Information
Establishment of the Local Services Board of Dennis Township South
Regulation Number(s):
737
Instrument Type:
Information
Bill or Act:
Northern Services Boards Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. L. 28 (NSBA)
Summary of Decision:
O. Reg. 360/16 amends R.R.O. 1990, Regulation 737 under the NSBA to establish the Local Services Board of Dennis Township South, to establish the geographic area serviced by the Board, to establish the number of Board members and to designate to the Board the Powers of Fire Protection, Garbage Collection Recreation and Emergency Telecommunications.
Public information meetings were held on May 27, 2015 and May 31, 2015. Approximately 55 inhabitants attended the meetings and discussed the implications of establishing a Local Services Board (LSB) and the requested powers.
A public vote meeting was held on June 17, 2015. The majority of the one hundred (100) inhabitants present voted in favour of recommending the establishment of the LSB and designating to it the Powers of Emergency Telecommunications, Recreation, Fire Protection and Garbage Collection (52 in favour, 48 against).
Public information meetings were held on May 27, 2015 and May 31, 2015. Approximately 55 inhabitants attended the meetings and discussed the implications of establishing a Local Services Board (LSB) and the requested powers.
A public vote meeting was held on June 17, 2015. The majority of the one hundred (100) inhabitants present voted in favour of recommending the establishment of the LSB and designating to it the Powers of Emergency Telecommunications, Recreation, Fire Protection and Garbage Collection (52 in favour, 48 against).
Further Information:
Northern Services Boards Act, R.S.O. 1990
Proposal Number:
16-MNDM006
Posting Date:
September 7, 2016
Summary of Proposal:
Proposed amendment to Ontario Regulation 737 under the NSBA to establish the Local Services Board of Dennis Township South and to designate it with the Powers of Fire Protection, Garbage Collection, Recreation and Emergency Telecommunications.
The inhabitants of Dennis Township have requested the establishment of the LSB of Dennis Township South.
The inhabitants have also requested that the Minister designate the proposed Board with the Powers of Emergency Telecommunications, Recreation, Fire Protection and Garbage Collection.
Public information meetings were held on May 27, 2015 and May 31, 2015. Approximately 55 inhabitants attended the meetings and discussed the implications of establishing an LSB and requesting the powers.
A public vote meeting was held on June 17, 2015. The majority of the one hundred (100) inhabitants present voted in favour of recommending the establishment of the LSB and designating it with the Powers of Emergency Telecommunications, Recreation, Fire Protection and Garbage Collection (52 in favour, 48 against).
The inhabitants have identified that they currently have sporadic cell service coverage, no land line 911 services, limited fire protection and high home insurance costs.
Emergency Telecommunications: The inhabitants are interested in establishing the LSB in order to enter into an agreement with the OPP to obtain 911 Central Emergency Reporting Bureau (CERB) services for all properties with Bell landline service within its proposed boundary. The Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services (SSMFS) currently provide emergency medical services (paramedics) to Dennis Township.
Fire Protection: The inhabitants of the proposed board area do not currently receive fire protection or suppression services. The three neighbouring fire departments (SSMFS, Township of Prince volunteer fire department and the LSB of Goulais' Fire and Rescue) do not provide fire suppression services to Dennis Township (south) and the SSMFS and Township of Prince would only do so if a service agreement or mutual aid agreement was established. As per subsection 7(1) of the NSBA, the LSB of Goulais' Fire and Rescue can only provide the fire protection services within its own geographic area; as such it cannot provide fire protection services to Dennis Township. The inhabitants have requested the Power of Fire Protection with the intention of establishing fire suppression services to improve public safety in the community. A phased implementation plan for the provision of services pursuant to the exercise of the proposed LSB's Power of Fire Protection has been developed.
Recreation: The inhabitants have requested the Power of Recreation to foster a sense of community and to enable the proposed LSB to construct a community centre and deliver recreation programming. The inhabitants would pursue provincial funding programs to finance the construction of the centre if the LSB is established and designated with this Power.
Garbage Collection: The inhabitants have requested the Power of Garbage Collection in order to enter into a contract with a third party service provider for the collection, removal and disposal of garbage and recyclable materials. There is a need for a sustainable recycling program in the community to assist with the diversion of material from the Havilland Waste Disposal Site, which is the only waste disposal site available to the inhabitants of Dennis Township.
The inhabitants of Dennis Township have requested the establishment of the LSB of Dennis Township South.
The inhabitants have also requested that the Minister designate the proposed Board with the Powers of Emergency Telecommunications, Recreation, Fire Protection and Garbage Collection.
Public information meetings were held on May 27, 2015 and May 31, 2015. Approximately 55 inhabitants attended the meetings and discussed the implications of establishing an LSB and requesting the powers.
A public vote meeting was held on June 17, 2015. The majority of the one hundred (100) inhabitants present voted in favour of recommending the establishment of the LSB and designating it with the Powers of Emergency Telecommunications, Recreation, Fire Protection and Garbage Collection (52 in favour, 48 against).
The inhabitants have identified that they currently have sporadic cell service coverage, no land line 911 services, limited fire protection and high home insurance costs.
Emergency Telecommunications: The inhabitants are interested in establishing the LSB in order to enter into an agreement with the OPP to obtain 911 Central Emergency Reporting Bureau (CERB) services for all properties with Bell landline service within its proposed boundary. The Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services (SSMFS) currently provide emergency medical services (paramedics) to Dennis Township.
Fire Protection: The inhabitants of the proposed board area do not currently receive fire protection or suppression services. The three neighbouring fire departments (SSMFS, Township of Prince volunteer fire department and the LSB of Goulais' Fire and Rescue) do not provide fire suppression services to Dennis Township (south) and the SSMFS and Township of Prince would only do so if a service agreement or mutual aid agreement was established. As per subsection 7(1) of the NSBA, the LSB of Goulais' Fire and Rescue can only provide the fire protection services within its own geographic area; as such it cannot provide fire protection services to Dennis Township. The inhabitants have requested the Power of Fire Protection with the intention of establishing fire suppression services to improve public safety in the community. A phased implementation plan for the provision of services pursuant to the exercise of the proposed LSB's Power of Fire Protection has been developed.
Recreation: The inhabitants have requested the Power of Recreation to foster a sense of community and to enable the proposed LSB to construct a community centre and deliver recreation programming. The inhabitants would pursue provincial funding programs to finance the construction of the centre if the LSB is established and designated with this Power.
Garbage Collection: The inhabitants have requested the Power of Garbage Collection in order to enter into a contract with a third party service provider for the collection, removal and disposal of garbage and recyclable materials. There is a need for a sustainable recycling program in the community to assist with the diversion of material from the Havilland Waste Disposal Site, which is the only waste disposal site available to the inhabitants of Dennis Township.
Contact Address:
70 Foster Drive, Floor 2
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
P6A 6V4
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
P6A 6V4
Effective Date:
November 7, 2016
Decision:
Approved