Public Notices - Township of East Garafraxa

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General Info      Newsletters      Accessibility
     FIre Prevention and Education     Performance Measures and Financial Statements
Township Tree Project      Police Services Board      Comments

RAIN BARREL OFFER !!

For a limited time, while quantities last, Rain Barrels are available
for $50.00 ( a $120.00 value)

Pick one or two up today at
the Administration Office, 374028 6th Line

To view brochure, click here

WIND POWER

Numerourous wind companies are circulating througout the Township and area. Council suggests that the public become informed regarding Wind Power and contact a solicitor before signing any documents. The Federation of Agriculture's website, www.ofa.on.ca has some information posted - "Considerations for Farmers Thinking about Wind Power Leases" and "Ontario Landowner's Guide to Wind Energy".

WIND FARM ASSOCIATION

Visit www.obwf.ca for information regarding wind turbine projects in the Belwood area.

GENERAL TOWNSHIP INFORMATION

LIBRARIES

Visit Grand Valley Public Library at www.grandvalley.org and search “Your Library” for on-line catalogue and hours of operation. No membership fees apply.
Residents who wish to use the Orangeville Library will be reimbursed one membership per family by the Township by submitting your receipt. Visit www.orangeville.library.on.ca

MARSVILLE LIONS CLUB
PAPER AND BOTTLE DRIVE - LAST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH

Bring your bottles to the Marsville Hall between 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for the Lion's Club to recycle. For more information call Lion Neil at 519-928-5206

THE GREAT REFRIGERATOR ROUNDUP IS HERE!
Ontario Power Generation/Hydro One

That old, inefficient second fridge of yours is wasting up to $150.00 per year in electricity. Call us today and we'll dispose of it in an environmentally responsible manner. When we're finished recycling and reclaiming material, all that's left for the landfill will just about fit inside a cowboy hat!

To schedule an appointment or learn more Call 1-877-797-9473 or visit: everykilowattcounts.com/roundup

Fire Permits are required, at no charge, for all burning within the Township. Fire bans may be imposed at any time due to weather conditions. Fires to be in accordance with By-Law 07-2009

HYDRO ONE
BRUCE TO MILTON TRANSMISSION REINFORCEMENT PROJECT

Hydro One Networks plans to expand the existing transmission system from Bruce County to the Town of Milton to accommodate 3,000 megawatts of emission free power coming online by 2011.

Current information may be obtained at:
www.hydroonenetworks.com/en/community/projects/transmission/bruce_to_milton/default.asp

RESIDENT'S GROUP

A group of affected residents has been formed. For further information call Earl Lennox 519-928-3457

MARSVILLE WATER SYSTEM:

Marsville Water Restrictions are in place for watering your lawns and gardens; please conserve water by following the regulations. Insert Click here

TOWNSHIP OF EAST GARAFRAXA is proud to present the Annual Report for the MARSVILLE WATER SYSTEM for 2009. This report summarizes the source of your water supply, the treatment process and the results for hundreds of parameters tested during the quarter including any "Adverse Water Notifications" issued during the reporting period.

To download a copy of the Marsville 2009 MOE Annual Report, click here
To download a copy of the Marsville 2009 Annual Summary Report, click here

The report is also available upon request, without charge, at the Municipal Office located at 374028 6th Line Amaranth, between the hours of 8:30 and 4:30 Monday through Friday.

Eligibility for Grants to Protect Drinking Water Sources

If your property is close to the municipal drinking water supply for Marsville, you may qualify for grants of up to 100% to help pay for projects that protect water quality. Projects such as well decommissioning and upgrading, septic inspections, replacements and upgrades, and erosion protection measures. For further information, please contact 1-866-900-4722 for more information on this grant; or www.sourcewater.ca to learn more about the Clean Water Act and what you can do to protect your sources of water.

MUNICIPAL PROPERTY ASSESSEMENT CORPORATION

Assessment Notices: Notices have been sent by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) regarding the assessed value of your property.

MPAC are providing an "Outreach Program"and a representative of MPAC will be available at the Town of Orangeville Municipal Office every other week (March 4, 18, 2009 etc.)

This value will be used by the municipality when calculating your property taxes. If you have questions regarding your assessment call the toll free number 1 866 296 6722 to verify details. You may also access information through "AboutMyProperty" on their web site, www.mpac.ca. If you believe your assessment is incorrect, MPAC will be pleased to further review your assessment through a Request for Reconsideration. There is no fee for a RfR and your request may be made any time before December 31 of the current taxation year. Forms are available from www.mpac.ca or the Municipal Office.

Another option is to file a formal appeal with the Assessment Review Board (AFB) by the deadline noted on your Property Assessment Notice. A $50.00 filing fee is required for each roll number for residential, farm, managed forest and conservation land properties. For Multi-Residential. commercial, industrial and other properties a $125.00 filing fee is required.

ACCESSIBILITY

The Accessibility Standards for Customer Service (Ontario Regulation 429/07) came into force on January 1, 2008. As public sector organizations, the Township of East Garafraxa must comply with the regulation by January 1, 2010.

For a copy of our Customer Service Accessibility Policy Click here
Request for Information in an Alternative Format Click here
Request for Information in an Alternative Format (Large Print) Click here

The Township of East Garafraxa adopted an Accessibility Plan 2008-2009. To view Accessibility Plan - Click Here

Development Charges

Residential Development Charge imposed under By-Law 30-2009, is $8.994.48
Development Charge per Wind Turbine imposed under By-Law 30-2009 is $6,384.47

Please note that Building permits are required for all renovations and/or building on your property. Please contact the Administration Office for further information.

At a regular meeting held August 11th, 2009, Council adopted By-Law number 30-2009 with respect to Development Charges and was indexed February 9, 2010. See attachments below for further details:

West Nile Virus Alert - West Nile Virus is transmitted to humans and animals by the bite of an infected mosquito. Protect yourself and your family by limiting time outdoors during dawn and dusk; wear loose, long-sleeved tops and long pants, socks and shoes when outdoors at high activity times; use insect repellent containing DEET; eliminate areas of standing water, dense brush, old tires. For further information click here or the local Health Unit at 941-0760

Healthy Wetlands for the Upper Grand - Wetlands are areas that are permanently or seasonally flooded. They are important places for wildlife but are also important to people, especially in agricultural areas. Program can provide up to 100% of funding for landowners in the Upper Grand Watershed for demonstration projects that restore or enhance wetland and associated upland habitat. Examples of eligible demonstrations include wetland restoration, livestock exclusion fencing. Non-permanent wetlands are important! Just because some wetlands dry up over the summer, doesn't mean they aren't important. For further information call Michael Williams at the Luther Marsh Office 928-2362.

CAR HEAVEN - Where Old Cars Come to a Good End - a new and innovative way to dispose of old cars. Call 1-888-731-7311 or check their website www.carheaven.ca

For Canine Control call Olympus Dog Training & Security at 519-941-1508.

NEWSLETTERS

Message from Mayor December 2009 Click Here

Township of East Garafraxa's Winter/Spring 2010 Newlsetter Click Here

Township of East Garafraxa's Summer/Fall 2010 Newsletter Click Here

HEALTHY LAWNS

For information on healthy pesticide free lawns visit the following websites:
www.healthylawns.net
www.pestinfo.ca

FIRE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION

FIRE, POLICE & AMBULANCE remind residents that it is mandatory to have your six digit Emergency Number displayed appropriately at your property. Subdivisions have been assigned a house number which is to be posted. Do not use your lot number. Houses not posted correctly may result in delays in Emergency vehicles finding your property.

Check out the following links for Fire Prevention and Safety tips:

Smoke Alarms "Install Smoke Alarms - It's the Law"
Home Escape Planning "Develop a home fire escape plan today . . ."
Fire Safety Information
Farm Safety Information Information
Caregivers' Guide- A Resource for Caregivers of Alzheimer/Dementia"
Student accommodation "A Parent's guide"
Managing Nuisance Alarms

Emergency Preparedness - Visit http://www.emergencymanagementontario.ca to learn about emergency preparedness - 72 hours - is your family prepared?

The Ontario Fire Code states that every home in Ontario must have a working smoke alarm and CO detector on every storey and outside all sleeping areas. It is the owner's responsibility to ensure these are installed and maintained in working order.
A barn fire is a farmer’s worst nightmare and brings with it significant emotional and economic impact to a farming community. Prevent fires on your farm by starting with a fire plan - enforce a no smoking policy in any barn or farm buildings. A complete checklist can be downloaded from the Office of the Fire Marshall website at www.ofm.gov.on.ca
Fire permits are required, at no charge, for all burning within the Township. Fire bans may be imposed at any time due to weather conditions. Permits are available at the Municipal Office and at the Marsville General Store.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

2006 - Click Here
2007 - Click Here
2008 - Click Here

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

2008 - Click Here
2007 - Click Here
2006 - Click Here
2005 - Click Here
2004 - Click Here
2003 - Click Here

2010 Tax Rates and Tax Levy
Click here to view

Efforts are always underway to improve efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of services by the Township of East Garafraxa and its local boards, and thus far no barriers have been identified that would hinder efforts to achieve these improvements.

TOWNSHIP TREE PROGRAM

Tthe Township, in conjunction with the MNR Land Stewardship Network, be offering a tree program for distribution in the Spring. The program offers both tree and shrub species at a subsidized cost to the residents. The seedlings and shrubs are suited for general reforestation and wildlife habitat.In order to offer the trees at reduced costs, the municipality orders the trees in the Fall, in co-operation with several area municipalities, for distribution to residents in the Spring. The Land Stewardship Network offers technical information and volunteers for distribution, as well as subsidizing the cost of the program.

For printable form Click here

For further information on planting and caring for trees: http://www.lrconline.com/Extension_Notes_English/forestry/for_index.html

POLICE SERVICES BOARD

The Township of East Garafraxa's Police Services Board consists of a Council appointment, Mayor Allen Taylor; a Public appointment, Tim Pirie; and a Provincial appointment, Myrna Roberts. Should you have any concerns regarding policing, please notify the Municipality.

9-1-1 POLICE, FIRE & AMBULANCE remind residents that it is mandatory to have your six digit Emergency Number displayed appropriately at your property. Subdivisions have been assigned a house number which is to be posted. Do not use your lot number. Houses not posted correctly may result in delays in Emergency vehicles finding your property.