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Brenda McGowan, Manager of Tourism Development for York Region, presented a draft plan for developing tourism in the region, identifying the positive impact it could have on Whitchurch-Stouffville. The Region is looking for municipal support for the program;‘Council referred the presentation back to staff for follow up. The Leisure Facilities Strategy component of the Leisure Services Master Plan was presented to Council. The report identifies all existing and proposed Leisure Facilities with _ guidelines to accommodate the planned growth for the Town. Additional elements of the Leisure Services Master Plan to be completed this year include: Programming Strategy, Cultural Master Plan and Volunteer Engagement Strategy. The Town will continue to lease soccer facilities at both Bruce’s Mill and the old high school location on Bramble Crescent for the Whitchurch-Stouffville Soccer Club to use. The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville is currently inviting public comment on its 2009 Annual Accessibility Plan (Draft). Hard cop- ies of the Accessibility Plan (Draft) are available from the Clerk's Department at the Town Office, and an electronic version has been posted to the Town website at www.townofws.com. Please forward written comments to the Department of Leisure Services, Attn: Chris Paule, or via e-mail to chris.paule@townofws.com, or call (905) 640-1910 ext. 223, by March 16, 2009. The purpose of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) is to achieve accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities with respect to goods, services, facilities, accommoda- tion, employment, buildings, structures and premises‘on or before January 1, 2025, by developing, implementing and enforcing accessibility standards. In 2001. The Ontarians with Disabilities Act (ODA) mandated that all municipalities prepare annual accessibility plans. To this end, the 2009 Town of Whitchurchâ€" Stouffville Annual Accessibility Plan aims to describe barrier removal initiatives accomplished in 2008 and outline measures to be taken in 2009 to identify, remove and prevent barriers to people with disabilities. ' TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE 2009 ANNUAL ACCESSIBILITY PLAN (DRAFT) SOCCER FIELDS SECURED FOR 2009 SEASON LEISURE SERVICES PLANNING TO KEEP UP WITH GROWING COMMUNITY GROWING YORK REGION TOURISM Generally, the plowing and sanding of sidewalks maintained by the Public Works Department commences when snow accumulations are five (5) centimeters or greater. The plowing sanding of sidewalks‘are normally completed within eight (8) hours after the end of a snowfall. The Town’s criteria for determining the inclusion of sidewalks into the winter maintenance program is as follows: For a list of sidewalks maintained by the Public Works Department, please refer to Byâ€"law 2007â€"251-RD at www.townofws.com. Residents are reminded that By-law 2007-251-RD requires owners and occupants to remove ice and snow from sidewalks that are NOT maintained by the Town. The Public Works Department is requesting tenders to supply all labour and equipment necessary to clean catchbasins located on various streets within the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville. This project includes the disposal of all catchbasin materials as direct- ed in the tender document. Tender documents are available for pick-up at the Clerk's Department, 37 Sandiford Drive, 4th Floor. Questions or inquiries tan be directed to Gord Haggerty. Operations Technologist at 905-640-1910 ext. 272. The Town is conducting a comprehensive review of the municipal ward boundaries. Your views are important and will help shape the future of the ward boundaries in Whitchurch-Stouffville. Please take a few moments to visit our website and complete the online survey at www.townofws.com/ward_boundary_review.asp TOWN OF WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE ELECTION WARD BOUNDARY REVIEW Sidewalks located on main arterial roads; Sidewalks lead to a school, a municipal facility and buildings housing senior citizens; Walkways: 0 connecting a street to a street 0 connecting a street to a school - connecting a street to a municipal facility; Sidewalks fronting onto parkland or green space properties which are maintained by the Town; Sidewalks located in unassumed subdivisions providing construction of the sidewalk has been completed and meets either criteria 1, 2, 3 or 4. WS-T-09-03 - CATCHBASIN CLEANING Closing Wednesday March 18th, 2009 3:00 p.111. local time The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville are holding a Public Information Session to receive comments and suggestions on the draft Musselman’s Lake Subwatershed Assessment and Stewardship Opportunities Report. Copies of the draft Musselman’s Lake Subwatershed Assessment and Stewardship Opportunities Report are available to the public through a link on the Town website, under News and Events: www.townofws.com and through the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority website: www.lsrca.on.ca. Copies will also be made available for review at the Town’s Planning and Building Services Department (Town Municipal Office), and the Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Library. The Meeting will be held on: Thursday March 5, 2009 7:00 p.m. â€" 9:00 p.m. Ballantrae Community Centre, 5592 Aurora Road, Ballantrae A copy of the final draft will be presented to both the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville and the LSRCA Board of Directors for approval and adoption in late March. For further information, please contact Christa Sharp, Watershed Coordinator, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, 905-895-1281 ext. 225, E-mail: c.sharp@lsrca.on.ca The Nineteen on the Park Start Up Team invites local business operators to a virtual tour and orientation workshop on the new Lebovic Centre for Arts 8: Entertainment. Learn about the positive influences this new facility will have on local businesses and collaborative opportunities to contribute to our mutual success. Please RSVP to Steven Foster at 905-640-1910 ext 297 or Steven.foster@t0wnofws.com by March 6, 2009. Contribute your specialities to our dessert reception and/or post-show refreshments to this showcase event to receive print, web media and on-site marketing exposure. Please contact Steven Foster, 905-640-1910 ext 297 or steven.foster@townofws.com The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville has two vacancies on the following committee: Be part of the Premiere Gala for the Lebovic Centre for Arts Entertainment, May 9, 2009. WHITCHURCH-STOUFFVILLE HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Applications will be received until March 6th Applications forms and the mandates are available in person at the Town Office and Library during regular business hours or online at www.townofws.comltowncommitteesasp. FREE PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY BUSINESS DISCOVERY WORKSHOP Calling all Whitchurch-Stouffville restaurants, caterers and food service providers. Wednesday, March 11, 2009 7:00 p.m. Cafe' Athena, 6327 Main Street.