Meetings of Council Tuesday, April 28th, 2015 7:00 p.m. Council followed by Policy Review Committee EMERGENCY NUMBERS Police ∙ Fire ∙ Ambulance 911 Emergency Only Public Works Emergency Number 24/7 613-257-2253 info@carletonplace.ca 175 Bridge Street Carleton Place, ON K7C 2V8 613-257-6200 www.carletonplace.ca REMINDER Water bills are due April 30th, 2015 WATER OFF Effective APRIL 15, 2015, residents who were advised in writing by the Town of Carleton Place to continuously allow a tap to run to prevent their water service from freezing, can now turn off those taps. We appreciate your cooperation and patience during this unusually cold winter. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact the Public Works office (613) 257-2253. CARLETON PLACE 6TH ANNUAL RECYCLING DAY WHEN: Saturday, April 25th, 2015 from 9am to 1pm WHERE:RONA Parking Lot, 535 McNeely Avenue FREE disposal of paint, CFLs, alkaline and rechargeable batteries, power tools, small engines and auto batteries. FREE disposal of computers, photocopiers, fax machines, speakers, telephones, cameras, pagers, televisions, UPS, ballasts, Christmas lights and more. A fee of $40 will be charged for fridges and freezers, $10 for washers, dryers and stoves; less for smaller household appliances like blenders, toasters, vacuum cleaners, etc. For more information on prices, call TTER at 613-596-0310 or check their website at TTER.ca Free auto battery testing by CAA Draw for a rain barrel and a $75 gift certificate from Carleton Place Nursery. Complimentary coffee courtesy of Tim Hortons Sponsored by Carleton Place Environmental Advisory Committee, RONA, TTER, CAA TOWN OF CARLETON PLACE TREE PLANTING PROGRAM In efforts to ensure the Town of Carleton Place’s tree population is maintained and enhanced for years to come, we are making trees available to Town of Carleton Place residents at a subsidized rate. For $20.00 (taxes included) a tree of 25mm (1 inch) in thickness and 6’ to 8’ in height will be made available. Species available are: Large Trees: Sugar Maple, Red Oak, Hackberry Smaller Trees: Showy Mountain Ash, Flowering Crabapple (Edible), MacIntosh Apple Vouchers for trees will be available for collection at one information session that will be held at the Arena (75 Neelin Street): Wednesday May 6, 2015 start time is 7 p.m. Because these trees are subsidized anyone who has their name on a tree list must attend (or have previously attended) the information session to be eligible for a tree voucher. Residents must call before the session in order to be placed on a list for a tree. Call 613-257-2253 to have your name placed on the list or leave a message providing your name, address, telephone number and tree desired and your name will be placed on the list. There are a limited number of trees available. Trees will be provided on a first come first served basis and a limit of 2 trees per household. These trees are available ONLY to taxpayers of the Town of Carleton Place and must be planted within Town limits. Information sessions are open to the public for general information regarding tree planting and maintenance. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Town of Carleton Place – Public Works Department is seeking an individual to fill the full-time position of Public Works Operator II. Summary: Reporting to Superintendent of Public Works, the incumbent will provide a variety of construction, snow/ice removal, maintenance and repair services to roads and adjacent public properties for the safety and convenience of the public. Qualification/Experience: • Valid DZ Licence • General knowledge of municipal maintenance and construction techniques • 3-5 years of work related experience A detailed job description, for this position, can be accessed at www.carletonplace.ca Interested applicants are invited to submit an application in confidence on or before 11:00am May 8, 2015 quoting “Operator II” Attention Human Resources by: Mail: Town of Carleton Place Attn: Human Resources 175 Bridge Street Carleton Place, ON K7C 2V8 Email: hr@carletonplace.ca Facsimile: 613 257 8170 The Town of Carleton Place is an equal opportunity employer following the rules and R0013242721_0423 Municipal Matters • Thursday, April 23, 2015 regulations set out by the Human Rights Code. Personal information submitted will be used for the purposes of determining suitability for this competition only and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) upon request. 2015 Spring Leaf Collection Notice Due to many requests from the residents of Carleton Place, we will be collecting leaves for a limited time only. The spring collection begins on April 20th and will ends May 1st. Please note due to the volume of bags it may take a few days for bags to be collected. Leaves must be place at the curb in paper bags before 8am. Plastic bags will NOT be collected. Branches and other yard waste will NOT be collected. Starting May 2nd, residents can use our compost facility on Patterson Crescent on Saturday mornings (8am-noon) to dispose of yard waste. PURCHASE OF A LOADER MOUNTED DUAL AUGER SNOWBLOWER Sealed tenders, clearly marked as to contents, will be received by Dave Young, Director of Public Works, Town Hall, 175 Bridge Street, Carleton Place, ON K7C 2V8 until: Thursday May 7TH, 2015 @ 11:00 a.m. (local time) for the purchase of a Loader Mounted Dual Auger Snowblower. Equipment Tender packages can be picked up at the Carleton Place Town Hall. They can also be received by fax or electronically by calling 613-257-2253 or by e-mailing sandrews@carletonplace.ca