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www.durhamrcgion.com PAGE 2THE CANADIAN STATESMAN, APRIL 21, 2004 Gadnsm Leading the Way ^ 905-623-3379 MAYOR'S CORNER It may be spring but there is a lot of interest in the sidewalk and windrow clearing program that is available to seniors and disabled in Clarington. No matter what you have heard or even read, the Municipality IS NOT cancelling this program. This year's budget process has not been easy. There have been many priorities and projects that have, demanded the collective attention of -- Council. At times like these, ideas for reducing costs and using our money more efficiently are often put forward for discussion. Council must consider all suggestions and weigh the value of the service relative to the cost of providing it. In 2003 the program's operational cost was about $ 97,000. During budget deliberations Council considered the merits of charging a nominal fee to recover some of the program costs. If we, as citizens of Clarington, want to prevent or, at the very least, minimize increases to our property taxes Council must consider all ideas relative to reducing costs. There is economic value to creating a user fee system but there is a greater need to do more research into the advantages and impacts of doing so. At the end of the meeting, Council decided that it is not appropriate appropriate to implement a user fee process at this time. The snow and windrow clearing program will continue for the 2004-05 winter. Applications will be available from the Operations Department and need to be completed and submitted by October 15, 2004. For details you can contact the Operations Department at 905-263-2291. B Orono Crown Lands Trust Annual General Meeting Tuesday, April 27th 7:30 PM Orono Town Hall i. SALE BY TENDER SD 2004-1 SEALED TENDERS, for offers to purchase the below, will be received by the undersigned in the envelope provided. All offers by tenders must be accompanied by a certified cheque, money order or cash in the amount equal to 10% of the total bid. Deposits will be returned immediately after the award. Bid forms may be obtained from the Purchasing Office at the following address. The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington Purchasing Department 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON L1C 3A6 To be sold on an "AS IS - WHERE IS" basis. Sale by TENDER SD 2004-1 SALE OF THREE (3) SURPLUS GALVANIZED TANKS Closing Time & Date: 4:00:00 p.m. (local time) Friday, April 30th, 2004 The highest/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 nfQ@municipality.clarington.on.ca Direct Election of Regional Chair R egional Council is currently considering the issue of whether the Regional Chair should be directly elected by the residents of the Regional Municipality of Durham. Before dealing with this matter, they have requested comments from all area municipalities. Clarington Council will be voting on this matter at their meeting of April 26, 2004. If you wish to appear before Council to address this issue, please advise the Municipal Clerk's Department by 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 23, 2004. PUBLIC MEETING Refreshment Vehicle Licensing By-Law T he Council of the Municipality of Clarington is considering amendments to By-law # 91-95, a by-law to license refreshment refreshment vehicles. Anyone wishing to address Council on this issue may do so by attending a public meeting scheduled for: Monday, April 26, 2004 / 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers, Municipal Administrative Centre 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario Details of the proposed amendments can be obtained by contacting contacting the Municipal Clerk's Department at the above address or by calling (905) 623-3379, Ext. 239. Pool Drainage By-law O n April 5th Clarington Council passed a by-law to regulate drainage from private pools, hot tubs, backyard artificial ice rinks and sump pumps. The by-law requires that all such drainage be made to the front of the property so that it can be carried carried away in the municipal sewer or ditch thus preventing flooding of surrounding properties. For more information on this or other by-laws of the Municipality please contact the Municipal Law Enforcement Division at 905-623-3379 ext.239. Community Comer A GARDEN FROM SCRATCH April 22 7:00 - 8:30 PM. Clarington Public Library. Learn how to start & plan your garden thanks to Master-Gardener-in-Training- Pauline Garvey. Garden design, colour theory, plant harmony & hardiness will be discussed. For more information, call 905-623-7322. EARTH DAY CELEBRATION Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Mgmt. Advisory Com. Saturday, April 24 10:00 AM - NOON. South end of Cobbledick Road. Events: live raptor exhibits, unveiling of Commemorative Cairn, tree planting APPLE BLOSSOM AWARDS NOMINATION FORMS available at participating Garden Centres, Municipal Administrative Centre & Clarington Tourism Office, and at all four branches of Clarington Public Library or online ' www.municipality.clarington.on.ca/htdocs/media.html or for further information call 905-623-3379. How does your garden grow? Let us be the judge.... SAFE WATER SEMINAR Keeping Your Well Water Safe to Drink. Thursday, Aprill 22, 2004, Canton Municipal Office, Ward 2, 5325 County Rd. 10, Canton, 7:00 - 9:30PM. No charge but pre-registration is requested. Contact Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority at 905-885-8173; New Rates for Central Parking Meters in Bowmanville O n Tuesday June 1st, 2004 the fees for parking in the four municipal parking lots in downtown . Bowmanville will be increasing. The rate will change from a flat rate of $2.00 per day to 500 per hour for any periods in excess of 2 hours. There is no fee for any vehicle which is parked in the lots for less than 2 . hours. The new rates will apply to the lots on King Street east of Temperance, Silver Street north of King Street, Church Street west of Division and the lot located at the south west corner of Division Street and Church Street. Yield To Bus - Ontario drivers now required to yield to buses as they merge into traffic New Yield to Bus legislation intended to improve transit flow and fight gridlock. e m ■ «I ... . 1 _ -- ** n M lin K I /*> f~ Y ou're going to have to "Yield to the Bus". That's the new message going out to drivers in Ontario. Under a new law, drivers must yield to buses as they pull away from bus bays and re-enter adjacent traffic lanes. The legislation legislation will make it easier for buses to merge back into traffic and to keep on schedule. The new law, which came into effect on January 2nd, 2004, applies where public transit services display display the Yield to Bus sign on the back of buses. Ontario enacted the new law in response to recommendations by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) and municipal transit systems. Reducing the time it takes for buses to merge into traffic improves transit flow and helps attract n^w riders by 2004 Interim Tax Bills 2nd Installment For All Property Classes or your convenience, you may choose one of our many payment options listed below: F OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT Building Services II Municipal Administrative Centre (up to 10 Month Contract) ~ ~ Please quote File No. #18-04 The Operations Department requires a Building,Services II maintenance person. The duties and responsibilities of the Building Services position are performed under the supervision supervision of the Supervisor/Foreman of the Operations Department. Qualifications: • The successful candidate should be a graduate of a job related Community College program or possess equivalent equivalent combination of education and experience. • Experience and knowledge of custodial and building maintenance and ability to follow assigned work routines is essential. ... • Three years working knowledge and experience with similar similar heating, ventilation and air conditioning units is required. • Must possess a valid 'D' Motor Vehicle Operators Licence with a T Endorsement. • Current First Aid Certificate, WHMIS and strong familiarity with the Occupational Health and Safety Act is an asset. . Fall protection training certificate is mandatory. Salary Range: Code 2 of the Outside Collective Agreement - 2004 rate ($32,895 -$36,483 per annum) Applications will be received in confidence until 5:00 p.m., Friday, April 30, 2004. Human Resources Division Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6. 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. Chock our wobolto tor oddltlontl InforrriBtlon. - 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 - 5pm making transit services more reliable and efficient, especially during rush hours. The new legislation applies to all municipal transit and GO Transit buses that display the Yield to Bus sign on the rear of the bus above the left turn signal. When a bus displaying the Yield to Bus sign signals its intention to pull out from a bus bay by activating the left turn signal, drivers approaching from the rear in the adjacent lane are required to slow down or stop to allow the bus to re-enter the lane, unless it is unsafe to do so. Yield to Bus infractions carry a fine of $90. For the exact wording of the new Yield to Bus law see www.e-laws.gov.on.ca. Are Due: Thursday, April 22, 2004. SPRING INTO AN EASIER WAY !!! Try our Pre-Authorized Monthly Payment Plan. Forms and more information available on our website: www.municipality.clarington.on.ca or call our office. If you are responsible for property taxes and have not received •your Tax Bill, please contact the Municipal Tax Office. Failure to receive a Tax Notice does NOT eliminate the responsibility for the payment of taxes and penalty. - Tax Department 905-623-3379 Notice Of Application For Approval To Expropriate Land Expropriations Act. R.S.0.1990. c.E.26 for the meaning of terms "owner" and "registered owner". I N THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION BY THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON for approval to expropriate land comprising Part Lot 31, Concession 1, Geographic Township of Clarke, now in the Municipality of Clarington, in the Regional Municipality of Durham which land is more particularly described below in this Notice, for the purposes of a community community park. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that application has been made for approval to expropriate the land more particularly described as follows: ALL AND SINGULAR that certain parcel or tract of land and premises situate, lying and being in the Municipality of Clarington, in the Regional Municipality of Durham and being comprised of Part of Lot 31, Concession 1, former Township of Clarke now in the Municipality of Clarington, Regional Municipality of Durham which land is more particularly particularly described in Instrument No. N163487 registered in the Land Registry Office for the Land Titles Division of Durham (No. 40), save and except Part 1 shown on Plan 40R-20274, and save and except Part 2 shown on the draft plan of survey contained in Schedule 1 hereto. Any owner of lands is respect of which Notice is given who desires an Inquiry into whether the taking of such land is fair, sound and reasonably necessary in the achievement of the objectives of the expropriating authority shall so notify the approving authority in writing. (a) in the case of a registered owner, served personally or by registered mail within thirty days after the registered owner is served with the notice, or, when the registered owner is served by publication, within thirty days after the first publication of the Notice; (b) In the case of an owner who is not a registered owner, within thirty days after the first publication of the notice. Any person wishing to ascertain If they have a legal right to request an inquiry pursuant to this notice may consult the The approving authority is: THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario L1C 3A6 Telephone: (905) 623-3379 fax: (905) 623-0830 THÉ CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON Patti L. Barrie, Municipal Clerk SCHEDULE 1 v'.tti r.i VA.t 1 •j tii; ;r tit v. i er ;um. pï* « tn MUNICIPALITY Of CLARlNCTCH HT.OhU. M'j'lV.Pil'.W t* OLFriV / / tj Hsf'1 • s,.j . st, , This notice first published on the 14th day of April, 2004. w w w.municipality.clarington.o n.ca