Mayor outlines 10 priorities for next three years By CYNTHIA GAMBLE Staff Writer Citing a productive first year of the 2010-2014 council term, Mayor Rick Bonnette listed top 10 priorities for the remainder of the term, at the Halton Hills Chamber of Commerce Mayor's Luncheon Thursday. Speaking to a full house at the Eagle Ridge Golf Course, Bonnette said number one on the list will be the delivery of effective, efficient and economical Town services. He noted that Town taxes will likely rise in 2012 by 5.5 per cent. But, combined with Region and school taxes, the overall tax hike will be at approximately the rate of inflation-- an overall 2.5% hike on tax bills. But, he said, unlike Toronto, services will be maintained at their current standard with no cuts. Also on the top 10 list are: 2. Community engagement-- adding social media to its arsenal of communication tools with the public 3. Continued focus on the 401 Corridor lands. "They will be our bread and butter (taxes and fees) in the future," he said. "Many of you will have heard of the two exciting proposals for high-end outlet malls from Premium Outlets and Tanger Outlets of the United States. Those projects are seeking planning approval now and it is hoped that Halton Hills will see at least one, if not both, of these outlet malls as Gateway Destination projects coming to fruition in Halton Hills in the next two years." Regional projects involving Steeles Ave. improvements and water/wastewater servicing from Trafalgar Rd. to Winston Churchill Blvd. will speed the long-awaited development of the Corridor. 4. Acton Quarry expansion lands could mean an opportunity for the Town to achieve long-term benefits such as the after-use of the site. 5. Continuing community sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives, which are key for business competitiveness. 6. Developing the 1,000 acres between Eighth Line and Trafalgar Rd., south of 15 Sideroad, utilizing a different approach, including a secondary plan detailing community gathering places, gardens, walking and cycling trails and green planning. 7. Lobbying the provincial government to review the Development Charges Act to ensure that new residential growth pays for itself. 8. The current Economic Development strategy is outdated, · · 7 Independent & Free Press, Tuesday, December 13, 2011 and council aims to create a new one in 2012. 9. Implementing the Community Improvement Plan, which has "very broad and significant tools available to help with new See ARENAS, pg. 8 NOTICE OF PASSING Notice of the Passing of Zoning By-law 2011-0098 by the Corporation of the Town of Halton Hills A By-law to Amend By-law 2010-0050, as amended, being a By-law to include the Hamlet of Norval within the Comprehensive Zoning By-law TAKE NOTICE that the Council for the Corporation of the Town of Halton Hills passed By-law No. 2011-0098, being a By-law to Amend By-law 2010-0050, as amended, to include the Hamlet of Norval within the Comprehensive Zoning By-law, on the 28th day of November, 2011 under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13, as amended. AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or agency who objects to By-law No. 2011-0098 may appeal it to the Ontario Municipal Board by filing a Notice of Appeal with the Senior Administrative Assistant, Planning Department, Town of Halton Hills no later than 4:30 p.m. on the 2nd day of January, 2012. During the office closure from 12 noon on December 23, 2011 until 8:30 am on January 2, 2012, appeals can be left in the drop box outside the main doors of the Civic Centre. The Notice of Appeal must set out the reasons for the appeal and be accompanied by a fee of $125.00 made payable to the Minister of Finance. The Board only accepts filing fee payments by certified cheque or money order. If you wish to appeal to the OMB, a copy of an appeal form is available from the OMB website at www.omb.gov.on.ca. · The property legally described as Part of Lot 21 and Part of Village Lots 22, 23, 24 and 25, and All of Village Lots 19, 20 and 21, Being Part of Lot 12, Concession 11; · The property legally described as Concession 11 Pt Lot 11, Plan 64 Part Lot 10; and, · The property legally described as Concession 11 Pt Lot 11, Lots 11-15, Plan 64. These three properties remain subject to By-law 74-51, as amended. Key Map Best Buy CORRECTION NOTICE NEWSPAPER RETRACTION FOR THE BEST BUY DECEMBER 9 CORPORATE FLYER On the December 9 flyer, page 16, the NuStart 1500 remote package (WebCode: 10174925/ 10175293/ GS10175489), was incorrectly advertised as a Car Starter/Alarm Combo. Please be advised that it is in fact only a Remote Car Starter for $169.99 (installed). We apologize for any inconvenience we may have caused our valued customers. Suffering from Depression, Grief, Anxiety? 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The range of permitted uses on these properties are as contemplated by the Hamlet of Norval Secondary Plan. · places all of the other properties within the Hamlet Community Core area in a Hamlet Residential Zone. A site specific Zoning By-law Amendment would be required for a new commercial use on these properties. Within the rest of the Hamlet of Norval, properties are placed in one of the following zones: Environmental Protection One; Hamlet Residential One or Two; Development; Hamlet Institutional; or Open Space One, Three or Four. A copy of Zoning By-law 2011-0098 and recent staff reports are available for inspection in the Town of Halton Hills Planning Development and Sustainability Department or on the Town's web site at http://www.haltonhills.ca/initiatives/ zoning-system-zones-Norval.php . Further inquires regarding this decision may be directed to the Planning, Development and Sustainability Department, located at the Civic Centre, or at (905) 873-2601 Ext: 2214. DATED at the Town of Halton Hills this 13th day of December, 2011. Steve Burke, Acting Manager of Planning Policy Planning, Development & Sustainability File: DZO Norval Zoning By-law Amendment 156 RBC 83 Main St S Georgetown On 3 weeks to a more joyous you! Eddie and Jodi Davids are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Leslie Dave, son of Kevin and Judy Douma. Wedding to take place in July, 2012 7 R O S E T H E AT R E P R E S E N T S 7 OPEN HOUSE Friday, December 16, 2011 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PLEASE JOIN US 7 7 7 7 to General 1. Only individuals, corporations or public bodies may appeal a by-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A Notice of Appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a Notice of Appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf. 2. No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the by-law was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the Council or, in the opinion of the Ontario Municipal Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. HOPE CONNECTION COUNSELLING SERVICES 416-577-HOPE (4673) hopeconnection@gmail.com y 7 7 7 ...for these flyers in your area INTERVAL MAGAZINE Q Q 7 7 Q GIANT TIGER markDEC MASRI 20 at 8PM 7 7 JOES PIZZA LOWES RONA SPORTS MART STAPLES * full distribution 7 "He melts the hearts of female audience members like e warm chocol late." chocolate." T The Th he Bos he B Boston os ston Gl Globe ob obe b 2 7 For Flyer Information, contact Nancy Geissler, 905-873-0301, Ext 228 TICKETS from $36 7 Embrace the spirit of the season as Mark Masri wraps his lush vocals around Holiday favourites like "Ave Maria", "What Child is This" and "O Holy Night". 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