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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH STORMONT
BY-LAW N0. 2021-O93
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BEING
a by-law to amend By-law No. 2020-010.
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WHEREAS
the Municipal Act, 2001, c. 25 s. 5 (1) provides
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that the powers of a municipal corporation are to
be exercised by its council;
AND WHEREAS
the Municipal Act, 2001, c. 25 s. 5 (3) provides
that the
powers of every
council
are to
be
exercised by by-law;
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AND WHEREAS
Council adopted a Winter Maintenance Level of
Service Policy for the Township of South Stormont
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on February 12, 2020;
AND WHEREAS
Council of the Township of South Stormont deems
it
advisable
to
adopt
a
revised
the
Winter
Maintenance
Level
of
Service
Policy
for
the
Township
for
consistency
with
the
Minimum
Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways.
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NOW THEREFORE
Council of the Corporation of the Township of
South Stormont enacts as follows:
1.
That By-law No. 2020-010 is hereby amended as
follows:
i.
Schedule "A", Winter Maintenance Level of
Service Policy dated February 12, 2020, be
deleted in its entirety;
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and replaced with:
ii.
Schedule
"A",
being
a
revised
Winter
Maintenance Level of Service Policy dated
November 24, 2021, attached hereto and
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forming part of this by-law.
2.
All other relevant sections of By-law No. 2020-010
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shall remain.
READ AND PASSED in open Council, signed and sealed this 24th day of
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November, 2021.
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TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH STORMONT
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Title: Winter Maintenance Level of Service Policy
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Schedule "A" to By-law No. 2020-010, Schedule "A" to
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By-law No 2021-093
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Policy Category:.Public Works and Municipal Services
_ Effective Date: February 12, 2020
Revision Date: November 24, 2021
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Policy Statement
The Township of South Stormont will strive, as is reasonably practical, to provide
safe and passable winter road and sidewalk conditions for vehicular and pedestrian
traffic within the Township of South Stormont based on the Ontario Regulation
239/02, Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways.
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is:
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To reduce the hazards of snow covered and icy road conditions to motorists.
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To maintain public access to all community and industrial facilities.
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To ensure an accessible road system for the handling of emergencies by fire,
ambulance and police services.
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To maintain safe, passable school bus routes.
Scope
This policy applies to all roads and sidewalks falling under the jurisdiction of the
Township of South Stormont that will be maintained by the Township following the
Ontario Regulation 239/02, Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal
Highways.
Objectives
The Township of South Stormont aims to achieve safe roadway and sidewalk
conditions in a timely and effective manner as set out in the Ontario Regulation
239/02, Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways.
Policy
The Township of South Stormont's Winter Maintenance Level of Service will meet the
Ontario Regulation 239/02, Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal
Highways. Utilizing the resources provided by the Township of South Stormont and
contractors, the following procedures have been put in place to follow the Ontario
Regulation 239/02, Minimum Maintenance Standards for Municipal Highways:
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Winter Road Patrolling
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The Lead hands will monitor weather, patrol township roadways and sidewalks
and determine if winter maintenance is required.
Plowing Operations on Township Roadways and Sidewalks
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The Lead hand will deploy operators on township roadway and sidewalk routes
should winter maintenance be required.
Reporting and Record Keeping
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Monthly reporting shall be completed by the Public Works Supervisor and
submitted to the Public Works Coordinator for filing.
Winter Mailbox Maintenance
The Township does not provide snow removal for rural mailboxes and cannot
ensure access to mailboxes for mail delivery.
In all cases, mailboxes should be properly located, and constructed to avoid
being damaged during snow removal operations. Decorative mailboxes which
are placed in the Township's right of way are done so at the owners' own risk.
If rural mailbox and/or post are damaged by snow being discharged from
snowplows during snow removal operations, the Township is not negligent and
is not responsible for repairs.
If the mailbox and/or post is damaged by direct contact with the Township's
snow removal equipment the Township will repair or replace the damaged
items with a standard mailbox and/or post only.
Determination of the responsibility for damage to mailbox will be by the
Director of Public Works or designate. It shall also be at the Township's sole
discretion as to whether the damage can be repaired or replacement with new
materials is warranted.
If determined the responsibility of the Township, the mailbox shall be repaired
and/or replaced with a new metal mailbox supported by a wooden post which
meets the standard as established by Canada Post. The Township reserves the
right to have a mailbox relocated if it is considered to obstruct traffic or snow
removal operations.
Applicable procedures have been developed to support his policy. The Director of Public
Works is authorized to amend the Significant Weather Event Policy Procedures from
time to time, as necessary.
Monitoring Compliance
The Director of Public Works is responsible for the Winter Level of Service Policy and
any future updates. The policy will be reviewed and updated as required by the
Director of Public Works.
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Authority and Related Policies
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_Legislated Requirements:
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Ontario Regulation 239/02
Minimum Maintenance
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i Standards for Municipal Highways
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Related Policies:
l Significant Weather Event Policy
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Definitions
None
Keywords
Snow removal
Snow plowing
Contact
For more information on this policy, contact:
Director of Public Works
Township of South Stormont
P.O. Box 84, 2 Mille Roches Road
Long Sault, ON
KOC 1P0
613-534-8889, Ext. 240
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