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A8 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday December 13, 2000 'Big Pipe' completion means Milton ready to boom By Irene Gentle SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER T he new ly-unfettered journ ey along Regional Road 25 m ay have told the tale, but a visit to regional council Wednesday confirmed it -- H alton's big pipe project is largely completed. "A s o f M onday w e now have potable water," Jim D 'O razio o f D 'Orazio-W alter announced. "There are no leaks." The $27-million construction con tract was handled as a design-build project with D 'Orazio-W alter, and funded by developers. Construction began in January. The concrete pipe will pum p treat ed lake water to M ilton to allow for the development o f 6,200 new homes and 500 to 700 acres o f employment land. The town is expected to grow to a population o f 85,000 by 2016. A second w astew ater pipe was built simultaneously. Final testing o f a pumping' station is now in progress, but the job, which snarled traffic for m onths along Regional Road 25 despite best efforts to keep it flowing, is for all intents and purposes complete. "The system is actually function al," said D 'Orazio. "W e're not 100%, but w e're 99 per c e n t" Originally, the pipe's completion, jokingly referred to as "the first flush," was expected by October. But Halton Chair Joyce Savoline didn't begrudge the slight delay. "Jim is being modest," she told council. "W hat he didn't tell you was it was a 15- month project. H e finished it in 10 months, so congratulations." 1' Thai paw m these m m g»! CRIME STOPPERS C J 825-TIPS or 1-80M 68-5151 N O GST plus $500 Christmas Cash Back on virtually all 2000/2001 ` Exdudes Viper, Prowler, PT Cruiser. See dealer for details. Limited time offer. P ro s suspected inrobbery Police O akville investigating theft occurred OAC L akeshore ing. T he crim e happened some tim e overnight O ct. 16th between 5 p.m. and 8 a m . T h i e v e s in are a break, enter and Please drop o ff your unw rapped Christmas g ifts fo r f o ra k HALTON WOMEN'S PIACE R IY /E E S T A R N O Downpaym ent and NO Payments ft for 90 days Not valid with any other offer. that at a Rd. East office build- I I 5yr/100,000km powertain coverage a n d roadside on 2001 vehicles only LOCKWOOD E 5 |C H R Y S L E R Oakville's only Five Star Certified Dealership 175 W yecroft Rd., Oakville Kerr & Dorval) _ w w w .lcx:kw o od ch rysler.co m 845-6653 THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF HALTON - N O T IC E T O C IT IZ E N S ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM? The Council of the Regional Municipality of Halton invites you to join our team, for a three year term, to help make decisions on various boards and committees, on a variety of matters such as development of community services, solid waste disposal/reduction initiatives, water conservation and police services. These appointments give Halton residents, from a variety of backgrounds, a chance to volunteer their skills to help run Halton Region. Regional Council wishes to ensure that its boards and committees reflect the diverse nature of its community and invites all residents of Halton to consider these opportunities. BRONTE HERITAGE WATERFRONT PARK COMMUNITY LIAISON COMMITTEE Assist in the continued development of the Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park (including the Outer Harbour Marina). This liaison committee requires five to eight members representing a cross-section of the community. Meetings are held on a quarter!)' basis, however, additional meetings may be scheduled periodically at the call of the Chair. For more information, cal! Pat Herring, Senior Planner, ext. 7206. and familiarity with agricultural issues. Along with traditional farming issues, some current areas of interest are the economics of farming, agritourism, the horse industry, and agricultural Best Management Practices. This advisory committee meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 8:00 p.m. in the Halton Regional Centre for approximately three hours. Additional hours may be required depending on the option of sub-committee involvement. For more information, call Helma Geerts, Senior Planner, ext. 7209. development and implementation of a comprehensive water conservation plan for Halton. This advisory committee meets quarteriy, on a Wednesday, at 1:00 p.m. for approximately 3 hours in the Halton Regional Centre. Additional hours may be required depending on the option of sub-committee involvement. For more information, call Janet Amos, Principal Planner, ext. 7203. entered the building by pry ing open a rear door of the building. Locked office door w indow s w ere sm ashed, and the dead bolts opened through the bro ken glass. T he thieves stole various com puter equip m ent including Hewlett Packard 1120 Printer, a Dell 266 M HZ system with a 17 inch monitor, a Dell 400 M HZ system with a 19 inch monitor. T he estim ated value o f the stolen goods is $6,428. B ecause o f the large amount of equipm ent stolen, police believe the cul prits m ay have been profession als. D o you know w ho com m itted this break and enter, and stole this com puter equipm ent? If you have any information about this crime, o r any other offence, Crime Stoppers of Halton wants to hear from you. If you have any information that leads to an arrest in this or any other matter, you may be eli gible for a cash rew ard. You need not give your nam e when you tell us your information and you will remain anonymous. C rim e Stoppers does not sub scribe to the call display tele phone call dis play feature. Call 1-800-222-TIPS or 825-TIPS (825-8477). t- JOINT MUNICIPAL/REGIONAL WASTE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Is seeking six citizens-at-large to advise the Planning and Public Works Committee and Regional Council on waste management matters generally, ie. minimize waste going to the landfill site through such activities as reduction, reuse and recycling (3Rs) of solid waste generated in Halton. Meetings are held quarterly at 6:30 p.m. in the Halton Regional Centre for approximate!)' 2 hours. For more information, call John Smith, Acting Director, Waste Management Services, ext. 7687. ELDERLY SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE Provide a means by which community agencies, associations, institutions, and the public may provide advice to the Region to ensure that the best service continues to be available to the senior residents of Halton. This advisory committee requires one citizen from the seniors housing sector; two regional non-profit community service providers; two local non-profit community service providers; one private long term care facility/residential home; one private community services serving seniors; four seniors-at-large, one from each area municipality; and one citizen-at-large. The advisory committee meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. for approximately 2 hours in the Halton Regional Centre or other locations agreed to by the committee. Additional hours may be required depending on the option of sub-committee participation. For more information, call Sue Haggith, Community Development Co-ordinator, ext. 7767. HALTON REGIONAL POLICE SERVICES BOARD Responsible for the provision of adequate and effective police services in Halton. It must satisfy itself that the standards issued by the Ministry of the Solicitor General and Correctional Services are upheld. Involvement in the day-to-day operating decisions of the police service is prohibited. Halton Region is seeking one citizen-at-large to represent it on the Board. The Board meets a minimum of 11 times a year, on the fourth Thursday of each month, all day, commencing at 9:00 a.m. Meetings are held in the Halton Regional Police Services Headquarters building, or may be held on a rotational basis throughout the Region. Applicants must be willing to commit a minimum of 20 hours per month for Board business, however, this can increase dramatically if members are involved in union negotiations. Several Special Board meetings and other functions are held throughout the year. All applicants will be required to apply for and secure a security clearance at the Police Services Records Bureau. For further information on Board responsibilities, qualifications and desired skills, call Dorothy McDonald, Executive Director, Halton Regional Police Services Board, Ext. 5014. For application and/or selection information, call Pat Crimmins, Acting Regional Clerk, Ext. 7256. ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Board of Directors of Royal Botanical Gardens is seeking one citizen-at-large to represent Halton Region on the Board of Directors. RBG is embarking on a major capital project and the Board is required to play a leadership role in fulfilling this vision. The Board meets approximately five times per year on Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Royal Botanical Gardens Centre in Burlington. Additional hours are required for sub-committee work, Board functions and other duties to fulfill Board responsibilities. All board members must possess a valid RBG membership. For RBG information call Carrie BrooksJoiner, Director of Policy, Planning and Board Coordination at (905) 527-1158, ext. 231. For application and/or selection information, call Pat Crimmins, Acting Regional Clerk, ext. 7256. ECOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (EEAC) Provide technical environmental advice related to Haltons natural environment, with an emphasis on planning matters and designated Environmentally Sensitive Areas. Applications are invited from those with academic training and/or technical expertise in an environmental discipline. Current membership needs include life sciences or human health expertise. Due to this Committees technical focus, these appointments are not limited to a three-year term. EEAC meets at 7:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month at the Halton Regional Centre. Meetings last approximately three hours but additional time is required for technical review and site visits. For more information, call Kathy Kielt, Liaison Technician, ext. 7200. HALTON WASTE MANAGEMENT SITE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Is seeking six citizens-at-large to assist in recommending actions for the avoidance or minimization of off-site impacts from the waste management site. This advisory committee meets quarterly, or as required, on a Thursday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Halton Waste Management Site, 5400 Highway 25, Milton. For more information call John Smith, Acting Director of Waste Management Services, ext. 7687. W.A (BILL) JOHNSON BIOSOLIDS MANAGEMENT CENTRE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Is seeking four citizens-at-laige to provide advice on issues which affect the operation of the Biosolids Management Centre, and to address the avoidance and/or minimization of potential off site impacts. This is a Halton-owned facility whose daily operation is the responsibility of an outside contractor. A minimum of four meetings will be held per year with additional meetings taking place at the call of the Chair. For more information call Ric Robertshaw, Director, Environmental Services Division, ext. 7602. HALTON AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Is seeking up to five individuals to assist in developing and maintaining a permanently secure, economically viable agricultural industry as an important component of Haltons economic base. Applications are invited from citizens with knowledge and experience of Haltons agricultural community HALTON WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Is seeking four citizens-at-large to assist in the continued Interviewing Committees will recommend qualified candidates for these positions to Regional Council. A separate application form should be subm itted for each com m ittee for which you wish to apply. Application forms are available in the Regional Clerks Division, Regional Municipality of Halton, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, ON L6M 3L1 between the hours of 8:30 am . and 4:30 p.m. Telephone from Burlington/Milton/Oakville/Toronto: from Halton Hills: from Guelph/Acton: from Hamilton/Aldershot: from Streetsville (905) 825-6000 (905)878-8113 (519) 853-0501 (905) 639-4540 (905) 823-6720 Completed application forms must be submitted to the undersigned no later than Monday, January 8, 2001. Interviews will be conducted during the latter part of January, 2001. a a jJ d C t ^ Pat Crimmins Acting Regional Clerk