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Council also approved the terms of reference for the creation of an Audit and Budget Committee, which includes reviewing audited financial statements, audit recommendations and advising on the budget development process among other things. Municipal performance measurement indicators are designed to track high-level unit costs of delivering municipal services and programs over time and among other municipalities. Examples include the operating costs for parks per person and operating costs for solid waste collection per tonne collected. 2007 Financial Statements and Performance Measurement Indicators are available online at www.townofws.com under Town Hall, Financial Information or in person at the Clerk’s Department. 2007 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 8: PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT INDICATORS Council received the 2007 audited financial statements and performance measurement indicators in a report from the Director of Finance and Treasurer. The report noted that the Town’s finances continue to grow in line with population growth and incremental growth in the Town’s administrative structure. The value of the Town’s assets increased approximately 10% over 2006, principally due to increased investments and accounts receivable. Expenditures also increased by about $17 million over 2006. WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT Council received a report outlining the current activities and programs of the Library. In 2007, 1,674 new members joined the Library for a total of 13,477 registered users; and 262,600 visits were made to the Library’s website. The Library continues to be an important venue for new residents and their families to learn about community events and activities. The assessment resulted in a number of recommendations which will be implemented in 2008, including enhancements to partnerships with businesses and students and new adult program opportunities among other things. The Library is located beside the Lebovic Leisure Centre at 37 Burkholder Street, Stouffviller Their website is www.whitchurch-library.on.ca. For furtherinformation,please callGillian Angusâ€"Trail] 905â€"640-1910 or 905-895-5299 ext. 222 or gillian.angustraill@townofws.com. The report also outlined the needs assessment which was undertaken over 2007 involving an online survey, a telephone survey and focus groups with high school students, local businesses and local residents. An additional Council meeting has been confirmed Council Chamber, 37 Sandiford Drive, 4th Floor Stoujfville Sun-Tribune I Thursday, lune19, 2008 TUESDAY JULY 29, 2008 COUNCIL MEETING AT 1:00 PM ADDITIONAL COUNCIL MEETING Assistive Listening devices available upon request Tuesday, August 19, 1:00 p.m. THE START UP TEAM for Nineteen on the Park! invite you to attend an Evening of Celebration and Discussion. Participate in roundtable discussions with other cultural stakeholders, business representatives, service club members and interested residents to help us as we lead up to the gala opening of WhitchurchoStouffville’s new Arts, Culture and Entertainment Centre in Spring 2009. Be a part of the “opening act...ion” and contribute to the fulfillment of the vision for Nineteen on the Park! as a dynamic, inclusive and multi-faceted arts, culture and entertainment centre, programmed by the community, for the community. The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville invites an Expression of Interest from qualified Architectural Consultants regarding the construction of a new Operations Centre to house Leisure Services (Parks) and Public Works operations of the Town. It is the intention of the Town to retain the services of a Prime Design Consultant who will be responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary team to plan, design and oversee the construction of the proposed facilities. Your Expression of Interest should contain a complete profile of the Design Team including staff qualifications and experience, comparable public sector projects, references, plus all other pertinent information that will allow the Project Committee to carefully assess your submission. Expression of Interest submissions (3 copies) must be received no later than Friday, lune 27, 2008, at 4:30 p.m. local time, and delivered to 37 Sandiford Drive, 4th Floor, Stouffville, Ontario, L4A 7X5, Attention: Mr. Tom Graham, Director of Leisure Services. Responses received beyond this deadline will be returned unopened. A short list of qualified firms will be developed to proceed to the next phase of issuing a Request for Proposal. The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville reserves the right to accept or reject any or all submissions that they deem at their sole discretion to be suitable and qualified for the project. The ()wner’s decision is final. This Expression of Interest does not constitute any obligation on the part ofthe Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville to enter into a contract with any proponent. Any questions relating to this request for shall be directed to Mr. Tom Graham, Services. at 905â€"640-1910 ext. 289, fax e-mail: t0m.graham@townofws.com. ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES OPERATIONS CENTRE Wednesday, June 25, 2008 7:30 â€" 9:00 pm Council Chamber xpression of Interest Direcmf 0f Leisure Please note that retail businesses in Whitchurch-Stouffville are # 905‘642‘1941. or permitted to be open on July lst (Canada Day) from 8:00 am. to 10:00 pm. per Region of York By-law 1.1‘8-95-76 WATER BILLS DUE DATE â€" )UNE 20, 2008 WATER BILLS have now been mailed. Those who have not received their bills should contact the Town as soon as possible. Failure to receive a water bill does not eliminate the responsibility for payment of water or the penalty charge for late payment. WATER PAYMENTS may be made by mail, at most Financial Institutions, banking machines, by telephone and internet or in person at the Town Office, 37 Sandiford Drive, 4th Floor. After hours, water payments may be made in the drqp box at the front west entrance door at 37 Sandiford Drive. For inquiries, contact Connie McVicar, 905-640-1910 or 905â€"895â€"5299 ext. 242 FINAL TAX bills have now been mailed. Ratepayers who have not received their bills should contact the Treasury Department as soon as possible. Failure to receive a tax bill does not eliminate the responsibility for payment of taxes or the penalty charges for late payment. TAX PAYMENTS may be made by mail, or in person at the Town Office, 37 Sandiford Drive, 4th Floor, and at most Financial Institutions through tellers, banking machines and by telephone and Internet banking. Banking fees may apply. After hours, tax payments may be made in the drop box at the front west entrance door at 37 Sandiford Drive. Whitchurch-Stouffville Fire 8t Emergency Services is currently seeking individuals who are interested in meeting the challenge and commitment of becoming a volunteer firefighter in the Stouffville or Ballantrae area. For details on obtaining information packages and application forms please see our website at www.townofws.com. For further information, please contact Debbie Brock Fire 8: Emergency Services 905-640â€"9595 ext. 229 Sat., June 28 Mon., June 30 Tues., luly l Sun., June 29 The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Municipal Office will be closed Monday June 30th Tuesday July lst r-Public Works/Leisure Services Emergencies Please call 1â€"800-997â€"9377 2008 FINAL PROPERTY TAX BILLS lst Instalment Due â€" July 18, 2008 2nd Instalment Due - September 19, 2008 Town Services â€" Holiday Hours: 6 am. ~ 10 pm 8 am. â€" 4 pm CLOSED CLOSED Ruth Armstrong, AMCT, CMTC Tax Collector Revenue Supervisor 10 am. - 8:30 pm CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED 10 am. â€" 5 pm CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED