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4 stouffville suntribune thursday nov 22 2007 town of whitchurchstouffville couttfrip- diftestyle ckstc th citfy ilowh offireq0ci900 0r952423 mum905278954or858q337 wwwtowhofwmom lebovic leisure centre 905642pliay7529 i coulw publicnolici ukoivling events municipal act report council received a report on towns progress towards compliance with various aspects of the revised municipal act 2001 the principal legislation governing the affairs of municipalities in ontario council also authorized an agreement with the association of municipalities of ontarios local authority service las to provide closed meeting investigator services starting january 1 2008 upon receipt of an individuals application the closed meeting investigator will review and advise council whether it has held an incamera meeting in accordance with applicable legislation and town bylaws in addition council approved an accountability and transparency policy outlining the various means by which the town demonstrates its openness and accountability to the public and its various stakeholders the report including information on the closed meeting investigator and the accountability and transparency policy are available online at wwwtownofwscom or by contacting the clerks department understanding class environmental assessments council received a report on the municipal class environmental assessment process governed by the provisions of the ontario environmental assessment act information on the towns current projects currently undergoing class environmental assessments including associated opportunities for public input are available online at wwwtownofwscomopcentreasp this web page also links to the report received by council all way stop montreal street and stouffer street the towns traffic control bylaw was amended to allow for an all- way stop at the intersection of montreal street and stouffer street heavy vehicle restriction hemlock drive and millard street council imposed a heavy vehicle restriction anytime on the fol lowing streets hemlock drive millard street to tenth line and millard street ninth line to a point 32 metres north of the intersection of north street these restrictions were reflected in amendments to the towns traffic control bylaw architectural services fire station arena complex the architectural firm of shore tilbe irwin and partners was selected to provide architectural services for the new fire station and arena complex facilities the fire station and arena complex are two separate facilities on the same site as such they are being planned and coordinated as a single municipal project shore tilbe irwin and partners has extensive experience with similar projects including the angus glen community centre in markham and the oakville ymca recruitment the town of whitchurchstouffville seeks a fulltime public works labourer the town is a beautiful urban and rural municipality within york region with a current population of 28000 and growing applicants must have proven work experience in a public works environment relating to roads water and waste water operations for more details about the position and application procedures please refer to the towns web site at wwwtownofivscom or 9056401900 notice to residentsbusiness proprietors commercial street the town is undertaking a review of the feasibility of implementing a oneway traffic control on commercial street from church street to mill street as a part of this review the town is inviting comments from residents and business proprietors please submit comments in rating by fax or email by december 6th 2007 to paul whitehouse director of public works 37 sandiford drive 4th floor stouffville on l4a 7x5 phone 9056401910 or 9058955299 ext 248 fax 9056407957 email paulwhitehousetownofwscom overnight parking and charity donation program during the months of december through march no parking is permitted on town roads between 2 am and 5 am to allow for snow removal vehicles parked on roads during this time will be issued a parking infraction notice and fined 3500 from december 1 throvigh 10 2007 the town will ajlow recipients of overnight parking fines to make a donation in the form of a childrens toy nonperishable food or clothing in lieu of their parking fine at the end of this period the town will donate the toys food and clothing collected to the lions club of whitchurchstouffville or other local charities community notices meeting notice play a role in the future of the rouge river watershed toronto and region conservation authority trca and rouge park are seeking public input on the final draft rouge river watershed plan providing new scientific information guiding land activities and future initiatives in the rouge river watershed the rouge watershed will experience major changes over the next few decades as a result of growth and development so please join us for an open house to learn about the issues and opportunities share your comments and concerns find out how you can become involved tuesday november 27 2007 6 pm council chamber 37 sandiford drive 4th floor 9 pm for a draft rouge river watershed plan please visit wwwtrcaoncarougeriverwatershed for more information please contact toronto and region conservation authority at 4166616600 ext 5330 or 5253 early closing at your library friday november 30 2007 note early closing at 530 volunteers wanted the mayor is looking for volunteers to assist with the activities planned for new years eve in memorial park stouffville also any suggestions on how to improve this familyoriented event would be welcome please call the mayors office at 9056401910 ext 227 special north pole depot the town of whitchurchstouffville is again this year helping the stouffville lions club by collecting new unwrapped toys and non- perishable food for those who are in need this holiday season depots are located at 37 sandiford drive 4th floor clerks department from november 30th to december 14th 830 am to 430 pm monday thru fridayand at the lebovic leisure centre 30 burkholder street during hours of operation movie night at your library thursday november 22 700 pm wild hogs starring tim allen john travolta martin lawrence and william h macy a group of suburban biker wannabes looking for adventure hit the open road but get more than they bargained for when they encounter a new mexico gang called the del fuegos free admission victorian tea friday november 23 1200 300 pm enjoy a delicious taste of christmas past prepared by the friends of the museum shop for someone special at the seasonal bake shop or in the museum gift shop adults 800 children 300 come try our low intensity kick box program free saturday november 24 1045 am lebovic leisure centre if you like it registration is available for winter sessions call 9056427529 for more information estate planning at your library thursday november 29 700 pm free admission private swim lessons special december session register for one or more great selection of times and days you can choose what you want details are available on page 54 of the fall winter guide or wwwtownofwscomfitnesspdfsaquaticslearnpdf for more information please contact yorick tong at 9056427529 ext 323 pa day workshop at the museum friday december 7 900 am 400 pm children ages 812 will participate in an assortment of handson crafts heritage cooking anfl traditional games appropriate for the season the cost is 4000 per child members rate 3200 includes all materials and snacks preregistration is required and participants must bring their own nutfree lunch a candlelight christmas saturday december 8 630 or 745 pm join our costumed staff on this enchanting evening tour explore the development of christmas traditions while sampling 19thcentury foods entertainment and decorations in our pioneer log cabin and victorian farmhouse enjoy a horsedrawn hay ride and warm up with hot apple cider traditional baking and christmas carols due to limited space tickets must be purchased by december 1st adults 1500 children 1000 seniors christmas party at your library wednesday december 12 1000 1130 am join us for food entertainment and a carol singalong with the choir from sdss free admission new years day levee mayor emmerson together with members of council invites you to stouffville arena ninth line on tuesday january 1st 2008 between 200 pm and 400 pm when it would be his pleasure to welcome you and your family and invite you to a time of fellowship with friends and neighbours there will be free public skating between 200 pm and 400 pm come and meet your mayor and councillor all welcome women empowering women this course is geared towards helping you become empowered through the recognition of choice find your answers through the shared knowledge of the group and work toward becoming creative and proactive in the choices you make in your life tuesdays 700 pm 800 pm at the leisure centre program barcode 10318 fee 6800 program begins january 8th to register drop by the lebovic centre or call jen mceachen at 9056401910 ext 288 for info the town is pleased to offer civil marriage ceremonies for more information visit our website wwwtownofwscom