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PERC Ice P.2
Building Permits P.5
Directory P.6
Farm Fire Safety P.7
FALL 2015 EDITION
THE
UPCOMING PERTH EAST COUNCIL MEETINGS 2015 7:30PM Start Sep. 15 Council Oct. 6 Council Oct. 20 Council 7:00PM Start Nov. 3 Council Nov. 17 Council
All documents, including this newsletter, are available in other/accessible formats.
Contact the Clerk’s Office at (519)595-2800 for more information
INSANITY BOOTCAMP Days: Tuesdays, 6 week session beginning Sept.15 Time: 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Cost: $50 for the session or $10 drop in INSANITY offers total body conditioning. Complete with high intensity cardio moves for endurance, plyometrics for power, bodyweight strength moves, balance work, a focus on core strength and a cool down with static stretching. INSANITY takes into consideration the special needs of a group setting by providing modifications so that all participants at various levels of fitness walk away feeling like they had the ultimate workout! Landfill
Hours
Ellice Landfill Year Round Mon. 8:00am - 12:00pm Wed. 1:00pm - 5:00pm Sat. 9:00am - 4:00pm South Easthope Landfill Year Round 2nd/4th Sat. 8:00am -12:00pm Tues. 8:00am - 12:00pm Thurs. 1:00pm - 5:00pm Want to fill this out
online? Visit pertheast.ca/ffsc
and download the Self Assessment
Form. Once downloaded, you
can complete, submit, save or
print.
BADMINTON Days: Wednesdays (beginning Sept 9) Time: 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm Cost: $4.00 each $2.50 for youth Racquets and birdies available. Drop in any time.
SHUFFLEBOARD Days: Mondays Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Cost: $2.00 per participant
INDOOR WALKING CLUB Days: Mondays through Friday Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am Cost: Free but preregistration is required
Indoor walking club provides a great activity and an easy way to exercise year round in a safe and weather friendly setting.
This program is offered by Community Outreach. Contact Gina at 519-595-8755 for more information on joining this program.
EUCHERAMA Date: September 17,
October 15, November 19, December 17
Time: 10:00 am For more information contact 519-595-8755
TEAM TRIVIA NIGHT Date: Friday, October 2 Time: Doors open at 7:00 pm trivia starts at
7:30 pm Cost: $200 per team of 8
Includes appetizer buffet Cash prize to winners For more information contact Becky at 519-595-8375 or [email protected]. Register by September 25.
Perth East Public Library LIBRARY HOURS: Mon., Sat. 9am-1pm Tue.Wed., Thu.9am-8pm Friday, Sunday closed.
The Perth East Public Library Board meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:30pm. Meetings are held in the program room of the library and are open to the public.
Are you an artist or the owner of an interesting collection? If so, please call the library at 519-595-8395 to have your works displayed in our showcase.
www.pertheast.library.on.ca
The Perth East Fire Department invites you to participate in "Building a Farm Fire Safe Community" (FFSC). The FFSC Program was created to address the growing concern regarding farm-related fires. Barn/shed, agricultural vehicle and other farm-related fires have led to staggering losses (over $8 million between 2010-2014 in Perth East). Fires have destroyed buildings, livestock, vehicles, equipment and often cripple the livelihood of farming families. In Ontario alone, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) reports farm structure losses of $25 million-$60 million each year (this does not include contents such as equipment and livestock). The FFSC Program is founded on education, awareness and farm fire safety planning within the Perth East and West Perth fire areas.
The FFSC Program is made possible by our Partners in Farm Fire Safety: • Tradition Mutual Insurance Company • North Waterloo Farmers Mutual Insurance Company • South Easthope Mutual Insurance Company • Perth-Huron Insurance Brokers Association
Each farm is unique, which means each farm should have a unique farm fire safety plan. We've made it quick & easy for farm owners/operators to qualify for a custom-made fire safety plan for their farm. Simply complete the Self-Assessment Form and send it electronically, (or print and submit it) to the Fire Department. Once we've reviewed your completed form, we'll contact you and schedule a visit to the farm property. From there, we'll work with you, your family, employees and the property itself to create a farm fire safety plan.
FARM FIRE SAFETY PROGRAM
GET A FREE FARM FIRE SAFETY PLAN!
To qualify, simply complete the Self-Assessment form (see back cover) and email/mail/fax/deliver to the Perth East Fire Department at 25 Mill Street East, Box 455, Milverton, ON N0K1M0 (by fax to 519-595-2801) or [email protected]. We’ll review your information and contact you to set up an appointment. Questions? Call 519-595-2800 or visit the farm fire safety page at www.pertheast.ca/ffsc.
Photo Credit: Debbie Riddell
AVAILABLE ICE TIME The ice will be available for rental beginning September 8. Please check out our website at www.pertheast.ca to view our ice schedule contact Becky at PERC for available ice times. TICKET ICE Allows individuals or small groups to rent the ice for $15 per person. How Ticket Ice Program Works • Ice can be booked up to 72 hours (3 days) in advance • Between 8:00 am to 10:50 pm. No bookings after 10:30 pm • Must book in advance – cannot just show up • Booking must be made by individual 18 years of age or older. Ice
rental agreement must be signed before rental occurs. • If someone else would like to book the ice for the full rate, ticket ice
rental gets bumped • Full equipment and helmet required if playing hockey • $15.00 per hour per person (includes HST) • Dressing room bar service is not available for Ticket Ice program • If there are 10 or more skaters the rental fee will be the regular rate • PERC staff have the right to accept or deny Ticket Ice Rental
request PARENT’N TOT SKATING Days: Mondays 10:30 am – 11:30 am Thursdays 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Ages: 6 years of age & under, plus caregiver Cost: No Charge Ice time allocated by PERC for pre-schoolers and their parents or caregivers. This time is unorganized recreational skating only. Helmets are recommended for all participants. ADULT SKATING Days: Tuesdays Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Cost: No Charge Helmets are recommended for all participants. PUBLIC SKATING Days: Sundays Commencing September 27 Time: 2:00 pm – 2:50 pm Cost: $3.50 unless sponsored Ice time allocated by PERC for recreational skating. Sticks and pucks are not permitted on the ice surface during this time. See website for schedule of sponsored public skating times. If interested in sponsoring a Free Skate, please contact Becky at 519-595-8375
ON THE ICE AT PERC
PRE-AUTHORIZED PAYMENT (PAP) PROGRAM
• IT’S SIMPLE - One of the simplest ways to pay your property taxes and water bills is through a pre-authorized payment plan. Both taxes and water can be set up to be deducted from your bank account on the due dates. Property taxes can also be set up for a monthly deduction.
• THE PLAN - The monthly plan, when started in January, will deduct 10 equal instalments from your bank account on the 15th of the month. This amount is determined by taking the previous year’s taxes and dividing them by 10. The November deduction is the balance between the previous year’s taxes and current year’s taxes. You can start this plan at any time of the year and we would simply adjust the payments by however many months are remaining.
• MAKING IT HAPPEN -You need to complete the application, attach a void cheque, and return to the office via mail, fax (519)595-2801 or email to [email protected] .
PURCHASING A FARM?
Check with OMAFRA before you purchase a farm to be sure the property is in the correct tax class, please call 1-800-469-2285. When a property is sold, it will become 100% residential. The farmland assessment class is very important and can mean the difference of thousands of dollars on a tax notice. The Township must bill out according to the assessment information sent to them and getting it changed after the deadline has passed is not always possible. MAILING ADDRESS REMINDER
Please notify the Township with your correct address. Canada Post has returned mail with incomplete addresses.
TILE LOANS For Tile Loan applications and inquiries, contact Wendy McMurray at 519-595-2800 ext. 247or [email protected].
ARE YOU PREPARED? Visit www.GetPrepared.ca for key steps to take during an emergency such as an earthquake, severe storm, flood, and more.
MUNICIPAL STAFF DIRECTORY Phone: (519)595-2800 Box 455, 25 Mill Street East, Milverton, ON N0K 1M0 Fax: (519)595-2801
Long Distance: 1-888-712 -0618 www.pertheast.ca
ADMINISTRATION: EXT. FIRE DEPARTMENT: EXT.
Glenn Schwendinger CAO 232 Bill Hunter Fire Chief 226
Theresa Campbell Clerk 223 Todd McKone Fire Prevention Officer 227
Donna Chaffe HR Manager/Assist. to CAO 238 Tanya Bettridge Assistant 233
Ashley Matheson Assistant/Receptionist 221 PUBLIC WORKS & PARKS: (After hours: 595-8700) EXT.
Kate Skelding Assistant 225 Wes Kuepfer PW & Parks Manager 234
Stephanie Klomp Receptionist/Assistant 221 Bill Wilson Operations Coordinator 249
FINANCE: EXT. Mike Kuepfer Foreman, North
Rhonda Fischer Treasurer 229 Ron Pfeifer Foreman, South
Wendy McMurray Accounting Supervisor 247 After Hours Water Pager (519)292-1944
Loretta Wicke Property Tax/Utility Clerk 228 Bill Westman Greenwood Cemetery (519)595-4051
Connie Jantzi Accounts Payable/Receivable 235 PERTH EAST RECREATION COMPLEX (PERC):
BUILDING/BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT: EXT. Phone: (519)595-8375 Fax: (519)595-4067
Grant Schwartzentruber Chief Building Official 222 40 Temperance St. Milverton www.pertheast.ca/reccomplex
Jonathan DeWeerd Building/Sewage Inspector 244 Becky Westman PERC Manager
Jean Welsh Assistant 224 Jeff Lamb Operator
Maurita Boyle By-law Enforcement Officer 231 Kevin Schlueter Operator
Gerald Moore Plans Examiner 241 Paul Weber Operator
PARKS & HALLS Heidi Pugh Assistant
Lyle Yost Memorial (Millbank) Aden Frey (519)503-7157 PLANNING: (Can also call 519-271-0531 ext. 413) EXT.
Greenwood Park PERC (519)595-8375 Adam Betteridge Planner 248
Morningdale Park PERC (519)595-8375 CANINE CONTROL EXT.
Shakespeare Optimist Hall Karen Danis (519)625-8723 Dan Schamber Canine Officer (519)273-7869
PERC Banquet Hall PERC (519)595-8375 Ashley Matheson Dog Tagging 221
MUNICIPAL DRAINS & TILE LOANS EXT. PERTH EAST PUBLIC LIBRARY (519)595-8395
Municipal Drains Ashley Matheson 221 19 Mill Street E. Milverton www.pertheast.library.on.ca
Tile Drains/Loans Wendy McMurray 247 Cindy Dunbar Library CEO
Drainage Superintendent Bill Dietrich (519)880-2708 GARBAGE & RECYCLING PICK-UP
TREE/WEED INSPECTION Bluewater Recycling 1-800-265-9799
Marvin Smith (519)291-2236 HYDRO ONE 1-877-363-7464
PERTH EAST MUNICIPAL OFFICE – OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY, 8:30AM TO 4:30PM
Booking Building Permit Inspections
The Building Department has implemented a new system for booking building inspections. To book your inspection, please call 519-595-2800 ext. 241 and follow the instructions for leaving a message. If booked by 4:00 pm on a business day, the inspection can usually be booked for the next business day. A minimum 24 hours’ notice is required for all inspections.
Information required to book an Inspection: • Name & Phone number of person requesting inspection • Permit # • Type of inspection required (indicated on Building Permit) • Address of project • Date inspection required • Time inspection required (in AM or PM) • Any information the inspector may need to complete inspection
Tax Due Dates • September 25 • November 27
Building Permits
#Build2Code
Planning to build or complete renovations to your home, business or farm building? Building Permits are required to ensure that zoning requirements, fire and structural safety standards as well as other building standards are met, primarily for safety reasons. Whether you do the work yourself or hire a contractor, it is the property owner’s responsibility to ensure that a Building Permit is obtained, when required, and that the required
inspections are called for and any infractions are corrected. Starting construction without a permit is illegal and is a Provincial Offence under the Ontario Building Code Act. We advise property owners to ensure that the permit has been issued prior to any work commencing.
Building a Deck or Detached Garage The Perth East Building Department has introduced a Deck and Garage construction package to assist homeowners who would like to provide their own drawings for their projects. These packages outline the documents required to obtain a Building Permit and include sample drawings for reference. Also included in the sample drawing packages are span tables to assist in selecting framing members. Typical guard details are available for deck projects with samples that conform to the Ontario Building Code requirements. As with all projects we recommend owners retain the services of a qualified BCIN designated designer to prepare your plans and specifications. Some unique features or structures may require the services of an Architect or Professional Engineer. To view these packages please v i s i t o u r w e b s i t e , www.pertheast.ca, and follow the links on the Building Department page.
Planning for a Tent? Plan on a Building Permit. The warmer weather brings with it outdoor parties and weddings. If you are planning on having a tent or group of tents you may need a Building Permit. A tent or group of tents over 60 m2 (646 ft2) in gross area requires a Building Permit. In addition, if the tent is over 225 m2 (2,421 ft2) an inspection of the anchorage and tent structure is required by a Professional Engineer.
On a Septic System? When is the last time you thought about it? Your septic system is part of your home and your responsibility.
Don’t wait until you have a problem with your septic system. Protect your investment and avoid costly replacement – call a licensed septic contractor today.
SEPTIC TIPS
• Keep it Protected – Get it Inspected! - Have your septic tank inspected and pumped out by a licensed septic contractor as needed (on average every three to five years),
• Don’t Strain the Drain! - Use water efficiently to avoid overtaxing your system. Fix household leaks, run the dishwasher and clothes washer only on full loads, and consider installing high-efficiency fixtures.
• Think at the Sink! - Don’t pour grease, fats, or harmful chemicals like paints and solvents down your sink. They can clog or harm your system.
• Don’t overload the Commode! - Do not flush non-degradable items such as dental floss, diapers, coffee grounds, or feminine hygiene products.
• Shield your Field! - Care for your drain field by only planting grass, not driving or parking on it, and reducing roof and surface water drainage near the drain field.
PERTH EAST COUNCIL MAYOR
Bob McMillan 519-656-2839 [email protected]
DEPUTY MAYOR
Rhonda Ehgoetz 519-393-6888 [email protected]
ELLICE COUNCILLOR
Don Brunk 519-595-4513 [email protected]
MILVERTON COUNCILLOR
Jerry Smith 519-595-8084 [email protected]
MORNINGTON COUNCILLOR
Helen Dowd 519-595-2245 [email protected]
NORTH EASTHOPE COUNCILLOR
Jeff Cressman 519-662-4665 [email protected]
SOUTH EASTHOPE COUNCILLOR
Andrew B. MacAlpine 519-625-1087 [email protected]
Council Agenda Information Council agendas and minutes are posted on the Township of Perth East website at www.pertheast.ca.
Please note that current Council agendas are posted the Friday afternoon (by 4:30 pm) prior to the Council meetings and Council minutes are posted following approval by Council. For Council agendas not appearing on the website, please contact the Clerk’s Department.
Attendance at Council Meetings Regular Council meetings are typically held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday evening of each month and are open for the public to attend; however, if you wish to address Council regarding a specific matter, you must register as a Delegation. A schedule of the upcoming regular Council meetings can be found at www.pertheast ca.
Featured on the Perth East Website under Municipal Services - Canine Control: The Found Dogs page features lost dogs that are in the care of the Canine Officer. The page will include one or more photos and a description of the dog. After the allotted time, if a Found Dog is not claimed, it will be placed up for adoption and featured on the Adopt A Dog page. If you have lost a dog or are interested in adopting one, the Perth East website is a great place to look. www.pertheast.ca .
Found Dog/Adopt-A-Dog
