R0013/0416 Municipal Matters • Thursday, April 16, 2015 Meetings of Council Tuesday, April 21st, 2015 7:00 p.m. Corporate Services Committee followed by Community Issues Committee followed by Planning and Protection Committee (if required) EMERGENCY NUMBERS Police ∙ Fire ∙ Ambulance 911 Emergency Only Public Works Emergency Number 24/7 613-257-2253 [email protected] 175 Bridge Street Carleton Place, ON K7C 2V8 613-257-6200 www.carletonplace.ca TRASH TO TREASURES The Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum will be hosting a fundraising “trash to treasures” sale on April 18 and 19. If you are de-cluttering or downsizing and have items you would like to donate, please give Jennifer Irwin a call at 613-253-7013 or drop off your items at the museum. We do hope to offer more treasures than trash though, so no books, Tupperware or clothing please! PW3-2015 Roadside Grass Cutting Tender May 1, 2015 to October 1st, 2015 Sealed tenders clearly marked as to contents will be received by David Young, Director of Public Works, Town Hall, 175 Bridge Street, Carleton Place, Ontario, K7C 2V8 until: 11am Local Time, April 24, 2015 for the following roadside grass cutting. Tenders may be picked up at the Town Hall 175 Bridge Street, Carleton Place, ON or tender can be sent digitally by calling 613-257-2253 or e-mail your request to [email protected]. CARLETON PLACE 6TH ANNUAL RECYCLING DAY WHEN: Saturday, April 25th, 2015 from 9am to 1pm WHERE:RONA Parking Lot, 535 McNeely Avenue FREE disposal of paint, CFLs, alkaline and rechargeable batteries, power tools, small engines and auto batteries. FREE disposal of computers, photocopiers, fax machines, speakers, telephones, cameras, pagers, televisions, UPS, ballasts, Christmas lights and more. A fee of $40 will be charged for fridges and freezers, $10 for washers, dryers and stoves; less for smaller household appliances like blenders, toasters, vacuum cleaners, etc. For more information on prices, call TTER at 613596-0310 or check their website at TTER.ca Free auto battery testing by CAA Draw for a rain barrel and a $75 gift certificate from Carleton Place Nursery. Complimentary coffee courtesy of Tim Hortons Sponsored by Carleton Place Environmental Advisory Committee, RONA, TTER, CAA TOWN OF CARLETON PLACE TREE PLANTING PROGRAM In efforts to ensure the Town of Carleton Place’s tree population is maintained and enhanced for years to come, we are making trees available to Town of Carleton Place residents at a subsidized rate. For $20.00 (taxes included) a tree of 25mm (1 inch) in thickness and 6’ to 8’ in height will be made available. Species available are: Large Trees; Sugar Maple, Red Oak, Hackberry Smaller Trees; Showy Mountain Ash, Flowering Crabapple (Edible), MacIntosh Apple Vouchers for trees will be available for collection at one information session that will be held at the Arena (75 Neelin Street): Wednesday May 6, 2015 start time is 7 p.m. Because these trees are subsidized anyone who has their name on a tree list must attend (or have previously attended) the information session to be eligible for a tree voucher. Residents must call before the session in order to be placed on a list for a tree. Call 613-2572253 to have your name placed on the list or leave a message providing your name, address, telephone number and tree desired and your name will be placed on the list. There are a limited number of trees available. Trees will be provided on a first come first served basis and a limit of 2 trees per household. These trees are available ONLY to taxpayers of the Town of Carleton Place and must be planted within Town limits. Information sessions are open to the public for general information regarding tree planting and maintenance. WATER OFF Effective APRIL 15, 2015, residents who were advised in writing by the Town of Carleton Place to continuously allow a tap to run to prevent their water service from freezing, can now turn off those taps. We appreciate your cooperation and patience during this unusually cold winter. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact the Public Works office (613) 257-2253. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Town of Carleton Place is seeking an individual to fill the part-time position of Administrative Assistant for the Director of Protective Services. Summary: Provides administrative and clerical support to the Protective Services department. Qualification/Experience: • Previous administrative experience. Familiarity with municipal operations would be an asset; • Pleasant, efficient manner dealing with staff and the public both in person and on the phone; • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; • Good typing skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. • Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive material; and • Must provide a satisfactory criminal background check. A detailed job description, for this position, can be accessed at www.carletonplace.ca Interested applicants are invited to submit an application in confidence by 3:30 PM April 24, 2015 quoting “Administrative Assistant-Protective Services” Attention Human Resources by: Mail: Town of Carleton Place Attn: Human Resources 175 Bridge St. Carleton Place, ON K7C 2V8 Email: [email protected] Facsimile: 613 257 8170 We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The Town of Carleton Place is an equal opportunity employer following the rules and regulations set out by the Human Rights Code. Personal information submitted will be used for the purposes of determining suitability for this competition only and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) upon request.