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3 | The IFP -H alton H ills | T hursday,January 16,2020 theifp.ca millersscottishbakery.com 905877-0596330 Guelph Street Georgetown Miller's Scottish Bakery Sat. Jan. 25th Celebrate Rabbie Burns Day! Order your Haggis and meat pies now! Great selection of British sweets, treats, cheeses, gifts and more. If you've been good this year, save 10%*. Dates available early in the New Year! Visit Our Showroom 247 Armstrong Avenue Unit 10 GeorgetownMonday-Friday, 8:30 to 4:30. Evenings and weekends by appointment, call for a free estimate:905-873-0000 epicresurfacingsolutions.ca We also RefinishTubs, Tiles and Countertops PREBOOK YOuR DREam KitchEn PROJEct BEfORE JanuaRY 31, 2020 anD SaVE 10% RESURFACING YOUR EXISTING CABINETS CAN SAVE UP TO 75% OVER NEW Epic Refinishing Solutions (formerly Miracle Method) even if you haven't been good, mention this ad and save 10% off the quoted price. New Quotes only - Jobs must be Prebooked by January 31, 2020. Epic Resurfacing Solutions Kitchens & Bathrooms IS YOUR FURNACE READY FOR A NEW SEASON? SAVE 20% ON ALL REPAIRS WITH OUR PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PLAN A new year doesn't equate to a fresh start for municipal councils, as many ongoing projects are years in the making or per- petual works in progress, and the Town of Halton Hills is no exception. Mayor Rick Bonnette spoke to theifp.ca about a few of the projects on coun- cil's collective mind for 2020. CLIMATE ACTION "If you saw the Decem- ber staff report on climate change, you will note a con- siderable amount of work had already been done in this area," Bonnette said. "Now, we are working to further implement plans, embed practices into our business areas and engage the public on new policies." On May 6, 2019, Halton Hills council passed a reso- lution declaring a climate emergency for Halton Hills and that permanent chang- es were necessary in the way the town conducted business. Council established a target to become a net-zero community for carbon emissions by 2030. New initiatives to be in- troduced in 2020 to meet the target include a storm- water management plan, a climate change resiliency strategy and a Town of Hal- ton Hills Home Retrofit Ac- celeration Program. The mayor said he would also lead a new Cli- mate Change Task Force alongside Coun. Jane Fo- gal. AFFORDABLE HOUSING "The affordable housing portfolio will be advanced as we continue to work with Habitat for Humani- ty," Bonnette said. Habitat's current pro- ject in Halton Hills began in 2013. The Exchange Ho- tel, at 37 King St. in George- town, was purchased and prepared to become the site of a number of affordable housing dwellings. In the fall, Habitat began restor- ing portions of the hotel to be integrated into the new builds. Construction on the property is expected to be- gin in the spring. GROWTH "Growth is always a pri- ority and council's direc- tion is to ensure that growth is done in a planned and strategic manner," Bonnette said. A recent approval from the region will allow for significant growth in Hal- ton Hills. "We are very pleased with the recent approval at Halton regional council to bring lake-based servicing to Halton Hills for water and wastewater," Bonnette said, adding the approval would ensure the town's ability to move forward with Vision Georgetown as well as advancing intensifi- cation around the down- town and GO station. The $2 billion develop- ment financing plan out- lined servicing for 19,329 single detached equiva- lents, with 3,000 allocated for Halton Hills. COUNCIL HERE'S WHAT'S ON THE HORIZON FOR HALTON HILLS IN 2020 BRYAN MYERS bmyers@metroland.com Mayor Rick Bonnette offers a look at what's ahead for the town in 2020, and beyond. Torstar file photo