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Request for Proposal Catering Services at The Gravenhurst Opera House RFP # 2015-RAC-001 Quotation packages are available on the Town of Gravenhurst website at www.gravenhurst.ca in the Bids and Tenders Section Packages must be returned in a sealed envelope, in person or by mail, no later than 2:00 p.m. - Thursday, March 5, 2015. LATE OR FAXED PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. For more information, contact: Krista Storey Manager, Arts & Culture Town of Gravenhurst 3-5 Pineridge Gate Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1Z3 T. 705-687--5550 ext. 27 E. krista.storey@gravenhurst.ca
Recreation Arts & Culture New days and times for Skating programs in 2015: Youth Learn to Skate program - Thursdays 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. February 19 to March 24, 6-week program $50 / child Parent & Tot Learn to Skate Program,Thursdays 5:30-6:00 p.m. March 5-March 24, 4-week program $30 / child Youth Learn to Skate Program – Thursdays 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. March 5-March 24, (4-week) program $40 / child Adult Pickle Ball Program at the Gravenhurst YMCA Monday & Fridays 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. & Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. Cost: $25 for once per week or $50 for up to three times per week. YMCA members Free. On now till March. Register today! Call 705-687-6774 for further information or to register over the phone.
Notice of Intent to Dispose of Surplus Property TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Town of Gravenhurst has, pursuant to the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, C.25 as amended and Town of Gravenhurst By-law 95-48, declared the following real property as surplus and is offering it for sale by Agreement of Purchase and Sale to Deborah Lee-Ann Bennett and Richard T. Bennett, in the amount of $12,000.00, plus appraisal cost, legal costs, H.S.T. and any other included cost: (i) Part of Lot H, Concession 20, in the former Township of Wood, now in the Town of Gravenhurst, District Municipality of Muskoka, designated as Part 8 on Plan 35R-10064. This property consists of approximately 0.89 hectares of land area and is vacant. For further information, please contact Scott Lucas, Director of Development Services at 705-687-3412, extension 274. DATED: February 5, 2015
Seeking Committee Members The Town of Gravenhurst is seeking individuals to be appointed to the Property Standards Committee. Those interested must meet the following criteria: • • • •
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Please make sure all of your smoke alarms are less than ten years old, and operate as intended. “Protect what you value most” – YOUR FAMILY!
Composition: Five (5) citizen members For more information please contact Robert King, Fire Prevention Meet as required Officer 705-687-3414 or rking@gravenhurst.ca Relevant Legislation: Building Code Act; Statutory Powers and Procedure Act Purpose is to hear appeals from the orders of the Property Standards Officer and makes decision to confirm, modify or rescind TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Town of the order and to extend time for compliance with the order
Public Notice
Interested applicants should provide a letter expressing their interest, as well as a brief biography outlining past experience and involvement with community groups and committees to the undersigned no later than 4:00 p.m. Friday, March 20th, 2015. For further information on the roles and responsibilities of the Committee please speak with Michel Cormier, Acting Chief Municipal Law Officer at 705-687-3412 Ext. 266. Kayla Thibeault Clerk
Special Council Meetings
Budget Deliberations Council will be deliberating on the proposed 2015 budget throughout February and March. The Public are welcome to attend all (or any) the following meetings:
* The Public are invited to provide input on the draft budget during the Public Meetings, which will all be held in Council Chambers at 3-5 Pineridge Gate, Gravenhurst, ON. For complete budget documents visit the budget section of our website. (www.gravenhurst.ca)
3-5 Pineridge Gate, Gravenhurst, Ontario P1P 1Z3 Phone: 705.687.3412 Email: info@gravenhurst.ca
That part of the original shore road allowance in front of Lot 21, Concession 3, Township of Ryde, now Town of Gravenhurst, District Municipality of Muskoka, designated as Part 1 on 35R-24729 (Riley Lake) AND TO SELL that part of the original shore road allowance in front of Lot 21, Concession 3, Township of Ryde, now Town of Gravenhurst, District Municipality of Muskoka, designated as Part 1 on 35R-24729, to the adjoining owner or owners of them.
DATED: January 30, 2015 (McKeown)
Tuesday February 17, 2015 3:00 p.m. (Receive draft budget) Monday March 2, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday March 3, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Thursday March 5, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Saturday March 7, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. (Public meeting) Wednesday March 11, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Friday March 27, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. (Proposed adoption of final budget)
Kayla Thibeault, Clerk Corporation of the Town of Gravenhurst 3-5 Pineridge Gate Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1Z3
Gravenhurst proposes to enact a by-law to close, stop up and sell those parts of the original shore road allowance described as follows:
THE PROPOSED BY-LAW will come before the said Council for consideration at its regular meeting at Gravenhurst Municipal Office, 5 Pineridge Gate, Gravenhurst, Ontario on Tuesday, February 24th, 2015, at 5:00 o’clock p.m. and at that time the Council will hear any person or by his Counsel, Solicitor or Agent, any person who claims that his lands will be prejudicially affected and who applies to be heard. Written submissions concerning the application may be directed to the address below.
2015 Public Budget Deliberations
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Gravenhurst fire fighters are asking that you check and test your smoke alarms TODAY! Ontario law requires that every residence has at least one working smoke alarm on every level of the home and outside every sleeping area. Smoke alarms are proven to save lives by providing early warning of a fire emergency in your home so that you and your family have those precious seconds to implement your home escape plan and exit to a safe place.
At least eighteen (18) years of age; A Canadian Citizen; A Resident of Gravenhurst; AND Must not be an employee of the Town of Gravenhurst or the Library Board.
Property Standards Committee • • •
Protect What You Value Most!
Kayla Thibeault The Corporation of the Town of Gravenhurst 3-5 Pineridge Gate Gravenhurst, Ontario P1P 1Z3
@ The Gravenhurst Library Snow Much Fun!
Come to the library Saturday February 21, 2015 for stories, hot chocolate and some snowy crafts. Everyone welcome. Program runs from 10a.m.-2p.m.
FREE INCOME TAX CLINIC Saturday March 7, 14, & April 4 & 11th. 10:15 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Monday March 2, 9, 23, 30 & April 13, 20th. 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Registration Required Will do: non-complex returns for persons with taxable incomes under $25,000. Will not do: returns for deceased persons, business, or clients with capital gain or rental income. Please bring all tax receipts: property tax, rental, medical and last year’s tax assessment or income tax form.
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