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8- The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday November 19, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com Vision ­ To be the most livable town in Canada Join your Mayor and Councillors for the evening of November 30, to celebrate the completion of the first half of this term of Council, reflect on what has been achieved and discuss what lies ahead. Residents are invited to share their thoughts on the Town and Council's progress thus far, while enjoying refreshments and the atmosphere of the Win Henstock Gallery in downtown Oakville. Sunday November 30, 2008, 7 -9 p.m. at the Win Henstock Gallery, 334 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville Come and celebrate with us! RSVP to mayor@oakville.ca or call 905-338-4173. As space is limited, we suggest that you please RSVP at your earliest convenience. Take part in the 2009 Budget Process! The 2009 Budget process is underway. Oakville residents are invited to take part in the budget process to help Oakville attain its vision of being "the most livable town in Canada." Share Your Comments and Get Involved The 2009 Budget Committee will consider all submissions, whether in person, writing or email as part of their budget deliberations. · Residents who wish to appear before the Budget Committee as a delegate should register with Kathy Patrick, Supervisor, Council and Committee Services at kpatrick@oakville.ca or 905-338-4235. · Written comments for the Committee can be sent to Kathy Patrick, Town of Oakville, P.O. Box 310, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON L6J 5A6. · Residents can also email their comments to budget2009@oakville.ca or fax to 905-815-2004 All meetings are held at Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road. Visit www.oakville.ca for updated budget information. Oakville's Budget Committee meetings can be viewed live on Town TV at www.towntv.ca. Upcoming Budget Committee Meeting Dates November 19 November 26 December 1 7 p.m. 1:30 ­ 4:30 p.m. 7 p.m. Council Chamber Committee Rooms 1 & 2 Council Chamber Public Delegations and Budget Deliberations Budget Committee Final Recommendations Final Council Approval WARD 5 RESIDENTS MEETING November 20, 7-9 p.m. River Oaks Community Centre, Rm C Ward 5 Councillors Jeff Knoll and Marc Grant are hosting a drop in open house to discuss the issues concerning your neighbourhood. They wish to hear directly from the residents of Ward 5. This is an opportunity for you to provide your input on the issues, challenges and opportunities facing your community. Jeff Knoll Regional and Town Councillor 905-815-6000 jknoll@oakville.ca Marc Grant Town Councillor 905-815-6001 mgrant@oakville.ca Mayor Rob Burton and Oakville Town Council invite and encourage you to apply to serve on a Town Committee and help make Oakville the most livable town in Canada. Currently there are vacancies on the following advisory committees: · Accessibility Advisory Committee (1 position available) · Environmental Strategic Plan Committee (1 position available) · Heritage Oakville (3 positions available) · Traffic Advisory Committee (3 positions available) · Transit Advisory Committee (1 position available) JOIN A TOWN OF OAKVILLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Volunteer ­ You can make a difference! Further details, committee descriptions and application forms are available at www.oakville.ca/advisory.asp or from the Clerk's Department at Oakville Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road. For more information about the appointment procedure, please call Colleen Tino, Clerk's Department at 905-845-6601, ext. 3136, or email ctino@oakville.ca. for the grade separation and other improvements, an assessment of alternative solutions, and the grade separation alternatives. Following PIC #1, preliminary alternatives were developed for the proposed grade separation and widening of Kerr Street to four lanes between Shepherd Road and approximately 100 m north of the QEW. This second Public Information Centre (PIC) has been arranged to review and obtain public comments with regard to the evaluation and identification of the technically preferred alternative. Members of the project team and display materials will be available from 5 p.m., with a presentation at 6 p.m. and discussion to follow. If you have any questions or are unable to attend the PIC and wish to provide comments or be added to the study mailing list, please contact either of the following: Mr. David Wong, P.Eng, Traffic Engineer, Engineering and Construction. Town of Oakville, P.O. Box 310, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, Ontario L6J 5A6. Phone: 905-845-6601 ext. 3307 Fax: 905-338-4159 dwong@oakville.ca Mr. Martin Scott, P.Eng, Project Manager, McCormick Rankin Corporation. 2655 North Sheridan Way, Mississauga, Ontario L5K 2P8 Phone: 905-823-8500 Fax: 905-823-8503 mwscott@mrc.ca PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE #2 Kerr Street at CNR Grade Separation Class Environmental Assessment Study December 2, 2008 - 5 to 7 p.m. Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, Trafalgar Room The Town of Oakville is carrying out a Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study for the proposed grade separation at the Kerr Street and CNR Oakville Subdivision crossing between Speers Road and approximately 100 m north of the QEW. The study is being undertaken in accordance with Schedule `C' of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (2007) which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. McCormick Rankin Corporation has been retained to assist with the study. The first Public Information Centre (PIC #1) was held on June 18, 2008 to review the transportation need and justification