FrlrTTTU!-The Canadian Champion, Friday, May 16, 2003-39J __________________________A wzTrne1,7FNT1p' 717Ts iatriauay .k±u±icLay 49Wasgte Collection Notice Miltonm/H-alton I-IÎ Pleaoe Note Coflectiori Day Changeo là,& May 2003 là Due ta the Victoria Day Holiday, waste collection services the week of May 19"h will take place the day after your regular collection day. GR*5c"Iling Residents are encouraged to leave grass on the iawn as a valuable nutrient source.Grass cippings are 90% water, so they decomps . quickiy, releasing nitrogen and other valuabie nutrients back into your îawn. ~ ' Grass clippings are not collected at curbside,, please grasscycle. Tips for a Healthy Lawn " Dont Mow too Low: Mowing your iawn to a height of 6 to 8 centimetres (2.5 to 3 inches) wiii encourage longer roots resuiting in stronger grass and shade the soul, reducing moisture loss. " Longer grass will aiso choke out weeds. " Keep the blades of your mower sharp, and alter the direction each time you cut the grass. " Avoid cutting the grass when it s wet. Your iawn requires only about 2.5 centimetres (1 inch) of water per week. Your BLUE ]BOX fis gettan0%-ijg Starting June 1"', Haiton households wili be IB IG G E RIc able to heip divert more waste from landfiii. Halton Region is now accepting 'palycoat' materials such as aseptic cartons and containers (iLe.,TtraPak©, drink boxes) and gable top containers (i.e., mîlk or juice cartons) as part of the curbsîde recyclîng program. Haltion Regiozi Approachies 410% Waste Diversion "Haton resîdents are the best recyciers in the GTA", said Halton Regionai Chaîrman Joyce Savoline and congratuiated Haiton households for their enthusiasm for recyciing when the Regions 2002 waste diversion resuits were announced recentiy. Hatons waste diversion rate for 2002 improved to 39.6% from 38% in 2001. Haltons resuits continue to be better than the provincial average and the best in the GTA. The waste diversion rate refers to the amount of waste that has been kept out of the Regions iandfiii through reducing, reusing or recyciing. Please check your 2003 "Curb Appeal" Waste Management Calendar for details in your area or the Regions new waste management web site at: www.region. halton.on.ca/ppwlwaste HUSP EMPLOYMENT LANDS, (Excluding North OakvÎiIe) PUBLIC MEETING Halton Regional Council recently endorsed a staff recommendation to prepare a Development Charges Background Study and financial plan for the provision of water and wastewater services to the HUSP Empioyment Lands, (exciuding North Oakville). If the related by-Iaw is passed, it will resuit in the replacement of the non- residential development charges established under the current By-Iaw 65-99, forthe HUSP non-residential development. The results of the analyses are provided in the "Haton Development Charge Background Study for the HUSP Employment Lands, (excluding North Oakville) Non-Residential Development Charges By-law". This study wiIl be available from Halton Region on May 20'h,2003 at the address isted below. The Development Charges Act, 1997 requires that at least one public meeting be heid prior to the passing of a development charges by-iaw, or any amendments to a by-iaw. Public Meeting The public meeting will be held: Wednesday, June 11, 2003 1:30 P.m. Administration & Finance Commlttee To present the proposed HUSP Employment Lands,(excluding North Oakviiie) area specific Non-Residentiai Development Charge. The meeting wiii be held in the Halton Room, Halton Regional Centre, 11 51 Bronte Road, Oakvilie, Ontario L6M 3L1. Ail interested persons are invited to attend the public meeting and to make representations. lnterested persons should note that the deveiopment charge proposais may change as a result of the meeting and any further staff reports. The final proposai and By-law wili be presented to Administration & Finance Committee at its regular meeting of Wednesday, July 2, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. in the Halton Room. The final By-law wîll be presented to Council for approval on Wednesday, July 9,2003 at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers. For Further Information Copies of the Haton Deveiopment Charge Background Study for the HUSPD Empioyment Lands, (excluding North Oakviiie) Non-Residential Deveiopment Charges By-iaw wiii be available to the public on Tuesday, May 20, 2003, and can be obtained at the office of the Regionai Cierk at 1151 Bronte Road, Oakvilie, Ontario, L6M 31-1. Any questions shouid be directed to Mark Scinocca (ext. 7043) at 825-6000, Toli Free 1-866-442- 5866, Regional Municipality of Halton, Corporate Services Department, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakvile, Ontario, L6M 3L1. If you wish to appear as a delegation at any of the meetings, inciuding the Public Meeting, please caîl Ms. Pat Crimmins, Deputy Clerk, Ext. 7256, at the same numbers. Tina Agnello Regional Clerk Officiai Plan Review Update Join us for two important public meetings on Malons Officiai Plan Revlew. On May 21 at 7 pm iln the Halton His Counicil Chambers, and on May 22 at 7 pm ln the Halton Regional Council Chambers, Haltons Planning & Public Worke Cammitte wlli continue to Invite public input on subjedts such as land use, transportation, affordable housing, envlronmiental protection and ailier Issues Important ta Halton's qualityof lie. Visitthe Officiai Plan Revlewweb page atwww.region.hatton.on.caofialplan or cali us toileam more.F, Chairman Joyce SavolineI S0UNDARY 0OP OPOSEO E'F.LAW 14.1t HI 1 _I Halton Regionai May 20, 9:30 arn - Health & Social Services Committee Meetig Schdul.: My 21, 9:30 arn - Planning & Public Works Committee MeeingSc.odue:,May 21, 1:30 pm - Administration & Finance Committee mummi