November 1, 2024 Town Page

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A look forward – November 5, 2024 
Committee of the Whole Council (CWC) at 10 a.m. 
The Arts and Culture Committee is asking that Council approve a request for a proposal to supply and install public art in Carnaby Park (located near 2nd Concession and Doane Road). 

The Development Services department will provide a presentation on the Town’s Heritage Strategy. The results of various consultations, relevant legislation, and recommendations will be shared. 

Several Planning Branch reports are on the agenda – please see the full agenda for details.  

A memo deferred from the October 22 CWC meeting is on the agenda. 

Parks, Recreation and Culture will bring forward a report on recreation programs and non-resident rates. The report recommends that Council approve a non-resident surcharge and that the implementation will start with winter program registration in December 2024. PRC2024-14 Recreation Programs and Non-resident Rates.

Corporate Services is bringing forward a Draft Staff Compensation Policy, outlining a structured and recurring Staff Compensation process. CS2024-15 Staff Compensation Draft Policy 

Council at 2 p.m. 
Several meeting recommendations and by-laws appear on the agenda. 

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We’re Hiring! Join Team EG:

• Art Instructor
• Birthday Party Package/Drop-In leader, Seasonal
• Childrens Instructor
• Fitness Instructor – Tai Chi
• Fitness Instructor - Zumba
• Head Instructor Guard, Part Time
• Senior Traffic and Transportation Technologist
• Skate Guard, Seasonal
• Swim Instructor, Part Time

For details and to apply, visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/Careers

Daylight Savings Ends
Gain an extra hour of sleep on November 3! The clocks go back one hour as daylight savings time ends. Remember to change the batteries in your smoke and CO alarms. Do not forget to test the batteries in your alarms monthly. In an emergency, seconds matter and working smoke alarms save lives.

Snow Clearing Assistance Program
EG is offering a Snow Removal Financial Assistance Pilot Program for residents over 65 or residents with a disability. 
Limited spaces available. Apply by April 15, 2025. Learn more at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/SnowAssistance

Bridge Closure
The safety of roads and bridges in East Gwillimbury is a top priority. Due to unforeseen circumstances and damage, the bridge on Queensville Sideroad, located approximately 100 metres east of Highway 48, crossing Mount Albert Creek is now closed. Queensville Sideroad will be closed at Highway 48 in the Town of East Gwillimbury. Local access to private properties and businesses will remain open from Centre Street west towards the bridge closure. Waste collection will not be affected in this area. We appreciate your patience. Learn more at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/QueensvilleSdrdBridge

Yard Waste
Yard waste collection takes place every other week. Place yard waste in compostable bags or open top containers (labelled as yard waste) with the rest of your collection bins. Learn more at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/Waste

Online Billing
Water and tax e-bills are available online! Register to:

• View account balances
• View account transactions
• View your bill(s)
• Receive your tax and water bills via email

Register at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/Ebilling

2025 Business Plan and Budget
What matters to you in the 2025 EG budget? Share your thoughts on how your tax dollars are invested into Town programs and services by taking the online survey. Tune in virtually or join us in person at the Civic Centre for the upcoming budget meetings:

• November 18 at 9 a.m.
• November 20 at 9 a.m.
• November 27 at 9 a.m.

For details, visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/Budget

EG's Draft Tree Protection By-law
The Town has developed a draft Tree Protection By-law for private properties to protect mature trees in EG. The goal of the by-law is to protect the Town’s existing tree canopy while also preserving natural heritage areas throughout the community. Learn more at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/Trees

Older Adult Open Houses
EG is hosting Older Adult Open Houses to gain feedback on our older adult programs. Join us at one of the sessions below to learn about older adult programs in EG, suggest changes to programming or suggest new programs:

• November 4 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the East Gwillimbury Sports Complex at (1914B Mount Albert Road)
• November 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Ross Family Complex (19300 Centre Street)

You can also complete the survey online at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/SeniorsPrograms or in person at the Civic Centre (19000 Leslie Street) or EG Sports Complex (1914B Mount Albert Road) Customer Service desks.

Drop-in Programs for Everyone
Are you looking to try something new or to brush up on your skills? Join one of EG’s drop-in programs:

• Active Start on Fridays from 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. at Ross Family Complex
• Advanced Pickleball on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Ross Family Complex
• Basketball on Tuesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. at Harvest Hills Activity Centre
• Beginner Pickleball on Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Ross Family Complex
• Sensory Skate for all ages from 3:30 to 4:20 p.m. at EG Sports Complex
• Youth Pickleball on Saturdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Ross Family Complex
• Youth Volleyball on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Ross Family Complex

Learn more at www.eastgwillimbury.ca/Dropins