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On behalf of City Council, Senior Management and all of the staff at the City of Belleville, it is my pro-found pleasure to welcome you to the January 2015 winter edition of the BELLEVILLE Magazine.

Over the past year the BELLEVILLE magazine has been celebrated for promoting the superb quality of life that we enjoy here in Belleville. Keeping our community informed of the many big-ticket projects that we have completed and those currently underway continues to be a priority.

In this edition, we are thrilled to showcase some pictures and special moments from the Inaugural Ceremony that was held on December 1, 2014. It was a monumental day for everyone. The citizens of Belleville have demonstrated a collective resilience that makes me so very proud to be their Mayor. It is this cohesiveness and sense of community that must continue to define our beautiful City of Belleville.

We are also pleased to highlight holiday events that took place within our City such as; the official “Lighting-up” of the Holiday Light Display at Jane Forrester Park. This light display is a beautiful tribute to the Foster and Culloden families.

2015 is going to be a productive year in the City of Belleville. A lot of work has been completed to get us to where we are today, and we look forward to continuing on this path of success!

I kindly welcome your feedback and look forward to our continued work together in making the City of Belleville a great place to live, work and play.

Kind Regards, Taso A. Christopher, Mayor

Belleville Magazine

Welcome

BELLEVILLE Magazine is published quarterly by the City of Belleville.

Magazine Contributors:Aaron Bell, Bob House, Karen Poste,

Marilyn Warren

BELLEVILLE Magazine is available online and in an accessible text-only format at www.Belleville.ca

Editor - Marilyn Warren

[email protected]

Printed in CanadaAll information © 2015, City of Belleville.

No use is permitted without written permission.

CITY OF BELLEVILLE169 Front Street

Belleville, Ontario K8N 2Y8Tel: (613) 968-6481TTY: (613) 967-3768www.Belleville.ca

MAYOR

Taso A. Christopher

COUNCIL

Egerton Boyce, Paul Carr, Jackie Denyes, Mike Graham, Kelly McCaw, Jack Miller,

Mitch Panciuk, Garnet Thompson

SENIOR MANAGEMENT

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Rick Kester

DIRECTOR, ENGINEERING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Rod Bovay

DIRECTOR, FINANCE

Brian Cousins

MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES

Tim Osborne

DIRECTOR, RECREATION, CULTURE & COMMUNITY SERVICES

Mark Fluhrer

ACTING DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE SERVICES/CLERK

Matt MacDonald

DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES/FIRE CHIEF

Mark MacDonald

MANAGER, ECONOMIC & STRATEGIC INITIATIVES

Karen Poste

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Contents6

Inaugural CeremonyBELLEVILLE COUNCIL TAKES OATH OF OFFICE AT OFFICIAL CEREMONY IN CITY HALL.

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Christmas Lights at Meyer’s PierA winter wonderland of beautiful light displays make an ideal family outing.

Build BellevilleProgress ReportUpdates on the municipality’s ongoing Build Belleville infra-structure program.

Linda Parkinson – Our Portal to the CityThe face behind the voice when you call City Hall.

Quinte Sports and Wellness CentreEnjoy the health benefi ts that come with recreational activity.

Outdoor Magic Marks Holiday SeasonCity lights up at night.

Santa Claus ParadeOver 85 entrants in this year’s parade.

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Poste It Note – Belleville BusinessThe valuable contributions the business community makes to our city.

Mayor Christopher’s Commitment to New RoleHumbled by the people’s trust, new Mayor makes pledge to Belleville residents.

Meet Your CouncillorsA quick glimpse at your new Council and the strengths they bring to City Hall as your representatives.

Joseph Reid, Road ServicesJoe and his team work dili-gently to keep our roads safe and clear.

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Halla Visteon Climate ControlCelebrates 25 year commitment to the Belleville community.

Ontario Small Urban MunicipalitiesCity of Belleville hosts 2015 annual conference at QSWC.

Civic LeveeMayor Christopher and CityCouncil welcomed the com-munity to the New Year during the annual Levee.

Business in the Downtown Core – Pure HoneyMonique Addy felt there was a niche to be fi lled – and she did.

Announcements and Upcoming Events

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Poste It Note


Poste It Note on BellevilleBusiness

Often we are asked “why does the City invest in attracting new busi-ness investment?” The answer is quite simple - business allows Belleville to grow and prosper. When you think about what our business community means to the City, it is impossible to imagine what we would be like without a strong, supportive business base. Businesses not only employ our people, but they provide the goods and services residents need – without a good business base, residents would live and shop elsewhere. Business is also re-sponsible for bringing new money into the community that then gets circulated throughout the local economy. Local businesses add to the tax base by paying municipal taxes which allows the City to invest in the services our residents and businesses need. Our businesses

take on a leading role in support-ing organizations and benevolent groups by donating staff time, products and money to the orga-nizations and services that make our community work. Organiza-tions like the United Way, Hos-pice Quinte, Humane Society, Gleaners Food Bank, Belleville General Hospital Foundation and many others benefit from direct or in-kind donations from local businesses. From sponsoring youth soccer teams, to providing product for local not-for-profit events, our Belleville businesses support this community in im-measurable ways. The City of Belleville is the envy of most communities because the strong business base we have is diversified and inclusive. We have homegrown industries and many multi-national organizations that are established here and em-

ploy thousands of people. This unique combination of employers has enabled the City to weather economic challenges without the staggering job losses experienced in other communities. Belleville experiences downturns like every other community, but the dis-tinctive combination of large and small employers, the rare mix of commercial and industrial employment - and the strategic location of our community all combine to ensure Belleville will continue to grow and develop. We owe it to our businesses to thank them for the substantial role they play in the success of our City and for their generosity. Not only do they ensure the local economy is strong, they generous-ly give of their time and resources to support our community mem-bers in need of comfort.

Karen Poste Manager, Economic and Strategic Initiatives


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Inauguration ‘14

City of Belleville Council Takes Oath of Office at December 1st Inaugural Ceremony

His WorshipMayor Taso A. Christopher

CouncillorsEgerton Boyce

Paul CarrJackie DenyesMike GrahamKelly McCawJack Miller

Mitch PanciukGarnet Thompson

Mayor Christopher was invested with his robe, chain of office and gavel by former Mayor Ellis, accompanied by Mayor Christopher’s three daughters: Angelina, Dora and Michelle.


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Inauguration ‘14

Chief Administrative Officer Rick Kester read greetings from:

• Daryl Kramp, MP Prince-Edward Hastings • Todd Smith, MPP Prince-Edward Hastings

Greetings were brought from: • Warden Rick Phillips, Hastings County • Mayor Robert Quaiff, Prince Edward County • Mayor Jim Harrison, Quinte West • Col. David Lowthian, Commander, 8 Wing • Captain Lou Fabrizi, United States Army

Ceremony Contributors: • James Wessel of the A.N. & A.F. Pipe Band • Adam Gibson, Guitarist • Dr. Aruna Alexander, Invocation, Divine Blessing and Benediction

“A big thank you to the Residents of Belleville.”- Mayor Taso A. Christopher

Excerpts from Mayor Christopher’s Inaugural Address:

“As elected representatives, we are the voice and stewards of the people, putting people first. It is not a right to serve but a privilege. Public service demands each of us to be hum-ble, rejecting any sense of self-importance or entitlement.”

“It is a deep and profound honour to have been elected as your mayor and I graciously thank the citizens of Belleville for the trust and confidence that they have placed in me.”

- Mayor Taso A. Christopher


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Meet the Mayor

“I will always put the people first - and always, make time to listen. The City is built by people. The opinions and ideas of our residents mean a great deal and I will make it a priority to be accessible to them.”



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Meet the Mayor

Taso Christopher was elected as Mayor of Belleville in Oc-tober 2014 after serving two terms on Council. Born and raised in Belleville, Taso has been a resident of River Road in Corbyville for the past 20 years along with his wife Betty and three daughters. He graduated from Quinte Secondary School and Humber College and has been an owner/partner of the local sporting goods retailer Four Seasons Sports for more than 35 years.Taso served our community as a Councillor from 2006-2014 and has an in-depth knowledge of how the City of Belleville operates as a municipality. He has first-hand knowledge of the challenges that face our community and the people that live here. In addition to his role on City Council, Taso has been the Chair of the Police Services Board, Co-Chaired the Belleville Waterfront and Ethnic Festival and been a Member of the City of Belleville Planning Committee, City of Belleville Audit Committee and the Library Board.

He has also been a Member of the Greek Commu-nity Board of Directors, Chairman of the QHC

Cancer Gala and President of the Quinte Ethnic Festival Council.

Taso has proven that he is always willing to ask the tough questions and

takes a common sense approach to making decisions to improve the quality of life in the City of Belleville. He has been an important part of Belleville’s progress in the past decade including his involvement with the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre, The Veteran’s Memorial Bridge and the Dr. Recruitment program initiatives. With a proven track record of getting projects done Mayor Christopher has a vision to continue to build for our future together in Belleville. He encourages all residents to visit the updated City of Belleville website regularly to get the most up-to-date news from City Hall and information on City Projects. “I’m truly honoured by the support the community and residents have given by electing me as Mayor. I will make sure that I am true and committed to the trust they have placed in me. As elected representatives, we are the voice and stewards of the City. I always say it’s not a right to serve but a privilege. Being Mayor of the City of Bel-leville is one of my greatest privileges.” - Mayor Christopher

Email: [email protected]: 613-967-3267

Mayor Taso Christopher


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City Council

Egerton Boyce

Egerton is a Youth Worker at a young offender open custody detention facility. A graduate of BCI and the Law and Security program at Loyalist College, he has always been proud to call Belleville home. His introduction to municipal politics came at an early age as he helped his father, Gerry Boyce (for-mer Council member) and George Zegouras (for-mer Mayor) run for office. A strong youth advocate in both his career and personal life, Egerton is committed to providing opportunities for young people to thrive and enjoy their lives in a positive environment. He was active-ly involved in the creation of Kiwanis Skate Park and has participated annually for several years in Sleep Out so Others Can Sleep In – a fundraiser for the homeless.

Council Member Since: December 2003Telephone: 613-849-1066Email: [email protected]

“The excitement I felt when being sworn into office on Dec. 1st was equal to what I felt my first term in 2003. The new Council is a diverse group, each bring-ing valued strengths to the table and I believe that we will work well together as a team.” - Councillor Egerton Boyce

Paul Carr

Paul is an 18-year member with the Correctional Service of Canada, having worked at six different penitentiaries. Starting as a Correctional Officer, he advanced to Parole Officer and is now a Manager of Parole Officers, having held assignments as Assis-tant and Deputy Warden. A Certified Crisis Nego-tiator Trainer with Correctional Service of Canada, Paul also conducts staff training in this specialized field. In 2000 Paul was first elected to Belleville Coun-cil at the age of 27 and feels that term in office will serve as a solid foundation for his current Council role. He has been a member of the Parent In-volvement Committee at his children’s school and coached soccer for the Thurlow Soccer Association.


“I will focus on the priorities of the people I represent and bring sound ideas forward. I want to see our community thrive and be successful.”- Councillor Paul Carr


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City Council

Jackie Denyes

Jackie has been a Thurlow Ward Councillor since 2003. She has served on many committees and attended several conferences to learn more about the best practices employed in other communities in addition to her full time work as a Court Reporter at the Quinte Consolidated Court House. Jackie has acted as a representative of the Mayor’s office in Gunpo, South Korea and in Lahr, Germany. Jackie also served as a City of Belleville delegate at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and the Ontario Firefighter’s Conference. A tireless advocate for the rural and farm community, Jackie brings a unique perspective to Council.

Council Member Since: December 2003 Telephone: 613-477-2970Email: [email protected]

“Having raised my children on the family dairy farm in Plainfield, I know the unique challenges and opportunities that exist in our beautiful rural areas. I work hard to ensure the decisions made around the Council table are made in the best interest of all Belleville residents – urban and rural.” - Councillor Jackie Denyes

Mike Graham

A life-long resident of Belleville, Mike joined the City’s Police Force as a Patrol Officer in 1982, moved on to drug enforcement and intelligence, ad-vanced to Staff Sergeant and was then promoted to the rank of Inspector. Most of his career was spent in the drugs and major crime division. He was a key initiator of the provincial award winning Project Longarm for excellence in crime fighting. An active community member, Mike is a past board member of the Addiction Centre for Hastings County, has coached minor sports and refereed hockey for 35 years. He attributes his successful and rewarding career to the support of his family, in particular his wife Margot, and the Belleville community. As a Councillor, Mike wants to contin-ue to serve the city he is proud to call home.


“My family and I have been truly blessed with our lives in the Belleville community. We’ve had opportunities to move elsewhere but it was never a consideration. Belleville’s my city.”- Councillor Mike Graham


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City Council

Kelly McCaw

Kelly brings practical business skills to City Council. In addition to her career as a licensed real estate agent, over the past eight years she has started two pizza establishments and a property management company. Kelly has a reputation for generating new ideas, developing them and taking them through to completion. She has demonstrated this through her love for real estate, her business ventures and reno-vating houses. Growing up, Kelly believed that Belleville was the ideal place to live. There was so much to do, it was safe – it was truly beautiful. She wants to make sure that today’s young people have similar positive experiences. She is passionate about nurturing an environment that gives them the same opportunities and support that have enabled her to thrive and be successful.


“I want people to be impressed when they come to our city, those returning after time away and those new to the area. It’s important that we work together and show them how great Belleville is.” - Councillor Kelly McCaw

Jack Miller

Jack joined Quinte Broadcasting 40 years ago and has been the Sports Director since 1982. He is known throughout the region as the ‘Voice of the Belleville Bulls’ and other local sports. Jack’s repu-tation extends beyond the Quinte area as a national voice for Team Canada at the World Junior Hockey Championships on The Fan Radio Network and TSN Radio, the play-by-play voice of the Ontario Hockey League on Global Television and as a com-mentator on the Ottawa Senators Radio Network. Jack’s commitment to the community is reflected in the roles he has served: Chair of the United Way Quinte Fundraising Campaign (twice), the Water-front and Ethnic Festival, the Wally Dever arena ‘Let’s Get On With It Campaign’, the Rick-Mea-gher-Medigas Celebrity Golf Challenge for local children with disabilities and the Belleville General Hospital Gala. In recognition of this involvement, he is a past recipient of several awards including Volunteer Citizen of the Year.


“Belleville is a community that reaches out and embraces you – it’s safe, friendly and beautiful. I am honoured to represent our residents in municipal politics, a forum that enables us to have direct contact with the community, address things relatively quickly and see results happen.”- Councillor Jack Miller


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City Council

Mitch Panciuk

In 2001, Mitch made the move to Belleville from Edmonton, Alberta to open Boston Pizza. Not only did he immerse himself in successfully launching his business, he quickly became a part of the com-munity. Since arriving in Belleville, Mitch has been involved with organizations such as the Quinte Eco-nomic Development Commission, the Quinte Health Care Finance Committee, the Belleville Agricultural Society, the Chamber of Commerce and others. He has also been a high school, college and university basketball referee in Belleville since moving here 13 years ago. These experiences have introduced him to a strong resource network which he believes will serve him well in his new position as Councillor. Mitch described the experience of being sworn in to Council at the Inaugural Ceremony as very hum-bling and encourages people to stay engaged with the City.


“My family and I have been made to feel welcome since the moment we arrived. We feel privileged to raise our children and have a business here. I look forward to the opportunity to give back to the community through my role on Council.”- Councillor Mitch Panciuk

Garnet Thompson

Garnet worked in the men’s wear retail industry for 46 years and has always valued the opportunity to interact with people. He takes great pride in repre-senting the City of Belleville at community events and describes his role as Chair of the Christmas Lighting Display Committee as one of his favourite Council roles to date. It was a very rewarding expe-rience for him to chair a project that brought such pleasure to the community, while paying tribute to the Foster and Culloden families. An active community member, Garnet is a devot-ed volunteer. He has served the Alzheimer Society in several capacities, acts as a strong advocate for stray animals, serves on the Canadian Mental Health Association Board and for the past seven consecutive years, has participated in Sleep Out so Others Can Sleep In – an annual fund raiser for the homeless.

Council Member Since: February 2006Telephone: 613-920-3642Email: [email protected]

“I’m looking forward to working with this new Council – a blend of fresh new perspectives with the strength of experience. It’s all about the people we represent and making the decisions that serve them best.” - Councillor Garnet Thompson


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Working for You

Joseph ReidSUPERVISOR, ROAD SERVICES

“I come from a family of ‘Road Guys’,” laughs Joe Reid. “My great grandfather worked for the Hast-ings County Road Department in the 1960’s. My dad started working for Thurlow Township in the ‘70’s, retiring a few years ago - and my brother is with the Roads Department at the Municipality of Brighton. I was born and raised a Thurlow resident and live with my wife and two sons in the farm-house I grew up in. I tell people I wouldn’t move out, so I bought the farm.” Joe is part of a team that is responsible for the day-to-day operations of Road Services. This includes the maintenance of curbs and gutters, sidewalks, road surfaces, street sweeping, snow clearing operations and ensuring compliance with provincial maintenance standards. A member of the Association of Ontario Road Supervisors, Joe is Past President and current Sec-retary of the local District. As a group they network to discuss best practices, as well as assist Loyalist College students fi nancially with the support of two bursaries. He is also a member of the City’s United Way Committee. “I have a terrifi c wife and two awesome boys and I can’t think of a better place to raise our children,” enthuses Joe, who started with the City in 2000. Since then he has held a variety of roles: snow plow driver, pumping station operator and duty foreperson, accepting each responsibility as an opportunity to gain experience in that fi eld. In his commitment to the City, Joe has worked diligently to grow and learn, both on the job and through post secondary studies. “It’s not a typical nine to fi ve job,” Joe says. “We are on call around the clock to ensure the public receives the level of service they require. There have been many Christmas suppers missed over the years. Our line of work requires our staff to be out at all hours of the day and night and I commend the commitment of the staff and their families. Solving problems and helping people, that’s what it’s all about.”


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Christmas Lights

Christmas Light Display in Jane Forrester Park“This incredible lighting display would not be possi-ble without the dedication and support of our Light-ing Display Committee and our extremely generous donors. We must be ever mindful that the founda-tion of this event is the Foster Family display which honours the memory of two young people – Billy Foster and Sonny Culloden who lost their lives in a Christmas accident many years ago.”

Councillor Garnet Thompson, Chair of the Christmas Light Display Committee

Christmas at the Pier SponsorsMcDougall Insurance

Veridian Connections and Quinte WeldingOntario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG)

Mackay InsuranceWT Hawkins Limited

BCS AutomationTriangle Fluid Controls

The Culloden FamilyImpacto Protective Products

Cunningham Swan Law OfficeWhitley Insurance and Financial

The Sernas GroupAvaya Community Volunteers

ScotiabankJim and Nancy Moore

LexassistTempleman, Menninga Law Office

Union GasCanadian Tire (The McCullough Family)

International Truck Load ServicesBurr Insurance

Guthrie EngineeringBayshore Credit UnionThe Marikkar Family

Watson Land SurveyorsEMS-Tech

Quinte Ballet School of CanadaP/H Boom Truck Service

Special thanks to Tim Horton’s, Reid’s Dairy and Campbell’s Orchard for refreshments - and to Franklin Coach Lines and Tours for complimentary bus

service to the display throughout the season.

WINTER 2015 Hire Design Team Public Consultation Design Approvals Issue ConstructionContracts

Construction

DowntownRevitalization$21 million

Hire Design Team Public Consultation Design Approvals Construction

NorthEastFeedermain$17.75 million

Tracey St./Sidney St. and Bell Blvd.Intersections$1.9 million

Mineral Rd./Maitland Dr.$5.1 million

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Upgrade North East Industrial Park Roads - $5 million

North Park Gardens - $3.2 million

Herchimer Avenue - $4.2 million

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Bronk Road & Bridge - $2.2 million

Old Madoc Road - $750,000

Boundary Road - $250,000College Street Extension - $10.5 million

Follow our progress online at www.BuildBelleville.ca or on Twitter - #BuildBelleville

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DowntownRevitalization$21 million

Hire Design Team Public Consultation Design Approvals Construction

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Tracey St./Sidney St. and Bell Blvd.Intersections$1.9 million

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North Park Gardens - $3.2 million

Herchimer Avenue - $4.2 million

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Bronk Road & Bridge - $2.2 million

Old Madoc Road - $750,000

Boundary Road - $250,000College Street Extension - $10.5 million

Follow our progress online at www.BuildBelleville.ca or on Twitter - #BuildBelleville

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PROJECT PROGRESS REPORT

Downtown Construction Project Set to Resume in the Spring

When the bids received for the reconstruction of Downtown Belleville came in higher than estimated or expected, it gave the project managers an opportunity to look for ways to reduce costs and deliver the project under budget without losing any of the essence of the redevelopment that is expected to revitalize the Downtown City Centre core. There were several aspects of the project that led to infl ated bids and the Project Managers identifi ed two main issues that have been addressed to ensure that the next tender is met within the established budget. The construction project was initially sent out to tender as one big project and that limited the number of construction compa-nies that would be able to per-form the work. They have split

the project into three phases that will allow more companies to be part of the bid process. The original bid tender also stipulated that the work would be done while maintaining two lanes of traffi c fl ow at all times on Front Street. That restriction added as much as 40 per cent to the price of the bids that came in. “We’re not starting over - we’re evaluating the whole proj-ect and seeing why the bids came

in over our budget,” said Project Manager Denis Pianarosa. “We went through a process where we identifi ed what steps can be taken to get the project back within budget yet maintain the essence of the project, while including all the necessary items and the vision that we’ve shared with the community.” Construction is expected to start in the spring and the three phases will be completed over the next three construction seasons. The project management team also expects that by issuing the next tender in the winter time, interested companies will have more time to respond with a com-petitive bid. “Contractors are more inter-ested and looking for work in the winter time,” Pianarosa said.

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Entranceway Program Kick Starts Downtown Revitalization

The start of the Downtown Re-vitalization component of Build Belleville was recently completed with the refurbishment of three entrances to the Riverside Parking lot off Front Street. Reconstruction of the north and south vehicle entrances and the carriageway between 282 and 286 Front St. were completed in November. “We’ve completed a kickstart project where we’ve refurbished the entrances to the Riverside parking area,” said Project Manag-er Denis Pianarosa. “We’re showing an idea of the materials and the design that will be implemented through the whole Downtown area. It will give everyone an idea of what the fi n-ished project will look like.” This was an ideal project to start the Downtown Revitaliza-tion with because in addition to showing the community what they can expect with the fi nal prod-uct, it will also provide additional function during the next stages of construction. “These entrances will be useful during the construction so that the Riverside Parking lot can be used as a by-pass or traffi c diver-sion area,” Pianarosa said. “The entrances were fi nished for that purpose.”

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Watermain Project One of the Keys to Build Belleville StrategyThe City of Belleville has recently started work on the biggest watermain project that our community has seen in half a century. The North East Feedermain project includes nearly five kilometers of watermain that will deliver water from the Water Treatment Plant at the south end of Sidney Street to the northern parts of the City. It is a key component to the Build Belleville in-frastructure update program. “It’s one of the largest infrastructure projects within the City as far as the length and the complex-ity,” said Project Manager Stan Czyczyro. “It doesn’t happen very often. The last large diameter water-main project was undertaken in 1965.” This watermain will join the two original water-mains that were built in the 1800’s and early 1900’s to deliver water to the elevated water tower and other parts of the City and the main that runs along Sidney St. that was added in 1965. The North East Feedermain runs up Sidney St. to Bridge St., across to Yeomans St. before heading east to connect with Moira Street. Frank Street, College Street West, Lane Avenue, Donald Street and Prince of Wales Drive are also on the route for the new main. “It’s a dedicated watermain for the north east quadrant of the City,” Czyczyro said. “It’s a stand-alone from all the other watermains that are in the City right now.” The project will also include the full reconstruc-tion, including storm, sanitary sewers, curb and gutter, new sidewalk, and new asphalt, on Yeomans St., Lane Ave. and Donald St. An added feature is

Construction on the North East Feedermain Project is currently underway on Sidney St. and

other areas along the project route

the provision for on-street bicycle lanes on Yeomans St. Running a new watermain means that there will be lots of digging around the streets of Bel-leville in the spring and summer. “The depth of the main is dependent on the existing utili-ties,” Czyczyro said. “It could vary from 1.8 meters to as much as 9.5 meters where it crosses the CN rail corridor.” The scope of this project means that many residents will be im-pacted by the construction, which is expected to be completed in October of 2015. “Any time we do a full recon-struction on a street there are challenges,” Czyczyro said. “We make certain to communicate with people and make sure that they are aware of what’s happening as far as the contractor’s schedule and impacts to their respective properties. I fi nd if they are aware and fully informed then they will be supportive. When they see that there is some short-term pain but long-term gain, they are more willing to embrace it.” Residents have likely already seen the start of the construction

Estimated Project Duration of Construction: Approximately 15 months (August 2014 to October 2015).

for this project. Czyczyro said that a big part of the planning process was geared towards minimizing the impact of the construction on vehicle and pedestrian traffi c during the entire time frame of the project.

“Currently there’s activity happening on Sidney Street, the CN rail crossing at the north end of Yeomans St. and Sarah Court in advance of activity commencing on the whole corridor in 2015.”

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9 Boundary Road * 10 Mineral Road / Maitland Drive 11 Foxboro Bridge 12 Farnham Road 13 Grass Blvd 14 North East Industrial Park 15 City Centre Revitalization 16 Wastewater Treatment Plant

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Build BellevilleProject Centre

116 Pinnacle Street

OPENMonday - Friday

8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Black Diamond Road Watermain Extension to Allow Additional DevelopmentA capital construction project to extend municipal water along Black Diamond Road has been completed. This project will improve the water supply for a long-standing industry in the community and will allow the partial servicing of additional land for new development north of Highway 401. The City started work on extending the 300mm watermain from Lywood Street across High-way 37 to the east end of Black Diamond Road in July. Not only will the watermain improve the water pressure and supply of wa-ter to Parmalat Black Diamond Cheese, it will allow other proper-ties in this area to connect to this clean, reliable source of water. “With increased production at the plant, Black Diamond Cheese was in need of an improved water

supply to sustain their ongoing investment in Belleville,” said Karen Poste, Manager of Eco-nomic and Strategic Initiatives for the City of Belleville. “By extending this watermain to their location, we have given this company the services needed to meet their current production needs while ensuring the required servicing will be in place for sub-sequent expansions.” Black Diamond Cheese, which is owned by Parmalat, employs more than 500 people in their 100,000 square foot food pro-cessing facility. Continuous expansion and investment in this plant have led to the need for additional water and several new staff have been added to the payroll over the last several years. As part of this $1.4 million project, Black Diamond Road,

which was identified as the fourth worst section of road in the City, was also fixed and repaved. The project is now complete and Black Diamond will be connecting to the new watermain in January. “This is a great investment for our community to ensure that Black Diamond continues to be a significant manufacturer and em-ployer in Belleville as they have for more than 50 years,” Poste said. “This investment gives them the opportunity to expand and grow along with our community.” Black Diamond was founded in 1933 by Robert F. Hart as the Belleville Cheddar Cheese Com-pany. Black Diamond was pur-chased by Parmalat in 1998. They produce and process a number of brand name cheese products for the consumer and restaurant markets.


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Working for You

City Hall receives over one hundred phone calls through the switchboard each day, many others go directly to the intended staff. The reasons are var-ied. Some are in appreciation - others are concerns. The subjects range from parade routes to lost dogs, recreation programs to taxes, marriage certificates, garbage pick-up, parking tickets and City events. Your first contact, the voice you hear when you call, is the Switchboard Customer Service Representa-tive at City Hall. Linda Parkinson is one of two City employees holding that position. She answers your questions or directs you to the person who can - Linda is your portal to the City. There are over 300 extensions on the City switch-board and during special periods of time, such as an election, the incoming calls to the switchboard es-calate from the normal 100 calls to in excess of 200 calls each day. Through the switchboard the commu-nity gains access to over 20 City departments. Linda and her husband Jim moved to Belleville from Stratford in 1975 and Linda joined City Hall in 1979. Her first position was in the accounts payable and receivables department. In 2000 she made the change to switchboard. “My favourite part of this role is meeting and communicating with people, helping them find an-swers and resolve their problems,” Linda explained. “I’ve also developed a deep appreciation for the different departments within the City. By connecting

with them on a regular basis I’ve gained a greater understanding of the workings of each area and the role they play. I have great admiration for the way these individual areas provide their services and at the same time, come together as a team for the well being of the community.” When Linda is not answering your calls at City Hall, the extra hours are spent helping her husband Jim with the family business, Master Bedroom, where their son, daughter and son-in-law also work. With four children, five grandchildren, an active hockey family, and a spunky golden retriever named Mercedes, Linda’s days are filled from beginning to end. “By working at City Hall, and Jim having his own business, I think our family has developed a deep respect for both the public sector and that of the en-trepreneur – and the contributions that each make to our community,” Linda added. “Even though our work environments are very different, we share common experiences. We see people take pride in our community. They are quick to say thank you, and when they voice concerns, it’s because they are genuinely worried about something. Creating satis-fied customers is of great importance to both of us.”

LindaParkinsonOUR PORTAL TO THE CITY

Recreation at the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre Recreational activities carry a great number of benefits. Everyone is encouraged to be involved in some form of activity outside of work to lower your stress levels and keep you healthy. The City of Belleville offers a number of recreational activities for its community members. Healthy, active living can be achieved by all. The City boasts a number of fitness classes offered by the Recreation Department each week that include: TRX, yoga, pilates, strengthening classes and various fitness classes. There is sure to be a class to fit your age, needs and abilities. Our fitness instructors hold various certifications to teach these many weekly fitness classes. If you are unsure of what class is best suited for you, please contact the Recreation Office for guidance from our very helpful staff. In addition to our fitness programs, there are special interest programs for all ages. Skating, dance classes, sports programs, table tennis - the list of specialty programs offered to our community goes on and on. Visit our website at: www.quintesportsandwellnesscentre.ca to see the detailed list and schedules of programs offered for you. Swimming is another beneficial way for people of all ages and abilities to be active. Our qualified instructors offer a variety of classes like therapy fit, diaper fit (for moms and babies), and regular aqua-fitness classes. Swimming lessons are also an important life skill. Lessons are available for all ages and abilities. The City of Belleville invites you to register for a program today. Winter programs begin January 11th. For additional information and to register please contact us at 613-966-4632.

JOIN A RECREATION PROGRAM TODAY

PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES, INTERESTS,

AND ABILITIES

QUINTE SPORTS & WELLNESS CENTRE

A PLACE WHERE EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

www.quintesportsandwellnesscentre.ca

Or Call: 613-966-4632


Belleville Magazine

Recreation

Recreation at the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre Recreational activities carry a great number of benefits. Everyone is en-couraged to be involved in some form of activity outside of work to lower your stress levels and keep you healthy. The City of Belleville offers a number of recreational activities for its communi-ty members. Healthy, active living can be achieved by all. The City boasts a number of fitness classes offered by the Recreation De-partment each week that include: TRX, yoga, pilates, strengthening classes and various fitness classes. There is sure to be a class to fit your age, needs and abilities. Our fitness instructors hold various certifications to teach these many weekly fitness classes. If you are unsure of what class is best suited for you, please contact the Recreation Of-fice for guidance from our helpful staff. In addition to our fitness programs, there are special interest programs for all ages. Skating, dance classes, sports programs, table tennis - the list of spe-cialty programs offered to our commu-nity goes on and on. Visit our website at: quintesportsandwellnesscentre.ca to see the detailed list and schedules of programs offered for you. Swimming is another beneficial way for people of all ages and abilities to be active. Our qualified instructors offer a variety of classes like therapy fit, diaper fit (for moms and babies), and regular aqua-fitness classes. Swimming is also an important life skill. Lessons are available for all ages and abilities. For additional information and to register please contact us at 613-966-4632.


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Christmas Lights

Outdoor Magic Marks the Holiday Season


Belleville Magazine

Santa Claus Parade

Belleville Santa Claus Parade

On November 16 the Belleville streets were lined with excited young faces eager to catch a glimpse of the passing floats and most importantly of all, Santa in his sleigh. There were over 85 entrants in this year’s parade sponsored by Halla Visteon Climate Control Canada Inc.

The Belleville and District Chamber of Commerce Award Winners were:

Best Use of Lighting Award went to Quinte Stage Productions and Prince Charles School for their trib-ute to the movie Frozen.

Best Overall Theme Award to the Quinte Rowing Club for their herd of rowing reindeer.

Most Impressive Display of Community Spirit – Kennemetal Stellite

Best LIVE Music – Pentecostals of Quinte


Belleville Magazine

In Business

HVCC:Invested in the Community

This year Halla Visteon Climate Control (HVCC) celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Belleville operations. What began as a small manufacturing plant employing less than 20 people has grown through the years. It is now a team of 350 members with an additional 90 employment agency support workers at two Belleville plant locations. The efficiency, quality and longevity of HVCC can be direct-ly attributed to the commitment of their team members. When times were really tough, the team came together and worked hard to streamline the operation to en-sure their company would survive when others did not. As a result of this approach, Halla has become a world leader in their field and is now not only surviving in the extremely competitive world of automotive parts manufacturing, but they are growing and thriving. As a proud business member of the City of Belleville, HVCC is actively involved in the commu-

nity. This year they sponsored the Santa Claus Parade – the event’s first-ever corporate sponsor. They have also supported the Water-front and Ethnic Festival, Fla-vours of Fall and the United Way campaign. Whenever possible, HVCC chooses to work with local contractors and Canadian suppli-ers. Managing Director René Veillette serves as a member of the Quinte Manufacturers Associ-ation and sits on the Board of the Belleville Chamber of Commerce. He believes that as one of the larger employers in the area it is important for HVCC to give back to the community. “We have developed many strong working relationships within the area,” states René. “The City’s Economic and Stra-tegic Initiatives department is an excellent resource and Loy-alist College is very progressive in reaching out and asking what our specific training needs are. This enables us to provide our

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In Business

team with customized training as new systems are introduced. We have been interacting with Quinte Secondary School students to develop a greater awareness of the rewarding and challenging careers within the manufacturing industry and would welcome the opportunity to do so with other schools. Community partnerships are of great value to us as an orga-nization.” A Korean headquartered com-pany, HVCC Belleville was their first plant located outside Korea. They now have 35 manufactur-ing locations and four technical centres in 18 countries across Europe, North America and Asia. The Korean headquarters chose Belleville for its Canadian location due to its ideal manufacturing

location – accessible by rail and highway, and within a short dis-tance of major Canadian and US markets. HVCC is one of only two full-line automotive climate sup-pliers in the industry with its sales exceeding five billion US dollars per year. The Belleville operation was originally established to service Hyundai in Bromont, Quebec but now serves a client list that includes: Ford, GM and Chrysler. HVCC is excited to be launch-ing two new products in 2015, an electronic throttle body for gasoline and diesel engines, and electronic coolant valves. “We’re fortunate to have such a diverse business cross-section here in Belleville’s Industrial Park,” added René. “Because we

are not competitors we interact, tour one another’s facilities and gain some great insight. There are very impressive things happening in Belleville and HVCC is proud to be a part of it.”

HVCC Managing Director René Veillette

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OSUM


The City of Belleville is gearing up to host the 62nd Annual On-tario Small Urban Municipalities (OSUM) conference this spring. This three-day event will be held from April 29-May 1, 2015 at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre. During the 2015 conference, the City of Belleville will welcome up to 300 conference delegates consisting of municipal politicians and staff . The City is thrilled to showcase all we have to off er to representatives from across the province.

Belleville Gearing Up to Host Municipal Conference

Vendors:The OSUM Conference will be hosting a Trade Show for municipal delegates. If you are interested in a booth, please contact Angela Allen, Economic & Strategic initiatives at [email protected]

Volunteers:We are currently seeking volun-teers for the Conference; please contact Sarah Tummon-Button at [email protected] to fi nd out more about the volun-teer roles/responsibilities. There are a wide range of volunteer opportunities and we look forward to hearing from you.

Sponsors:The City of Belleville would like to thank the sponsors who have come on board:

CIBC Wood Gundy - Gold Sponsor

Templeman Menninga - Silver Sponsor

McDougall Insurance - Bronze Sponsor

Hicks Morley - Bronze Sponsor

If you are interested in sponsor-ing the conference, please contact Sarah Tummon-Button at [email protected]


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Civic Levee

New Year’s Civic LeveeMayor Taso A. Christopher and Belleville City Council welcomed the community to the New Year during the annual Levee at the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre.

“Team work, dedication and passion defines our last council and in the same spirit of cooperation, we will continue to work together to move forward. We all look forward to representing the City of Belleville over the next four years.”

“2015 is going to be a year of implementation. The past Council has spent tireless hours laying out a very strong framework, that this Council now has a very large responsibility to execute. 2015 is going to be a productive year in the City of Belleville.”



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In Business

Business in the Downtown Core

Pure Honey

When Monique Addy graduated from Nicholson Catholic College she headed to Carleton University in Ottawa where she completed a degree in Sociology and Econom-ics. Following her graduation she went on to travel in Europe, then returned to Canada and moved to Banff, Alberta where she managed a Club Monaco store. In spite of loving Banff, family ties were stronger – it was time to come home. Monique returned to Belleville where she now lives with her husband and three chil-

dren. In September 2011 Monique opened Pure Honey Boutique in the downtown core. “I’ve always wanted to own a store,” explained Monique. “When I was growing up my mother owned a clothing store in Trenton and I feel I gained a lot through her experience. When I returned to Belleville I felt there was a niche that I could fill. I wanted to offer a unique and personal shopping experience - a place where women could find special brands normally only

available in larger centres. Once I made this decision I knew that downtown Belleville was where I wanted my boutique to be. It’s a community onto itself, where shoppers can enjoy the special-ized service that comes with shopping at locally owned and operated businesses. “My timing was perfect. I was able to get this amazing location at 217 Front Street. Since opening the doors I’ve had steady traffic, both local and from out of town. I’ve even developed a client base


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“I knew that

Downtown

Belleville was

where I wanted

my boutique

to be.”

- Monique Addy

from the Toronto area – they visit the store whenever they’re in town working at the new courthouse. “The reconstruction in the downtown core will sometimes be challenging, but I believe we need to focus on the positive changes we will all enjoy once they’re completed,” Monique commented. “I’m excited to have a business here and would do it again in a heartbeat – which actually, I may. I think the community would welcome and support fresh new ideas and who knows, there may be another shop in my future.” A selection of beautiful Cana-dian and European designs arrive

weekly bearing labels such as Pink Martini, Darling, Free People, French Connection and Preloved. Monique is currently developing an online shopping option which will be available on her website at purehoneyboutique.com. “I want women to be able to express themselves through the clothing they choose to wear. Each of us has our own unique style and it’s important that my clients gain that sense of freedom and comfort to be themselves while shopping at Pure Honey. When the door of the store opens, I either know the person coming in – or we’ll be friends when they leave.”

Winter Parking Restrictions Now in Eff ect

To ensure snow clearing operations can be completed in an effi cient and eff ective manner, winter parking restrictions are now in eff ect in the City of Belleville. To avoid receiving a parking ticket and/or havingyour vehicle towed, please observe the following:from Nov. 2 - Apr. 14, parking is prohibited on allcity streets between 1 am and 6 am. During a snowstorm, when posted snow clearingoperations are underway, no stopping of a vehicle is permitted on any city street. Snow clearing operations typically take place between 11 pm and 7 am. Thanks for helping to keep our roads safe and clear.

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JanuaryBelleville Youth Swim Team Eastern Ontario Regional ChampionshipQuinte Sports & Wellness Centre

FebruaryWalk for MemoriesIn support of the Belleville-Hastings-Quinte Alzheimer Society, this walk will be held in the Bayview Mall from 10 am to 12 noon.

Egypt, Gift of the Nile Travelling ExhibitionSpecial exhibit from the Royal Ontario Museum visiting Glanmore National Historic Site at 257 Bridge St. E.

Savour the ChillDowntown merchants off er delicious soup creations for only $2 and will be judged by you, the tasters!

Downtown DocFestEnjoy three days of outstanding international and local documentary fi lms at various locations in Downtown Belleville.

MarchOntario Minor Hockey Association Midget AAA Hockey TournamentHosted by the Quinte Red Devils AAA Hockey Club at the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre.

Senior’s Showcase and Information FairQuinte Sports & Wellness Centre

Quinte Home Builder’s Association Home and Renovation ShowQuinte Sports & Wellness Centre

AprilOntario Small Urban Municipalities ConferenceThe City of Belleville is hosting the 2015 Ontario Small Ur-ban Municipalities (OSUM) conference and will welcome hundreds of delegates from across the province to the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre during the event.

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