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2 HARMONY HIGH NOTES: Robert Little Junior Hall (Grade two, three, four and five) students staged the musical Harmony High last Wednesday. The lead actors included, back, from left: Abby Sweezie, Leigh Hayward, Taylor Smith, Rianna Murchison, Makayla Dee, John Millar, Briana Chan, Vanessa Joseph, Jacob Day and Brandon Kri. Front: Nathaniel Ward, Cora Bailey, Tishaun Stec-Marksman, Jackson Nelson-Alves and Mary-Ann Smith. ­ Submitted photo THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, JUNE 07, 2012 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Regarding Development Charges Take notice that on Monday June 25, 2012, the Council of the Town of Halton Hills will hold a public meeting pursuant to The Development Charges Act, 1997, regarding proposed development charge rates and policies that will be applied throughout the Town. It is proposed that enactment of a development charges by-law by Council would occur on Monday, July 9, 2012. Development charges are levied against new development, and are a primary source of funding for growth-related capital expenditures. Townwide capital services include library, fire protection, recreation and parks, public works, parking, general government, roads and related, and storm water management services. Council is required under The Development Charges Act, 1997, to hold at least one public meeting to allow the public the opportunity to review and provide comments on the 2012 Development Charges Study, related staff reports and the proposed development charges by-law. All interested parties are invited to attend the public meeting: Date: Time: Location: Monday June 25, 2012 6:45 PM Council Chambers, Halton Hills Civic Centre 1 Halton Hills Drive, Halton Hills, ON Mayor's Corner By Rick Bonnette T h e s e p a s t w e e k 's events have been the most incredible weeks for Council that I can ever remember. You always expect some hills and valleys being on Council, but not like this in such a short period of time. I will recap: First the Town was being sued for $50-million over the Outlet Malls. Before you know it, the suit is settled and we were at a ground breaking ceremony for the Toronto Premium Outlet Mall, located in our industrial corridor. This will be a huge Halton Hills attraction and bring much needed assessments and jobs. Next, I am told that Tr a n s p o r t M i n i s t e r Chiarelli would like to see me. He wanted to tell me in person the fabulous news that the 4-3 highway option will not be proceeding. Yes folks, we won! Thanks to all of you for signing post cards, putting up lawn signs, emailing the MTO, your Councillors, MPP Ted Arnott, and to our valued staff, consultants and Halton Region. We were against all odds and we won. Big thanks to Minister Chiarelli, who understands, as a former Mayor, what it takes to fight for your community. If this wasn't enough good news, we had our official ground breaking for the expansion of our Georgetown Hospital. This is a great partnership between the Province, Georgetown Hospital Foundation and the Town. The Province came through, matching the Town's dollars, and Any person may attend the public meeting and make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the by-law. Written submissions are invited and should be directed to the Town Clerk no later than Monday, June 18, 2012. Written comments received and submissions made at the public meeting will be considered by Council prior to the enactment of a new development charges by-law. Copies of the 2012 Development Charges Background Study and the proposed development charges by-law will be available through the Town's Corporate Services Department and on the Town's website, www.haltonhills.ca on June 1, 2012. Inquiries should be directed to Wendy O'Donnell, Manager of Finance, (905) 873-2601 x 2240. 1 Halton Hills Drive, Halton Hills, ON L7G 5G2 many donations are still coming in. This was followed with another ground breaking for two additional ice pads at Mold Masters Sportsplex. That very next day, we get more good news ­ the Acton Library has been confirmed as a LEED Gold Certified facility. The above events all took place within weeks, if not days of each other. They will have positive effects on our community for decades. What a ride this has been. **** Much has been written about the charismatic double lung transplant recipient, Hélène Campbell. She has done such a marvellous job for the organ donor movement. Before social media, we had our own hero. Nine years ago, 26 year old Sara Murray of Acton (who I personally know) was also a double lung transplant recipient. There was very little press, no twitter from the "Biebs, Facebook etc." there was a huge banner with her picture on Toronto General Hospital. Today Sarah has a full life. Thanks to the organ donor program many in our community also enjoy a good quality of life. It only takes a minute to register as an organ donor: www.giftoflife.on.ca **** Farewell to Acton's Father Bob Bullbrook who will be leaving St. Joseph's Parrish in Acton. You will be missed. **** Keeping it real. I can be reached by telephone at 905-873-2601, ext. 2342, or by email at mayor@ haltonhills.ca or read my blog at www.rickbonnette. blogspot.com or follow me on twitter at: @RickBonnette1