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The Town is currently seeking proposals for economic development strategic plan consulting services. The RFP is available on the Town’s website, www.townofws.com, or in person at the Clerk’s Department. Proposals are due at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday April 30, 2008 ROAD IMPROVEMENTS As part of the 2008 provincial budget approved on March 25, the government announced the Municipal Road and Bridge Infrastructure Investment (MRBII), a likely one-time allocation to support local roads infrastructure in municipalities across the province. Council authorized that the funds from MRBII be allocated to the following road improvement projects in the following amounts: Council adopted revised procedures for the development or redevelopment of telecommunications towers, to be consistent with the requirements of Industry Canada, the regulating body for telecommunications across the country. The new procedures include clearer provisions related to public notification, consultation and involvement. In addition, proponents installing telecommunications towers are required to seek the approval of the Town prior to installation. 2008 GRANTS AND DONATIONS Councilvapproved the allocation of various grants and donations to community organizations, charitable causes and events, as well as a total of $28,330 in in-kind donations.,Grants and donations in the amount of $93,900 have already been allocated to community organizations, annual events and Town committees as part of the 2008 budget, approved in January. Council deferred approval of the staff recommendations regarding the new Fire Station and Arena Complex. A new meeting date has not been set, but will be published on the Town page and online. Sale of Surplus Land By-hw At its May 6 meeting, Council will consider a draft by-law to establish provisions for the sale and other disposition of surplus land owned by the Town. Council will also consider an amendment to By-law 2008-013-MS (Procedure Byâ€"law) to reflect public notice requirements related to the sale and other disposition of surplus land owned by the Town. A copy of the staff report and draft by-law will be available by Friday May 2 in person from the Clerk’s Department or online at www.townofws.com. PROCEDURES FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS Elsa Drive and Ruth Court resurfacing - $135,000 Manitoba Street - $200,000 McCowan Road - $200,000 WS-RFP-08-22 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN CONSULTING SERVICES :9;qu Sun-Wu: I Thursday, April 17, 2008 EHBRAi Council Chamber, 37 Sandiford Drive, 4th Floor FIRE STATION AND ARENA COMPLEX Assistive Listening devices available upon request TUESDAY MAY 6, 2008 COUNCIL MEETING AT 7:00 PM SSEEKI Vehicle loads shall be restricted to five (5) tonnes per axle. For further information please contact the Public Works, Department at 905-640-1910 or 905â€"895-5299 ext. 306. For further information, please call Sally Campbell, Planner â€" Urban Design, at 905-640- 1910 or 905â€"895-5299 ext. 320 or via email at sally.campbell@townofws.com Construction of this parkette is anticipated to commence in early Summer of 2008, with the project expected to run for approximately ten weeks. Load restrictions will be enforced on all roads which are posted under the jurisdiction of the Town of Whitchurchâ€"Stouffville from: At the western end of Reeves Way Boulevard there is an opportunity to create a small parkette and meeting place next to the stormwater pond and trail connections. The design includes sitting areas; junior play structure; a pergola; a bicycle rack and a waste / recycling receptacle; and, landscaping. ‘ The Town is hosting an informal Information Session to present the initial designs for a new parkette within the Country Walk - Westhill Nugget Phase 1 Plan of Subdivision. The Corporation of the Town of Whitchurch-Stouflville reserves the right to accept or reject any tender and also reserves the right to accept other than the lowest tender. TENDER - WS-T-08-18 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF SINGLE AXLE DUMP TRUCK EQUIPPED WITH PLOW AND SANDER For further information on the above tenders, please see our website at www.townofws.com Documents may be picked up at the Town Offices located at 37 Sandiford Drive, 4th floor, Stouffville after April let. TENDER - WS-T-08-l4 SURFACE TREATMENT In general the work consists of all labour, equipment and materials required to apply double high float surface treatment at locations described in this tender. TENDER - WS-T-08-l3 SUPPLY APPLICATION OF SLURRY SEAL In general, the work consists of the supply of all labour, equipment and materials required to apply a slurry seal surface at locations described in this tender. Sealed tenders, in the envelope provided, clearly marked as to the contents will be received by the Clerk’s Department, until 3:00 pm local time, on Wednesday April 30th, 2008 for the following contracts: MARCH lST TO APRIL 30TH INCLUSIVE Town Office, 4th Floor, 37 Sandiford Drive A New Parkette on Reeves Way Boulevard Between 6.30 pm and 8.00 pm Wednesday April 23rd, 2008 LOAD RESTRICTIONS Materials not accepted include grass clippings, stumps. root balls, rocks. food and kitchen wastes. animal droppings. fruit and vegetables, driveway and road sweepings. Materials acceptable for collection include leaves. plants, fine brush, tree clippings, branches. Branches are not to exceed 100 mm (four inches) in diameter, and shall be tied in bundles ofa maximum length of 1.2 metres (four feet), and weighing no more than 22 kgs (fifty pounds). Do NOT use wire to tie bundles. REMINDER TO RESIDENTS YARD WASTE COLLECTION All yard waste material except brush must be placed in paper yard waste bags or an open top container (excluding cardboard boxes). Clear, opaque or orange bags 3min); be collected. Yard Waste is collected every 2nd week April to November. Please refer to the collection schedule for the yard waste collection days for your area. A copy of the schedule can be obtained from www.townofws,com NEW SUBDIVISIONS Residents are advised that the cleanâ€"up of streets in new subdivisions will be scheduled and co-ordinated by the developer. All citizens are encouraged to participate by sweeping and cleaning the areas in and around their properties. Help make a difference, your assistance is appreciated. SPRING CLEAN-UP TIME IS HERE! The build up of sahd and litter following this long winter season requires the clean-up of public roads, sidewalks, walkways, traffic islands and boulevards. The Town will commence these activities starting in mid-April. For more information or to make arrangements please contact the Public Works Department at 905-640â€" 1910 or 905â€"8995-5299 ext. 306 or Leisure Services at bruce.hatt@townofws.com or 905-640-9910. EARTH WEEK/PITCH IN WEEK April 215t - 27th, 2008 The Town is pleased to offer garbage bags and gloves to resident groups that are interested in participating in local clean-ups for Earth Week/Pitch In Week 2008. The Town will also arrange to have garbage collected following the event. Earth Day is the largest, most celebrated environmental event worldwide, with the aim of promoting awareness of environmental issues. It provides the opportunity for positive actions and results. Join us April 19, to take part in Earth Day celebrations: - Build a bird house for your backyard: Sponsored by Schell Lumber o Tree planting sponsored by the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority o Community clean up: enjoy a walk on the beautiful reservoir trails and help clean up debris. o Drop in anytime between 9am and 1pm You can make a difference! Contact bruce.hatt@townofws.com or call 905â€"640-9910 EARTH DAY CELEBRATION " Saturday April 19th, 9:00 am â€" 1:00 pm Stouffville Reservoir nTuu