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PAGE A2 THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, NOVEMBER 20, 2002 www.durhamregion.com Clanngm Leading the Way ^ 905-623-3379 The Clarington Firefighters would like to thank everyone that supported the Muscular Distrophy Boot Drive on October 19, 2002. In total we raised over $2000. Appointments to Newcastle Village Community Hall Board T he Council of the Municipality of Clarington will be appointing three (3) members to the Newcastle Village Community Hall Board for a two- year term. If you are a resident of the Village of Newcastle and interested interested in seeking appointment to this Board, please submit your application to the undersigned by December 4, 2002. Application forms are available at the Municipal Administrative Centre. For further information regarding the Hall Board, please call Gabrielle Worsley at 905-987-3856. Marie P. Knight Stanley, C.M.O., CMM II Deputy Clerk Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6. Date of Publication: November 20 and 27, 2002 info@municipality.clarington.on.ca Property Assessment Notices are in the Mail T he assessment of your property is the sole responsibility responsibility of the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) NOT the Municipality of Clarington. Contact MPAC 1-800-296- MPAC(6722) to discuss your assessment assessment or verify details about your property. A Property Assessment Notice is now an annual notification sent to all property owners to advise them of their property's current value assessment assessment (CVA). HOW WILL THIS NOTICE AFFECT YOU? Next spring budgets will be estab- , lished for Durham Region, the - Provincial Education and the Municipality of Clarington. When the budgets are finalized the tax rates will be set and applied to your new current value assessment (CVA) to determine your tax responsibility. You can NOT appeal the tax rate. You do have the right to appeal your Property Assessment Notice. WHAT CAN YOU DO IF YOU DISAGREE DISAGREE WITH YOUR NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT? The Municipality of Clarington can not change your property assessment. assessment. Refer to the brochure "Understanding Your Property Assessment Notice" that was included with your Notice of Assessment for more details. If you still have concerns, you may ask MPAC for a reconsideration of your assessment. Another option is to file a formal appeal with the .Assessment Review Board. (ARB). The ARB appeal deadline is March 31,2003. For your convenience MPAC has extended their Toll Free Enquiry Line 1-800-296-6722, for November 11 to December 20, 2002, 8 am to 7 pm, Monday through Friday, and from 9 am to 1 pm on Saturdays. Attention Clarington transit Passengers! M ayor John Mutton, Members of Council, and Clarington Transit are pleased to announce that a full-fare integration agreement has now been reached with Whitby Transit. What does this mean to our passen : gers? It means that both Oshawa Transit and Whitby Transit will now accept Clarington Transit regular monthly passes or transfers. Of course this also means that Clarington Transit drivers will be happy to accept Oshawa and Whitby Transit regular monthly passes and transfers. (Please note that Clarington Transit RESTRICTED ' passes may not be used on Oshawa Transit or Whitby Transit) Mayor Mutton and Members of Council have always shared Clarington's vision of a fully integrat ed transit system across the Durham Region. The agreement with Whitby Transit means that we are now one step closer to achieving that goal. Many thanks to Whitby; we look forward to working with youI "clarington ml =traosît J" Personal Training Available at the Fitness Facility Fitness Training Facility Clmugton 11 inline tin Hut VV A Are you looking to start an exercise program but just aren't sure what to do and how to do it? Why not visit the Courtice Fitness Training Facility and speak to a qualified personal trainer who is available to access your needs and develop a program that works for you. The experienced and qualified trainers can help you make the right choices about your fitness needs. Personal trainers provide you with an increased knowledge of exercise methods and equipment, add variety to your program, aid in rehabilitation needs and help improve your performance in sports and other activities. If you would like more information on how you can get help with your fitness fitness routine call 905-404-1525. Attention Pet Owners T o ensure the health and safety of Clarington residents and their pets, the Municipality has enacted the Responsible Pet Owners by-law 99-90 that requires; All residents must license their dog or cat annually. Licenses expire December 31, each year. The license is required to be affixed to the pet's collar. Lifetime licenses are available for pets that are sprayed or neutered, microchipped and have their rabies vaccines. Animals are not permitted to run at large or trespass within the Municipality of Clarington. When off the owner's property, pets must be under control on a leash. You are also required to stoop and scoop after your pet. Clarington pet owners are also held responsible if their pet is found to be making persistent noise that disturbs other residents. residents. There are also provisions in the by-law to require extra restraints on an animal that has an Order to Restrain issued following an attack or bite incident. The by-laws also limit the number of dogs and cats per residence residence and prohibit the keeping of exotic animals, Failure to comply with the Clarington by-laws may result in the following fines upon conviction. Fail to license dog $65.00 Fail to license cat $55.00 Fail to affix license dog $35.00 Fail to affix license cat $25.00 Allow animal to run at large $65.00 Allow animal to trespass $130.00 Fail to remove dog excrement $155.00 Allow or permit animal to make noise that disturbs residents $130.00 Operate a kennel without a license $180.00 Fall to maintain a kennel In a sanitary condition ....$195.00 Fall to restrain a dog for which an order to restrain has been issued $245.00 Keep too many dogs or cats on residential lands ..$105.00 In the case of more serious or v j|i/ .\ t/ , repeat incidents higher fines may . y" ' be requested upon conviction. çym II you have any further questions .■„■ /X/W,™. " about the Responsible Pot Owner's By-laws, ploaso contact ' v ,« . our office at 623-7651. (y/flf //]£>( ()JJ /mluifi i/n 1 ll'iiy J People & Places I Photo Contest Thank you for all your wonderful photographs! They are now on display in the lobby at the Municipal Administrative Building. Be sure to check them out over the next 2 weeks and place your vote! TENDER SEALED TENDERS, clearly marked as to contents, for the following requirements listeçl below, submitted to the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, Office of the Clerk, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3A6, are invited and will be received on the forms and in the envelope provided provided until the specified closing time and date, Tender documents may be obtained from the Purchasing Office at 166 Church Street, Bowmanville, ON. Tender No. CL2002-39 FABRICATED FURNITURE (MILLWORK) Closing Time and Date: 2:00:00 p.m. (local time) FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH, 2002 The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted, Mrs. Lou Ann Blrkotl, C.P.P., A.M.C.T. Purchasing Manager Telephone: (905) 623-3689 OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT J LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Please quote File No. #49-02 The Light Equipment Operator is responsible to the Supervisor for the general operation and maintenance of light equipment in the Operations Department and maintenance maintenance and operation of equipment in roads, parks and cemeteries. Responsibilities: • To operate various types of light equipment in accordance accordance with approved levels of service; • To perform routine maintenance on road maintenance and construction equipment; • To operate snow plough and sand equipment, as required; • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: • Grade 12 Secondary School education or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Valid Class "D" Ontario Drivers License with "Z" endorsement is mandatory. • Proven experience to operate and maintain light equipment is required. • Skills, operation and two (2) years experience in the operation and maintenance of parks and roads is an asset. The successful applicant will be required to provide a current Ontario Driver's Abstract from the Ministry of Transportation. • All duties must be performed In accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, municipal policies and procedures. A current WHMIS Training Certificate would be an asset. Note: Operations Department Employees are subject to standby, on call duty and may be required to work out of any Operations Department locations depending on work schedules and manpower requirements. Operations Department employees must be willing to accept temporary assignments for maintenance operations operations In arenas, parks and cemeteries, Salary: Code 3 of the Outside Collective Agreement - $16,07 - $19.74 per hour - 2002 rate). Applications will be received prior to 5:00 PM on Friday, November 22,2002. Human Resources Manager Corporate Services Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanvlllo, Ontario L1C3A6 www.municipality.clarington.on.ca