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Vx !;* XiXy iS /:fc, ■ ""'ï ' ' !. ill\X /: S Page 2 ♦ THE CANADIAN STATESMAN ♦ May 24,2006 durhamregion.com Leading the Way 905-623-3379 MAYOR JOHN MUTTON MAYOR'S CORNER VERIDIAN Veridian was ■ formed in 1999 and is owned by the municipalities of Ajax, Belleville, Belleville, Clarington and Pickering, with share ownership based on their contributed contributed equity. Through its subsidiary Veridian Connections Connections Inc., Veridian Corporation distributes distributes electricity to more than 105,000 , customers in the Cities of Pickering and Belleville, the Towns of Ajax, Gravenhurst and Port Hope, and the communities of Uxbridge, Port Perry, Bowmanville, Newcastle, Orono, Beaverton, Sunderland and Cannington. The corporation also owns Veridian Energy Inc., which provides business-to-business services to Veridian Veridian Connections Inc. and other participants in Ontario's energy and telecommunications industries. As a shareholder of Veridian, the Municipality of Clarington has received the following dividend payments: ■2002-$136,000 2003 - $ 75,344 2004-$145,248 2005 - $ 652,800 2006 - $ 272,000(to be paid in June) In addition to dividends, Clarington has received interest payments on Veridian promissory notes. Clarington received interest payments payments of $632,396 in each of 2004 and 2005 and will receive the same amount on November 1,2006. Veridian was created by the merger of three local hydro-electric commissions that had served their communities for many decades. It grew beyond its original scope through five acquisitions and another merger. The effective implementation of this growth strategy has resulted in a company large enough to capture economies of scale, providing for lowers costs and better, more reliable service for customers. Veridian's safety, operating and financial performance fully support the decision decision to create this business. TENDER SEALED TENDERS for the Contract specified below, submitted to the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, office of the Clerk, 40 Temperance Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3A6, are invited and will be received by the Clerk until the specified closing time and date. Tender documents may be obtained from the Purchasing Office at 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON. TENDER CL2006-13 CLOSING TIME & DATE: BALDWIN STREET/CHURCH,STREET RECONSTRUCTION & TRUNK SANITARY SEWER AND WATERMAIN CONSTRUCTION, NEWCASTLE 2:00:00 P.M. (LOCALTIME) FRIDAY, JUNE 2ND 2006 The work for the Municipality of Clarington, under the direction of the Director of Engineering Services, involves the reconstruction to urban standard of approximately 700 metres of existing street. The works include approximately 400 m of storm sewers up to 450. mm dia., 1100 m of sanitary sewers 200 mm to 675 mm dia. (4-8 metre depth) and 500 m of 200 mm dia. to 400 mm dia. watermain. Plans, Specifications and Tender Forms will be available as of Thursday, May 18,2006 at the Office of TSH, 513 Division Street, Cobourg, Ontario K9A 5G6, for a $60.00 (includes GST) non-re- fundable fee payable to the TSH. An Agreement to Bond and a Bid Deposit in the amount specified in the tender documents must accompany each bid submitted. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Ms. Lou Ann Birkett, CPP, AMCT Purchasing Manager Tel: 905 623-3379 TSH Engineers Architects Planners 513 Division Street Cobourg, Ontario, K9A 5G6 Tel: 905-372-2121 TENDER SEALED TENDERS, clearly marked as to contents, for the following requirements requirements listed below, submitted to the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, Office of the Clerk, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1 C 3A6, are invited and will be received on the forms and in the ENVELOPE provided until the specified closing time and date. The work involves the removal and replacement of built up fa bituminous roofing assemblies including insulation, underlayments, flashings and accessories on three roof areas at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex in Bowmanville, Ontario. The roof area affected total approximately approximately 1,140 square metres. TENDER CL2006-27 PRE BID MEETING: CLOSING TIME & DATE: ROOF REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT AT GARNET B. RICKARD RECREATION 2:00:00 P.M. (LOCALTIME),WEDNESDAY, MAY 31ST, 2006 2440 KING STREET WEST, BOWMANVILLE All prospective bidders are encouraged to attend 2:00:00 p.m. (local time). WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7TH, 2006 Plans, Specifications and Tender Forms are available at the Office Office of the Purchasing Department, Municipality of Clarington, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3A6, for a $40.00 (includes GST) non-refundable fee payable to the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington. An Agreement to Bond and a Bid Deposit in the amount specified in the tender documents must accompany accompany each bid submitted. 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 BBA Barry-Bryan Associates (1991) Limited Chris Earle 11 Stanley Court, Unit 1 Whitby, ON L1N8P9 P: 905-666-5252 & F: 666-5256 If you wish to be considered for either of these appointments, please submit an application to the Municipal Clerk's office by 5:00 p.m., Friday, June 2,2006. Application forms are available at the Municipal Administrative Centre, at the Customer Service Desk, in the Municipal Municipal Clerk's Department, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario and also on the municipality's website www.clarinolon.net. If you are Interested in serving on more than one Committee, please list In order order of priority. info@clarington.net TENDERS COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS The Council ,of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington is seeking applications from interested individuals to fill the following positions. Appointments will be for the Term of Council. Committee Description Vacancy Frequency of Meetings Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee To advise Council on accessibility related issues within the Municipality 1 Position Monthly Clarington Traffic Management Advisory Committee To review existing and future traffic management practices Road Watch Committee Representative Monthly TENDER CL2006-28 KING STREET BRIDGE REHABILITATION, BOWMANVILLE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON CLOSING TIMES DATE: 22:00:00 P.M., LOCAL TIME, FRIDAY, JUNE 9,2006 The work for the Municipality of Clarington, under the direction of the Director of Engineering Services, involves the rehabilitation of the King Street Bridge over Bowmanville Creek including the replacement replacement of the parapet walls, replacement of the sidewalk, replacement replacement of bridge lighting with decorative lights, integral abutments abutments and deck repair. Plans, Specifications and Tender Forms will be available as of Friday, May 26, 2006 at the Office of TSH, 513 Division Street, Cobourg, Ontario K9A 5G6, for a $50.00 (includes GST) non-refundable non-refundable fee payable to the TSH. Plans, Specifications and Tender Forms will be sent by courier if requested. An Agreement to Bond and a Bid Deposit in the amount specified in the tender documents must accompany each bid submitted. SEALED Tenders for the Contract specified below, submitted to the Corporation Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, office of the Clerk, 40 Temperance Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1 C 3A6, are invited and will be received by the Clerk until the specified closing time and date. TENDER CL2006-29 REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING BRIDGE AND CULVERT STRUCTURES, PART A - CEDAR PARK ROAD BRIDGE, PART B - GEO. A. STEPHEN BRIDGE AND PART C - CONC. ROAD 6 CULVERTS, MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON CLOSINGTIME&DATE: 2:00:00 P.M., LOCAL TIME, THURSDAY, JUNE 8,2006 The work for the Municipality of Clarington, under the direction of the Director of Engineering Services, involves the replacement of two bridges with precast concrete bridge components and the replacement replacement of two culverts with two 1880 mm X 1260 mm CSPA culverts at the same locations. Plans, Specifications and Tender Forms will be available as of Thursday, May 25,2006 at the Office of TSH, 513 Division Street, Cobourg, Ontario K9A 5G6, for a $50.00 (includes GST) non-refundable non-refundable fee payable to the TSH. Plans, Specifications and Tender Forms will be sent by courier if requested. An Agreement to Bond and a Bid Deposit in the amount specified in the tender documents must accompany each bid submitted. TENDER CL2006-31 TEMPERANCE STREET AND LOWE STREET RECONSTRUCTION BOWMANVILLE, MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON CLOSINGTIME&DATE: 2:00:00 P.M., LOCAL TIME, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7,2006 The work for the Municipality of Clarington, under the direction of the Director of Engineering Services, involves the reconstruction of the streets to an urban standard totaling approximately 250 metres in length. The works include 375 mm dia. storm sewers, 200 mm dia. sanitary sewers, 200 mm dia. watermain, concrete curb, sidewalks sidewalks and asphalt pavement. Plans, Specifications and Tender Forms will be available as of Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at the Office of TSH, 513 Division Street, Cobourg, Ontario K9A 5G6, for a $50.00 (includes GST) non-refundable fee payable to the TSH. Plans, Specifications and Tender Forms will be sent by courier if requested. An Agreement to Bond and a Bid Deposit in the amount specified in the tender documents documents must accompany each bid submitted. TENDER CL2006-32 . CLOSING TIME & DATÉ: FOOTBALL FIELD CONSTRUCTION, BOWMANVILLE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 2:00:00 P.M., LOCAL TIME, ', W ! : FRIDAY, JUNE 9,2006 The work for the Municipality of Clarington, under the direction of the Director of Engineering Services, involves the construction of a football field east of the new baseball fields at. the Bowmanville Community Park and includes the following; • Sports field lighting and irrigation • Earth Excavation : • Sod and Seed ! ' • Asphalt walkways : • Various landscaping (trees, shrubs, grasses, sod, seed) Plans, Specifications and Tender Forms will be available as of Friday, May 26, 2006 at the Office of TSH, 513 Division Street, Cobourg, Ontario K9A 5G6, for a $50.00 (includes GST) non-re- fundable fee payable to the TSH. Plans, Specifications and Tender Forms will be sent by courier if requested. An Agreement to Bond and a Bid Deposit in the amount specified in the tender documents must accompany each bid submitted. TENDER CL2006-33 CLOSINGTIME&DATE: ASPHALT REHABILITATION-VARIOUS LOCATIONS MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 2:00:00 P.M., LOCAL TIME, THURSDAY, JUNE 8,2006 The work for the Municipality of Clarington, under the Director of Engineering Services, involves the placement of approximately the following quantities as well as other works associated with urban and rural Asphalt Rehabilitation: Hot Mix Asphalt Granular W 6,800 t 7,000 t Plans, Specifications and Tender Forms will be available as of Thursday, May 25,2006 at the Office of TSH, 513 Division Street, Cobourg, Ontario K9A 5G6, for a $40.00 (includes GST) non-re- fundable fee payable to the TSH. Plans, Specifications and Tender Forms will be sent by courier if requested. An Agreement to Bond and a Bid Deposit in the amount specified in the tender documents must accompany each bid submitted. TENDER CL2006-34 CLOSINGTIME&DATE: ORONO STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT - RAILING CONSTRUCTION MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 2:00:00 P.M., LOCALTIME, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7,2006 The work for the Municipality of Clarington, under the Director of Engineering Services, involves the removal and replacement of existing existing tube railing with approximately 90 lineal meters of decorative metal railing as well as surface sandblasting of existing low concrete concrete retaining wall in downtown Orono. Plans, Specifications and Tender Forms will be available as of Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at the Office of TSH, 513 Division Street, Cobourg, Ontario K9A 5G6, for a $40.00 (includes GST) non-refundable fee payable to the TSH. Plans, Specifications and Tender Forms will be sent by courier if requested. An Agreement to Bond and a Bid Deposit in the amount specified in the tender documents documents must accompany each bid submitted. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.. Ms. Lou Ann Birkett, CPP, AMCT Purchasing Manager Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario. L1C3A6 Tel: 905 623-3379 TSH Engineers Architects Planners 513 Division Street Cobourg, Ontario. K9A 5G6 Tel: 1-800-463-8046 CALL FOR ENTRY FOR CLARINGTON FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS July 8,9,2006 "Art As We Define III" Promoting the Fine Artists and Fine Craftsmen of Clarington. Clarington. Application deadline: June 2,2006. Entry forms available at the Visual Arts Centre, 143 Simpson Ave or the Town Hall, 40 Temperance St Bowmanville. Clarington # Festiva of the j <ms Community Corner|£PSDCIUlffi3 UPCOMING BOAT OPERATOR ACCREDITED TRAINING (B.O.A.T.) All Canadian recreational boaters will require the Pleasure Craft Operator card (PCO) to drive a boat with a motor. The Canadian Coast Guard PCO card is earned by scoring 75% on a test of basic boating safety knowledge. To view more information on upcoming courses, please go online to www.clarington.net/htdocs/recreation/ to view the Clarington Community Guide, page 28 or call 623-3379 ext. 272 BETHESDA HOUSE presents the 4th ANNUAL DINNER AND AUCTION Supporting women and children fleeing abuse. Thursday, MAY 25, ■ Clarington Beech Centre, 26 Beech Avenue, Bowmanville. Tickets $50 If you would like to sponsor a table, buy tickets or donate items j for the auction, please contact Wendy at 905-623-6045 ext. 206. PRE-TEEN DANCE (for teens grade 5-8) Friday, MAY 26 at Courtice Community Centre, 7 - 9 PM $8 / ticket. Parents MUST come Into the complex to pick up their child(ren). Upcoming Pre- teen Dance-June 16. FRUIT WINE A FOOD FESTIVAL Saturday, MAY 27,12 Noon - 5:00 PM, Great Food...Great Wine! Tickets 1 $8 in advance, $10 at the door. For more information 905-263-2396. ENNISKILLEN PERENNIAL PLANT AND BAKE SALE Enniskillen United Church Women Saturday* MAY 27, 8 AM - 1 PM, 2258 Régional Rd# 3, Greenhouse north of the General Store at 3 way stop. Offered for sale will be a large selection of our favourite favourite garden plants from our local gardens; also enjoy some of our yummy treats from our bake table. All proceeds to UCW. SEA CADETS ANNUAL REVIEW Public Welcome Sunday, MAY 28 at 1.45 PM, Newcastle Arena Come out and support these young people. For more information contact John Greenfield 905-623-3151. NETWORKING IN NEWCASTLE Monday, MAY 29,5:30 - 7:30 PM at the Black Knight Lounge, 119 King Ave W. Bring your own business cards or other promotional items. Door prizes and refreshments. Accepting door prizes as promotion. promotion. Newcastle Chamber Members enjoy Free admission; nonmembers nonmembers $5. RSVP to president® newcastle.on.ca 5TH ANNUAL SPRING TRADE SHOW Thursday, JUNE 1,6 --9 PM, Newcastle Community Hall Lots of prizes and show specials - and a chance to WIN a FREE trip! Inside you can talk and browse - get to know your neighbours and see what local businesses have to offer. For more information call Anita Wray 905-987-3378. PUBLIC MEETING Proposed Amendments to the Durham Regional Official Plan The Durham Regional Planning Committee have proposed amendments amendments to the Durham Regional Official Plan (ROP) that incorporate amendments related to the Population, Employment and Urban Land Component of the Regional Official Plan Review. A copy of the amendment is available online at www.reaion.durham.on.ca. Among other things, the proposed amendments include Urban Boundary Expansions as shown on the map. www.clarington.net CLERK'S FILE NO. PLANNING FILE NO. PLN 34.2.4.2 NOTE: The Ontario Heritage Act provides for appeals to be filed by "any person". Any person is defined In the Act to include a municipality. PURPOSE AND EFFECT OF BY-LAW 2006-102 The purpose and effect of By-law 2006-102 Is to designate the Beech Avenue block in Bowmanville, as a Heritage Conservation Conservation District under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act. A Staff Report on this matter will be considered by the General Purpose and Administration Committee on: Date: Monday, June 19th, 2006 Time: 9:30 A.M. Place: Council Chambers, Municipal Administrative Centre 40 Temperance St., Bowmanville The staff report regarding this matter will be available by noon on June 15th from the Planning Services Department. * Any person may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposal. The start time listed above reflects the time at which the General Purpose and Administration Committee Meeting commences. If you are unable to attend this meeting, you can make a deputation deputation to Council at their meeting on Monday, June 26th, 2006' commencing at 7:00 p.m. THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT, R.S.0 1990 NOTICE OF PASSING OF HERITAGE DESIGNATION BY-LAW TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington passed By-law 2006-102 on the 15th day of May 2006, under Section 41 of the Ontario Heritage Heritage Act, R.S.0.1990, c.0.18. AND TAKE NOTICE THAT any person may appeal to the Ontario Ontario Municipal Board in respect of the By-law by filing with the Clerk of the CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON, not later than 30 days after the date of publication, a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons in support of the objection, together with a cheque in the amount of $125.00 made payable to the Minister of Finance. An explanation of the purpose and effect of the by-law, describing the lands to which the by-law applies and a key map showing the location of the lands to which the by-law applies are below. Further information pertaining to this matter may be obtained by contacting the Municipality's Planning Services Department Department at 905-623-3379. Dated at the Municipality of Clarington this 19th day of May 2006. Anne Greentree, Deputy Clerk Municipality of Clarington