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8 Independent & Free Press, Tuesday,January 26, 2010 Nurse fundraising for trip to Uganda Continued from pg. 1 She is fundraising to offset the costs and so far has raised approximately $1,500. "I've had a lot of support from people in my community," said Verheul. She said she's also had support from businesses in Georgetown. "I would like to thank all the people who have already contributed and let them know how grateful I am for their support in- cluding Young's pharmacy, Fraser Direct, Angel's Diner, CPI, La Vita Bakery, and all my neighbours in Limehouse," said Verheul. She said all the support has made her realize "how great it is coming from a small community and I hope to bring the values I have learned growing up in Halton Hills to the villages in Uganda." Anyone interested in making a donation can do so by calling Verheul at 647-206-0595 or visit www.giveintl.org. On the website click Donate Now icon (bottom right) then click on Donate Now icon (top right), enter the donation amount, enter Uganda Project 2010 under Fund/Designation, then enter Meghen Verheul in the Message/Instructions. Fill in contact information for charitable receipt. Anyone with questions or comments can email Verheul at megverheul@msn.com. Heritage property owners eligible for tax refund of 20 per cent Homeowners of heritage properties will now be able to access the newly-approved Heritage Property Tax Refund program. Halton Hills property designated under Parts IV and V of the Ontario Heritage Act are eligible for a tax refund of 20 per cent of municipal and education taxes levied on the property that are attributable to: · The building or structure or portion of the building or structure that is the eligible heritage property; and · The land used in connection with the eligible heritage property, as determined by the Town. "Halton Hills is blessed with many historically significant properties, which are enjoyed by all who view them," said Ward 3 Councillor Dave Kentner, the council's rep on Heritage Halton Hills, the town's advisory committee on heritage isDAVE sues. "The HerKENTNER itage Property Tax Refund Program is an excellent expression of Council and the Town's appreciation of the work and costs that owners of these designated heritage properties contribute to the historical fabric of our community." Owners of these properties are required to submit an application, applicable documents as required under Bylaw 2010-0006 and enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the Town. The application and particulars will be accepted no earlier than February 1, and no later than Friday February 26, 2010, at 4:30 p.m. in order to be eligible for the 2009 tax year. For more information contact, Ashley Mancuso, Records / FOI Co-ordinator Corporate Services-- Clerks, 905-8732601, ext. 2356 or ashleym@ haltonhills.ca EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY TEMPORARY/SEASONAL LABOURER, PARKS AND CEMETERIES OPERATIONS Posting No. 201006 Directed by Parks and Cemeteries Supervisory staff, the successful applicants will perform various maintenance activities on parks, sports fields, open spaces, boulevards, cemeteries, arenas and public properties. Services provided include turf maintenance, tree maintenance, horticulture practices, repair park equipment and cemetery interment. Ensures safe working environment for staff by following the prescribed procedures. Halton Hills, ON L7G 5G2 Fax: (905) 873-1431 Email: humanresources@haltonhills.ca Dick Spear Superintendent of Public Works 10 11 __________________________________________ Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 (S.O. 2001, c.25) and will be used to select a candidate. Questions regarding this collection should be directed to the Manager of Human Resources. We thank all candidates for their interest, however; only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE/PUBLIC MEETING Notice of a Statutory Public Meeting and Public Information Centre Town of Halton Hills Community Improvement Plan Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Halton Hills will hold a statutory public meeting and a public information centre, pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990 to discuss the Town of Halton Hills draft Community Improvement Plan (File D18 CO) and implementing draft Official Plan Amendment. Community improvement plans are legislated by Section 28 of the Planning Act and allow municipalities to designate areas in a municipality in need of improvement. Improvement in these areas can be implemented through both municipal initiatives and financial incentives, which are tailored to individual municipalities based on their needs and objectives for a particular area. The purpose of the draft Town of Halton Hills Community Improvement Plan is to identify the entirety of the Town of Halton Hills as a Community Improvement Project Area and outlines incentive programs and municipal leadership strategies for the following six subareas: 1. Georgetown Community Node (located along Guelph Street, generally between Maple Avenue and Sinclair Avenue); 2. Downtown Georgetown; 3. Downtown Acton; 4. The Georgetown GO Station Lands, the South Acton Special Study Area (the former Beardmore Tannery lands) and other Brownfield sites; 5. Agricultural Lands; and 6. Georgetown and Acton Industrial Parks. Please Note ­ The sub-areas listed above, with the exception of the Georgetown GO Station Lands, are identified in the Town of Halton Hills Official Plan and can be reviewed at www. haltonhills.ca/planning/policy-op-new-plan. php. The boundaries of the Georgetown GO Station Lands can be reviewed at www. haltonhills.ca/planning/go-landuse-studysecondary.php. The purpose of the draft Official Plan Amendment is to designate the boundaries of the Community Improvement Project Area and sub-areas as defined in the Town of Halton Hills Community Improvement Plan. Members of the public are encouraged to attend and provide input on the Town of Halton Hills draft Community Improvement Plan and draft Official Plan Amendment at the public information centre and/or public meeting. Details of these meetings are as follows: PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE DATE: Wednesday February 10, 2010 TIME: 6:30 PM ­ 8:30 PM LOCATION: Esquesing Boardroom, Civic Centre, 1 Halton Hills Dr., Halton Hills Presentation at 7:00 PM AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER __________________________________________ PUBLIC MEETING DATE: Monday February 22, 2010 TIME: 7:30 PM LOCATION: Council Chambers, Civic Centre, 1 Halton Hills Dr., Halton Hills Following these meetings, Town staff will prepare a report to Council addressing oral and written submissions received on the draft Town of Halton Hills Community Improvement Plan and draft Official Plan Amendment, and provide final recommendations regarding the passage of the Town of Halton Hills Community Improvement Plan. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Town of Halton Hills before t h e To w n o f H a l t o n H i l l s C o m m u n i t y Improvement Plan is adopted: · the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Town of Halton Hills Council to the Ontario Municipal Board; and · the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the Town of Halton Hills Community Improvement Plan and associated Official Plan Amendment, you must make a written request to the Town of Halton Hills Planning Development and Sustainability Department, 1 Halton Hills Drive, Halton Hills, Ontario, L7G 5G2. Copies of the draft Community Improvement Plan, draft Official Plan Amendment and maps depicting the Community Improvement Project Area and sub-areas will be available for public review and comment in the Town of Halton Hills Planning Development and Sustainability Department on Monday February 1, 2010 or on the Town's web site at www.haltonhills.ca/ planning/cip-plan.php prior to the public information centre and public meeting. For further information on the Town of Halton Hills draft Community Improvement Plan, please contact Tara Buonpensiero, Planner-Policy at 905-873-2601 ext 2214 or John Linhardt, Manager of Planning Policy at 905-873-2601 ext 2294. 12 OVERNIGHT PARKING RESTRICTION Uniform Traffic Control By-law No. 84-1 prohibits parking: 2:00 A.M. ­ 7:00 A.M. (Daily) November 15, 2009 to April 15, 2010 On all streets under the jurisdiction of the Town of Halton Hills, unless authorized signs indicating otherwise, are specifically posted. Motorists are reminded that By-law No. 84-1 also prohibits the parking of a vehicle on all Town or Regional Roads for longer than 3 consecutive hours at any single location, unless otherwise specifically posted. On-street parking hinders snow clearing and other road maintenance operations. Your co-operation is requested. Please comply with the requirements of this By-law. AUTHORITIES MAY HAVE VEHICLES TICKETED OR TOWED AWAY AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. Motorists should note that Town By-Law Enforcement Officers will be on patrol through the duration of the parking restriction period and will ticket and/or have the offending vehicle removed. General Qualifications: · Perform physical labour requirements of the activities and work with minimal supervision. · Provide quality customer service to residents, outside agencies and other Departments within the Town of Halton Hills. · Perform all work in a safe and conscientious manner with regard to regulations outlined in the Occupational Health & Safety Act. · Demonstrate proficient use of all hand tools, power tools, four-wheel drive tractor and attachments, a tractor loader, pickup trucks and 1-3 tonne dump trucks. · General understanding of turf grass and horticultural practices. · Experience in municipal park and/or cemetery maintenance. · Knowledge of Halton Hills parks and cemeteries locations and road network preferred. · Good communication skills, including written, verbal and listening. · Ability to work outside in all weather conditions. · Provide direction to students, possess a positive attitude, and work under stressful conditions. · Dependable attendance record. · Possess a valid Ontario Class G license, Class D license with Z brake endorsement preferred. · Secondary School diploma. · Specialized courses in horticulture and/or parks maintenance and construction an asset. SNOW REMOVAL The placing or pushing of snow or ice onto roadways or cleared sidewalks will obstruct or encumber vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Do not push snow across roadways because the trail of snow does turn to ice. The Town's Obstruction, Encumbering or Fouling of Highways By-law No. 90-68 prohibits such action. Improper snow and ice clearing can be a serious hazard to motorists and pedestrians. Your co-operation is requested. Please comply with the requirements of this Bylaw. The winter season will soon be upon us. Be alert for snow plows and stay back at least 15 meters behind snow plow trucks. Please avoid parking on streets during snowstorms to assist Public Works operations staff with providing safe, passable roads. AUTHORITIES MAY HAVE SNOW AND ICE REMOVED AT THE PROPERTY OWNER'S EXPENSE Regular Hours of Work: · 2 Shifts - 7 Day Operation 6:30 am - 3:00 pm and 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm · April 2010 to October 2010 Wages and Benefits: $18.47 per hour plus shift premium as specified in the Collective Agreement. This is a unionized position. Please forward your application, with a cover letter, using ONE method of application only, by 4:30 p.m., Friday, February 12, 2010. Please quote Posting No. 201006 on your resume. Ms. Jacqueline Kerr Manager of Human Resources Town of Halton Hills 1 Halton Hills Drive 1 Halton Hills Dr., Halton Hills ON L7G 5G2 Tel.: 905-873-2601 · Fax: 905-873-2347