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Upcoming Events The County of Simcoe is working with OrgCode Consulting Inc. to develop a Long-Term Affordable Housing Strategy, a 10-year plan to address housing and homelessness issues across the County. Community participation is essential in developing this plan. Read below for more opportunities to participate and share your thoughts on housing and homelessness services in your area. If you did not have an opportunity to attend one of the five public consultations held across the County on November 1st and 2nd, more opportunities have been added: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 9:00am – 11:30am 1:00pm – 3:30pm Barrie City Hall Rotunda 70 Collier Street Open Houses You will also have an opportunity to share your comments regarding the direction of the County of Simcoe Long Term Affordable Housing Strategy at the following open houses: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 9:00am – 11:30am Barrie City Hall Rotunda 70 Collier Street Wednesday, December 12, 2012 9:00am – 11:30am Trillium Manor Auditorium 12 Grace Avenue, Orillia, Ontario OrgCode Consulting Inc.’s comprehensive work plan includes a large community outreach strategy. In addition to two online surveys that closed yesterday, a series of public consultations held across the County in November, and over 80 interviews with key stakeholders, OrgCode will also interview members of our community with lived-experience. All of this information will be brought back for community review and comment at the two open houses to be held on December 11th and 12th. For more information, please contact: Gwen Potter–King 1-800-355-0420 Ext. 6 [email protected] t’s a discussion occurring in local municipalities that are deciding whether or not to explore the potential of having a casino. This comes after the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) announced that it is looking to hear from Ontario municipalities that are interested in hosting a casino in their community. The City of Barrie is looking at this option – and if approved, it would be potentially located downtown as part of a future hotel/convention/conference centre and would include both slot machines and table games. As part of the process as set out by the OLG – before there’s even consideration on whether or not a casino is awarded – a public consultation with local residents must be conducted. Seeking public feedback is key to this process when deciding where and if a gaming site should be set up in a municipality. The period for public feedback is currently underway and ends on December 17. Following this time, comments will be assembled and tabulated and presented by way of a Staff Report to General Committee on January 7, 2013. These results will help Council decide whether or not it will pass a resolution supporting this – which is the next step in the process. It’s important to note that a majority response from residents supporting a casino doesn’t necessarily mean Barrie would be chosen for a site. Council would have the final say, and then the OLG would still have to decide if there are vendors interested in operating here. So tell us what you think Barrie – we want to hear your feedback and you can do that several ways. The four opportunities to having your say on a future casino in Barrie are listed below. 60 Worsley Street, Barrie Phone: 705-728-1010 Website: www.library.barrie.on.ca November 15th For information on news, events, and more visit us online at Barrie.ca Contact Us Phone: 705-726-4242 TTY: 705-792-7910 E-mail: [email protected] The City of Barrie competitive bid opportunities can be found at Biddingo.com/barrie. Businesses can also complete the Vendor’s Application form to receive free City of Barrie opportunity alerts from this website. The City does not warrant, represent, or guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any bid documents and/or information retrieved from any third party source other than Biddingo.com/ barrie or in person from the City of Barrie. The City is not responsible for any loss or damage including, but not limited to, time, money, or goodwill arising from errors, inaccuracies or omissions in any third party bid documents and/or information. To Obtain Documents • Download bid document directly from Biddingo.com/barrie. • Subscribe as a Biddingo member to download unlimited documents from Biddingo.com/barrie. The Biddingo subscription fee is $250 per year. • Non-subscribers can download individual bid documents from Biddingo.com/barrie, a fee may apply to each document. • Pick up in person from the Purchasing Branch, 56 Mulcaster Street, Barrie ON during business hours Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. A non-refundable document fee applies to each hardcopy document. Opportunities & Announcements Get it. Bid it. Win it! Biddingo .com A Casino In Downtown Barrie; What Do You Think? I Monday to Friday After School Drop-in $1 City of Barrie Community and Recreation Centres 3:00pm – 5:00pm Are you looking for something to do after school? The City of Barrie Recreation Centres are the place to be! Come and explore the After School Drop-in programs for children 9 to 12 years of age. Visit play.barrie.ca for schedules and locations. For more information contact Heather Kenehan at 705-739-4220 Ext. 4773, [email protected]. Tuesdays and Wednesdays After School Drop-in Swims Holly Community Centre 190 Bayview Drive 3:00pm – 5:00pm Join us every Tuesday and Wednesday for an open swim and 2-lane fitness swim. Admission is only $1.00 per person. Standard City of Barrie pool admission policy applies. For more information contact Marcie Battrick at 705-739-4220 Ext 5670, [email protected]. November 17 Annual Christmas Tea and Craft Show Allandale Recreation Centre 190 Bayview Drive 10:00am –3:00pm Come to the Allandale 55+ Centre for their Annual Christmas Tea and Craft Show. Browse the variety of vendors who will be selling jewelry, crafts, baked goods and so much more. Find that special gift for that special someone this holiday season. Bring your family and enjoy a lovely lunch too. For more information call 705-728-6332. November 22 Free Fraud and Scam Awarness Presentation East Bayfield Community Centre 80 Livingstone Street East 1:00pm Join us for this important and informative presentation. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, (formerly known as Phone Busters) and the RCMP will be offering a 45-minute presentation and question period on fraud awareness. This presentation will discuss fraud, identity theft and other scams and how to avoid them. For more information call Kate Foster at 705-739-4225 Ext. 5668. November 27 Midrise Urbanism A World Town Planning Event Barrie City Hall – Huronia Room, 2nd Floor 70 Collier Street Doors open at 6:30pm Event starts at 7:00pm The question faced by planners, citizens, builders and developers: What is the best form of development to achieve intensification in our urban centres? One approach is the use of midrise buildings rather than highrise buildings to achieve greater densities. Join us as we explore the merits, experiences, challenges, and the future of midrise development. Featured Guest Speakers: MOIZ BEHAR, Principal, Founder of MBPD Inc. LES KLEIN, Principal, Founder of Quadrangle Architects Ltd. This event is free and open to everyone. Please RSVP 705-739-4208 or email [email protected]. December 13 The Scott Woods Old Time Christmas Show Allandale Recreation Centre 190 Bayview Drive 7:00pm The Scott Woods show expertly delivers an old time feel seldom seen in this day and age with plenty of variety, family humor and inspiration sure to delight audiences of all ages. This show is loved all over Canada and we are delighted that Scott is coming to Barrie to share this great family night with us. The Old Time Christmas show sells out quickly, so buy your tickets sooner than later! This evening is a fundraiser for the 55+ Centres in the City Barrie. Tickets are available at the Allandale Recreation Centre–190 Bayview Drive, Parkview 55+ Centre–189 Blake Street or call 705-728 5141. November 16 Family Fun Night Barrie Public Library, Painswick 6:30pm – 8:30pm Come enjoy some cool family activities at the Painswick branch of the Barrie Public Library. The first Friday of the month will feature Bedtime Tales from 6:30pm until 7:00pm with stories, songs and rhymes. On Bedtime Tales evenings, enjoy family activities afterwards from 7:00pm until 8:30pm. All families with children welcome. For more information call 705-728-1010, Ext. 7019. November 20 and 27 Introduction to Yahoo! Email / Gmail Barrie Public Library, Painswick 2:30pm – 3:30pm Join this drop-in program that has been divided into 2 sessions. Participants are expected to attend both sessions and must attend week 1 in order to attend week 2. Learn how to send and read email on Gmail, create an email account and address book and organize mail into folders. These sessions are free but are limited to 6 people on a first come, first serve basis. Adults welcome. For more information call 705-728-1010, Ext. 7010. November 22 and 29 Introduction to the Internet Barrie Public Library, Downtown 2:00pm – 3:00pm This is a 2-part series program and you must attend week 1 in order to attend week 2. This workshop will cover the basics of the Internet and web searching techniques and is geared towards people with very little or no internet experience. This free adult program has limited space and is on a first come, first served basis. For more information call 705-728-1010, Ext. 7020. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL Barrie City Council invites applications from citizens who desire to have their names considered for appointment to the following committees: Accessibility Advisory Committee – This is a statutory committee, under the Ontarians With Disabilities Act, 2001 (ODA) which is designed so that cities, towns and other municipalities; hospitals; school boards; colleges and universities; public transportation providers, government ministries and agencies; the private sector and people with disabilities can take part in making Ontario a more accessible province. (Under the ODA, more than half of the members of the Committee must be people with disabilities). The City of Barrie is seeking to appoint one (1) citizen for a term to expire November 30, 2014. Environmental Advisory Committee – This Committee promotes the protection, maintenance and awareness of the environment within the community and provides advice concerning environmental policy, planning and sustainability. The City of Barrie is seeking to appoint one (1) citizen for a term to expire November 30, 2014. Applications containing details regarding qualifications and applicable experience for the above appointment may be directed to the undersigned at the City Clerk's Office at City Hall 70 Collier Street, P.O. Box 400, L4M 4T5. Please return your completed application to the address noted below, in person, by mail, or by fax 705-739-4243 no later than 4:30pm on Friday, November 16, 2012. For further information, please contact Wendy Sutherland at 705-739-4220 ext. 5077 or Lisa Pearson at ext. 4367. Personal information received in response to this notice is collected under the authorities of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001. Dawn A. McAlpine, City Clerk 70 Collier Street, P.O. Box 400, Barrie, Ontario, L4M 4T5 November 15 Around the World in 60 Minutes: Costa Rica Barrie Public Library, Painswick 7:00pm – 8:15pm Active volcanoes, long sandy beaches, cheeky monkeys: you will find the diversity and adventure travel is endless in Costa Rica. Join our presenter, Nicole, as she shares her digital slide presentation and provides travel tips. All adults are welcome. For more information call 705-728-1010, Ext. 7020. Notice of a Public Information Session Thursday, November 22, 2012 6:00pm – 8:00pm City Hall, 70 Collier Street Huronia A & B Meeting Room The City of Barrie is holding a Public Information Session regarding the draft Development Charge (DC) Background Study. Public consultation is being conducted to provide those affected and interested in the update of the DC By-law with an opportunity to participate in the development process prior to the statutory public meeting scheduled for December 10, 2012. The formal presentation will commence at 6:00pm followed by questions and comments. For more information contact (Acting) Director of Finance Craig Millar at 705-739-4220 Ext 4436. Notice of a Public Meeting On Monday, December 10, 2012, a Public Meeting will be held pursuant to Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, to present and obtain public input on a proposed Development Charge By-law and underlying Background Study. The proposed Development Charge By-law will replace the current City-wide Development Charge By-law (No. 2008-111). All interested parties are invited to attend the Public Meeting and any person who attends the meeting may make representations relating to the proposed by-law. The meeting is to be held: Monday, December 10, 2012 at 7:00pm Council Chambers – City Hall 70 Collier Street, Barrie, Ontario L4M 4T5 In order that sufficient information is made available to the public, copies of the proposed by-law and the Background Study will be available from the City Clerk’s Office at the above location on Friday, November 23, 2012, and on the City of Barrie website Barrie.ca. Interested persons may express their comments at the Public Meeting or in writing addressed to the (Acting) Director of Finance, at the above address, no later than Monday, January 21, 2013. General Committee intends to consider the Staff Report dealing with this matter on February 4, 2013, with Council consideration and proposed by-law passage on February 11, 2013. For more information contact (Acting) Director of Finance Craig Millar at 705-739-4220 Ext. 4436. Notice of a Road Closure Road Closure Start Date Monday, November 12 at 9:00am Road Closure Estimated Completion Date Monday, December 31 at 9:00am Please be advised that Sunnidale Road between Letitia Street and Cundles Road West has closed for the Installation of a 600m watermain (contract # 2012-107T). A detour has been setup for Letitia Street, Anne Street North to Cundles Road West. For more information call Alan Greenlees at 705-739-4220 Ext. 4488, Fax. 705-739-4235 or email [email protected]. Following Council's direction, The City of Barrie's staff are working to prepare the 2013 Business Plan. Your input is important. What services are important to you? Send your comments or questions about the City’s 2013 budget to [email protected]. To find out about other upcoming public engagement opportunities please visit Barrie.ca. Get engaged in the budget process 2013 Business Plan Who Can Vote? You can vote in the City of Barrie Ward 8 Municipal Election, if you are: A Canadian citizen; At least 18 years of age; A resident of Ward 8, Barrie or a non-resident owner or tenant of land in Ward 8, Barrie or their spouse; AND Not prohibited from voting under any law You must be on the Ward 8 voters’ list before you can vote. You can be added to the list up to and including the final voting day (December 3rd). To make voting fast and easy, it is always a good idea to check that you are on the list. To find out if you are on the voters’ list, please visit election.barrie.ca or call 705-728-VOTE (8683). When Can I Vote? You can vote on any of the voting days during election week. You are encouraged to vote early. Why wait? Saturday, November 24, 2012 10 am to 6 pm Tuesday, November 27, 2012 4 pm to 8 pm Monday, December 3, 2012 10 am to 8 pm Please remember to bring acceptable identification on the date you choose to vote. For more information call 705-728-VOTE (8683) or visit election.barrie.ca. The voting location will be held at the Southshore Community Centre, 205 Lakeshore Drive which is fully accessible. The City of Barrie is proud to partner with the Ontario Minor Hockey Association as host of the AAA Showcase event at the Holly Recreation Centre. December 1 and 2, 2012 Holly Community Centre 171 Mapleton Avenue, Barrie, ON For more information visit: Barrie.ca omha.net hometownhockey.com Facebook.com/OMHAHomeTownHockey Twitter.com/hometownhockey Are You the Next One? Did You Miss the Waterfront and Marina Strategic Plan Open House? Access information documents and provide your comments The City of Barrie is updating its 12-year-old Waterfront Master Plan through the Barrie Waterfront and Marina Strategic Plan project being completed in 2012. Over the past several months, a consulting team has carried out a number of stakeholder meetings that have lead the Design Team to key issues and opportunities that require exploration during this master plan update process. We want your comments. For more information visit Barrie.ca and search 'Waterfront & Marina Strategic Plan' or email Walter Fischer at wfi[email protected]. County of Simcoe Long-Term Affordable Housing Strategy With Barrie’s population growing at an annual rate of 5.5% since the mid-1980s and with the city still holding the title of one of Canada’s fastest growing metropolitan areas, Council has adopted the Energy Management Plan (EMP) as a priority initiative to help us plan for efficient energy use and lower energy costs. Below is a quick Q&A to help you understand this new plan and what it means to our City: Why do we need to adopt this? The goals of the EMP are to identify the tasks required and resources needed to ensure the City of Barrie meets the reporting requirements of Provincial Legislation under the Green Energy Act, and implements an energy reduction strategy to reduce energy costs for City of Barrie facilities. What’s the Green Energy Act? The Green Energy Act legislation requires municipalities to report on energy use for all facilities (such as fire halls, recreation and cultural facilities) and all equipment used to supply and treat water. For the City of Barrie this amounts to 66 separate facilities representing over 100 utility accounts (natural gas and electricity are included in the reporting). How will we monitor our energy uses? Energy management software will be purchased in 2013 to help organize utility data. The software will also allow staff to quantify savings from projects and allow operations staff to use energy data in real time for their facility to quantify changes in energy use through different operational schemes. By providing operational staff with the appropriate tools to monitor energy use and changing the focus of operations towards consideration of energy consumption as a priority in building operations, energy use will be reduced. How does this affect Barrie? For 2012, the City of Barrie budgeted $10.5 million dollars for electricity, natural gas and water for all corporate facilities, water supply and waste water treatment infrastructure, as well as for street lighting and traffic signals. This represents a significant cost to the corporation that will only grow as new buildings are completed and as energy costs increase. The EMP identifies $3,900,000 in technological changes (equipment, lighting, controls etc.) that can be implemented within buildings. The plan recommends a six-year implementation period, which staff hopes to complete by 2018. When complete, these projects will save the City of Barrie $4,400,000 in avoided energy costs, which is greater than the cost of the implementation. Have any questions? Find more information under ‘Environment’ in the ‘Living’ section of Barrie.ca. Barrie’s New Energy Management Plan
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Upcoming Events
The County of Simcoe is working with OrgCode Consulting Inc. to develop a Long-Term Affordable Housing Strategy, a 10-year plan to address housing and homelessness issues across the County. Community participation is essential in developing this plan. Read below for more opportunities to participate and share your thoughts on housing and homelessness services in your area.
If you did not have an opportunity to attend one of the five public consultations held across the County on November 1st and 2nd, more opportunities have been added:
Tuesday, November 20, 20129:00am – 11:30am1:00pm – 3:30pmBarrie City Hall Rotunda70 Collier Street
Open HousesYou will also have an opportunity to share your comments regarding the direction of the County of Simcoe Long Term Affordable Housing Strategy at the following open houses:
Tuesday, December 11, 20129:00am – 11:30amBarrie City Hall Rotunda70 Collier Street
Wednesday, December 12, 20129:00am – 11:30amTrillium Manor Auditorium12 Grace Avenue,Orillia, Ontario
OrgCode Consulting Inc.’s comprehensive work plan includes a large community outreach strategy. In addition to two online surveys that closed yesterday, a series of public consultations held across the County in November, and over 80 interviews with key stakeholders, OrgCode will also interview members of our community with lived-experience. All of this information will be brought back for community review and comment at the two open houses to be held on December 11th and 12th.
For more information, please contact:Gwen Potter–King1-800-355-0420 Ext. [email protected]
t’s a discussion occurring in local municipalities that are deciding whether or
not to explore the potential of having a casino.This comes after the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) announced that it is looking to hear from Ontario municipalities that are interested in hosting a casino in their community. The City of Barrie is looking at this option – and if approved, it would be potentially located downtown as part of a future hotel/convention/conference centre and would include both slot machines and table games.
As part of the process as set out by the OLG – before there’s even consideration on whether or not a casino is awarded – a public consultation with local residents must be conducted. Seeking public feedback is key to this process when deciding where and if a gaming site should be set up in a municipality.
The period for public feedback is currently underway and ends on December 17. Following this time, comments will be assembled and tabulated and presented by way of a Staff Report to General Committee on January 7, 2013. These results will help
Council decide whether or not it will pass a resolution supporting this – which is the next step in the process. It’s important to note that a majority response from residents supporting a casino doesn’t necessarily mean Barrie would be chosen for a site. Council would have the final say, and then the OLG would still have to decide if there are vendors interested in operating here. So tell us what you think Barrie – we want to hear your feedback and you can do that several ways. The four opportunities to having your say on a future casino in Barrie are listed below.
60 Worsley Street, BarriePhone: 705-728-1010 Website: www.library.barrie.on.ca
November 15th
For information on news, events, and more visit us online at Barrie.ca Contact Us Phone: 705-726-4242 TTY: 705-792-7910 E-mail: [email protected]
The City of Barrie competitive bid opportunities can be found at Biddingo.com/barrie. Businesses can also complete the Vendor’s Application form to receive free City of Barrie opportunity alerts from this website.
The City does not warrant, represent, or guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any bid documents and/or information retrieved from any third party source other than Biddingo.com/barrie or in person from the City of Barrie. The City is not responsible for any loss or damage including, but not limited to, time, money, or goodwill arising from errors, inaccuracies or omissions in any third party bid documents and/or information.
To Obtain Documents• DownloadbiddocumentdirectlyfromBiddingo.com/barrie. • Subscribe as a Biddingo member to download unlimited documents from Biddingo.com/barrie. The Biddingo subscription fee is $250 per year. • Non-subscribers can download individual bid documents from Biddingo.com/barrie, a fee may apply to each document. • Pick up in person from the Purchasing Branch, 56 Mulcaster Street, Barrie ON during business hours Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. A non-refundable document fee applies to each hardcopy document.
Opportunities & Announcements
Get it. Bid it. Win it!Biddingo.com
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Monday to FridayAfter School Drop-in $1City of Barrie Community and Recreation Centres3:00pm – 5:00pmAre you looking for something to do after school? The City of Barrie Recreation Centres are the place to be! Come and explore the After School Drop-in programs for children 9 to 12 years of age. Visit play.barrie.ca for schedules and locations. For more information contact Heather Kenehan at705-739-4220Ext.4773,[email protected].
Tuesdays and WednesdaysAfter School Drop-in SwimsHolly Community Centre190 Bayview Drive3:00pm – 5:00pmJoin us every Tuesday and Wednesday for an open swim and 2-lane fitness swim. Admission is only $1.00 per person. Standard City of Barrie pool admission policy applies. For more information contact Marcie Battrick at 705-739-4220 Ext5670,[email protected].
November 17Annual Christmas Tea and Craft ShowAllandale Recreation Centre190 Bayview Drive10:00am –3:00pmCome to the Allandale 55+ Centre for their Annual Christmas Tea and Craft Show. Browse the variety of vendors who will be selling jewelry, crafts, baked goods and so much more.
Find that special gift for that special someone this holiday season. Bring your family and enjoy a lovely lunch too. For more information call 705-728-6332.
November 22Free Fraud and Scam Awarness PresentationEast Bayfield Community Centre 80 Livingstone Street East1:00pmJoin us for this important and informative presentation. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, (formerly known as Phone Busters) and the RCMPwillbeofferinga45-minutepresentationand question period on fraud awareness. This presentation will discuss fraud, identity theft and other scams and how to avoid them. For more information call Kate Foster at 705-739-4225Ext.5668.
November 27Midrise Urbanism A World Town Planning EventBarrie City Hall – Huronia Room, 2nd Floor 70 Collier StreetDoors open at 6:30pmEvent starts at 7:00pmThe question faced by planners, citizens, builders and developers: What is the best form of development to achieve intensification in our urban centres? One approach is the use of midrise buildings rather than highrise buildings to achieve greater densities.
Join us as we explore the merits, experiences, challenges, and the future of midrise development.
Featured Guest Speakers:MOIZBEHAR,Principal,FounderofMBPDInc.LES KLEIN, Principal, Founder of Quadrangle Architects Ltd.
This event is free and open to everyone. Please [email protected].
December 13The Scott Woods Old Time Christmas Show Allandale Recreation Centre190 Bayview Drive7:00pmThe Scott Woods show expertly delivers an old time feel seldom seen in this day and age with plenty of variety, family humor and inspiration sure to delight audiences of all ages. This show is loved all over Canada and we are delighted that Scott is coming to Barrie to share this great family night with us. The Old Time Christmas show sells out quickly, so buy your tickets sooner than later!
This evening is a fundraiser for the 55+ Centres in the City Barrie. Tickets are available at the Allandale Recreation Centre–190 Bayview Drive, Parkview 55+ Centre–189 Blake Street orcall705-7285141.
November 16Family Fun NightBarrie Public Library, Painswick6:30pm – 8:30pmCome enjoy some cool family activities at the Painswick branch of the Barrie Public Library. The first Friday of the month will feature BedtimeTales from6:30pmuntil7:00pmwithstories, songs and rhymes. On Bedtime Tales evenings, enjoy family activities afterwards from 7:00pm until 8:30pm. All families with children welcome. For more information call 705-728-1010, Ext. 7019.
November 20 and 27 Introduction to Yahoo! Email / GmailBarrie Public Library, Painswick2:30pm – 3:30pmJoin this drop-in program that has been divided into 2 sessions. Participants are expected to attend both sessions and must attend week 1 in order to attend week 2. Learn how to send and read email on Gmail, create an email account and address book and organize mail into folders. These sessions are free but are limitedto6peopleonafirstcome,firstservebasis. Adults welcome. For more information call 705-728-1010, Ext. 7010.
November 22 and 29Introduction to the InternetBarrie Public Library, Downtown2:00pm – 3:00pmThis is a 2-part series program and you must attend week 1 in order to attend week 2. This workshop will cover the basics of the Internet and web searching techniques and is geared towards people with very little or no internet experience. This free adult program has limited space and is on a first come, first served basis. For more information call 705-728-1010, Ext. 7020.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEES OF COUNCILBarrie City Council invites applications from citizens who desire to have their names considered for appointment to the following committees:
Accessibility Advisory Committee – This is a statutory committee, under the Ontarians With Disabilities Act, 2001 (ODA) which is designed so that cities, towns and other municipalities; hospitals; school boards; colleges and universities; public transportation providers, government ministries and agencies; the private sector and people with disabilities can take part in making Ontario a more accessible province. (Under the ODA, more than half of the members of the Committee must be people with disabilities). The City of Barrie is seeking to appoint one (1) citizenforatermtoexpireNovember30,2014.
Environmental Advisory Committee – This Committee promotes the protection, maintenance and awareness of the environment within the community and provides advice concerning environmental policy, planning and sustainability. The City of Barrie is seeking to appoint one (1)citizenforatermtoexpireNovember30,2014.
Applications containing details regarding qualifications and applicable experience for the above appointment may be directed to the undersigned at the City Clerk's Office at City Hall70CollierStreet,P.O.Box400,L4M4T5.Pleasereturnyourcompletedapplicationtotheaddress notedbelow, inperson, bymail, or by fax 705-739-4243no later than4:30pm on Friday, November 16, 2012.
For further information, please contact Wendy Sutherland at 705-739-4220 ext. 5077 or LisaPearsonatext.4367.
Personal information received in response to this notice is collected under the authorities of theMunicipalAct,S.O.2001. DawnA.McAlpine,CityClerk70CollierStreet,P.O.Box400,Barrie,Ontario,L4M4T5
November 15Around the World in 60 Minutes: Costa RicaBarrie Public Library, Painswick7:00pm – 8:15pmActive volcanoes, long sandy beaches, cheeky monkeys: you will find the diversity and adventure travel is endless in Costa Rica. Join our presenter, Nicole, as she shares her digital slide presentation and provides travel tips. All adults are welcome. For more information call 705-728-1010, Ext. 7020.
Notice of a Public Information Session
Thursday, November 22, 20126:00pm – 8:00pm
City Hall, 70 Collier StreetHuronia A & B Meeting Room
The City of Barrie is holding a Public Information Session regarding the draft Development Charge (DC) Background Study.
Public consultation is being conducted to provide those affected and interested in the update of the DC By-law with an opportunity to participate in the development process prior to the statutory public meeting scheduled for December 10, 2012.
The formal presentation will commence at 6:00pm followedby questions and comments.
For more information contact (Acting) Director ofFinanceCraigMillar at705-739-4220 Ext4436.
Notice of a Public Meeting
OnMonday,December10,2012,aPublicMeetingwill be held pursuant to Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, to present and obtain public input on a proposed Development Charge By-law and underlying Background Study. The proposed Development Charge By-law will replace the current City-wide Development Charge By-law (No. 2008-111).
All interested parties are invited to attend the Public Meetingandanypersonwhoattendsthemeetingmay make representations relating to the proposed by-law. The meeting is to be held:
Monday, December 10, 2012 at 7:00pm Council Chambers – City Hall
70 Collier Street, Barrie, Ontario L4M 4T5
In order that sufficient information is made available to the public, copies of the proposed by-law and the Background Study will be available from the City Clerk’s Office at the above location on Friday, November 23, 2012, and on the City of Barrie website Barrie.ca.
Interested persons may express their comments at thePublicMeetingor inwritingaddressed to the(Acting) Director of Finance, at the above address, nolaterthanMonday,January21,2013.
General Committee intends to consider the Staff ReportdealingwiththismatteronFebruary4,2013,with Council consideration and proposed by-law passage on February 11, 2013.
For more information contact (Acting) Director of FinanceCraigMillarat705-739-4220Ext.4436.
Notice of a Road ClosureRoad Closure Start Date
Monday, November 12 at 9:00am
Road Closure Estimated Completion Date Monday, December 31 at 9:00am
Please be advised that Sunnidale Road between Letitia Street and Cundles Road West has closed for the Installation of a 600mwatermain(contract#2012-107T).
A detour has been setup for Letitia Street, Anne Street North to Cundles Road West.
For more information call Alan Greenlees at 705-739-4220Ext.4488,Fax.705-739-4235oremail [email protected].
Following Council's direction, The City of Barrie's staff are working to prepare the 2013 Business Plan. Your input is important. What services are important to you? Send your comments or questions about the City’s 2013 budget to [email protected].
To find out about other upcoming public engagement opportunities please visit Barrie.ca.
Get engaged in the budget process
2013 Business PlanWho Can Vote?YoucanvoteintheCityofBarrieWard8MunicipalElection,ifyouare:A Canadian citizen; At least 18 years of age; A resident of Ward 8, Barrie or a non-resident owner or tenant of land in Ward 8, Barrie or their spouse; AND Not prohibited from voting under any law
You must be on the Ward 8 voters’ list before you can vote. You can be added to the list up to and including the final voting day (December 3rd). To make voting fast and easy, it is always a good idea to check that you are on the list. To find out if you are on the voters’ list, please visit election.barrie.ca or call705-728-VOTE(8683).
When Can I Vote?You can vote on any of the voting days during election week. You are encouraged to vote early. Why wait?Saturday, November 24, 2012 10 am to 6 pmTuesday, November 27, 2012 4 pm to 8 pmMonday, December 3, 2012 10 am to 8 pm
Please remember to bring acceptable identification on the date you choose to vote.
Formoreinformationcall705-728-VOTE(8683)orvisitelection.barrie.ca.Thevotinglocationwillbeheldatthe Southshore Community Centre, 205 Lakeshore Drive which is fully accessible.
The City of Barrie is proud to partner with the Ontario Minor Hockey Association ashost of the AAA Showcase event at the Holly Recreation Centre.
December 1 and 2, 2012Holly Community Centre
171 Mapleton Avenue, Barrie, ON
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Did You Miss the Waterfront and Marina
Strategic Plan Open House?
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documents and provide your comments
The City of Barrie is updating its 12-year-oldWaterfront Master Plan throughthe Barrie Waterfront and Marina StrategicPlan project being completed in 2012. Over the past several months, a consulting team has carried out a number of stakeholder meetings that have lead the Design Team to key issues and opportunities that require exploration during this master plan update process. We want your comments.
For more information visit Barrie.ca and search 'Waterfront & Marina Strategic Plan' or email Walter Fischer at [email protected].
County of Simcoe Long-Term Affordable Housing Strategy
With Barrie’s population growing at an annual rate of 5.5% since the mid-1980s and with the city still holding the title of one of Canada’s fastest growing metropolitan areas, Council has adopted the Energy Management Plan (EMP) as a priority initiative to help us plan for efficient energy use and lower energy costs. Below is a quick Q&A to help you understand this new plan and what it means to our City:
Why do we need to adopt this? The goals of the EMP are to identify the tasks required and resources needed to ensure the City of Barrie meets the reporting requirements of Provincial Legislation under the Green Energy Act, and implements an energy reduction strategy to reduce energy costs for City of Barrie facilities.
What’s the Green Energy Act? The Green Energy Act legislation requires municipalities to report on energy use for all facilities (such as fire halls, recreation and cultural facilities) and all equipment used to supply and treat water. For the City of Barrie this amounts to 66 separate facilities representing over 100 utility accounts (natural gas and electricity are included in the reporting).
How will we monitor our energy uses? Energy management software will be purchased in 2013 to help organize utility data. The software will also allow staff to quantify savings from projects and allow operations staff to use energy data in real time for their facility to quantify changes in energy use through different operational schemes. By providing operational staff with the appropriate tools to monitor energy use and changing the focus of operations towards consideration of energy consumption as a priority in building operations, energy use will be reduced.
How does this affect Barrie? For 2012, the City of Barrie budgeted $10.5 million dollars for electricity, natural gas and water for all corporate facilities, water supply and waste water treatment infrastructure, as well as for street lighting and traffic signals. This represents a significant cost to the corporation that will only grow as new buildings are completed and as energy costs increase. The EMP identifies $3,900,000 in technological changes (equipment, lighting, controls etc.) that can be implemented within buildings. The plan recommends a six-year implementation period, which staff hopes to complete by 2018. When complete, these projects will save the City of Barrie $4,400,000 in avoided energy costs, which is greater than the cost of the implementation.
Have any questions? Find more information under ‘Environment’ in the ‘Living’ section of Barrie.ca.
Barrie’s New Energy Management Plan
