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10 Independent & Free Press,Thursday, June 16, 2011 Free workshop for families with dementia sufferers Acclaim Health, Alzheimer Services is presenting a free workshop for family caregivers of persons with dementia on Friday, June 24, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Georgetown District Seniors Centre and it includes lunch. Info/to register, please call Sandi Robinson at Acclaim Health, 1-800-387-7127 ext. 2413. Somerville elected to FCM again Wards 1 and 2 Halton Regional Councillor Clark Somerville has been re-elected to the Board of Directors of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. He was elected to the oneyear term at the FCM annual general meeting in Halifax recently. Somerville was one of 15 seeking 11 Ontario positions. Somerville is hoping to continue his work on the FCM's Rural Forum and Social Economic Development committees. He would also like to sit on the Municipal Finance and Intergovernmental Arrangements Committee. TAX INSTALMENT NOTICE TO HALTON HILLS TAXPAYERS: The first instalment of the 2011 Final Tax Bill is due on NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE #2 TOWN OF HALTON HILLS TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN STUDY MUNICIPAL CLASS ENVIRONMENT ASSESSMENT NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE #2 The Town of Halton Hills, through their consultant Hatch Mott MacDonald, has initiated a Transportation Master Plan (TMP) Study. The Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study will develop an integrated transportation plan and associated strategies that consider all modes of travel to meet several road network challenges up to 2031. The Study will identify future projects within the study area. Throughout the study process, the Town of Halton Hills has been seeking input from the public through a variety of consultation activities, including stakeholder and interest group meetings held during the course of the study. One of the key communication tools used during the development of a TMP is the Public Information Centre (PIC). PIC's provide the community with the opportunity to provide their input at key stages in the study. The first PIC was held on February 10, 2011 to present and discuss the Problems and Opportunities, as well as, the background and purpose of the study. The second PIC will be held as follows: Comments and information regarding this project are collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and to assist the project team in meeting the requirements of the Class EA process. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. This Notice first issued on June 13, 2011. 86 John Kwast, P.E.O./L.E.L., C.E.T. Manager of Design and Construction Town of Halton Hills 1 Halton Hills Drive Halton Hills ON L7G 5G2 Tel: 905-873-2601 ext. 2310 Fax: 905-873-3036 E-mail: johnk@haltonhills.ca 87 TUESDAY, JUNE 28TH, 2011 PAYMENT OF TAXES WHERE? · Corporate Services, Civic Centre (8:30 ­ 4:30 Monday to Friday), or · Any branch of the Royal Bank located within the Town of Halton Hills (may be subject to a service charge) · Payments may be left at the Halton Hills Hydro Office (no receipts issued) _____________________________________ _____________________________________ NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENTS TOWN OF HALTON HILLS CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT THE REHABILITATION/ REPLACEMENT OF STRUCTURE #38 ON FOURTH LINE The Town of Halton Hills has initiated a project to replace the southerly culvert crossing of Beaney Creek, located on Fourth Line, approximately 0.7 km north of Highway No. 7 (Town of Halton Hills Structure #38). Options include extending and rehabilitating, or replacing the structure. TOWN OF HALTON HILLS CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT THE REHABILITATION/ REPLACEMENT OF STRUCTURE #39 ON FOURTH LINE The Town of Halton Hills has initiated a project to replace the southerly culvert crossing of Beaney Creek, located on Fourth Line, approximately 1.1 km north of Highway No. 7 (Town of Halton Hills Structure #39). Options include extending and rehabilitating, or replacing the structure. AFTER HOURS? · Royal Bank branches during scheduled hours of service · Drop Box located next to main entrance of Civic Centre available 24 hours HOW? · By CHEQUE or CASH · POST-DATED cheques are acceptable and will ensure that instalment dates are not missed · INTERAC ­ in person at the Civic Centre · By TELEPHONE or INTERNET: Check with your bank for further information · PRE-AUTHORIZED PAYMENT PLAN: For details please call the Tax Department at 905-873-2601, ext. 2242 ONTARIO MEDICAL IMAGING (Georgetown X-Ray & Ultrasound) NEW SERVICES - BMD (Bone Densitometry) - MAMMOGRAPHY - VASCULAR The project is being planned under Schedule `B' of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for Road Projects in accordance, as outlined in the Municipal Engineers Association Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Document (2000, as amended in 2007). A Project File Report (PFR) will be prepared to document the planning, design and decision making process undertaken for this study. The PFR is available for viewing on the Town's website: http://www.haltonhills.ca/CEA. For further information on this project, please contact John Kwast, Manager of Design & Construction, or Kasey Bartusevicius, Project Manager, at the addresses listed below. Initial public input and comments are invited for incorporation into the planning and design of this project, and will be received until Friday, July 15, 2011. A Public Information Centre will be scheduled during the course of this project. Subject to comments received and the receipt of necessary approvals, the Town of Halton Hills intends to proceed with the planning, design and construction of this project to be completed by late 2012. LATE PAYMENTS? · A late payment charge of 1-1/4 per cent per month will be charged on the first day of each calendar month until taxes are paid FEES? · New fees effective January 1, 2009 Ownership change per property $25.00 Past Due Notice $5.00 (charged automatically to any account with a balance outstanding of $125 or more) Date: Time: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 6:00 p.m. ­ 9:00 p.m. State of the art equipment 100% Digital Imaging Call for an appointment NO TAX BILL? · Bills were mailed between May 27th and 31st, 2011. Failure to receive a Tax Bill does not excuse the Owner from responsibility for payment, nor relieve him/her from liability for late payment charges. Please contact Corporate Services if you did not receive yours. Location: Acton Arena and Community Centre 415 Queen Street East (Hwy. 7), Acton ON The purpose of the second PIC will be to present and seek input on the study progress including details of the preferred plan and the supporting transportation policies. The PIC will be an Open House format, with a brief presentation at 7:00 p.m., followed by the opportunity to ask questions of the project team on a one-on-one basis. We encourage those interested in the study to attend. If you have any questions or comments, please contact: The project is being planned under Schedule `B' of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for Road Projects in accordance, as outlined in the Municipal Engineers Association Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Document (2000, as amended in 2007). A Project File Report (PFR) will be prepared to document the planning, design and decision making process undertaken for this study. The PFR is available for viewing on the Town's website: http://www.haltonhills.ca/CEA. For further information on this project, please contact John Kwast, Manager of Design & Construction, or Kasey Bartusevicius, Project Manager, at the addresses listed below. Initial public input and comments are invited for incorporation into the planning and design of this project, and will be received until Friday, July 15, 2011. A Public Information Centre will be scheduled during the course of this project. Subject to comments received and the receipt of necessary approvals, the Town of Halton Hills intends to proceed with the planning, design and construction of this project to be completed by late 2012. 905-873-4600 99 Sinclair Avenue, Georgetown FREE PARKING NEW PROPERTIES? · Newly built properties are likely to have tax bills related to their land value assessment only until full assessment is applied and supplementary taxes are billed. Owners are responsible for taxes billed and should make provisions for the future billing of supplementary taxes. Mr. Ted Drewlo, P. Eng. Manager of Engineering Services Town of Halton Hills 1 Halton Hills Drive Halton Hills ON L7G 5G2 Tel.: 905-873-2601 ext. 2313 Fax: 905-873-3036 Email: tedd@haltonhills.ca SENIOR'S TAX GRANT? · To qualify for the Senior's Tax Grant applicants must be 65 years of age, own and occupy property in the Town of Halton Hills for one year and be in receipt of the Guaranteed Income Supplement. Applications are available from the Corporate Services Department and will automatically be mailed to those who qualified last year. Kasey Bartusevicius, P. Eng. Project Manager G. D. Jewell Engineering Inc. 2155 Leanne Blvd., Suite 200A Mississauga ON L5K 2K8 Tel: 905-855-1592 Fax: 905-855-5428 E-mail: kasey@jewelleng.ca John Kwast, P.E.O./L.E.L., C.E.T. Manager of Design and Construction Town of Halton Hills 1 Halton Hills Drive Halton Hills ON L7G 5G2 Tel: 905-873-2601 ext. 2310 Fax: 905-873-3036 E-mail: johnk@haltonhills.ca Mr. John McGill, P. Eng., PTOE Project Manager Hatch Mott MacDonald 2800 Speakman Drive Mississauga ON L5K 2R7 Tel.: 905-403-4403 Fax: 905-855-2607 Email: john.mcgill@hatchmott.com Leanne Balogh Honours Bachelor of Medical Sciences QUESTIONS? · If you have any questions concerning realty property taxes, call Corporate Services at 905-873-2601, ext. 2244, write to us at the address below or check our web site at www.haltonhills.ca · For assessment related questions, please call the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation at 1­866-296-6722 or check their web site at www.mpac.ca 85 Kasey Bartusevicius, P. Eng. Project Manager G. D. Jewell Engineering Inc. 2155 Leanne Blvd., Suite 200A Mississauga ON L5K 2K8 Tel: 905-855-1592 Fax: 905-855-5428 E-mail: kasey@jewelleng.ca Additional information related to the study may be obtained on the Town of Halton Hills website: www.haltonhills.ca/tmp. 88 Congratulations Leanne on your graduation from the University of Western Ontario with an Honours BMSc. degree. Enjoy teachers college at U.W.O. next year. We are all very proud of you. Love Mom, Dad, Wes and Kristen 1 Halton Hills Dr., Halton Hills ON L7G 5G2 Tel.: 905-873-2601 · Fax: 905-873-2347