Collingwood Airport Industrial Development seeks reduction in NVCA planning review rates

From NVCA communications

Members of the board received a deputation by the Hon. Paul Bonwick P.C. seeking a reduction in the NVCA’s fees associated with a proposed development at the Collingwood Regional Airport. The board, pointing to the need for these fees to be charged on a cost-recovery basis, agreed to these changes, setting a floor charge of $44,000. NVCA staff will monitor and track the costs associated with the plan review, and charge any costs over $44,000 back to the project applicant.

2015 draft budget approved for municipal review

The board of directors approved that NVCA’s 2015 draft budget be forwarded to member municipalities for their review and comment by January 30. The budget calls for a 3% increase in funding from municipalities ($60,000) over 2014 to support operational expenditures. The draft budget is posted at www.nvca.on.ca.

Board governance rules and employee handbook updated

The board of directors updated its governance and administrative policies to bring them into alignment with other similar-sized conservation authorities. Among the changes was a revision of the board’s conflict of interest guidelines.

The board also approved an updated employee handbook, which brings many policies into one resource. As well, the board approved recommendations from the interim CAO to improve internal communications.

Agreement with Innisfil clarifies roles of Town, NVCA in planning process

The board approved a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Town of Innisfil on planning matters. The MOU streamlines the circulation procedures required under the Planning Act and clearly defines the roles of the Town and NVCA throughout the planning process. NVCA has similar agreements with other municipal members.