EARTH HOUR
March 29, 2008 -
8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. West Perth Council would like as many West Perth residents as possible to participate in this event by turning off unessential electricity from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2008.
Emergency Preparedness Expo
Stratford Rotary Complex
Friday, May 9 • 2:30 pm—9:00 pm
Saturday, May 10 • 9:00 am– 3:00 pm See this poster for more details
Drinking Water Systems Annual Report now posted
The Ontario Drinking Water Systems Regulation regulates municipal and private water systems that provide water to year-round residential developments and designated facilities that serve vulnerable populations such as children and the elderly. For municipal residential drinking water systems, annual reports must be made available by February 28 and cover January to December of the previous year. In accordance with this regulation we will be posting our Annual Reports on this page.
For more information visit the Ministry of the Environment's website Drinking Water Ontario
Business Retention + Expansion - Volunteers Required
Between February and July of 2008 The County of Perth is conducting the second phase of a Business Retention and Expansion Project (BR+E). BR+E is a community-based economic development strategy with a focus on “taking care of, nurturing and supporting” businesses already existing in the community. A structured business survey is utilized as a means of beginning a dialogue with local businesses with the intent of identifying issues, concerns and potential opportunities and taking action where appropriate.
BR+E works to improve the competitiveness of local businesses by identifying and addressing their needs and concerns and building on business development opportunities. This is crucial to the sustained viability of communities since businesses that stay competitive are more likely to remain and expand in the community.
As a volunteer based project, we are looking for individuals who would be willing to join us in conducting some business visits. We will be focused on the Manufacturing, Industrial and Trades sector and as such, will be interviewing businesses throughout Perth County. The following are additional details on this exciting role. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Bernia Wheaton, Perth County BR+E Project Coordinator at 519-656-9253 or by email at bwheaton@perthcounty.ca
Volunteer Visitor Job Description
Purpose
Specific Tasks, Duties, and Responsibilities
- Conduct interviews as assigned
- Work with an interview partner to conduct interviews; one person asking the questions (interviewer) and one person recording the responses (recorder).
- Contact the businesses to set up an interview appointment
- Conduct the interviews
- Return the completed surveys
- Consider involvement in implementing action plans
- Sign confidentiality contract & Maintain confidentiality
Qualifications and Skills Required
- Enthusiasm and reliability
- Professionalism, representing the community for the BR+E project
- Good listening and recording skills
- Able to respect and exercise confidentiality
- Willingness to work within project timeframe
Training Required
- Mandatory attendance at a training session, which will take approximately 2–3 hours
Time Commitment
- Interviews will be conducted between March and May of 2008
- Each interview takes approximately 1–1 1/4 hours
NOW AVAILABLE:
New! Flexible net covering for your blue box
Prevents recyclables from blowing out of the box and increases capacity.
Pick up your net for $2 at the Municipal office, 169 St. David St., Mitchell (Any questions: Call 519-348-8429)
You will receive a full refund when you return a short survey after 4-6 months of use.
Waste - Recycling Schedule
There are no changes to the Bluewater Waste & Recycling Collection schedule for December, 2007.
Municipality Of West Perth
Notice Of Passing By-law No. 48-2007
Notice is hereby given that under By-law No. 48-2007, no Motorized Vehicles are permitted on any public parklands or walkways in the Municipality of West Perth. (Please see the “Motorized Vehicles – Prohibited in Designated Areas By-law” in the Municipal By-laws section for complete information.)
Municipality of West Perth
Notice of Rate Change
West Perth water rates have been changed effective May 1, 2007 as per By-law 19-2007.
Please see Municipal Fees: Water Department for the new rates.
Mitchell & Surrounding Area Character Community Network
The Council of the Municipality of West Perth is pleased to support the initiative of the
Mitchell & Surrounding Area Character Community Network, to encourage character building in young people, and the community in general.
To learn more read the Character Community Network Brochure (PDF)
Pre-Authorized Payment Form for Property Taxes
The Pre-Authorized Payment Form for paying Municipal property taxes is now available on this website. Property owners who would like to have tax payments made through pre-authorized payment plans, may download the application form linked below. Payment plans are available quarterly, or monthly.
MUNICIPALITY OF WEST PERTH
POLICY FOR RESIDENTIAL SERVICING
A policy has been adopted by the Council of The Municipality of West Perth to establish policies with respect to the provision of new municipal services to various areas throughout the Municipality.
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Home Energy $avings, an un-biased home evaluation, a incentive grant from Natural Resources Canada and Cleaner Air!
The Perth-Huron Residential Energy Efficiency Project or REEP for short, is the local office for unbiased advice on energy savings to homeowners. As part of the Elora Centre for Environmental Excellence, we offer unbiased expert advice to homeowners on energy savings.
An EnerGuide Evaluation consists of two tests on your home. The first to rate the structures overall energy efficiency and the second to measure the improvements made through energy upgrades. Your home will be place on the national scale between 0 and 100 (with 100 being the highest). You will be given a list of recommendation which you can follow to increase your home’s energy efficiency. Natural Resources Canada gives you 18 months to complete as many or as few of the recommendations as you choose. Your homes potential improvement will be discovered with your first evaluation.
In October 2003, Natural Resources Canada implemented a grant which re-imburses money to homeowners based on their improvement rating. This grant is an extra incentive to homeowners who will already being enjoying the benefits of an energy efficient lifestyle and saving money. Grants have recently been increased and range from $215 to $4580, depending on the improvement achieved. The national average for homeowner grants is aprox. $719. per household. Usually the amount of the grant is comparable to the yearly savings in energy costs a homeowner can expect. Within the 18 month window, when you are satisfied with your renovations, you call back for a follow up evaluation. Your home will be re-measured and your improvement will be paid back on a point by point basis. Your energy evaluator will help you fill out the granting forms for you and file them on your behalf.
The cost for an Energuide is $350, but Natural Resources Canada pays the first $175 of that right off the top, leaving the cost to homeowner at $150 for the first test and $25 for the follow up evaluation.
Homeowners wishing more information or those who would like to book their EnerGuide Home evaluation, can contact Lynda Bausinger, Perth-Huron Project Manager at: toll free: at 1-888-380-7337 . Homeowners and landlords of row housing units (non-stacked) can also call or email: huron.perth@thereep.ca or visit the website and book on-line at www.thereep.ca
West Perth Council Meeting Dates
Council shall meet regularly on the second and fourth Monday of each month commencing at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at the Municipal Office at 169 St. David Street, Mitchell, Ontario. A Committee of the Whole meeting will take place on the third Monday of each month.
Council may, by Resolution, alter the date and/or time of a regular Council meeting. Notification of such changes will be posted on this site.
Any person or persons wishing to appear before Council on any matter pertinent to the business of the Corporation must notify the Clerk and provide a written copy of the submission not later than 12 noon on the Friday preceding the Council meeting in order that the deputation be listed on the agenda.
Minutes of past meetings and agendas of upcoming meetings may be read on ths website.
THIS PAGE WAS LAST UPDATED 03/18/08
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