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November 13, 2014
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 22, 2014
Parade Start Time – 4:00pm
Parade Route
Canadian Tire Financial Services (corner of East
Main and Wellington Streets) heading west on
East Main Street and ending at Civic Square
CALLING ALL KIDS!
In Memory of Rosie Smith
PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF WELLAND
PUBLIC INFORMATION OF ROAD CLOSURES DURING
THE WELLAND SANTA CLAUS PARADE
This is to notify residents of a temporary closure of East Main Street from
King Street to Wellington Street. All roads that intersect with East Main Street
will be closed. The closure will be in effect from 4:00p.m. to 5:00p.m. on
Saturday, November 22, 2014. Cross Street and The Boardwalk will be closed
after the parade for holiday events as well.
The detour route will utilize Wellington Street, Lincoln Street and Prince
Charles Drive. For any questions regarding the above please contact Bryan
Purins at (905) 735-1700 x 2212.
Traffic and Parking Operations
Bring your letters addressed to Santa to the
parade. Canada Post mail carriers will be
ke sure
picking them up along the route. Make
er!
you put your return address on your letter!
“Rocking for Rosie””
This year Toys for Tots and Giant FM have partnered
together and joined us at the Parade!
Volunteers, along with the Mayor’s Youth Advisory
Council will be collecting unwrapped toys along the
route. Look for the Giant FM Vehicle! Toys can also
be donated inside City Hall during our Children’s
Holiday Party. Thank you for your generosity!
In addition, the rock n’ roll band Fear The
Worst will be performing live outside on stage
after Santa lights the tree. Let’s dance and
celebrate with the Children of Welland!
Share the Spirit of Giving
Open Arms Mission
will be collecting food
donations along the
route
DON’T FORGET!
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The party is just getting
star
started! Join us at Civic
Sq
Square where Santa will
light the tree, you can
visit with him inside while warming up with
free hot chocolate and cookies plus design a
spectacular holiday craft! All ages welcome!*
* While quantities last
This parade would not be possible without the support of its sponsors, volunteers and participants.
Thank You To:
City Welland, Recreation & Culture Division, 145 Lincoln Street, 905-735-1700 ext. 4000
CITY OF WELLAND
NOTICE
Pursuant to City of Welland By-law 2013-127 and O. Reg 332/12
The Council of the Corporation of the City of Welland intends to consider a staff
report establishing and, in certain cases, increasing City of Welland service
charges and user fees for 2015. The following areas are affected:
• Corporate Services (Transit Division)
• Integrated Services (Planning Division, Building Division,
Recreation and Culture Division)
• Infrastructure Services (Cemetery, By-Law Enforcement,
Sanitary Sewers and Waterworks)
• Fire Services
A Public Meeting is scheduled during the Special Council Meeting on Tuesday,
December 9, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. in City Council Chambers, 60 East Main
Street, Welland. Any person who attends has the opportunity to make a
presentation with respect to the proposed rate changes. In order for Council
to hear from as many residents as possible, presentations are limited to 10
minutes per presenter.
A copy of Report FIN-2014-22 and the draft List of User/Service Fees
will be available, at no cost, on December 5, 2014, at the City of Welland,
Finance Department, 60 East Main Street, Welland.
Christine Raby,
City Clerk
Part Time Market Square Attendant
10 hours a week
The City of Welland is seeking a Part Time Market Square Attendant for 10 hours per
week. Under the direction of the Manager of Recreation and Culture, the Market Square
Attendant is responsible to coordinate and implement the operational requirements
related to the Market Square facilities; assist with the planning and execution of special
events, performances, festivals, community celebrations and market promotions; gather
information and submit weekly reports (i.e. public and vendor attendance, incident
reports, work orders, etc.) and; provide information and assistance to vendors and
patrons.
The successful candidate requires:
1. A Post-secondary education or equivalent experience in Business Management.
2. Minimum of (3) years related working experience is required.
3. Demonstrated ability to maintain facilities, grounds and equipment.
4. Well developed customer service skills. Ability to deal effectively and courteously
with the public, external organizations and staff.
5. Ability to prepare written reports and complete cash transactions.
6. Must be willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
The rate of pay for this position is $12.90 per hour plus 4% vacation pay.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit a current resume clearly marked
“ Market Square Attendant” by no later than 4:00 p.m. Friday, November 21, 2014 to:
Corporation of the City of Welland,
Human Resources Department,
60 East Main Street,
Welland, Ontario.
L3B 3X4
A complete job description can be viewed on the City’s web site www.welland.ca
All applications will be held in strict confidence. We thank all applicants, however, only
those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of
Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for employment assessment
purposes only.
Welland Community Wellness Complex
145 Lincoln Street
UPCOMING EVENTS
www.welland.ca/Leisure/events.asp
(Events at the Wellness Complex unless indicated otherwise)
NOVEMBER
Welland Winter Lights 2014 - 22nd Annual Residential
Lighting Contest - Register at 905-735-1700 ext. 3101
for Bus Tours in December
15
National Child Day Free Skates at Youth
Arena 1:00-2:30pm
21
Teen Time Free Skate @ Jack Ballantyne
Memorial Arena, 501 King St. 8:30-9:30pm
Ages: 13-18 Student ID required.
22
Santa Claus Parade / Toys For Tots starts at
4pm
28
A Cappella Niagara presents “Yule Love It!”
7-9pm Tickets: $10 Passholder*; $15 Nonpassholder
DECEMBER
6
Velvetones Christmas Concert 1pm
Advance Tickets (to Dec 1) $5 Passholder*; $7
Non-passholder
6
Ballroom Dance Social 6-9pm Tickets: $8
Passholder*; $10 Non-passholder
12
Christmas Luncheon - details TBA
13
A “Kindred Christmas” 7 pm Tickets (to Nov
30) $8 Passholder* $10 Non-passholder
15-16 22nd Annual Residential Lighting Contest
Tours ! Christmas Carols !Apple Cider ! Treats
20
Christmas at the Market 9am-11am
Food ! Crafts ! Carolers ! Santa ! Fun
*Passholder information available at
www.welland.ca/Leisure/Guide.asp
More Information: 905-735-1700 ext. 4000
NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
INVITATION TO APPLY TO VARIOUS MUNICIPAL BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
Qualified Citizens of Welland are invited to apply for appointments to
various Municipal Boards and Committees.
Applications and information is available at the Office of the City Clerk or on the City’s website at
www.welland.ca/WeeklyInfo/Notices.asp
Your application should describe what assets you bring to the Board and/or Committee
that you are seeking appointment to.
*Unless otherwise indicated, you must be an eligible elector in the City of Welland
in order to sit on such Board and/or Committee.
Unless otherwise indicated, Boards and/or Committees are appointed for the Term of Council
(December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2018).
BOARD OR COMMITTEE
NO. OF CITIZEN
APPOINTMENTS
Accessibility Advisory Committee (please indicate on your application
which of the following target groups you are applying to represent):
• 6 members representing different types of disabilities both visible and
invisible such as persons with physical (visual, speech, hearing, deaf, brain
injury, use of a wheelchair); cognitive (intellectual impairments); perceptual
(learning disability); and mental health disabilities
• 3 members-at-large who are interested in issues related to people
with disabilities
• 1 member who is a parent/guardian representing children with disabilities
10
Arts and Culture Advisory Committee
6
Committee of Adjustment and Committee of Revision
3
Heritage Welland
5
Market Square Advisory Committee (please indicate on your application
which of the following target groups you are applying to represent):
• 5 vendors from Welland Farmers’ Market
• 5 members-at-large
*Please note: eligible electors from outside of Welland may be considered.
10
Property Standards Committee and Dog Control Appeal Committee
Term: 3 years (January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2017)
1
Senior Citizens Advisory Committee (please indicate on your application
which of the following target groups you are applying to represent):
• Welland resident/ratepayer – 8 positions minimum
• non-resident/non-ratepayer – 2 positions maximum (where interested
non-resident/non-ratepayer applications are received for vacancies on
the SCAC and those applicants are active in the Welland community as a
whole and the Welland Community Wellness Complex, a maximum of two
non-resident/non-ratepayer applicants will be considered in the absence of
resident/ratepayer applications)
*Please note: eligible electors from outside of Welland may be considered.
10
Town & Gown Committee (please indicate on your application which of
the following target groups you are applying to represent):
• resident-at-large – maximum 3, one of which must be a resident in the
direct area of Niagara College (Welland Campus)
• landlord representative from an approved student housing facility in the City
of Welland – 1 position
Term: 2 years (December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2016)
4
Transit Advisory Committee (please indicate on your application which
of the following target groups you are applying to represent):
• 1 resident with a physical disability
• 1 person employed in the medical health field
• 1 person from the senior sector
• 1 Welland Transit Bus Operator
• 1 person from the business community
• 1 person from the educational field
• 1 resident-at-large
7
Welland Arenas Advisory Committee (please indicate on your application
which of the following target groups you are applying to represent):
• 1 representative from a summer sport arena user group
• 2 representatives from a winter sport arena user group
• 2 members-at-large
5
Welland Community Wellness Complex (WCWC) Advisory Committee
Please note: applicant must be an active WCWC passholder in good standing
3
Welland Development Commission:
• Individuals from the following areas are encouraged to apply: Alternative
energy, manufacturing, life sciences, education, construction, development,
and service sectors.
*Please note: Eligible applicants must reside in or their employers must be
located in Welland. Eligible applicants or their employer are encouraged to be
a member of the Welland/Pelham Chamber of Commerce.
4
Welland Public Library Board
8
* Eligible elector means: You are a resident in the City of Welland or the owner or tenant of land, or
the spouse of such owner or tenant; a Canadian citizen; and at least 18 years old.
All applications must be on the prescribed form and should
include a brief resume.
Applications must be received in the Office of the City Clerk
on or before 4:30 p.m., Friday, November 21, 2014.
Christine Raby, City Clerk
www.welland.ca/wechampion