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4 stouffville suntribune thursday feb 3 2005 w tfl m town of msb wffltchurchstouffvblle country close to the city development concept for byeftrond way neighbotirktood park public information session monday february 21st 2005 330 pm to 500 pm 700 pm to 830 pm latcham hall 8 park drive stouffville we would welcome your input please join us for an informal discussion on the future development of a park being built in your neighbourhood in the 2004 capital budget council authorized the development of a neighbourhood park at a location generally defined as the inter section of byers pond way and hoover park drive within the south east district of stouffville over the past few months staff from the development services and leisure services departments have been working with town consultant totten sims hubicki associates to evaluate and assess the appropriate mix of facilities that could be accommodated in the proposed neighbourhood park we are at a point in time where con ceptual drawings have now been prepared which illustrate the arrangement of uses contemplated for the park and the technical standards of the various facilities on monday february 21st 2005 between the hours of 330 pm to 500 pm and 700 pm to 830 pm you are welcome to meet with town staff and consultant in an informal setting to review the proposed development plans for the neighbourhood park the public information session is being convened at latcham hall 8 park drive stouffville this session represents the neighbour hoods opportunity to confirm your expectations for the park and to provide input on the design arrangement of uses proposed for this park please plan to attendwe welcome your input and thoughts the park has been designed to serve as a meeting place where the neighbourhoods active and passive recreational leisure pursuits can be realized elements proposed to be incorporated into the design of the park include a splash pad junior intermediate play structures and swings a basketball court a multipurpose court and a junior ball diamond woven throughout the park are treed areas multipurpose paths and the appropriately designed sitting areas the park has been designed to incorporate elements that will respond to the needs of the area residents both young and old the park also represents an opportunity for connection into the emerging stouffville creek trail system through the enhancement of the existing stormwater management facility the larger trail sys tem when fully developed to the north and south of the site will respond to the desires of our avid walkers inline skaters and in the winter time crosscountry skiers following the public information session staff and the consultant will be revising the development scheme for the park as required based upon our discussions with area residents it is expected that in march 2005 staff will present the final plans to council for ratifica tion and direction to initiate the tender process it is our expectation that construction of the park will commence in may 2005 with proj ect completion targeted for september 2005 for further information on the development of the neighbourhood park or the public information session please contact mr andrew mcneely manager of planning services at 905 6401910 ext 270 or via email at andrewmcneelytownofwscom street naming pursuant to notice bylaw 2002210ms notice is given that a bylaw will be presented to council at the meeting scheduled for february 1 2005 for the naming of a streets within the hillmbunt properties limited plan of subdivision 19tw2000003 in part lot 3 concession 9 generally located north of millard on the west side of tenth line the proposed names for the streets within the hillmount properties limited plan are forsyth farm drive coronet street horn street chambcrburg way penndutch circle drum street and the extension of existing greenwood avenue redevelopment of 19 civic avenue public information session the town of whitchurchstouffville has retained the services of the ventin group architects to develop a concept and business plan for the redevelopment of the municipal building old town hal at 19 civic avenue the focus of this study is to explore the establishment of a cultural and arts centre within the historically designated 19 civic avenue building a town hall meeting was held on december 6 2004 to present interim project findings and solicit public input into the final report the consultant has advanced the project further and will present an overview of the draft concept and business plan at a public information centre pic on thursday february 10 2005 at 700 pm in the council chambers 4th floor 37 sandiford drive stouffville any questions regarding this session can be direct to mr tom graham director of leisure services at 9056401910 cxt 289 or via email tomgrahamtownofwscom vimmmmmjce town of whitchurchstouffville cemetery board wsrfq0501 sealed quotations for grounds maintenance at the stouffville cemetery will be received in the envelope provided clearly marked as to the contents by the clerks department 37 sandiford dr 4th floor stouffville until 300pm local time on friday february 4th 2005 there will be no public opening information packages may be obtained from the clerks department from 830 am to 430 pm monday to friday for further information please contact colleen clarke cemetery board secretary at 905 6401910x225 ntivy a1 wmm go ivansit has advised the town that the new train layover facility located northeast of the town is anticipated to begin operation on february 14th 2005 active- warning devices such as gates lights and bells will be upgraded to enhance public safety at main street millard street bethesda road and tenth line testing of these devices will occur prior to the date trains travelling to and from the new layover facility will sound the train whistles on the approach to road crossings in accordance with the canadian rail operating rules rule 14li transport canada will review the antiwhistling request from the town and upon approval go transit will request that canadian national railways issue the antiwhistling order any questions regarding this notice may be directed to paul whitehouse director of public works town of whitchurchstouffville 37 sandiford drive 4th floor stouffville ontario l4a 7x5 tel 9056401910 ext 248 fax 9056407957 email paulwhitehousetownofwscom notice to library customers this notice is important to all parentscaregivers of children 15 years of age and under who have their own library card if your child has a library card and you do not want himher to have use of the librarys internet workstations please contact the library at 905642read 7323 ex 222 a block will be put on the card to prevent your child logging onto the internet whitchurchstouffville public library 30 burkholder street stouffville on l4a4k1 wwwwhitchurchlibraryonca celeb 3 kitage in celebration of heritage week february 2127 2005 the doors open whitchurchstouffville committee is launching a colouring con test for children up to the age of 12 we want to generate excitement about heritage among our youth explains doors open event coordina tor patricia robinson- last years contest was a great success and were really looking forward to seeing this years entries first second and peoples choice prizes will be awarded in each of the five age categories up to 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 and 1 1- 12 years first and second prize winners will be selected by the doors open whitchurchstouffville committee the public is invited to view entries and place their votes for the peoples choice prizes at the whitchurchstouffville museum from wednesday february 23 to saturday february 26 the museum located at 14732 woodbine avenue in vandorf is open weekdays from 1 00 500 pm during the winter and will open specially on saturday february 26th 1 00 500 pm to showcase the colouring contest entries admission to the museum is free all entries must be submitted by 430 pm on heritage day monday february 21 2005 winners will be announced at the town council meeting on tuesday march 1 at 700 pm in council chambers 37 sandiford drive 4th floor and also on the website wwwdoorsopenwsca contest forms will be available as of tuesday february 1st at partici pating whitchurchstouffville schools and daycares the lebovic leisure centre 30 burkholder street town of whitchurchstouffville municipal offices 37 sandiford drive 4th floor stouffville go train station 6176 main street whitchurchstouffville museum 14732 woodbine avenue and online at wwwdoorsopenwsca public notice 1st instalment due february 18 2005 2nd instalment due april 22 2005 interim tax bills have now been mailed ratepayers who have not received their bills should contact the municipal tax 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 banking fees may apply after hours tax payments may be made in the drop box at the front west entrance door of the imperial building 37 sandiford drive appealing the current market value assess ment on your property must be done before the deadline of march 31 2005 please direct questions regarding assessments to the municipal property assessment corporation mpac at 1-866-296- 6722 appeal forms are available at the town offices when paying tax installments by telephone internet and bank machines please ensure that the roll number as shown on your tax bill is used vacancy rebate applications are available at the town offices during business hours for any commercial or industrial prop erties that have been vacant for 90 consecutive days the deadline for submitting the application for the 2004 taxation year is february 28 2005 j town of whitchurchstouffville tender wst0504 sealed tenders in the envelope provided clearly marked as to the contents will be received by the town clerks department 37 sandiford drive stouffville ontario l4a 7x5 until 300 pm local time february 16 2005 for janitorial cleaning services at the whitchurchstouffville public library whitchurchstouffville municipal offices bailantrae community centre and stouffville train station as a condition of bid acceptance tenderers must attend a site inspection meeting with rob raycroft manager of facilities and- parks on friday february 11 2005 at 1000 am at the lebovic leisure centre located at 30 burkholder street stouffville tender documents may be obtained from the town clerks department after february 32005 at the abovementioned address between 830 am to 430 pm local time monday to friday if fur ther information is required please contact rob raycroft manager of facilities and parks at 9056401910 ext 290 the corporation of the town of whitchurchstouffville reserves the i right to accept or reject any tender and also reserves the right to i accept other than the lowest tender recruitment fire chief our fire chief is responsible for the general management of the whitchurchstouffville fire emergency services department a com posite staff operates out of two stations providing coverage over 220 square kms to a current population of 24000 which will grow to about 41000 over the nextdecade daytoday duties include providing leader ship to the administration emergency response prevention training and emergency management portfolios overseeing and mentoring staff recommending service levels liaising with community groups the media and other stakeholders preparing policiesreports and authorizing stan dardsprocedures budgets preparation and administration fire cause investigations and working with the ofm trendsincident analysis long- range and emergency planning performing the statutory responsibilities of fire chief and attendance at council meetings providing oncall rota tion and attending major incidents and contributing to the towns senior management team to join our team youll need to demonstrate a successful senior officer experience in the fire service and a track record of leading by example knowing how to inspire and grow a talented staff and being an effective contributor to both a departmental and broader municipal team your excel lent interpersonal administrative communication problemsolving inci dent command and leadershipsupervisory skills serve you well in your interaction with staff our community stakeholders and elected officials our town offers a salary range of 88671 to 98309 an excellent bene fits package a town vehicle and a friendly work environment we are supportive of training development and professional contribution we invite you to forward your resume in confidence to town of whitchurchstouffville 37 sandiford drive 4th floor stouffville ontario l4a 7x5 attention ainslie wood woodsloan inc by monday february 7 2005 we thank all applicants and advise that those selected for an interview will be contacted by midfebruary j commumry