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SolarBank has secured IESO approval to establish a 4.99 MW BESS in Armour Township. During recent consultations with Township staff in connection with proposed Official Plan and Zoning Amendments, and site plan approval for BESS, Township staff requested a full and transparent public engagement process. The applicant proposes to co-locate a 4.99 megawatt BESS operation with an existing solar array on the land. Ontario’s electrical distribution regulator, IESO approved the subject Pegg’s Mountain property for expedited approval. The applicant will be submitting an information package on BESS systems as part of the application submission.
Administrative Monetary Penalty (AMP) The AMP system is designed to streamline the enforcement of, and increase compliance with, Township of Amour’s By-laws. Under AMP, Penalty Notice disputes are handled by the Township through the use of Screening and Hearing Officers who are able to modify, cancel, or otherwise affirm penalties. The purpose of this method is to reduce congestion in the courts and to provide a local (Township) resolution affording an accessible, transparent, and streamlined dispute resolution process. As mentioned, the method in which the AMP system is enforced is conducted through the use of a Penalty Notice. A Penalty Notice is only enforced by Township of Armour’s By-law Enforcement personnel who have been provided authority by Council. Penalty Notices are issued for contraventions of various Township by-laws, of which it draws its authority through the AMP By-law. What is a Penalty Notice? The method in which an AMP By-law contravention is enforced is found through the use of a Penalty Notice. A Penalty Notice is a notice that is served on an individual that has alleged to contravene the AMP By-law and by doing so has been assessed a monetary penalty. These penalties can range from $25 to $300 dependent upon the offence. A Penalty Notice forms a debt to the Township in which the individual is required to make payment within a 15-day timeframe or request a review or extension. Penalty Notices are governed by the Township AMP By-law and the statutory authority found within of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25. The following is a list of By-laws that are authorized for the use within Administrative Monetary Penalty System: Animal Control By-law (Including Dogs) Animal(s)-at-Large By-law (not including Dogs) Backyard Chicken By-law Depositing of Snow on Municipal Highways By-law Dock Bubblers Aerators and/or De-Icers By-law Dumping By-law Municipal Parks By-law Noise By-law Nuisance Beavers and Beaver Dams By-law Open Air Burning By-law Public Nuisances By-law Smoking or Vaping Cannabis / Tobacco By-law Trailer Licencing By-law Please refer to the information on the reverse side of the Penalty Notice. The Administrative Penalty Notice number is located on the top portion of the Penalty Notice. The Penalty Notice Number is unique and identifies a specific incident(s) in which an AMP By-law has been contravened. Individuals are encouraged to safeguard the Penalty Notice and all relevant information held within. How to Make a Payment Within 15 Days, payment can be made for all Administrative Monetary Penalty fines in the following manner. Following the issue of a Penalty Notice, the person is permitted to make a voluntary payment by using one of the following methods: Online: e-Transfer to info@armourtownship.ca Please indicate “Penalty Notice” as subject and include Penalty Notice number. In Person: Cash or Debit Card. Personal Cheques/Certified Cheques/Money Order (include Penalty Notice number) and made payable to “Township of Armour” By Mail: To the Municipal Office. Township of Armour, P.O. Box 533, 56 Ontario Street, Burk’s Falls, Ontario, P0A 1C0. Personal Cheques/Certified Cheques/Money Order (include Penalty Notice number) and made payable to “Township of Armour” Payment is not considered made until received by the Township. Persons must allow sufficient mailing time for payments. Persons should not send cash by mail. Post-dated cheques or payment by installations are not accepted. NSF cheques will be subject to an administrative charge. Late Payment Please pay Late Payment amount (as seen on the Penalty Notice) after the 15 days from service has expired.
Natural hazards may be beyond our control, but there are ways to reduce the risk and the impact of whatever emergency we might face. Emergency Preparedness Week (May 4-10, 2025) encourages people in Canada to take concrete actions to be better prepared to protect themselves and their household during emergencies. This special week is a national effort lead by Public Safety Canada, provincial and territorial emergency management organizations, Indigenous organizations, non-governmental organizations, and private sector. For additional information, please contact Amy Tilley , our Community Emergency Management Co-ordinator to learn about our role in emergency response. By taking a few simple steps, you can become better prepared to face a range of emergencies – anytime, anywhere. It is important to: Know the risks – Although the consequences of disasters can be similar, knowing the risks specific to our community and our region can help you better prepare Make a plan - It will help you and your family know what to do Make an emergency kit – During an emergency, we will all need some basic supplies. We may need to get by without power or tap water. Be prepared to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours in an emergency Visit www.getprepared.ca (or your EMO or local website) for more resources to help you and your family prepare for all types of emergencies. We encourage you to take concrete actions to be better prepared. Please do your part! Experience has shown that individual preparedness goes a long way to help people cope better – both during and after a major disaster.
