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Report To: General Government Committee
Date of Meeting: February 16, 2016
Report Number: CLD-011-16 Resolution: Cn- t 0 -
File Number: C1211 By-law Number:
Report Subject: Appointment of a Livestock Valuer
Recommendations:
1. That Report CLD-011-16 be received;
2. That the vote be conducted to appoint one citizen representative for a term ending
December 31, 2018 or until a successor is appointed to be a Livestock Valuer for the
Municipality of Clarington, in accordance with the Appointments to Boards and Committees
Policy; and
3. That all interested parties listed in Report CLD-011-16 be advised of Council's decision.
Municipality of Clarington
Report CLD-011-16 Page 2
Report Overview
This report is intended to provide background information regarding the vacancy for the
position of a Livestock Valuer for the Municipality of Clarington and to assist Council in the
appointment for this position.
1 . Background
1 .1 . Livestock Valuer
The Livestock, Poultry and Honey Bee Protection Act(the Act) requires that the Council
of every local municipality to appoint one or more Livestock Valuers. The Municipality of
Clarington appoints two Livestock Valuers to investigate livestock claims.
The Municipality is responsible for claims where the livestock or poultry has been killed or
injured by dogs or wild animals.
The Livestock Valuer is responsible for investigating claims and determining the type of
predator responsible for killing the livestock or poultry. The Valuer completes a detailed
written report of his/her findings and submits it to the Municipality. The report contains
the amount of compensation, in accordance with the Ontario Wildlife Damage
Compensation Program.
2. Livestock Valuer Qualifications
A Livestock Valuer shall have:
• Knowledge of Ontario predators, their typical attack methods, feeding patterns
and tracking skills
• Knowledge of Ontario livestock marketplace values
• Ability to estimate live weight from predation evidence
• Ability to determine livestock value based on weight and market value
3. Current Situation
3.1 . Livestock Valuer - Vacancy
Arnot Wotten was last appointed as a Livestock Valuer in 2015 for a term concurrent with
Council. On January 21, 2016, the Municipal Clerk's Department received notification
that Mr. Wotten had passed away.
Following Council's appointments in 2015, all unsuccessful candidates were advised that
their applications would remain on file for consideration should a vacancy occur.
Municipality of Clarington
Report CLD-011-16 page 3
Accordingly, the Municipal Clerk's Department contacted previous applicants (and any
additional applications received since the appointments were made) to be a Livestock
Valuer to determine whether they wish to put forward their name for consideration.
At the time of writing of this Report, the following applicants wish to be considered for
appointment to be a Livestock Valuer:
• Milton Dakin
• Brian Souch
Applications have been circulated under separate cover (Attachment 1) as they contain
personal information.
4. Concurrence
Not Applicable
5. Conclusion
In order to fulfill the requirements of the Act, it is recommended that one of the following
applicants be appointed to as a Livestock Valuer for the Municipality of Clarington until
December 31, 2018 or until a successor is appointed:
• Milton Dakin
• Brian Souch
6. Strategic Plan Application
Not applicable. "
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Submitted b R
y � Reviewed ICWCd by,C. Anne Greentree ` Franklin Wu,
Municipal Clerk Chief Administrative Officer
Staff Contact: Michelle Chambers, Committee Coordinator, 905-623-3379 ext. 2106 or
mchambersclarington.net
Attachments:
Attachment 1: Livestock Valuer Confidential Applications (Distributed Separately)
List of interested parties to be advised of Council's decision:
Milton Dakin
Brian Souch
CAG/jeg/da/mc
CONFIDENTIAL REPORTS
REPORT NO
. CLD-011-16 Attachment #2
Resolution#:
By-law#: N/A
DATE OF REPORT: February 16, 2016
Appointment of a Livestock Valuer