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4-The Canadiani Champion, Friday June 21, 20020 ,Town and Region seeking more environmefltal 1g~") nE19riT W~flion proposa By RICHARD VIVIAN discussion, don't even want to talk about it and of four environmentally sgnificant areas. down to varying interpretations of the Pr The Champion aren't concemed about any issues," Councillor Dufferin argues that the four sections of prop- Policy Statemnent (PPS), said Sarah Las With more information to corne, the John Challinor said of the request for additional erty - including two wetland areas found ta erty and resource manager for Dufferin. Tow an Rgio wll ai todeideif information during Monday's town council house the nationally-threateiied Jefferson The PPS states that provincially-siï TonadRgo ilwi odcd f meeting. Salamnander, a further unstudied wetland and the natural areas "wilI be protected." Dufferin Aggregates can expand its "We have no authority ta make a decision an lobe of a designated 'Area of Natural and I guess the real question is around Milton quarry. some of the things we're asking them (Province) Scientifie lnterest' - should be excavated. The considered a 'significant' natural area,' Bohcouncis passed motions this week look- ta look at. We're at the bottom of the food chain. Town and Region want ta, see those areas left as Lowe. "Mhis area is already disturbed a] mng for more information from Dufferin and the Our decisions could be overtumed by a number they are. n't contain any endangered species." Province prior ta taking a full look at the pro- of other boards." A similar motion was approved by Halton The Ministry of Natural Resources (l posed 83-hectare expansion. Before officially addressing the necessary re- Hulis counicil Monday and Conservation Halton currently investigating the significano "To suggest that we defeat this motion is sim- zoning and Officiai Plan ansendment bylaws this was expected ta address the issue laat nght. disputed areas and is expected ta offeî plistie. That says we're not prepared to have a fail, both counicils want clarification over the fate The difference of opinion on this matter boils *see PROPOSED on page 2E I rovincial se, prap- .gnificant d what is , 1s a i d M s nd daes- (NMNR) is re of the -r an opin- 28 to the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended c.0. 18: #1 Chris Hadfleld Way June 17, 2002 82-2002 A copy of this Heritage Designatioli By-taw may be obtained fiom the Office of the Town Clerk, Town Hall, 43 Brown Street, Milton, Ontario L9T 5H2, or by telephooing 878-7232. Dated at Milton this 2111 day of lune, 2002. Helen Lisi, Town CI.rk ILTNnooe 1MILION MILTON COMMUNITY FUND Town of Milton Council recenty approved the distribution of $173,229 in grants to 18 oranizations and two individuals for the sprmng fulndin1g of the Milton Community Fund. The purpose of this ftundng program is r to provide financial support for activities that enhance the quality of life wîthin Milton or enhance the imnage of the Town. Council is pleased to spport Raymond Fox and Jennifer Porenta and the followmng organiza- tions whose proposais varied fromn equipmient needs, volunteer training, to programn developmneft and expansion initiatives. . lst Campbellville Scouts - Association of Milton Volunteer Firefighters . Canadian mental Heatth Association, Halton Region Branch - Fine Arts Society of Milton - Halton Agricultural Society e JM Denyes School Council - Literacy North Halton - Meals on Wheels *Milton Choristers *Milton Jaycees *Milton Lawn Bowling Club *Milton Marlin Swurn Teain *Milton Mavericks - Jr. B. Lacrosse *Milton Springers Gymnastie Club *Milton Women's Triathalon *Milton Youth Chorus *Optimist Club of Milton *Supported Training & Rehabilitation in Diverse Envirouments (STRIDE) For more information about the fund, and this round of approved grants, please visit our website at www.town.milton.on.Ca or contact Joy Anderson, Coordinator, Commrunity Development at 905-702-3143. The next application deadline is October 7, 2002 with the exception of travel requests, which may corne forward at any timne. NOTICE 0F HERITAGE DESIGNATION BY-LAW TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Town of - - ------,,I..-f.lem;rll4 ritapDeietinB v-law'pursuant Street, Milton, Ontario, Corporate Services Department, Purchasing, dur- ing normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 amn. te 4:30 p.m. There is a bid document fée of: $27.00 ($25.23 + $1.76 GST) for regular bids or $54.00 ($50.46 + $3.54 GST) for bids with drawings. Paymnt can be made. with cash, cheque, nterac or Visa/Mastercard. Il TAX NOTICE Ratepayers of the Town of Milton are reminded that the first instalmet of the 2002 final billing is due on lune 28,2W02. If you require information about taxes, please contact thie Corporate Services ÇI'ax) Department at (905) 878-7252 ext. 2193, 8:30am. to 4:30p.m. Monday to Friday. Tax payments must be received in the Corporate Services Office on or before the due date to avoid penalty. A late payment charge of 1 1/4% will be charged on the first day of default and on the fmrt day of each calen- dar month in wbich the default continues. It is the responsibility of the ratepayer to ensure that the taxes are paid by the due date, even in the event that the bill is not received as mailed. Taxes may ho paid:- a) By mail: Corporate Services (Tax) Departmnent, 43 Brown St., Milton ON L9T 5H2 Cheones post-dated te the due .at are accentah b) Telephone or Internet banking (check with your financial institution for details) c) By usmng the mail deposit box to the left of the glass doors at Town Hall (alI hours) d) Between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Corporate Services (Tax) Department, Town Hall, 43 Brown St., Milton (Cheque or money order is preferred, rather than cash). Direct Debit also accepted. e) Please contact our office for details regardmng the Pre-.Authorized Tax Payment Program. REQUEST FOR BID McNiven Road Reconstruction, #02-239 Design Services for Milton Leisure Centre, #02-240 Volvo Snow Plow and Wing, #02-225 Single Axie Truck, #02-224 Sealed Bids on forms supplied hy the Town of Milton will be received by the Corporate Services Departmnent, Purchasing until 11:00 a.m. local tine on: juIy 10,2002 1