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Stouffville Sun-Tribune n www.yorkregion.com n Thursday, July 19, 2012, 4 TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE 111 Sandiford Drive, Stouffville, Ontario L4A 0Z8 NOTICE OF COUNCIL MEETING Council Chamber · 111 Sandiford Drive Customer Service Centre: 905-640-1900 or 1-855-642-TOWN (8696) Automated Lines: 905-640-1910 or 1-855-642-TOWS (8697) www.townofws.ca WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2012 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING 9:30 a.m. COUNCIL'S CORNER by KAREN EWART Council Highlights provide a brief summary of pertinent decisions made at a Council meeting. More information on these stories and other Council activities can be obtained from the Town's website. Council approved the Terms of Reference for the Compensation Policy Review, as part of the third phase of the Whitchurch-Stouffville Sustainability Initiative which was approved in May of this year. The three underlying projects relating to the WS Sustainability Initiative are the Rates and Fees Review (RFR); the Corporate Efficiency Review (CER); and the Compensation Policy Review (CPR). Hemson Consulting Ltd., and Aurora International Consulting and Management Services were selected to conduct the RFR and CPR respectively. It is anticipated that all project work will be completed by the end of 2012 to facilitate input into the 2013 Budget process. WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE At the June 5, 2012, Council Meeting, Council deferred a Staff recommendation concerning the adaptive re-use of the vacant warehouse space at the Municipal Offices, as the location for the proposed Seniors'/ 55+ Centre. They also directed Staff to assess options for locating the Seniors'/ 55+ facility at the Lebovic Leisure Centre, and, to explore alternatives for a temporary facility that would serve until the ultimate Seniors'/55+ Complex is built. As a precursor to the September report, Staff presented a revised work plan that outlined a two part process to meet the needs of the Seniors'/ 55+. After extensive discussion, Council designated Latcham Hall as the interim location of the Silver Jubilee Seniors' Club. As a result of the new direction provided by Council, Staff will work with representatives from the Silver Jubilee Seniors' Club and Mettko, contractor for the renovations, to determine the cost of additional renovations to Latcham Hall to accommodate the Seniors' Club, within the approved budget. INTERIM AND LONG TERM OPTIONS FOR THE SENIORS'/55+ CENTRE HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE JULY 17, 2012 COUNCIL MEETING Reports Deferred Report #4 PROPOSED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION & ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT, PACE SAVINGS & CREDIT UNION LIMITED (GERANIUM), PART OF LOT 2, CONCESSION 8 (NINTH LINE NORTH OF MILLARD STREET) , FILE NOS. 19T(W)-12.001 & ZBA12.003 (D12) ­ deferred to a Special Council meeting August 1, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. Report #9 ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL ­ REEVES WAY BOULEVARD AT NORTHWAY AVENUE AND KEN LAUSHWAY AVENUE AT HARRY SANDERS AVENUE (T07) ­ deferred to the regular Council meeting September 4, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Various Tenders were awarded as presented. Please see the July 17, 2012 Council Agenda for more information. WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE MUSEUM & COMMUNITY CENTRE FINAL STATUS REPORT The Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum & Community Centre's official grand opening was held on June 2, 2012. This marks a new beginning for the newly expanded Museum & Community Centre that has taken on the enhanced role as not only the Town's culture and historical facility, but the larger and accessible community space complete with all modern amenities. The expansion project was primarily funded through the Building Canada Fund ­ Communities Component (BCF-CC) program. This project was the largest infrastructure grant funded project undertaken by the Town. Council approved the design in early 2010 and construction commenced in June of that year. The Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum & Community Centre is located at 14732 Woodbine Avenue in Gormley, Ontario. For more information select the Museum logo on the Town's website. AWARD OF TENDERS As a part of the second phase of the Corporate Branding Project ­ Community Signage, new community signs are proposed to be installed north and south of the lake on the Ninth Line and on the west side of the lake on Lakeshore Road. This body of water has been known as both Musselman and Musselman's Lake. Staff investigated the history of the community, reviewed records from the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Ministry of Transportation and the Residents Association conducted a poll of the area residents regarding the name of the community. The common name of "Musselman's Lake" was confirmed as the preferred name. Installation of the new signage has been included in the 2012 Budget. For questions about these highlights, please contact Karen Ewart, Deputy Clerk, at ext. 2321. NEW SIGNAGE FOR THE MUSSELMAN'S LAKE COMMUNITY NOTICES 2012 FINAL PROPERTY TAX BILLS 1st Installment Due ­ July 20, 2012 2nd Installment Due ­ Sept 21, 2012 RESIDENTIAL FINAL TAX bills have now been mailed. Ratepayers who have not received their bills should contact the Customer Service Centre 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 at most Financial Institutions through tellers, banking machines, telephone and Internet banking, by mail or in person at the Municipal Offices. An after-hours drop box is available at the Main Entrance doors. For further information contact our Customer Service Centre. SUPPLEMENTARY TAXES ON NEWLY-CONSTRUCTED HOMES Owners have been or will be receiving tax bills for the value of the " land " only excluding building, until the house is assessed by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC). Once assessed, supplementary tax bills will be issued for the house, retroactive to the date of possession. To estimate the annual taxes, simply multiply the purchase price of the home x 1%. This process can take 2 to 3 years and the tax bills will be due within a short time period. Pre-payments on account or through a pre-authorized payment plan can be made to assist homeowners in planning for these future supplementary tax bills. For further information contact our Customer Service Centre. NOTICES CONT'D Effective immediately and until such time as further advised Chief Rob McKenzie has implemented a municipality wide BAN ON ALL OUTDOOR AND OPEN AIR BURNING. This means outdoor burning for any purpose including recreational burning is not permitted. For further information on this ban or any other fire safety information, residents are encouraged to contact Fire & Emergency Services at 905-640-9595. UPCOMING EVENTS at the Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum & Community Centre Sunday, August 12, 2012 11:00 a.m. ­ 4:00 p.m. FIRE BAN ISSUED 39TH ANNUAL ANTIQUE & CLASSIC CAR SHOW Join us as Exhibitors from across southern Ontario display their prized antique & classic cars. Food will be available in the Tea Room or hot off the BBQ. Historic buildings will be open with heritage demonstrations, children's activities and live entertainment. Rain date is August 19. Admission: $7.00 (children under 7 free); $17.00 per family of up to 4. Fernandes Nuclear Products is conducting the annual traffic sign retro-reflectivity inspection. The work generally consists of a condition assessment for regulatory traffic signs to meet the Provincial Minimum Maintenance Standards regulation. The inspection is anticipated to take approximately 2 weeks to complete (weather permitting). Any questions regarding this work can be directed to Peter Wyllie at 905-640-1126 ext. 245. ANNUAL TRAFFIC SIGN RETRO - REFLECTIVITY INSPECTION RECRUITMENT DEPARTMENT OF LEISURE & COMMUNITY SERVICES 2 Temporary Labourer C.U.P.E. ( 8 month Contract) ($20.101 per hour) For further information, please see our website. Monday August 13, 2012, 8:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m. led by the Canada Revenue Agency at the Municipal Offices Network and learn about the business services from: The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Library, Canada Revenue Agency, yorkworks, Whitchurch-Stouffville Chamber of Commerce, and York Region Small Business Enterprise Centre. Space is limited. Please register with Nirvana Champion at ext. 2301 or nirvana.champion@townofws.ca. FREE GST/HST BUSINESS SEMINAR CAT ADOPT A THON · JULY 21 TO AUGUST 4 GEORGINA ANIMAL CONTROL Adopt an adult cat (6 months +) spayed/neutered, vaccinated and microchipped for only $50.00 26815 CIVIC CENTRE ROAD, KESWICK · 1-800-898-8606