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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, February 22, 2012 · 8 A local speakers series aimed to discuss ideals in politics will kick off with longtime politician David Crombie on Wednesday, Feb. 22. The once-a-week series will take place at St. Jude's Anglican Church Wednesday nights at 7:30 p.m. Crombie is a former mayor of Toronto and MP for Toronto Centre. He was later instrumental to the renewal of the Toronto Waterfront. At the meeting, Crombie will speak about Crombie here tonight Correction In a Friday, Feb. 17 story, Cross tops renovation to town's oldest Catholic Church, the organization that assisted the church with its project was incorrectly identified. The church received support from Heritage Oakville. The Oakville Beaver regrets this error and any inconvenience it may have caused. his personal fight for things that "don't seem practical." Each week, there will be a different speaker. On Feb. 29, Rev. Dr. Cheri DiNovo, MPP for Parkdale-High Park in Toronto will speak, followed by Oakvillegreen activist Blake Poland on March 7 -- the series will end on March 14 with a discussion by local politicians. The church is at 160 William St. in downtown Oakville. As seating is limited, people are asked to reserve a spot by calling the church at 905-844-3972. Follow Oakville Beaver staff on Twitter @OakvilleBeaver or @NewsHooked @DavidLea6 @DominikKurek @BeaverSports @Halton_Photog www.oakville.ca www.facebook.com/ townofoakville @townofoakville Presented by The Town of Oakville thanks... - the thousands of residents who enjoyed an exciting, fun and active Family Day! - the hundreds of dedicated staff and volunteers for their enthusiasm, time and energy - our sponsors and partners of Make Your Move Family Day for their generous support Money was raised on Family Day for the Town of Oakville RecConnect fund. This fund helps children in need participate in recreation programs. From our family to yours, THANK YOU! Make Your Move Oakville encourages everyone to Make their Move by enjoying the many benefits of leading an active and healthy lifestyle. Visit www.oakville.ca to discover more ways to keep active and have fun. Presenting sponsor Skate/Swim sponsor Sponsors Partners Capacity restrictions apply to all skates. for making Oakville's Family Day a huge success! Join a Town of Oakville committee and make a difference Oakville Town Council invites and encourages you to apply to serve on a Town Committee to help make Oakville the most livable town in Canada. Oakville Restaurant Owners Currently, there are vacancies on the following advisory committees: · Accessibility Advisory Committee (3 positions available) · Heritage Oakville Advisory Committee (2 positions available) Further details, committee descriptions and application forms are available at www.oakville.ca/townhall/boards-committees.html or from the Clerk's Department at Oakville Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road. Applications will be accepted until Friday, March 9, 2012. For more information about the appointment procedure, please contact the Clerk's department at 905-815-6015 or townclerk@oakville.ca. Volunteer ­ You can make a difference! Statutory public meeting Monday, March 19, 2012 -- 7 p.m. Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Council Chamber North Oakville Governmental Authority and Housekeeping Zoning By-law Amendment All lands covered by the North Oakville Zoning By-law 2009-189 (Town Initiated) File: 42.03.80 You are invited to attend and provide input at this public meeting hosted by the Planning and Development Council. The proposed amendment is a general amendment to the North Oakville Zoning By-law 2009-189 as it applies to uses undertaken by a governmental authority and general matters of clarification. In particular: · Infrastructure, as defined in the amendment, would be broadly permitted in all zones except the NHS, where it would be permitted within roads and future roads · Other uses often undertaken by governmental authority such as art galleries, emergency service facilities, libraries, museums, parks and public works yards, including outside storage incidental to selected uses, would be permitted in appropriate zones regardless of user · Specific zones would be introduced for stormwater management ponds and parks · Incidental amendments and matters of clarification are proposed including amendments to the regulations for temporary sales offices, accessory buildings, construction uses, model homes, frontage requirements, and exemptions from height requirements The lands are bounded by Dundas Street, Ninth Line, Highway 407, the municipal boundary and Tremaine Road. Portions of the lands are subject to a Minister's Zoning Order (Ontario Regulation 481/73). These lands are also subject to the following planning applications: Town of Oakville File Numbers: 24T-05016; 24T-05025; Z. 1317.02 & 24T-05012; and, Z. 1318.02 & 24T-05013. OMB Case Numbers: PL050908; PL051163; PL051164; PL051165; PL051166; PL051167; PL051168; PL051169; PL051170; PL051171; PL051172; PL051173; PL051174; PL051175; PL051176; PL051177; PL051178; PL051185; PL051186; PL051187; PL051188; PL051189; PL051243; PL090414; and, PL090614. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Town of Oakville before the by-law is passed: a) the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Town of Oakville Council to the Ontario Municipal Board; and b) 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 do so. Any submission to the Planning and Development Council, either in hard copy or in electronic format, must be forwarded to the Clerk's department for receipt no later than noon on the day of the meeting to ensure its availability to the Members of Council at the meeting. Individuals making oral submissions at the public meeting are requested to submit a written outline of the submission to the Town Clerk. All submissions should include the full name and address of the presenter. If you wish to be notified of the passing of the proposed zoning by-law amendment, or of the refusal of a request to amend the zoning by-law, you must make a written request to the Town Clerk at the Town of Oakville, Clerk's Department, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON L6H 0H3. You may view planning documents and background material at the Planning Services department between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or on the town's website at oakville.ca/townhall/NOZBL-government-authority-amendments.html Questions or written submissions may be directed to Joe Nethery, Manager, Zoning By-law Project, Planning Services Department, Town of Oakville, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON L6H 0H3, 905-845-6601, ext. 3428 or joenethery@oakville.ca The personal information accompanying your submission is being collected under the authority of the Planning Act and may form part of the public record which may be released to the public. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Records and Freedom of Information Officer at 905- 815-6053. Dated at the Town of Oakville February 22, 2012.