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4 stouflville suntribune thursday feb 8 2007 town of tf isounttf lifestyle close to the city town oflfige 905401900 dr 9058952423 pubtietibrar 905642revp7327 council highlights jfebrlimty 6 2007 2007 budget preparation council received an information report on the 2007 operating and capital budgets as well as the five year capital forecast the report indicated some of the challenges and opportunities in devel oping the 2007 budget including an assessment growth of 107 over 2006 staffing and cost of living allowances municipal infla tion negotiation of collective agreements for unionized staff and office and capital expenditures council also confirmed their existing policy regarding the awarding of grants to various community organizations an earlier request for funding from the southlake regional health centre for the develop ment of a cancer treatment centre was considered by council to be a provincial funding responsibility in addition to an existing region of york levy for hospital campaign projects town staff currently participate in a voluntary contribution program with the markham- stouffviile hospital a special council in committee and council meeting will be held on march 27 2007 commencing at 7 pm in the council chamber to consider the 2007 budget main street reconstruction status council received an information report on the status of the main street reconstruction project the first phase will commence in 2008 with the widening of main street to four lanes from ringwood drive to ninth line including a realignment of mostar road and palmwood gate to eliminate the existing offset and improve safety at these locations the second phase is scheduled for 2009 and includes widening of main street from ringwood drive to highway 48 during construction access will be maintained to all properties and at least one lane of traffic will be maintained open in each direction at all times update on memorial park master plan and proposed alignment of park drive extension for the benefit of new members of council a discussion paper out lining the current status of the memorial park mater plan and proposed alignment of the park drive extension was received by council the proposed realignment is intended to help reduce the net amount of roads and utility functions within the park as well as improve the recreational and leisure uses of the park another report is planned to be presented at a june 20 2007 council in committee meeting which will be preceded by opportunities for public input to be advertised 2007 investment readiness and investor positioning report council approved an investment readiness and investor positioning report as well as an update on current economic devel opment activities the report is intended to better understand the needs of potential investors and to refine materials and programs to deliver to such audiences more information and for a copy of the report contact economic development intern rebecca mustard 9056401910 ext 301 orrebeccamustardtownofwscom council meeting special council in committee tuesday february 27 2007 700 pm 19 on the park presentation results of the community consultationprogram development pre liminary building structural assessmentcosting and revised business council public hearings tuesday february 13 2007 700 pm council chambers 1 911 investments limited file zba95011 proposed zoning bylaw amendment part lot 8 concession 9 the subject lands comprise three separate properties with a total area of 618 ha 1527 acres with frontages on the tenth line sleepy hollow lane hill top trail and raeview drive the prop erties will be considered as one property for the purposes of the rezoning a zoning bylaw amendment will be considered which would change the zone classification from recreational commercial rc to rural residential 2 rr2 rural residential 7 rr7 and open space environmental ose to permit the creation of four lots three severed plus one retained which wouldbe eligible for residential building permits the amendment would also protect the stream valley pond and woodlot located on the property with the applica tion of the ose zone 2 monica barwig file no zba06012 proposed zoning bylaw amendment part lot 20 cone 7 15167 mccowan road the subject land is located on the east side of mccowan road south of aurora road a zoning bylaw amendment will be considered which- would allow a home based business namely the growing and sale of pot ted plants grown on the property on a year round basis as an addi tional permitted use would limit the size of the operation to the approximate size of the two existing greenhouses and would apply the open space environmental ose zoning on the woodlot area to protect it from development 3 1609972 ontario ltd lk aurora inc file no zba06015 proposed zoning bylaw amendment part lot 21 concession 8 15283 15307 hwy 48 and 5292 aurora rd the subject lands with an area of approximately 144 ha 357 acres are located in the northeast quadrant of the community of ballantrae with frontages on both highway 48 and aurora road a zoning bylaw amendment will be considered which would change the zone classification from rural residential 1 rr1 local commercial development lcd and highway commercial hc to general commercial gc and would deem the properties to be one for the purposes of the rezoning the pro posed amendment is designed to permit development of the site with two commercial buildings 4 mattamy hoover park ltd phase ib of whelers mill subdivision file no zba06022 proposed zoning bylaw amendment the proposed zoning bylaw amendment relates to a single resi dential lot on the east side of mostar street south of hoover park drive the amendment seeks relief from the interior side yard set back provisions and would permit the larger side lot line of proposed lot 6 to abut the smaller side lot line of proposed lot 5 to accom modate an existing drainage easement for more information on these public meeting files please do not hesitate to contact the development services departrrient at 905- 6401900 or 9058952423 or visit the development services department at the town municipal offices 37 sandiford drive 4th floor during regular business hours monday to friday 830 am to 430 pm statutory notice public notice at the council meeting scheduled for february 20 2007 consideration will be given for amendment to 2006 user fees bylaw 2006098fi details will be available in the cic agenda on february 16 2007 at 12 noon comments on user fees can be submitted to marc j pourvahidi director of financetreasurer 9056401910 ext 245 or email marcpourvahiditownofwscom notice oe meetings tuesday february 20 2007 700 pm council chambers application for fill permit take notice that the council of the corporation of the town of whitchurchstouffville will consider an application on behalf of the owner diversicare canada management services co inc for a site alteration and clean fill permit on lands located at 40 freel lane pur suant to fill control bylaw 2005228re if you have any questions please contact jack boonstra development services department telephone nos 9056401900 or 8952423 ext 250 community notices notice 2007 interim property tax bills 1st instalment due february 23 2007 2nd instalment due april 27 2007 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 payrient 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 pay ments may be made in the drop box at the front west entrance door of the imperial building 37 sandiford drive when paying tax instalments by telephone internet and bank machines please ensure that the roll number as shown on your tax bill is used appealing the current market value assessment on your property must be done before the deadline of april 22007 please direct questions regarding assessments to the municipal property assessment corporation mpac at 18662966722 appeal forms are available at the town offices 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 2006 taxation year is february 28 2007 ruth armstrong tax collector amct cmtc upcoming events march break camp forages 6 12 monday march 12 to friday march 16 9 am 4 pm before and after care available in partnership with willowgrove outdoor education centre 11737 mccowan road we are pleased to offer camp during march break activities include winter sports farm lessons arts and crafts wall climbing wagon rides a visit from renowned local artist john roberts and much much more register now at the lebovic leisure centre or call 905642play 7529 the woven word at your library sunday february 11 330 pm 500 pm join charlene jones in this discussion of the language spoken through poetry since the turn of the 20th century admission is free donations are appreciated preschool craft at your library wednesday february 14 1015 1045 am ages 3 6 yrs cost 200child preregistration is required its coming 2007 spring and summer activity guide watch for your copy in the suntribune on thursday february 1 5 2007