To satisfy certain requirements of Ontario's new Municipal Act which came into effect on Jan. 1, 2003 Council passed a notice by-law specifying the minimum requirements for giving public notice of certain proposed actions before those actions are dealt with by Council or Committee of the Whole.

Notices will be posted on a regular basis outlining details of upcoming items to be discussed at Council or Committee of the Whole that have notice requirements under the Municipal Act 2001. These notices will outline the way in which members of the public can address Council regarding the subject matter.  

 

September 1, 2010

Notice of Special Council Meeting - September 3, 2010 @ 10:00 am

The Council of the Corporation of the Town of South Bruce Peninsula will hold a
special Council meeting on September 3rd at 10:00 a.m. at the Ross Whicher Centre, 578 Brown Street, Wiarton for the purposes of authorizing a closed session of Council on September 3rd at 10:05 a.m. to address a matter pertaining to: a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land for municipal or local board purposes.

September 1, 2010

Request for Tender (TREAS 10-02)
2010 Computer Hardware/Software Tender Requirements

September 1, 2010

Request for Tender (TREAS 10-01)
Photocopier - Building Department

September 1, 2010

Contract 10-30 - Outdoor Fitness Equipment

Reference contract 10-30 for Outdoor Fitness Equipment for Bluewater Park in Wiarton, and Bannister Park in Sauble Beach within the Town of South Bruce Peninsula. SEALED Tenders will be received for the above work, at the Town of South Bruce Peninsula Municipal Office until 11:00 am local time on September 17, 2010

August 25, 2010

Public Meeting - Water and Sewage Works Study

You are encouraged to attend a public information meeting Saturday October 9, 2010 at the Amabel Sauble Community School, 555 Sauble Falls Parkway. 

There will be two sessions:

Session One: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Session Two: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM 

This is your opportunity to ask questions and to learn more about the proposed Wastewater Treatment Plant and Sewer Project in Sauble Beach. Information about the upcoming meeting will be posted at http://www.southbrucepeninsula.com/en/townhall/SaubleSewers.asp as it becomes available.

August 25, 2010

Bluewater Park ReDevelopment - Coal Shed Building Renovation

Reference Contract 10-28 for qualified contractors to submit a tender to provide all labour, material and equipment necessary to renovate the Coal Shed Building located at Bluewater Park (400 William Street, Wiarton). Contract construction work will include, but not be limited to the renovation of the Coal Shed Building including roofing, concrete floor slab, masonry veneer and repointing, glazing, mechanical, electrification, and plumbing fixture and equipment.

August 24, 2010

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

CONTRACT 10-26

SAUBLE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND SEWERS
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONSULTING SERVICES

The Town is seeking an archaeological expert to conduct Stage 1 and Stage 2 Assessments and work with our consulting engineers, and Aboriginal groups during the planning phase of the Sauble Wastewater Treatment Plant and Sewers Project to minimize the risk of disturbing items of significance. It is expected that further Archaeological work will be required for the duration of the project, and may include working cooperatively with Aboriginal monitors and cultural representatives. Packages and details may be obtained, quoting reference number, from the Town of South Bruce Peninsula Municipal Office.

August 23, 2010

OMBUDSMAN REPORT

August 20, 2010

THE TOWN OF SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA invites applications for the position of TEMPORARY PART TIME CLERICAL ASSISTANT 

Reporting to the Clerk, the successful applicant will have a solid working knowledge of the municipal environment, strong computer skills and excellent communication and organizational skills. 

Sealed applications marked "Temporary Part-Time Clerical Assistant" will be received by the undersigned until noon on Wednesday, September 8, 2010. 

Rhonda Cook, CAO
Town of South Bruce Peninsula
PO Box 310, 315 George Street
Wiarton ON N0H 2T0
519-534-1400 

August 20, 2010

2010 Budget Amendment Public Notice  

Notice is hereby given pursuant to by-law #7-2008 that the Council of the Town of South Bruce Peninsula wishes to amend the 2010 budget to reflect a transfer from Reserve to finance expenditures for the Wayfinding Signage Project. 

As the information was presented to Council on August 17th, 2010 and the 2010 budget was passed by Council on May 25, 2010, an amendment to the 2010 budget is required.

The Town has been working with the County of Bruce on a standardized wayfinding project to bring consistency and better functioning signage throughout the County.  In June, Council had agreed to participate in the County-wide tendering process.  The tender has now been awarded and signs are ready to be ordered.

In order for the project to proceed, it is Council's intention to transfer $69,278.76 from the reserve for signage (10-00-217350) to offset this cost.

Council will be considering the amendment at their Committee of the Whole Meeting on September 7th, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 315 George Street, Wiarton, Ontario.

Written and verbal comments will be considered at the meeting.  For further information please contact the undersigned. 

Danielle Mulasmajic
Economic Development Officer
Town of South Bruce Peninsula
519-534-1400 ext. 123
tsbpecodev@bmts.com

August 10, 2010

Request for Proposal - Admin 10-02

The Town will be receiving proposal bids for realty services to facilitate the sale of Town owned properties.  Request for Proposal packages are available at Town Hall and on the Town website.

Sealed bids will be received by the undersigned until 2:00 pm local time on Friday September 17, 2010.

August 10, 2010

Notice of Prehearing Conference - Ontario Municipal Board

Appellant:  Angela and Tim Cosstick
Appellant:  Roy Schofield
Subject:     ByLaw Nos 27-2010 and 28-2010
Municipality:  Town of South Bruce Peninsula
OMB Case NO:  PL1003007
OMB File NO:    PL100307

A Prehearing conference will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 7, 2010 at Town of South Bruce Peninsula Council Chambers, 315 George Street, Wiarton, On

JULY 26, 2010

SAUBLE WASTEWATER TREATMENT INFORMATION Click Here

To find out about the Town's other special projects, Click Here

JULY 5, 2010

COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN

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June 30, 2010

Information Bulletin - June 2010

April 19, 2010

Recycling News

The Town of South Bruce Peninsula is unique in that we have an ownership interest in the not-for-profit organization that collects our recycling material - Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling (BASWR).  The BASWR Association, made up of member municipalities, is dedicated to improving the environment of its customers.  

On March 1, 2010, as part of BASWR's continued commitment to improve the environment, it began to collect spiral boxboard containers.  These items can be placed in your box blue with your other recyclables. 

March 18, 2010

BRUCE COUNTY HOME OWNERSHIP PROGRAM

What is it?
The home ownership program is designed to make home ownership affordable for
low to moderateincomehouseholds in purchasing affordable homes by providing
assistance as a down payment on the purchase of a new or resale home.  This assistance will be 5% of the cost of an eligible home.

Who is eligible?
Any household that does not own a home and has a maximum gross yearly income of $71,200 orless, with assets of not more that $20,000 and want to purchase in Bruce County.

You can obtain an application by picking one up from our office, calling (519) 396-3439 or 1-800-265-3022 and we will gladly mail one to you or you can access the Bruce County web site at www.brucecounty.on.ca/affordable_programs.php.

Any questions about this program can be directed to Susan Earle (519) 396-3450 ext. 106

March 15, 2010

Public Notice - Building Department - Deposit Required

AS PER BY-LAW #39-2010 - A BY-LAW TO AMEND BUILDING BY-LAW #19-2008

A $500.00 deposit is required at the time of issuing a building permit for a new
residential dwelling.  The deposit will be refunded when the final inspection
on the residence has been completed by the Chief Building Official or Building
Inspector; the drainage is proper, and all other requirements are complete. 
After three years from the issuance of a building permit, the deposit is not
refundable and will be credited to the Municipality to cover administration costs,
additional inspections and record keeping costs incurred over the three years.

March 15 2010

Town of South Bruce Peninsula Accessibility Report

Under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA)
organizations must make their Accessibility Reports available to the public.

March 2, 2010

2010 Household Hazardous and Special Waste Collection Schedule

Now is your chance to clean out the house/shed/garage/basement and remove potentially dangerous waste products and dispose of them in an environmentally safe manner, at NO COST. Hazardous materials are those that can catch fire, react or explode when mixed with other substances, if it's corrosive, or if it is toxic.

Special wastes are materials such as batteries, pressurized & aerosol containers, portable fire extinguishers, fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, pesticides, paints & coatings, oil bottles & filters, fluorescent light bulbs or tubes, pharmaceuticals, antifreeze & solvents. Improper disposal of many household products in drains, sewers, backyards or landfill sites, is not only hazardous to public health but also contaminates our water supply and other natural resources. The following symbols indicate that the material is hazardous but be aware, not all products carry these symbols.

January 1, 2010

Accessibility Standards for Customer Service

Notice to Current and Prospective Contractors 

In acccordance with Ontario Regulation 429/07, Accessibility Standards for Customer Service Sect. 6, every provider of goods and services shall ensure that every person who deals with members of the public or participates in the developing of the service providers policies,practices and procedures governing the provision of goods and services to members of the public, shall be trained.

December 10, 2009

Waste Management Program

New Waste Management Program 
 

Effective January 1, 2010, the Town of South Bruce Peninsula will commence anew garbage collection and waste management program. The program will encompass garbage collection, recycling and landfill operations.

As of January 1, 2010, all residential and commercial properties within theTown of South Bruce Peninsula will be required to purchase and place a bag tag in every bag of garbage placed at the curb for collection, excluding the firstgarbage bag. There will be a maximum of three bags allowed to be placed at the curbside per collection

 


 

Contract and Tender Information

 Contract # Title Contact Person Closing Date Results
10-26SAUBLE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT AND SEWERS ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONSULTING SERVICESManager of Public WorksSeptember 10, 2010
10-27

Bluewater Park Re-Development
Comfort Station Building & Storage Building

Addendum 1

Sean Kelly,OALA, CSLA, ASLA Stempski Kelly Associates IncAugust 27, 2010Results
10-28 Bluewater Park Re-Development
Coal Shed Building Renovation

Addendum 1
Sean Kelly,OALA, CSLA, ASLA Stempski Kelly Associates IncSeptember 10, 2010
10-30Outdoor Fitness EquipmentManager of Public WorksSeptember 17, 2010
TREAS 10-01Photocopier - Building DepartmentCo-ordinator, Accounting/RevenueSeptember 24, 2010
TREAS 10-02
2010 Computer Hardware/Software Tender Requirements Co-ordinator, Accounting/RevenueSeptember 24, 2010