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.  

 

MARCH 8, 2010RFP-RE SELECTION OF EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM FOR POSITION OF CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 

The Town of South Bruce Peninsula is a progressive municipality located in Bruce County between the shores of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay.  Our municipality provides a blend of growing urban, productive rural and natural recreational landscape.  Its population is approximately 8,500 and grows to approximately 30,000 during the summer months.  We are located two and a half hours north of Toronto and a half hour north of Owen Sound.

The Town of South Bruce Peninsula is interested in retaining an executive search firm to assist in the recruitment and selection process for the position of Chief Administrative Officer.

The search firm is responsible for the overall recruitment of qualified internal and external candidates, including but not limited to: advertising, interviewing, testing, reference checks and recommending the preferred candidate(s) to Council.  The firm is expected to utilize best practices, principles and proven recruitment methods to ensure that the best available candidate is recommended.

The successful search firm will work under the direction of Council.

For a complete copy of the RFP Package click HERE.

Proposal Submissions must be addressed as follows and must be received on or before 12:00 PM on March 23, 2010:

CAO Recruitment

c/o Cherry Wyonch

Deputy Clerk, Town of South Bruce Peninsula

315 George Street, Wiarton, ON N0H 2T0

 ANY OR ALL PROPOSALS NOT NECESSARILY ACCEPTED.

March 5, 2010

Public Notice - Surplus Lands

This notice is given pursuant to Town requirements related to the disposal of Town lands.  The Town proposes to dispose of the following:

Lots 12 and 13, Registered Plan No. 336 and Part of Lot 2, Concession 6, West of the Bury Road, Township of Albemarle, County of Bruce, being all those lands described in PIN 33129-0247 (LT), all of which lands were in the former Township of Albemarle, now in the Town of South Bruce Peninsula. 

The property has been declared surplus to Town needs in resolution number R-91-2010. 

The lands are to be conveyed or disposed of to the owner of Lot 12 and 13, Registered Plan 336 in order to correct a situation caused by the opening of a new access road. 

Public comment will be accepted at the Council meeting in the Town Council Chambers on March 23, 2010 at 8:00 pm. 

Rhonda Cook, CMO
CAO/Clerk
Town of South Bruce Peninsula
519-534-1400 ext. 121

(Expires March 24, 2010)

March 3, 2010

NOTICE OF LOAD RESTRICTIONS

As of March 5, 2010 road restrictions are in effect for all Town of South Bruce Peninsula roads - 5 tonnes per axle.

Public Works Department
Town of South Bruce Peninsula
519-534-1400 

(until further notice)

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.

March 2, 2010

SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER


Municipal Act, 2001

Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on 31 March 2010, at the Town Hall, 315 George Street, P.O. Box 310, Wiarton, Ontario  N0H 2T0.

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day at 3:00 p.m. at the Town Hall, 315 George Street, Wiarton.

Property Descriptions:

Roll No. 41 02 580 002 06300 0000; 591 Berford St, Wiarton; PIN 33142-0097(LT) PT LT 9 E/S BERFORD ST AND S/S DIVISION ST PL WIARTON AS IN R384975; S/T EXECUTION 07-0000043, IF ENFORCEABLE; SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA File 08-01.

Minimum Tender Amount $35,389.97


Roll No. 41 02 590 001 15400 0000; Island 41B; PIN 33344-0146(LT) ISLAND 41B ALBEMARLE IN LAKE HURON, OPPOSITE THE TWP OF ALBEMARLE; SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA File 08-02.

Minimum Tender Amount $7,104.20


Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold.  Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act.  The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and the relevant land transfer tax.

The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

Note:  G.S.T. may be payable by successful purchaser.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit:

www.OntarioTaxSales.ca

or if no internet access available, contact:

Tracey Neifer, CA
Manager of Financial Services
519-534-1400 ext 106

March 1, 2010

PUBLIC NOTICE OF BUDGET MEETING

The Council of the Corporation of the Town of South Bruce Peninsula have set the following date for the 2010 Budget Deliberations:

Friday, March 12, 2010 between 9:00 a.m. until Noon.

Meetings will be held in the Council Chambers, 315 George St, Wiarton ON

Contact:
Tracey Neifer, CA
Manager, Financial Services
519-534-1400 extension 106

(Expires March 13, 2010)

february 25, 2010

South Bruce Peninsula Recreationist - march 2010

Welcome to the 9th edition of South Bruce Peninsula Recreationist. This newsletter is brought to you by the Town of South Bruce Peninsula Recreation Programmer and will alert you of new recreation programs, facility information and exciting events in your community.

(Expires March 31, 2010)

February 25, 2010

MARCH BREAK 2010

TWO DAYS TO REGISTER, ONLY 46 SPOTS AVAILABLE FOR EACH DAY
FIRST COME FIRST SERVED

March 1st 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Wiarton Propeller Club

March 2nd 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Hepworth Community School

 

(Expires March 3, 2010)

February 12, 2010

PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION OPEN HOUSE - MARCH 4, 2010 @ 5 PM

You are encouraged to attend an open house on March 4, 2010 at 5:00PM at the
Wiarton Community Centre. This is your opportunity to ask questions of The Town
of South Bruce Peninsula staff to learn more about the Community Centre and
Arena Renovation. The preferred plans will be available for viewing at the open house or online at: http://www.southbrucepeninsula.com/en/townhall/ArenaRenovation.asp
The Wiarton Community Centre and Arena Renovations will include the following
improvements: Split Entrance (Separate Community Centre Entrance), First Aid Station, Pro Shop, 1-2 Community Rooms (1 large, 2 divided), Snack Bar, 6 Changerooms,Elevator/Lula Lift, Storage Room Main Floor, and a renovated kitchen for the community centre.

(Expires March 5, 2010)

February 4, 2010

Transition to Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) Information Session for Businesses in Ontario

The 2-1/2 hour presentation is geared to small to medium sized businesses

A seminar leader with Canada Revenue Agency will:
Explain how to deal with the transitional rules
Discuss dates that could affect your business transactions
Answer your questions

(Expires April 30, 2010)

February 1, 2010

Transition to Harmonized Sales Tax - Information for Businesses In Ontario - April 15, 2010

Presentation is geared to small to medium sized business:

A seminar leader with Canada Revenue Agency will explain how to deal with the transitional rules, discuss dates that could affect your business transactions and answer your questions.

Pre-registration is required.

(Expires April 15, 2010)

January 27, 2010

South Bruce Peninsula Recreationist - February 2010

Welcome to the 8th edition of South Bruce Peninsula Recreationist. This newsletter is brought to you by the Town of South Bruce Peninsula Recreation Programmer and will alert you of new recreation programs, facility information and exciting events in your community.

Expires February 28, 2010

January 25, 2010

FAmily Sunday @ Peninsula Shores District School

Fit Family Sunday is a great opportunity for parents and children to come out and use the gymnasium at Peninsula Shores School. Equipment will be available and parents are asked to accompany their children to the program. CHILDREN ARE NOT TO BE DROPPED OFF AS SUPERVISION WILL NOT BE PROVIDED.

Expires June 30, 2010

January 20, 2010

Second Mandatory Public Contact - Phase 2 Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Howdenvale Road and Sunset Drive Roadway Reconstruction

NOTICE OF COMPLETION and NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 2010 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
SAUBLE BEACH COMMUNITY CENTRE, 30 COMMUNITY CENTRE DRIVE, SAUBLE BEACH, ON N0H 2G0

Howdenvale Road & Sunset Drive Roadway Reconstruction and Drainage Improvement Project File, Schedule "B" Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Report dated December 2009 - Project 106058

Expires February 28, 2010

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
 10-01

 Portable Toilet Rental and Maintenance

 Manager of Public Works Feb 19, 2010 Results