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Council will be considering amendments to the Town‘s Procedural By-law, which governs the proceedings of Council. Inquiries regarding the proposed amendments should be directed to Michele Kennedy, Town Clerk 905-640-1910 or 905-895-5299 ext. 224, michelekennedy@townofws.com. Representatives of the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) presented Council with an update on its activities to address electricity supply issues in northern York Region; The CPA is responsible for ensuring an adequate, long-term supply of electricity in Ontario, and to coordinate conservation and electricity supply from diverse resources. The presentation highlighted the increasing demand for electricity in York“ Region and challenges with transformer and distribution line capacity among others. The OPA’s Integrated Power System Plan aims to address these issues in an integrated manner by identifying opportunities for investment in new power generation while facilitating conservation programs. More information on the GPA is available on their website, www.powerauthority.on.ca. Council authorized an application for $930,000 in grant funding from Infrastructure Ontario’s Municipal Infrastructure Investment Initiative. If approved, the grant funding will be allocated for a portion of the cost to renovate of 19 Civic Avenue, Nineteen on the Park.’, an arts and cultural facility in downtown Stouffville. The grant application will be evaluated by Infrastructure Ontario in a competitive manner. It was noted that February, 2008 was proclaimed Lions Club Month in Whitchurch-Stouffville in recognition of the 70th anniversary of the Stouffville Lions Club. The Stouffville Lions Club has been actively involved in a number of important community development, fundraising and charitable causes over the course of their history. The Municipal Infrastructure Investment Initiative is a $300 million, one-time funding program that is designed to support investment in local infrastructure in municipalities across Ontario. The total project cost for Nineteen on the Park! is approximately $3.4 million, 50% of which is to be funded by the Town with the balance being comprised of community fundraising initiatives and government grants. Information on Nineteen on the Park! is available online at www.t0wnofws.c0m/nineteenasp. Stouflfirille Sun-Tribune I Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008 GRANT APPLICATION: INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT INITIATIVE Council Chamber, 37 Sandiford Drive, 4th.floor 'lhesday February 19th ClC followed by Council at 3:00 pm. Assistive Listening devices available upon request Tuesday February 19th Public Hearing Meeting at 7:00 pm. NORTHERN YORK REGION ELECTRICITY SUPPLY I PROCLAMATION STOUFFVILLE LIONS CLUB Town of INTERIM TAX bills have now been mailed. Ratepayers who have not received their bills should contact the Treasury 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 and at most Financial Institutions through tellers, banking machines and by telephone and Internet banking. Banking fees may apply. After hours, tax payments may be made in the drop box on the main floor west entrance at 37 Sandiford Drive. APPEALING THE CURRENT MARKET VALUE ASSESSMENT on your property must be done before the deadline of M3311 w. Please direct questions regarding assessments to the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) at 1-866-296-6722. Appeal formsare available at the Town Office. VACANCY REBATE APPLICATIONS are available at the Town Office during business hours, for any commercial or industrial properties that have been vacant for 90 consecutive days. The deadline for submitting the application for the 2008 taxation year is February 29, 2008. Notice is given that By-laws will be presented to Council at the meeting scheduled for March 4, 2008 in the Town offices for the naming of streets within 2 Plans of Subdivision: During winter months, the public should note that roads in the Stouffville Cemetery are not maintained and should not be accessed by vehicles, with the exception of Town authorized internments. Contact Colleen Clarke at 905-640â€"1910 or 905â€"895-5299, ext. 225 for further information. Stouff (Ion Eight Developments Limited Plan of Subdivision 19T(W)â€"03.00SB in Part of Lot 3, Cone. 8, generally located east of Highway 48 and north of Millard Street, the proposed street name being Norman lones Place, Mattamy (Little Rouge) Limited Plan of Subdivision l9T(W)-04.005 in Part of Lot 32. Concession 8, generally located south of Hoover Park Drive, west of Ninth Line and east of Little Rouge Creek; the proposed street name being Yorkleigh Circle; and PURSUANT TO NOTICE BY-LAW 2007-104-MS 2008 INTERIM PROPERTY TAX BILLS lst lnstalment Due - February 22, 2008 2nd lnstalmcnt Due - April 25, 2008 ROAD MAINTENANCE STOUFFVILLE CEMETERY Ruth A‘mstrong, AMCT, CMTC Tax Collectoi' 8: Revenue Supervisor Town Office, 4th Floor 37 Sandiford Dr, Stouffville L4A 7X5 The Town is undertaking a Community Satisfaction Survey to identify satisfaction levels with the Town’s services and programs and solicit general feedback on municipal issues. Over the next few weeks, you may be randomly selected to participate in a telephone survey that will take about 15 minutes. The survey is being conducted by a third-party consulting company called DPRA Canada. Gary Sumner, Manager, HR Services, 905-640-1910 or 905-895-5299; ext. 267 For more information, including other options to participate, contact Union Position, 40 hour week, $16.448/hr. (under review). See www.townofws.com for details of duties and qualifications. Interested persons should submit résumés by 4:30 pm, Friday, February 15, 2008 to: Administrative Assistant, Human Resources Services, 37 Sandiford Dr., 4th Floor, Stouffville, ON L4A 7X5; or fax: 905-640â€"9259 or by email: chris.paule@townofws.com. One volunteer vacancy exit-s on the Heritage Advisory Committee Application forms available at www.townofws.com/town_committeesasp at the Town Office and the Public Library. Apply by February 8, 2008. “DEPRESSION: LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS” LECTURE @ YOUR LIBRARY Wednesday, February 13 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Depressed? Worried? Anxious? This interactive hour Will probe some of the experiences of depression, and how depression is a response to being all too human! Free admission. Donations are apprecmted! 10:00 am â€" 4:00 pm A chance to really experience life as it was more than 100 years ago! Try your hand at some Pioneer chores in the Log (Zabin. Help prepare treats in the Farmhouse Kitchen. Complete your lessons on a slate in the 19th century classroom. Activities change with the seasdn Admission is free. donations gratefully accepted. JUNIOR POWERSKATING CLINIC This program helps develop strong hockey skills with a fours on power coordination. and endurance. This is NOT a learn to skate program Participants must have taken two sessions of skating lessons in ()fllt“ to attend this camp. Full Equipment required. Lead by qualified instructors. campers participate in on it powerskating and hockey skills. Off ice activities includc movies, games and indoor FUN. Full equipment required. Pin, lunch provided for the fullvday campers on Friday, all Jen at 905-640-1910 ext. 323 for more information FOCUSING ON CUSTOMER SERVICE EXCELLENCE HISTORY HANDS-0N (H20) AT THE MUSEUM Saturday, February 23, 2008 HOCKEY CAMP, FULL DAY ()R HALF DAY SEASONAL (8 M0.) CONTRACT PARKS LABOURER MARCH BREAK CAMPS Pizza