Council adopted in principle, the functional design and layout of the proposed new Town Hall allowing staff to proceed forward to detailed design and construction commencing December 2010. Council also endorsed a Memorandum of Understanding, which will form the basis of a Lease with the York Region District School Board for the second floor. For more information, staff reports can be reviewed by visiting the Town website www.townofws.com and selecting -' cw “Council Agendas, Minutes 8r By-lawsâ€. w “m 1st Installment Due - September 24, 2010 2nd Installment Due - October 22, 2010 COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL MULTI-RESIDENTIAL TAX bills have now been mailed. Ratepayers who have not received their bills should make immediate application to the Municipal Tax Department. THE PENALTY charged for non-payment of 2010 taxes is one and one- quarter (1 1/4) percent imposed on the first day of default and on the first day of each month thereafter. FAILURE TO receive a tax bill does not eliminate the responsibility for payment of taxes nor 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, by telephone and Internet banking. Banking fees may apply. Penalty will be charged and added to your tax account at our office on payments made at the bank after the due dates. After hours tax payments may be left in the drop box at the front west entrance door at 37 Sandiford Drive VACANCY REBATE APPLICATIONS are available at the Town offices 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 2010 taxation year is February 28, 2011. Ruth Armstrong, AMCT, CMTP Tax Collector / Revenue Supervisor THE FINAL INSTALLMENT OF REALTY TAXES IS DUE SEPTEMBER 24, 2010 AND 2010 FINAL COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL 8K MULTI-RESIDENTIAL TAX BILLS TUESDAY NOVEMBER 16th, 2010 COUNCIL MEETING 7:00 p.m. (NEW TIME) Regnhdyudledulcdconndlmeethppdono November 16th, 2010mm cancelled. NEW TOWN HALL lll SANDIFORD DRIVE Wednesday September 15th 2:00 pm â€" 8:00 pm Lebovic Centre for Arts Entertainment Find local career opportunities with some of Whitchurch- Stouffville’s premier employers; Tm Canada, Strategic Information Technology. McGregor Allsop,Biz-Zone, Aecon and the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville. For further information, see our website at www.townofws.comlcareerfair.asp Located in the GTA. the Town of'Whitclmrch-Stouffville serves a population of 35,000 and is experiencing rapid growth. Our Town is one of Ontario’s premier municipalities; in fact, it has been ranked as one of the top 10 Ontario Towns to invest in by the Real Estate Investment Network. Come grow with us! An enthusiastic, inspiring manager, you’ll be responsible for day-to-day operations in an expanding composite department and providing strategic support to the Chief. A dedicated educator and investigator, you’ll play a key role in promoting and delivering our fire safety and prevention message to the community. We are now accepting applications for the following positions: - Stand-By School Crossing Guards o Cooking Instructor â€" Kids in the Kitchen - Babysitter â€" Lebovic Leisure Centre - Lead Instructor 8: Assistant Instructor - Steve Nash Child and Youth Basketball For more details about these positions and application procedures, please refer to the Town’s web site at www.townofws.corn or 905-640-1900. PROJECT Tenth Line â€" Main St south to Mantle Stouffville GO Station â€" EasLParking Lot Rehabilitation Project Main Street â€" Tenth Line to Eastern Gate The Town is currently undertaking improvements to the following: FIRE 8K EMERGENCY SERVICES FIRE PREVENTION / PUBLIC EDUCATION OFFICER DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF COMPLETION Sept You can check if.your name is on the Voters’ List by: c Using the search function on our website at www.townofws.com/Voters (or the information is incorrect)? If you have recently turned 18; changed your name as a result of getting married/divorced; or moved, chances are that your electoral information will not be reflected correctly on the Voters’ List. If changes are required, you should try to make the changes prior to Election Day by completing an Application to Amend the Voters' List (form 10-WS). This will ensure that you receive your Voter Notification Card in the mail and you will avoid delays at the poll. An Application to Amend the Voters’ List form (form IO-WS) is required to: o Add the applicant’s name to the list ' - Correct the applicant’s information on the list - Delete the applicant’s or a family member’s name (deceaSed, moved, other) - Revise the applicant’s school support status You must present an original or certified or notarial copy of a document showing your name, qualifying address and signature to amend the Voters’ List and to vote. Photocopies will not be accepted. 1. Visit the Clerk’s Department during regular business hours (Monday to Friday 8:30 am. to 4:30 pm.) and election staff will assist you 2. Election staff will be available to process Application to Amend the Voters’ List (lO-WS) and Proxy forms (Form 3) on the following dates/locations: - Wednesday September 22nd o Saturday September 25th 9:00 arm. to 12:00 noon 12:00 noon â€" 4:00 pm. Ballantrae Golf 8: Country Club Lebovic Centre Recreation Centre 30 Burkholder Street 1 Final Round, Ballantrae Stouffville 3. Complete a form at one of the Advance Votes â€" October 16th, 18th, 19th or 20th OR 4. Complete a form at the poll to vote on Election Day - October 25th, 2010 PLEASE NOTE: The Clerk’s Department cannot process applications received after October 20th, 2010. After that time, you must add your name to the Voters' List at the voting place. For further information, please call election staff at 905-640-1900 or 905-895-2423, visit our website at www.townofws.com/election or email election@townofws.ca Listmp o Visiting the Clerk’s Department or the Whitchurch-Stouffville Public Library (Ce document est également disponible en francais au bureau de votre commis municipal local.) This notice is for anyone proposing to be a candidate in the municipal election on October 25th, 2010. Candidates may ï¬le a nomination form during regular business hours commencing January 4th, 2010 with the last time for filing being 2:00 PM. 0' SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2010. A.prescribed fee, which may be refundable, in the amount of $200.00 for Mayoral candidates and $100.00 for all other candidates payable by cash, certiï¬ed cheque or money order, must accompany the nomination form. In addition, Candidates will be required to provide a $230 deposit pursuant to the Town’s sign by-law. r Candidates must not spend or raise funds for their election campaign until their nomination form is filed. The nomination form is available at the Clerk's Department, 37 Sandiford Drive, 4th Floor, Stouffville or from the Provincial website: http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/ Assetl453.aspx 2010 MUNICIPAL ELECTION CANDIDATE NOMINATION WHAT IF MY NAME IS NOT ON THE VOTERS’ LIST