the Board.

Item 9.6.2 is a direction to staff to prepare terms of reference for a committee to look at core services that can be privatized. This is a path that has been wandered down by many other governmental bodies with varying degrees of success. Oh boy, another committee. Are these committees intended to actually get anything done or are they simply a way to keep interested town residents busy?

Item 9.6.3 is a resolution in support of an Ontario Mayor’s Coalition to become involved in a provincial task force examining provincial policing costs. Apparently a salary cost increase of 8.5% for OPP services is one of the triggers for this resolution.

Item 10.1.1 promises to be the most ‘interesting’ item on the agenda this week. One needs to read the whole by-law to understand its import and implications. Basically it will allow for a weekly ‘movie/laser show/beach party/beer tent’ every Saturday night from June 30th to September 1st. The organizers would be required to provide insurance coverage, all staffing and the temporary projection structure (which is substantial). The by-law includes a request to relax the local noise restrictions. The event would start at 8:00 PM and end by 12:00, with a $5 admission charge. The town would be paid a rental charge of $504, that is $56 per night, and would be required to provide power and washroom facilities.

I like the idea of having events for visitors and town residents, and I have received a couple of favourable comments suggesting local interest. I do wonder if this will take disposable entertainment dollars from our local theater and restaurants/bars that are open year round and depend on summer visitors to be profitable. The organizers are sweetening the deal for the community by offering to support our local Harvest Share.

These are the key issues to be covered on Tuesday; the agenda lists a number of additional items that may be of some interest to you. Details are provided in the packages available for view at the library and town hall. See you Tuesday night.

VHF Course – PS Power & Sail Squadron

29 Thursday Mar 2012

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The Parry Sound Power and Sail Squadron will be sponsoring a VHF instruction course April 23rd and 30th. This two evening course starting at 7:00 PM at the Parry Sound High School will lead to a Restricted Operators Certificate (Marine), ROC(M) upon successful completion of the exam on the second evening. This will permit you to legally use a VHF radio when on the water.

There are lots of good reasons for having a VHF radio, it’s much more likely to get you a quick response with help from fellow boaters. A cell phone can only reach the Coast Guard and your local onshore emergency response teams. They can take quite a bit of time to come to your assistance.

I will be taking the course for all of these reasons. Stuff happens, and it’s good to know that there are people who will come to your aid if they know you need help. The water gets big on the Sound and in the Bay.

The course costs $75 with a reduced rate for active Canadian Power and Sail Squadron members. More information can be found at ParrySoundBoating.ca. Call John Mason at 705/342-1315 to register or for more information.