STRATEGIC PLANNING QUESTIONNAIRE

STRATEGICPLANNINGQUESTIONNAIREPhaseoneof the strategicplanningprocessis now complete.Thecommunitypublicmeetingswereheldoverthe pastmonthandthe sectorsub-committeeshavecompletedtheir orientation.The nextstepinvolvesa full mail out to all propertyownersofthe enclosedstrategicplanningquestionnaire.I recognizethat the contentsaresomewhatlengthybut askfor your commitmentto takethetime necessaryto completethe questionnaire.We are requestingreturnof the responsesno laterthanJANUARY31,2002. It is very importantthat a large percentageof the recipientsrespond.The responseswill be handledwith utmostconfidentiality,with the summarizedresultsgoingto the sub-committeesfor actionplandevelopment.BarbFisherGENERALAreyou:a permanentresidenta seasonalresidentList3 - 5 wordsyou useto describeyour communityto other people:,,,COMMUNITYWhatdo you valuemostaboutliving in your municipality?Identifywhatyou feelarethe threemost importantissuesfacingyour municipality?1.2.3.Doesthe communityhaveall the basicservicesyour family oIf no,what is missingandwhere?Ofthe list below,identifyand rankthe top 5 choices(1,2,3,4,5)that your communityshouldfocus ns-Airportdevelopment-Other(pleasespecify) portation-Landuseplanning.Rankyour top threechoicesin orderof preferencewith 1 beingmost slTraiisOther(pleasespecify)If trainingfor adultswas offered/expandedin your community,what courseswouldyou be interestedin attending?,,orDoyoufeelrelativelysafeandsecurein yourcommunity (PleaseCircle)Whatcanbedoneto improvesecurityin yourcommunity?noneYesNoThemunicipalityis lookingto developnewevents,attractionsandthemes.Doyou haveanyideasand suggestions?Whatarethe municipality'sgreatest:Assets?liabilities?

TOURISMWhatarethe3 majortourismstrengthsin thearea?,,What3 majorweaknessesexistin thelocaltourismindustry?,,Identify2 theThefollowingareinvolvedin ur hof ParkSatisfied Dissatisfied-Satisfied DissatisfiedProvincialParksSatisfied Dissatisfied-Satisfied DissatisfiedSatisfied ConservationAuthoritySatisfied onSatisfied Dissatisfied-Satisfied DissatisfiedSatisfied ChiCheemaunFerrySatisfied Dissatisfied-If Isthereconcernwithyouthleavingthecommunityto seekemployment? YesIf yes,doyouhavesolutionsto suggest?NoYesNoDoyou believethatyouth unemploymentis a problemin the community?If yes,do you leto youth in the latedtoto youthyouthareareconcernsto the community:a) YouthYouthonon thethe SlstreetYes - NoNof) TheftThEa)street(loitering)(loitering) - Yesb) DrugDrugabuseabuse- YesYes - NoNog) DomesticDob)violencec)AlcoholabuseYesNoh)Viac) elessnessYesNoi)PreYesNod) HomelessnessPregnancye)MischiefYesNoj)Ot Yese) MischiefNoOther:Aretheregapsin servicesand programsfor youth?-Yes; No-If yes,indicatewhatthe gapsareand ed? Yes NoIf not,doyouplanon ein whichto retire?YesNo-YesYesYesYesNoNoNoNo

THE TOWN OF SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA- QUESTIONNAIRERESULTSGENERALAre you:(Seenote 1)COMMUNITYDoes the community have all the basic servicesyour family needs(i.e. roads,water, sewer,health,recreation)?520(Seenote 1)Of the list below, identify and rank the top 5 choices(1,2,3,4,5) that your community should focus on:(Only the top three choiceshave been charted)First Choice(Seenote 2)0 Health ClinicII Environmental/ProtectionII Land Use PlanningIII Tourism and Hospitality.AII Other

THE TOWN OF SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA- QUESTIONNAIRERESULTSDTourism and Hospitality[ijJHealth ClinicII Waste Mgmt Services.AIIOtherOther choices the community should focus on not listed on previous charts:Water/Sewer InfrastructureHealth/HospitalGarbage n/AirportYouth ProgramsAgricultureBear ManagementPolice/Fire/EmergencyOther(241 valid 0%see note 3)Rank your top three choices in order of preferencewith 1 being most 57%(Seenote 2)3

THE TOWN OF SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA- QUESTIONNAIRERESULTSThe municipality is looking to develop new events, attractions and themes.Do you have any ideas PromotionsNatureFestivalsTheatreEvents - Competitive32.17%10.43%10.22%TrailsBoat ToursSailingTheme ParksArts CentreCasinoBruce TrailMuseumsFarmers MarketNativeGarden 0.43%0.43%0.00%12.17%5.65%5.43%4.57%3.91%2.83%(460 valid responses-see note 3)NATURALENVlRONMENTDo you feel the natural environment in the community is healthy, clean and accessible?Total1082(Seenote 1)If 'YES' what (if anything) should be done to maintain or enhance the environmental quality?I5

THE TOWN OF SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA- QUESTIONNAIRERESULTSList up to four new stores,businesses,or types of products or servicesyou would like to seeoffered in thiscommunity:7

THE TOWN OF SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA- QUESTIONNAIRERESULTS(Seenote 2)0 ActivitylEISelectionIII!! QualityIIIIIiPricing.AlIOtherIndicate whether you think the following presentproblems or barriers to businessgrowth in 23.38%18.85%17.74%9

THE TOWN OF SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA- QUESTIONNAIRERESULTSWhat three majorstrengths and opportunities exist within the agricultural sector?StrengthsQualitv & Availability of aood landsCost/Price of landLevel of current farming activity13.76%12.54%11.31 %Natural Attribute11.31%Specialty products availableFamily farmingGarden Markets10.09%7.03%6.73%4.59%3.67%3.67%Experienceof farmers/workersProduct ReputationSense of lproductsOther(3271860.00%valid responses- see note 3)valid res onses - see note 3weaknessesandsu estedsolutionsexistwithin theWhat three majorWeaknessesMar inal SoilFarm Waste ManaNon-Com etitiveDistance from marketLack of Farm Su ortFarm SuccessionLand availabiliSeasonalitForest mana ement**Other325 valid res 15%4.62%2.77%0.00%24.62%-see note 3

THE TOWN OF SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA- QUESTIONNAIRERESULTSThe following are involved in providing tourism servicesand/or promotion. Indicate your satisfaction withthe servicesprovided and the promotion undertakenby each of the following:(Seenote 2)(Seenote 2)If dissatisfied, what improvementswould you suggest?13

THE TOWN OF SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA- QUESTIONNAIRERESULTSWhat training should be available to youth in the area?The following issuesrelated to youth are concernsto the communityYesMischief Icohol AbuseIrheftDrug AbuseYouth on street (littering)Violence Against Others by YouthPreanancvDomestic ViolenceHomelessness51.76%49.17%45.66%43.62%42. 42 1c26.62%25.79%21.26%12.66%(Seenote 2)(Seenote 2)(Seenote 1)15

THE TOWN OF SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA- 7%16.36%No Res onse58.23%57.58%57.58%55.08%47.04%41.68%(Seenote 1)What programs and services for seniors should be explored?All OtherHealth/FitnessDay Trips. .Recreational FacilitiesPublic Transportation0%10%20%30%40%50%Are seniorsactively recruited to help with the following?Yes30.50%19.50%7.86%3.70%NoBusiness Mentorshi Pr msouth mentorshiolunteers on Munici al Comm.olunteers - Not for Profits25.14%23.11%15.25%9.33%Business Mentorshiouth mentorshiolunteers on Munici al Comm.olunteers - Not for Profits71.16%69.04%65.25%60.17%(Seenote1)17

THE TOWN OF SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA- QUESTIONNAIRERESULTSThird Choice14.14%12.29 1c11.55%9.98%9.52%8.13%3.60%2.96%2.40%(Seenote 2)0 CleanIUSafeIIAffordableI!iIILots of Parks.AII OtherTELL US ABOUT YOURSELFIndicate how many individuals in each age category live in your home:65 and over55-64 years45-54 vears35-44 vears5-19 vearsUnder 15 years25-34 years20-24 Seenote 2)20-24years 25-34 yearsUnder 155-19 yearsI',35-44 years45-54 years55-64 years.",65 and over0%5%10%15%20%25%30%How long have you been a resident of the community?IAverage:I24.38IyearsI(909respondents) I0 Less Than 101110to1919.20to 29.30Or More

NATURALENVIRONMENTDoyou feelthe naturalenvironmentin the communityis healthy,cleanandaccessible?If 'NO'whatareyour concerns:YesNoIf 'YES'what (if anything)shouldbe doneto maintainor enhancethe LTUREIn whichcommunitydo you shop most regularly? Your municipalityWhat3 itemsdo you purchasemost oftenoutsideof your municipality?-OwenSound -OtherList up to four newstores,businesses,or typesof productsor servicesyou would liketo seeofferedin this community:e) businesshoursf) availabilityof parkingspaceg) overallappearancef'character"of businessareah) appearanceof storefrontsi) thegenerallevelof businessactivityj) llowingpresentproblemsor barriersto businessgrowthin thiscommunity:a) isolatedlocation/nota hightrafficareaYes No Don'tKnow NotApplicableb) limitedmarket/customerbaseYes No Don'tKnow Not Applicablec) notenoughstoresor servicesin areaYes NoDon'tKnow Not Applicabled) highpricesin localstoresYes No Don'tKnow Not Applicablee) qualitylowerthanotherareas- Yes. - No - Don'tKnow Not Applicablef) competitionfromOwenSound/outsideareasYes No Don'tKnow Not Applicableg) planningrestrictionstoostringent.Yes No Don'tKnowNot Applicableh) lackof trainedworkforceYesNoDon't Know Not Applicablei) lackof municipalsupportfor business Yes No Don'tKnow Not Applicablej) other(specify)Whattypeof newindustriescouldbeattractedto utionsexistwithin the agriculturalsector?WeaknessesSolutions

Arethe followingservicessatisfactory?a) Availableb) PublicTransportationc) Recreationalactivitiesand programsd) DaytripsWhatprogramsandservicesfor seniorsshouldbe ctivelyrecruitedto helpwith the following?a) Businessmentorshipprogramsfor newbusinessYesNob) Youthmentorshipprograms(in or out of school)YesNoc) Volunteerson municipalcommitteesYesNod) Volunteersin not for profit s,Rotary)Indicatesomespecificgroups/agenciesthat couldusethe skillsand knowledgeof localseniors:Whatneedsof seniorshavenot beenincludedin any of the above?Belowis a list of possiblewaysto describethe municipalityin which you would liketo live in the future.Indicatehowimportanteachof thesedescriptionsis for the futureof the municipality,ranking1 as highestimportance.Closeto amenitiesSafeHighemploymentlevelAccessto the Arts andCultureCleanAffordableplaceto liveClose-knit/highcommunityspiritLots of parksand openspacesAccessto (specify):TElL USABOUTYOURSELF.Therearea few morequestionsthat will helpus analyzethe resultsof the survey.Youare not obligedto answeranyquestionyou do not wish,andas notedearlier,all answerswill be keptconfidential.Thepurposefor the questionsis to allowus tocompareagainstthe census.Indicatehow manyindividualsin eachagecategorylive in your home:Under15 ears55-64years65 & overHowlonghaveyou beena residentof the community?Years* * Thefollowingsectionis o sit asa sub-committeemember?If s -Thanksfor youparticipationandinput.-NoTourism-Youth

THE TOWN OF SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA- QUESTIO NN AIRERESULTSSecond Choice(Seenote 2): nvi ro n menta I/ProtectioniealthClinic.and Use PlanninglIJaste Mgmt Services," OtherThird Choice(Seenote 2)2

THE TOWN OF SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA- QUESTIONNAIRERESULTSAdditional comments regarding top preferences not charted above:Do you feel relatively safe and securein your community?Total1082(Seenote 1)What can be done to improve security in your community?f-Ail Other. Tourism-promotionsServices.Recreational !Events]I10%.

THE TOWN OF SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA- QUESTIONNAIRERESULTSAll OtherSewer/SepticRe-Cycling/Garbage".s'.""Planning & Development'-','Envi r -Monitor/Enforcement0.0% 5.0% 10.0 15.0 20.0 25.0 30.0 35.0 40.0%%%%%%%SMALL BUSINESS/INDUSTRY/AGRICULTUREIn which community do you shop most regularly?65960.91%4038237.25%7.58%(Seenote 1)What 3 items do you purchasemost often outside of your municipality?6

THE TOWN OF SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA- QUESTIONNAIRERESULTSHow would you rate the following asthey apply to your local businesscommunity?First 23%7.39%6.56%(Seenote 2)Second .68%20.70%18.48%(Seenote 2)Third Choice8