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page 2THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, April 7, 2004 www.durtiamregion.com Clanngtm Leading the Way ^ 905-623-3379 ! Mayor's Corner During recent speaking opportunities, opportunities, I have made a number of references to the Municipality's .«s WWÆB renewed commitment to provide excellence' in customer service. I would like to use this Mayor's Corner to tell you about it. To begin with, municipal staff has voluntarily participated in an intensive customer service training training program that they have been able to apply to their individual responsibilities. A prime example of this is the new approach to development approvals that Planning Services, Engineering Services and Building staff has implemented. Collectively this staff group is providing "small town" service by ensuring that staff is more accessible and approachable. By improving the communications between these 3 areas of responsibilities, the Municipality is able to give on time responses to public enquiries. This has also resulted in a more effective consultation consultation process with applicants and has allowed us to address the concerns of all agencies involved in the development approval process. It also has enabled our staff team to identify identify areas of potential problems earlier in the applications process. Perhaps the most significant of improvements is the shared counter for' Planning Services; Engineering Services and the Building Division. Now applicants with simple projects projects can be issued their building permit over the counter with all required sign-offs being completed while they wait. Installation of computers at this counter has made answering questions and providing information much easier. In addition applications status letters are prepared for every file every 60 days. These letters remind all parties involved in a specific application the remaining information and/or municipal concerns concerns that need to be addressed. The Municipality is working hard to ensure that all devel- ■ opment applications are addressed and processed as quickly as possible. Staff is as committed as I am to bring the residents residents and businesses of Clarington the highest possible level of service. When you visit any municipal department, you will see survey cards asking you how we are doing. I encourage you to take one and tell us your thoughts. It is another way to let us give you better, timely service. TENDER SEALED TENDERS, clearly marked as to contènts, for the following requirements listed 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 until the specified closing time and date. Tender documents may be obtained from the Purchasing Office at 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON. Tender No. CL2004-3 - DEMOLITION SERVICES j ■ 23 & 29 SILVER,STREET, AND ■ 166 & 168 CHURCH STREET, • i : ' BOWMANVILLE Closing Time and Date: 2:00:00 p.m. (local time) WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21 ST, 2004 The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Mrs. Lou Ann Birkett, C.P.P., A.M.C.T. Purchasing Manager Telephone: (905) 623-3379, ext. 402 DURHAM REGION Composting Event Darlington Sports Centre 2276 Taunton Road, Hampton Saturday, April 17- 8 a.m. to 12 Noon Free finished compost - while supplies last! Bring your own shovel. Limit 3 containers of compost per car. ' m* •Blue Boxes for Sale $5 and $6 •Broken Blue Boxes exchanged Et, Composters $25 Curbside Green Bin $12 Kitchen Container $3 Notice of Meeting Newcastle & Bondhead Ratepayers Association Monday April 19, 2004 / 7:30 PM Lions Room, Newcastle Town Hall ALL ARE WELCOME! Contact: BertVanden Heuvel, 905-987-1830 Kendal Community Centre Annual General Meeting April 14,2004,7:00 PM at the Community Centre 6742 Newtonville Road Contact: Shane Hartwell, 905-983-5204 PUBLIC MEETING REFRESHMENT VEHICLE LICENSING BY-LAW T he Council of the-Municipality of Clarington is considering considering amendments to By-law # 91-95, a by-law to license refreshment vehicles! Anyone wishing to address Council on this issue may do so by attending attending a public meeting scheduled for: Monday, April 26, 2004 / 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers, Municipal dministrative Centre 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario Details of the proposed amendments can be obtained by contacting the Municipal Clerk's Department at the above address or by calling (905) 623-3379, Ext. 239. 2004 INTERIM TAX BILLS 2nd INSTALLMENT FOR ALL PROPERTY CLASSES ARE DUE: Thursday, April 22,2004 For your convenience, you may choose one of dur many payment options listed below: • internet & telephone banking payments are accepted at most banks. Your 15 digit Roll Number is required for set up. • Taxes are payable at your banks when accompanied with your tax bill. • Post-dated cheques for due dates ARE accepted and may be mailed or dropped off at the office. A drop box is located at the north side of the building (Church Street Entrance). We accept payment by cash, cheque and Debit Cards at the.Tax Office, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm Tax Department 905-623-3379 All Terrain Vehicles Where to Ride: • ATVs can only be legally driven in Durham Region on two occasions: , 1. On private property with prior consent of ; iv ; the property owner, ; • ! 2. On designated trails. There is only one legally designated trail in Durham Region âo" in the Ganaraska Forest in Clarington. To use the trail in the Ganaraska Forest, you must have a valid trail permit. • You are not allowed to ride ATVs on any public road or ■ road allowance unless the municipality has passed a consenting by-law. To date, NO MUNICIPALITY IN • DURHAM REGION HAS PASSED SUCH A BY-LAW. . Police can charge riders driving on highways and rights- of-way under the Highway Traffic Act Section IV Reg. x 316/03. Rules of the Road: • Children under 12 years of age are not permitted to drive an ATV except on land occupied by the vehicle owner. • Never allow a passenger on your ATV. A passenger can throw the vehicle's balance off and cause injury. • You must have a valid permit for your ATV and a number plate displayed on the vehicle. • You must have insurance on your ATV because it is a motorized vehicle. You must be able to show the insurance to a police officer if requested, • |f you lend your ATV to another person, you are liable for any damages or injuries if ari'accident should occur, • Under the Highway Traffic Act, you must wear an approved safety helmet securely strapped under the chin, • The owner or occupier of the property you are using may stop any person riding an ATV and you must identify yourself yourself with your name and address. A police officer may also stop any person riding 8nfo®mu n ici pa I ity. clarington .on .ca CAREERS For more Information contact the Region of Durham Works Department 905-579-5264 or 1-800-667-5671 E-mail: recycllng@reglon.durham.on.ca ONTARIO FEDERATION 15th ADRUal ÇO R S e f V^t i O R k oFANGLKRs& Dinner and Auction hunters Hosted by: The Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters and the Ganaraska Forest Centre Conservation Dinner Committee Saturday, April 17, 2004 Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. m Dinner at 7:30 p.m. Lion's Community Centre in Cobourg Enjoy an excellent meal, exciting silent and live auctions and other great raffles and door prizes. Funds raised will support the outdoor education program at the Ganaraska Forest Centre. Tickets are $50.00 per person'and available in advance only. Call 905-885-8173 or email community relations® grca.on.ca for details or to make a donation. PITCH-IN CANADA ^ S* Municipality of Clarington ' Clean-up Events Saturday April 24th 8:00 am to 12 noon Join in the fun and take a leisurely walk on the trails and help clean up as you enjoy'the Spring blossom. Bowmanville Valley enter on Roenigk Dr., Bowmanville Could This Happen to You? A Clarington family recently experienced a devastating house fire caused by a clothes dryer. Clarington Emergency & Fire Services would like to remind you of some basic safety precautions for your clbthes dryer. • Empty your lint trap after every load ' • Check your vent piping every three to six months for accumulation accumulation of lint and clean as necessary • Be sure to shut off the appliance when leaving the home • Use metal vent piping rather than the flexible plastic hose. The flex hose is intended to be used for short distances and for the connection of the dryer to a metal vent pipe. Newer model clothes dryers are hotter than older appliances. Heat buildup can cause the lint to catch fire and the fire may go unnoticed until it becomes a large fire. By cleaning your lint trap and vent pipe on a regular schedule, you can reduce the risk of a dryer fire and increase the efficiency of your dryer. Samuel Wilmot Nature Area enter on Cobbledick Rd., Newcastle We ask all residents of Clarington to please help clean up our community. Let's help keep our community clean! Clarington BOARD OF TRADE Clarington Board of TVade Annual General Meeting When: April 21, 2004 6:00 to 9:00pm Where: Clarington Beech Centre Price: $35.00 Members $40.00 Future members Seating is limited, reserve your tickets today: Contact: Sheila (905) 623-3106 On-line at www.claringtonboardoftrade.com Full job descriptions are available at www.municipality.clarington.on.ca/htdocs/careers.html Engineering Technician III (Inspector) Temporary Contract Position (six-months) (Union Position) Please quote File No. #29-04 The position of Engineering Technician III (Inspector) is responsible to the Manager of Construction for the inspection inspection of Municipal and Regional services relating to subdivisions subdivisions and capital works projects in the Municipality of Clarington. Salary Rate: Code 9 of the Inside Collective Agreement; Salary Range is $38,569 to $48,098 (2004) Award of this position will be based on oral and written testing, testing, which will be part of the interview process. A pass will be considered to be 60%. Applications will be received in confidence until 5:00 p.m.. Wednesday April 14th, 2004. AQUATICS CO-ORDINATOR (MATERNITY REPLACEMENT UP TO 1 YEAR CONTRACT) NON-UNION POSITION Please quote'File No. #26-04 Summary of Duties: Reporting to the Assistant Director of Community Services, the Aquatics Coordinator will be responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of recreational programs and related services offered by the Municipality. (The role and responsibilities of this position are currently under review.) Salary: $46,336 - $60,449 per annum (Code 5 of the 2004 Salary Administration Program for Non-Affiliated Employees) Applications will be received in confidence until 5:00 p.m., Friday, April 16, 2004. A FITNESS CO-ORDINATOR (MATERNITY REPLACEMENT UP TO 1 YEAR CONTRACT) NON-UNION POSITION . Please quote File No. #27-04 Summary of Duties: Reporting to the Assistant Director of Community Services, the Fitness Coordinator will be responsible responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of recreational programs and related services offered by the Municipality. (The role and responsibilities of this position are currently under review.) Salary: $46,336 - $60,449 per annum (Code 5 of the 2004 Salary Administration Program for Non-affiliated Employees) Applications will be received in confidence until 5:00 p.m., Friday, April 16,2004 . ' , OUTDOOR POOL CASHIERS (Orono Park Pool) (Newcastle Lions Pool) Please quote File No. #30-04 The Municipality of Clarington requires Outdoor Pool Cashiers for Newcastle Lion's Park Pool and Orono Park Pool. Outdoor pools operate June 26th to September 1, 2004. Successful candidates will be required to work at both locations locations on a rotating schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays. Salary: $8.13 per hour Anyone wishing more information should contact the Community Services Department at (905) 623-6562. Qualified applicants may submit a detailed resume prior to 5:00 p.m., Friday, April 23rd, 2004 to: Aquatics Staff Assistant Lifeguards/Assistant Instructors (Newcastle Lions Park Wading Pool) (Courtlce Community Complex) ■ Please quote File No. #31-04 The Municipality of Clarington requires Assistant Lifeguards/Assistant Instructors for the Newcastle Lions Park Wading Pool and the Courtlce Community Complex for summer summer operation, June 26th to September 1,2004. Rate of Pay: $8.99/hr Successful candidates will be required to work at any location location on a rotating schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays. 1 Anyone wishing more information should contact the Community Services Department at (905) 623-3379. Qualified applicants may submit a detailed resume prior to 5:00 p.m., Friday April 23rd, 2004 to: Personal Information Is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of job selection. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Human Resources Division Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street • Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3A6. www.municipality.clarington.on.c-a