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durhamregion.com Page 2 ♦ THE CANADIAN STATESMAN ♦ April 26,2006 Leading the Way 905-623-3379 What's on this page • Public Notices • Aquatic Cnloru • Upcoming Municipal Events • Road Closures • Information fmnlro • Job Postings / • Tenders MAYOR JOHN MUTTON MAYOR'S CORNER CLARINGTON'S FINANCIAL STABILITY At this time of year, the public focus is generally generally upon the annual municipal budget and what the tax increase will be in comparison to other municipalities. It is important to note that underlying the annual budget process is the ongoing, long term financial stability of the municipality and its ability to meet the needs of residents in years to come. The Municipality of Clarington assesses its financial stability in a variety of ways. One of those is our annual participation in a study including 67 Ontario municipalities representing approximately 81 /o of the Ontario population (BMA Study). The study showed that Clarington's net levy per capita is the 10th lowest of the study participants. This is an indicator of the net cost of providing services services within municipalities. Clarington's position is a very positive indicator of cost effectiveness. Another important indicator is the reserves as a percentage of total expenditures. In this component, Clarington ranked 5th high- est. That is a significant achievemènt for a municipality of our size and helps to provide stability in tax rates, make provision for replacements replacements of assets, ensure cash flows, and protect the municipality municipality s financial position. A similarly important indicator is the reserves as a percentage of total taxation. In this category, Clarington ranked the 3rd highest. highest. This enhances the municipality's flexibility both in addressing unplanned operating requirements as well as allowing flexibility in financing capital projects. The Province of Ontario, through the Ministry of Municipal Affairs Affairs and Housing also performs a financial indicator review of municipalities. Municipal financial performance is monitored in relation to established Provincial Thresholds. The results of this review supports the results of the BMA Study in concluding that :he Municipality of Clarington is very financially stable with the owest ranking for their risk indicators. Our municipal position per lousehold is approximately three and a half ,times better than the everage for comparable municipalities. Maintaining this financial stability for the future is an important part of and complimentary to the annual budgét process. TENDERS SEALED TENDERS, clearly marked as to contents, for the following re- quirements listed below, submitted to the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, Office of the Clerk, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3A6, are invited and will be received on the forms and in the envelope provided until the specified closing time and date. Tender documents may be obtained from the Purchasing Office at 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON. . . ' " • • ■( TENDER NO. CL2006-17 TWO (2) 60,000 G VW TANDEM DIESEL DUMP TRUCKS C/W PLOW EQUIPMENT Closing Time & Date: 2:00:00 P.M (LOCAL TIME) WEDNESDAY, MAY 10th, 2006 TENDER NO. CL2006-18 THREE (3) 60" FRONT DECK MOWERS Closing Time & Date: 2:00:00 P.M (LOCAL TIME) WEDNESDAY, MAY 10th, 2006 Plans, Specifications and Tender Forms will be available as of Wednesday, April 19, 2006 at the Municipal Offices, 40 Temperance Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario, L1C 3A6. An Agreement to Bond and a Bid Deposit in the amount specified in the tender documents documents must accompany each bid submitted. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Ms. Lou Ann Birkett, CPP, AMCT Purchasing Manager Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville; Ontario. L1C3A6 Tel: 905 623-3379 CAREERS The Municipality of Clarington is currently hiring for the following following position(s). For complete job descriptions, please visit www.clanngton.net/htdocs/careers.html Summer Student - Clerical Support Submission Deadline: Please quote File #41-06 Summer Student - Network SupportTechnician Please quote File #40-06 Summer Student - Animal Services Officer Please quote File #42-06 ' Summer Student-Law Enforcement Officer Please quote File #35-06 Summer Camp Counsellors Please quote File #17-06 Summer Camp Lead Counsellor Please quote File #17-06 Summer Camp Supervisor Please quote File #17-06 5:00 pm, April 28 Submission Deadline: 5:00 pm, April 28 Submission Deadline: 5:00 pm, April 28 Submission Deadline: 5:00 pm, April 28 Submission Deadline: 5:00 pm, May Submission Deadline: 5:00 pm, May 1 Submission Deadline: 5:00 pm, May 1 Manager of Administrative Services Submission Deadline: Clarington Public Library May 3 Submission Deadline: May 3 Administrative Assistant Non-affiliated Clarington Public Library To be considered, all applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Resources Division of the Municipality of Clarington. Failure to do so may result in an application not being received in time for consideration. Cjÿ The deadline is coming... f 11 mi nfrit -¥■ remember to submit your nomination forms for llfUll 11) this year's Clarington Sports Hall of Fame. ^jULL(L * NOMINATIONS CLOSE MAY 1ST! Nomina- ™ ^ A tion forms are available from the Town Hall and the Rickard Recreation Complex. For further information please contact: Clarington Community Community Services Department at 905-623-5728. info@clarington.net THE 2006 CANADA POST LITERACY AWARDS Nominations are now being accepted for the Canada Post Literacy Awards. These awards recognize and reward the grassroots heroes-- the educators, volunteers, business leaders and individual learners-- who champion the cause of literacy in communities across the country Awards will be presented in the following four categories: Individual Achievement - Celebrating the achievements of learners learners who have successfully overcome social or economic barriers by improving their literacy skills Educator-Honouring English and French-speaking educators, tutors tutors and advocates who have demonstrated a commitment to the cause of literacy Community Leadership - Recognizing and honouring non-profit, volunteer and labour organizations that have demonstrated longterm longterm achievement, innovation, leadership and organizational excellence excellence in furthering the cause of literacy Business Leadership - Recognizing a single business organization organization that has demonstrated its commitment to literacy be establishing establishing or supporting literacy programs in the workplace or community If you wish to submit a nomination for one of these awards, you can contact the Municipal Clerk's office at 40 Temperance ' Street, Bowmanville, 905-623-3379 or access Canada Post's website at www.canadapost.ca/literacyawards. Nominations will be accepted until May 26, 2006 Çommüm^XÔmêr) HAMPTON FSE GROUP- LUNCH, PENNY SALE AND DOOR PRIZES APRIL 27, Hampton United Church. Door» open at 11:30 ; - Lunch at 12 noon. Soup and Salad -$6/person BROOKSIDE COTTAGE B & B GARDENTOOL DAY APRIL 27,10:00 AM- 4:00 PM, Bring your garden tools | for expert sharpening - $2 - $5 per tool Tour the gardens, garden sculptures and the B & B at 7054 Lettner Rdj Bowmanville, 905-263-4285 PRE-TEEN DANCE Friday, APRIL 28 at 7:00 - 9:00 PM i i iuey, firnik cv t .w * m , - For Teens grade 5-8 at Courtice Community Complex $8/ticket Parents must come into thé complex to pick ' up.their child(reri). ; ' ' ' ' - i Upcoming Pre-Teen Dances - May 26, June 16 * Video Dance Party! ' UPCOMING BOAT OPERATOR ACCREDITED TRAINING (B O AT.) BASEMENT APARTMENTS MESSAGE TO TENANTS AND LANDLORDS All dwellings must comply to the minimum requirements of the Ontario Fire Code or Building Code The first step is to register the secondary apartment with the municipality municipality of Clarington Planning Department please call 623-3379. Planning will deal with the issues of zoning, parking, minimum size and time of existence. ifyou live in or own a basement apartment please be advised that there are specific minimum safety requirements dealing with containment, containment, early warning, means of egress and electrical. Let's work together to keep us all safe ROAD CLOSURE NOTICES RECONSTRUCTION OF WESTMORE STREET AND JANE AVENUE COURTICE Please be advised that beginning May 1, 2006, Westmore Stree (from Fourth Avenue to Courtice Road) and Jane Avenue (from Westmore Street to Fourth Avenue) will be closed to through traffic ' for approximately three (3) months. The closure is required to accommodate the construction of sewers, sewers, watermains, curb and gutter and other roadworks. Access will be maintained for local residents only. Please note the following contact information: Contractor: Switz-Con Construction Ltd>-r:Keith Snider (Supervisor) 905-377-5497 , <> " .\0\ .... J. - ' . ^ V Project Engineers: TSH - Mike Moore (Field Inspector) 905-243-8522 -Will McCrae (Project Manager) 1-800-463-8046 RECONSTRUCTION OF DIVISION STREET NORTH BOWMANVILLE Please be advised that beginning May 1, 2006, Division Street (Bowmanville) will be closed to through traffic from Wellington Street to Lowe Street for approximately six (6) weeks. The closure is required to accommodate the construction of sewers, watermains, curb and gutter and other roadworks. Access will be maintained for local residents only, with the exception of Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home which will be accommodated as required. Please note the following contact information: Contractor: Ron Robinson Ltd--Pat Lynch (Supervisor) 905-429-1743 Project Engineers: TSH - Mike Moore (Field Inspector) 905-243-8522 - Will McCrae (Project Manager) 1 -800-463-8046 We apologize for any inconvenience during construction, and thank you for your patience. Norman A. Clark, C.E.T. Manager of Construction 905-623-3379 NOTICE OF HIGHWAY CLOSING A PORTION OF A ROAD ALLOWANCE (FORMER SCUGOG STREET) SITUATED IN LOT 14, CONCESSION CONCESSION 2 IN THE FORMER TOWN OF BOWMANVILLE Take Notice that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, at the meeting to be held, in the Council Chambers, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario on May 1, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. proposes to pass a by-law to stop up and close a portion of a road allowance (former Scugog Street) identified as Parts 1-4 inclusive inclusive on Plan 40R-24134, situated in Lot 14, Concession 2 in the former Town of Bowmanville, now in the Municipality of Clarington. And Further Take Notice That before passing the said by-law, Council Council or a Committee of Council shall hear in person, or by his Counsel, Solicitor or Agent, any person who claims that his land will be prejudicially prejudicially affected by this by-law and who applies to be heard. Patti L. Barrie, A.M.C.T. Town Clerk Municipality of Clarington 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville. Ontario I 10 flAfi PUBLIC MEETING AUCTIONEER LICENCING BY-LAW The Council of the Municipality of Clarington is considering amend- ments to By-law #74-54, a by-law to regulate and licence auctioneers within the Municipality of Clarington. Anyone wishing to address the General Purpose and Administration Committee of Council on this issue may do so by attending a public meeting scheduled for: Monday, May 8,2006 9:30 AM Council Chambers, Municipal Administrative Centre 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, Ontario Details of the proposed amendments can be obtained by contacting the Municipal Clerk's Department at the above address or bv callina 905-623-3379, ext. 239 y g MOVIE, MARTINI, MASSAGE Not Just Anofoer Gills Night Out...MAY 3,6:00 - 9:30 PM, ; ; Relax with a 10 minutés hand & arm or shoulder màésagé, sip your martini or wine, bit into a delicious chocolate dlpped draui^tAm/ anW xaini/M# rnmn rlnlirim ir finruxti-rnm littnl-... i wio oniy.*ou ana proceeas support your local LaK6nOQ9 nOBitr :Bowmanville for purchase of medical equipment. Available at ; Foundation Office, 47 Liberty St S (main lobby) ln person or over phone 623-3331 ext. 1880 ATTENTION ARTISTS & ARTISANS! . You are invited to attend a 2nd meeting of creative minds at '■ • 7:00 PM, Wednesday, MAY 4,2006 at the Visual ArtsCen* i tre of Clarington (143 Simpson Avenue, Bowmanville). We will be further investigating the formation and developmént of the "Clarington Council of Artists & Artisans" to promote our artistic community - For more information contact Becky Bilcox at 905-987-7226. CALLING ALL CLARINGTON TOURISM PARTNERS! : 3rd Annual Brochure Exchange, Wednesday, MAY3,7:00 PM at Tourism Office, 181 Uberty Street South. Bring lota of brochures & business cards for an evening of Information, networking. Find out about our Tourism Packages & morel RSVP by May 1 to 905-623-3379. ROAST BEEF SUPPER : Sponsored by Scouts Canada-West Durham District Gil- ■ ; wellians. Salvation Army Church, 75 Liberty St S, Bowman- i • ville, MAY 6 at 5:00 PM, Tickets $12/adult, $5/child--12 and under free. For ticket information call 905-623-2689 dr ; 905-263-8359. . Maple festival and all that jazz i Celebrations in Downtown Bowmanville, Saturday, MAY 6 BOWMANVILLE HORTICULTURAL PLANT SALE j Maple Festival ■ ■ ' NEWCASTLE LIONS 18TH ANNUAL CHICKEN BBQ ■ Newcastle Community Hall, Sunday, MAY 7. Two sittings : , -5 PM,and 6:30 PM, Adults $12, Children under 10 yre $5, and children under 5, free. Call 905-987-5255 for tickets ART ATTHE BISTRO w» w . VI. wrai I - imocunc VUMMUniI T UfcWHC -I requires a highly responsible and self-motivated person to : coordinate rentals, and clean and maintain the facility. Fiex< "° urs - Must be reliable, honest and hard working with ability to work independently. Address resumes and enqulr- |g, s to iMMÉMcpOiympatlcg.çt or fax to 905-623-5843. Closing Date: May 12,2006 BUSINESS BY THE LAKE THE COMFORT SHOPPE Join us at: The Comfort Shoppe 160 Baseline Road East, Bowmanville Wednesday May 3,2006 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM Join us as we make our way over to the Comfort Shoppe to enjoy all the luxury of relaxation... All business people are invited to attend. Networking is free for CBOT members and $5.00 for perspective members, members, which will be collected at the door. For further information, or to register for this event check out our website at MmcbeLca* or contact the Clarington Board of Trado nffmo qdk-coo o-ir»o y PITCH-IN CANADA WEEK @geratiol ^Clean Sweep] 2006 PARTICIPANT PITCH-IN CANADA Saturday April 29,2006 We will make a difference! We are offering a special Drop-Off Centre at Animal Services 33 Lake Road, Bowmanville from 9:00 am to 12 noon for the following items Used Cellular Phones ptata P X ta&ieS 96 ' Bri " 9 >™ «** (sponsored by the Municipality of Clarington) E-Waste (Computers) Old computer items such as monitors, hard drives; keyboards printers scanner etc. (sponsored by Canadian Waste) y ' P r,niers - Blue Box, Green Bin & Backyard Composter Sale Do you need another blue box? Is your blue box broken? Brina vour Pitch-In Clean-up Areas - Operation Clean Sweep Join in tlie fun and take a leisurely 20 minute walk and hein rlean un teKftoon? S3me lhe ' Join us at the followin 9 locations from Saturday April 29th Bowmanville Valley " Concession Rd. 3 east of Liberty Street - Green Park www.clarington.net