Notice of Open Houses to discuss proposed Official Plan Update
All citizens with an interest in land use planning in the Municipality of Highlands East are invited to attend an open house to obtain information on the new Official Plan for the Municipality. The current Official Plan was approved on December 7, 2004 and Provincial legislation requires municipalities to review and update their Official Plan every 5 years to consider local planning issues as well as to ensure consistency with Provincial policy.
This open house will follow an informal workshop format with a overview presentation and an opportunity for citizens and stakeholders to discuss planning issues and community values.
The date, time and location of the Open Houses is provided below:
Afternoon Open House:
Monday, August 30, 2010 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm at the Robert McCausland Memorial Community Centre, GooderhamEvening Open House:
Monday, August 30, 2010 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm at the Lloyd Watson Community Centre, Wilberforce
If you are planning to attend this open house, the following documents may provide useful background information:
- The current Official Plan for the Municipality of Highlands East, as well as the Review and Update Discussion Paper and updated maps are available at the Municipal Office or for download at www.highlandseast.ca/downloads/officialplan
- The County of Haliburton Official Plan available at the County of Haliburton Municipal Office in Minden or for download here.
- Provincial Policy Statement 2005 available for download here.
If you cannot attend this open house but have questions or would like additional information, please contact either Ms. Irene Cook at the Municipality of Highlands East (705) 448-2981, e-mail icook [at] highlandseast [dot] ca, or Chris Jones MCIP, RPP (705) 737-4512 x224, e-mail chris [at] meridianplan [dot] ca
2010 Muncipal Election: Nomination Papers Filed (Not Yet Certified)
The following nomination papers have been filed as of July 27, 2010 but have not yet been certified:
Reeve Candidate: Dave Burton - Box 236, Wilberforce, Ontario, K0L 3C0
dave [at] daveburton [dot] org | www.daveburton.org
Reeve Candidate: Jack Bartholomew - Box 362, Wilberforce, Ontario, K0L 3C0
jack [at] jackbartholomew [dot] ca | www.jackbartholomew.ca
Reeve Candidate: James Mackie - Box 183, Cardiff, Ontario, K0L 1M0
james [dot] mackie [at] sympatico [dot] ca
Ward 1 Candidate: Barry Dickinson - RR3, Bancroft, Ontario, K0L 1C0
barry [dot] dickinson [at] sympatico [dot] ca
Ward 1 Candidate: Steven Kauffeldt - Box 161, Cardiff, Ontario, K0L 1M0
stevenkauffeldt [at] yahoo [dot] ca
Ward 2 Candidate: Basil Cox - RR3, Bancroft, Ontario, K0L 1C0
basilcox [at] ymail [dot] com
Ward 2 Candidate: Suzanne Partridge - RR3, Bancroft, Ontario, K0L 1C0
secretgardener [at] ymail [dot] com
Ward 3 Candidate: Beverly MacDuff - Box 39, Gooderham, Ontario, K0M 1R0
bevmacduff [at] sympatico [dot] ca
Ward 3 Candidate: Donna Graham - Box 163, Gooderham, Ontario, K0M 1R0
grahamre [at] bellnet [dot] ca
Ward 3 Candidate: Cecil Ryall - Box 359, Gooderham, Ontario, K0M 1R0
Ward 3 Candidate: Chuck Viner - Box 239, Gooderham, Ontario, K0M 1R0
chuckviner [at] sympatico [dot] ca
Ward 4 Candidate: Gary Stoughton - Box 22, Wilberforce, Ontario, K0L 3C0
Ward 4 Candidate: Joan Barton - RR1, Tory Hill, Ontario, K0L 2Y0
joan [at] joanbarton [dot] ca | www.joanbarton.ca
School Board Trustee Candidate: Valerie Smith - Harcourt, Ontario, K0L 1X0
School Board Trustee Candidate: Yogen Noyadoo - Whitby, Ontario, L1P 1W4
Agenda for Council Meeting on July 13, 2010
Download file: 2010.07.13_agenda.pdf
2010 Tariff of Fees By-law
The Council for the Municipality of Highlands East proposes to enact a by-law to prescribe a tariff of comprehensive fees and charges relating to the processing of applications made in respect to planning matters, at the regular Council meeting held on July 13, 2010. The Council meeting commences at 9:00 a.m. and will be held at the Council Chambers in Wilberforce, Ontario.
Rural Canadians' Guide to Programs and Services
The Rural Canadians’ Guide to Programs and Services is a booklet of Government of Canada programs and services, put together especially for Canadians in rural and remote and northern communities. Whether you’re looking for business advice, a cultural exchange or a boating safety program, this handy Guide was designed for you.
In addition to a short description of each program and service, there is also a point of contact where Canadians can go for information by telephone, Internet or both.
To obtain a copy, contact the Rural Secretariat toll-free at 1-888-757-8725 or send an email to rcs-src [at] agr [dot] gc [dot] ca requesting a copy to be mailed to you.
Agenda for Council Meeting on June 8, 2010
Download file: 2010.06.08_agenda.pdf
Meeting regarding Road Naming By-Law to be held July 13, 2010
Pursuant to Section 48 of the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended, the Municipal Council, at their regular meeting, will be considering a by-law to name/rename all public and private roads, as required, to accommodate the addition/revision of road names within the County of Haliburton. The regular meeting will take place on Tuesday, July 13, 2010.
