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APRIL 11, 2016
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3 Premier Kathleen Wynne letter to Mayor Rick Bonnette dated March 11, 2016 regarding Joint Agency Review Team for Aggregate Applications.
4 Halton Region dated March 24, 2016 regarding LPS27-16 – Bill 73: Smart
Growth for Our Communities Act, 2015. 5 Halton Region dated March 24, 2016 regarding FN-06-16 – Implementation of
Older Adults Property Tax Deferral Program. 6-8 Town of Lakeshore dated March 11, 2016 regarding Ontario Municipal Board
Simplified Process. 9-10 Town of Richmond Hill dated March 15, 2016 regarding Ontario Municipal
Board Reform. 11-14 Halton Region dated March 11, 2016 regarding Cootes to Escarpment
EcoPark System. 15-16 AMO Watch File dated March 17, 2016. 17-18 AMO Watch File dated March 31, 2016.
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MEDIA RELEASES 2016
For full information please see the Town of Halton Hills Website: http://www.haltonhills.ca/media/index.php
Release Date Headline
March 15, 2016 Last call to name an ice pad
March 15, 2016 Altered Book Workshop at the Cultural Centre
March 18, 2016 Premier Wynne responds positively to Town's quarry recommendation
March 23, 2016 Town initiates Mature Neighbourhoods Character Study
March 23, 2016 Town prepared for impending freezing rain
March 24, 2016 House moving across the street on Maple Ave
March 29, 2016 Town signs historic letter with Chinese community
March 29, 2016 Mayor meets with former Town resident during trade mission to China
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VIA EMAIL
Legislative & Planning Services Department Office of the Regional Clerk 1151 Bronte Road Oakville ON L6M 3L1
March 24, 2016 Eleanor McMahon, MPP, Burlington Indira Naidoo-Harris, MPP, Halton Kevin Flynn, MPP, Oakville Ted Arnott, MPP, Wellington-Halton Hills City of Burlington, Angela Morgan Town of Halton Hills, Suzanne Jones Town of Milton, Troy McHarg Town of Oakville, Vicki Tytaneck Please be advised that at its meeting held Wednesday, March 23, 2016, the Council of the Regional Municipality of Halton adopted the following resolution:
RESOLUTION: LPS27-16 - Bill 73: Smart Growth for Our Communities Act, 2015
1. THAT Council receive Report No. LPS27-16 – Bill 73: Smart Growth for Our
Communities Act, 2015 for information.
2. THAT the Regional Clerk forward a copy of Report No. LPS27-16 to the City of Burlington, the Town of Oakville, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton and Halton’s MPP’s for their information.
Included please find a copy of Report No. LPS27-16 for your information. Please note that the resolution adopted by Council differs from the staff recommendation in the report.
If you have any questions please contact me at extension 7110 or the e-mail address below.
Graham Milne Deputy Clerk and Supervisor of Council & Committee Services [email protected]
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VIA EMAIL
Legislative & Planning Services Department Office of the Regional Clerk 1151 Bronte Road Oakville ON L6M 3L1
March 24, 2016 City of Burlington, Angela Morgan Town of Halton Hills, Suzanne Jones Town of Milton, Troy McHarg Town of Oakville, Vicki Tytaneck Please be advised that at its meeting held Wednesday, March 23, 2016, the Council of the Regional Municipality of Halton adopted the following resolution: RESOLUTION: FN-06-16 – Implementation of Older Adults Property Tax
Deferral Program 1. THAT Report No. FN-06-16 re: “Implementation of Older Adults Property Tax
Deferral Program” be received for information. 2. THAT the Director of Legal Services be authorized to prepare the necessary by-
law to facilitate the implementation of the Older Adults Property Tax Deferral program.
3. THAT the Regional Clerk forward a copy of Report No. FN-06-16 re: “Older
Adults Property Tax Deferral Program” to the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton and the Town of Oakville.
Included please find a copy of Report No. FN-06-16 for your information. If you have any questions please contact me at extension 7110 or the e-mail address below.
Graham Milne Deputy Clerk and Supervisor of Council & Committee Services [email protected]
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March 17, 2016
In This Issue - Syrian refugees – Welcoming Communities Initiative. - Asset Management Symposium to look at 3Cs. - Showcase your company at the AMO Conference. - How does your municipality define asset management? - Online course in Land Use Planning a “must view". - Earn more on your short-term deposits. - Careers with AMO, Cramahe, Hamilton and Vaughan. Federal Matters Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is seeking to expand the current network of communities that can provide supports and services necessary to resettle Syrian refugees. Interested municipalities may submit a Community Partnership Settlement Plan that demonstrates their current and planned capacity for the resettlement of Syrian GARs and other newcomers. AMO/LAS Events Capacity, Communication and Collaboration are the three C’s of your municipal Asset Management Plan. Join LAS at the JW Marriott Muskoka Resort, April 7 and 8, 2016, for the must attend event this Spring. Need a reason to attend – check out five reasons and register today. Get the attention of the valuable Ontario municipal market and stand out from your competition. With signage, giveaways, booth space and more, you can stay top of mind with municipal leaders and decision makers throughout the AMO Conference. Start your exhibitor application today. Cover Your Assets – A Primer on Municipal Asset Management is available as a work-at-your-own-pace online course. As you work through the course you will define asset management (AM), understand the role of Council in AM, discover ways to communicate with all stakeholders and more. Log-in to the AMO online portal today and learn how assets support municipal programs and services. Why do municipalities need to plan? Why is land use planning important? What is zoning? AMO’s online self-directed course in Land Use Planning provides the answers to these and many other questions that members of council should know. Log-in to the AMO online portal today and become familiarized with the basics of land use planning today! LAS The One Investment Program’s High Interest Savings Account (HISA) provides Ontario municipalities a fully liquid, short-term savings option that is tied to the Bank Prime rate, and rises as the aggregate balance increases. Earn more on your short-term deposits with the One HISA! Careers Gas Tax Fund Program Manager - AMO. The ideal candidate is an experienced innovator and collaborator with excellent verbal and written communication skills informed by advanced knowledge of municipal government; demonstrated advocacy and government relations skills as well as infrastructure program design and administration. Please apply by noon, April 1, 2016 to: AMO, 200 University Avenue, Suite 801, Toronto, Ontario M5H 3C6, Attn: Gas Tax Fund Program Manager Search or email:
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[email protected]. Chief Administrative Officer - Township of Cramahe. Applications may be submitted by 4:30 p.m., Friday, April 8, 2016. By mail: The Township of Cramahe, 1 Toronto St., P.O. Box 357, Colborne, ON K0K 1S0; Attention: Ian McArdle, Human Resources Consultant. Email: [email protected] (Subject: CAO Position) General Manager, Public Works - City of Hamilton. To explore this opportunity further, please contact Odgers Berndtson’s Toronto office at 416.366.1990 or, submit your resume and related information online at Odgers Berndtson Executive Opportunities. Director of Recreation Services - City of Vaughan. To explore this opportunity further, please contact Julia Robarts in Odgers Berndtson’s Toronto office at 416.366.1990 or submit your resume and related information online at Odgers Berndtson Executive Opportunities. About AMO AMO is a non-profit organization representing almost all of Ontario's 444 municipal governments. AMO supports strong and effective municipal government in Ontario and promotes the value of municipal government as a vital and essential component of Ontario's and Canada's political system. Follow @AMOPolicy on Twitter! AMO Contacts AMO Watch File Team, Tel: 416.971.9856 Conferences/Events Policy and Funding Programs LAS Local Authority Services MEPCO Municipal Employer Pension Centre of Ontario OMKN Ontario Municipal Knowledge Network Media Inquiries, Tel: 416.729.5425 Municipal Wire, Career/Employment and Council Resolution Distributions
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March 31, 2016
In This Issue - 2016 P.J. Marshall Award submissions due April 29. - Applications open for municipalities to apply for community safety grant. - Ontario consults on its Strategic Framework for Tourism. - Experience Ontario - community connected experiential learning. - All about Capacity, Communication & Collaboration. - Space limited in pre-conference Heads of Council Training. - NEW! Municipal Councillor Financial Literacy course. - It’s time to Cover Your Assets. - LAS LED Streetlight Service reaches new peak. - Workshops to manage municipal trail and cycling risk. - Register for FCM’s Annual Conference today! - Careers with AMO and Simcoe County. AMO Matters Submit your municipal government project that demonstrates excellence in the use of innovative approaches to improve capital and/or operating efficiency and to generate effectiveness through alternative service delivery initiatives and partnerships. Apply for the 2016 P. J. Marshall Municipal Innovation Award today! Deadline: April 29, 2016. Provincial Matters Ontario is now accepting applications for the Safer and Vital Communities Grant and the Proceeds of Crime - Front Line Policing Grant to help fund community-led safety and corrections projects in Ontario. The province will invest up to $3.7 million under these two grant programs to support community partnerships, crime prevention programs and alternatives to incarceration. This spring, Ontario will be holding focus sessions on tourism in communities across the province to support the development of the Strategic Framework for Tourism in Ontario. Learn more about sessions happening in your community. Experience Ontario is a two year, $20-million pilot program that will give several hundred recent Ontario high school graduates valuable work experience, career coaching and mentorship. Municipal governments among other entities are eligible. For more information on the program and its desired outcomes, contact [email protected]. AMO/LAS Events The 2016 LAS/MFOA Asset Management Symposium is only one week away. Join delegates at the JW Marriott Muskoka for a 1.5 day event that explores Capacity, Communication and Collaboration. Full program details and registration available on our website. Join fellow Heads of Council at AMO's Heads of Council Leadership training prior to the AMO Conference - Aug 14. Get the information you need to be an effective Head of Council. Learn what skills you need to utilize, the tools you need to lead, manage and collaborate and more. Don't miss out, and reserve your space today!
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Municipal councillors are the stewards of municipal finances. Developing a strong understanding of municipal finance is key. This new work at your own pace course covers topics such as the long term view; roles and responsibilities; and more. Log in today, work at your own pace and get the skills you need! Cover Your Assets - A Primer on Municipal Asset Management is available as a work-at-your-own-pace online course. Topics include defining asset management (AM), understanding the role of Council in AM, communicating with the public and more. Log in today, work at your own pace and get the skills you need! LAS All across Ontario 140 municipalities of every size are saving $10 million in energy and $3.25 million in maintenance each year. Read our new case study to find out more. LAS partners with Frank Cowan Company (FCC) to offer municipalities access to education materials that promote continuing awareness about risk management issues. Visit the LAS website to a ccess a variety of resources and register for upcoming FCC trail/cycling workshops. Municipal Wire* Join 2,000 municipal leaders and officials at FCM’s Annual Conference and Trade Show in Winnipeg from June 2-5, 2016. Help shape Canada’s municipal agenda. Early bird deadline is April 11. Careers Gas Tax Fund Program Manager - AMO. The ideal candidate is an experienced innovator and collaborator with excellent verbal and written communication skills informed by advanced knowledge of municipal government; demonstrated advocacy and government relations skills as well as infrastructure program design and administration. Please apply by noon, April 1, 2016 to: AMO, 200 University Avenue, Suite 801, Toronto, Ontario M5H 3C6, Attn: Gas Tax Fund Program Manager Search or email: [email protected]. Director, Social Housing - County of Simcoe. Reference Code: 16-EXT-02-241. Closing Date: April 15, 2016. To apply for this opportunity, please visit County of Simcoe Careers. About AMO AMO is a non-profit organization representing almost all of Ontario's 444 municipal governments. AMO supports strong and effective municipal government in Ontario and promotes the value of municipal government as a vital and essential component of Ontario's and Canada's political system. Follow @AMOPolicy on Twitter! AMO Contacts AMO Watch File Team, Tel: 416.971.9856 Conferences/Events Policy and Funding Programs LAS Local Authority Services MEPCO Municipal Employer Pension Centre of Ontario Media Inquiries, Tel: 416.729.5425 Municipal Wire, Career/Employment and Council Resolution Distributions
*Disclaimer: The Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) is unable to provide any warranty regarding the accuracy or completeness of third-party submissions. Distribution of these items does not imply an endorsement of the views, information or services mentioned.
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