October 28, 2021 Town Page

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Council Highlights - October 19, 2021

Covid-19 Updates - A staff memo was presented to Council outlining key Town COVID-19 updates. Items covered in the Memo include capacity limits in select locations increasing to 100%, the vaccine certificate and Verify Ontario App, proof of vaccination requirements for entering Town recreation facilities, and Town events. To view the Memo, please visit our COVID-19 page.

2022 Business Plan and Budget Process Underway - Staff presented the proposed 2022 Business Plan and Budget.
The presentation included an overview of the COVID related impacts such as reduced revenues as well as cost savings. COVID related funding from the federal and provincial governments was also reported.

The Town remains in a solid fiscal position – debt free and the lowest relative taxes in York Region. For 2022, an operating budget of $42.3M and a capital budget of $21.8M are proposed. Budget presentations for each department will begin on November 22, 2021. To view the presentation, visit our Budget page.

EG Expresses Interest In Being The New Home For The Planned Southlake Hospital Expansion - Southlake Hospital is planning to construct a new facility at a new site. Staff presented an Advocacy Strategy for East Gwillimbury to be considered for the new hospital location and Council supported this effort.

EG Staff pointed out the community benefits including access to health care and employment opportunities, reputational benefits and long-term economic benefits in the health care sector.

Get involved with Council Meetings!

To view EG's Council Meeting schedule, visit our Council Calendar.

Watch it live at: https://eastgwillimbury.civicweb.net/Portal/
If you miss the meetings you can watch them at: www.youtube.com/TownEastGwillimbury

Pop-up COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic

This first and second dose walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic is open to all individuals 12 years of age and older.

Where: Holland Landing Community Centre (19513 Yonge Street, East Gwillimbury)
When: Thursday, October 28, 2021 from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Vaccine Available: Pfizer and Moderna

For other clinics and vaccine information, please visit our COVID-19 vaccine page.

Public Notices

Property Taxes Are Due

Final 2021 residential tax bills have been mailed and payments are due on October 29. Payments can be made at the Civic Centre, at your bank, online/phone banking or through a preauthorized payment plan. Please contact the Town at 905-478- 4282 or send us and email for any questions.

Get Involved: 2022 Business Plan and Budget

EG wants to hear from residents and businesses to see how you would like your tax dollars invested into Town programs and services. Help shape the 2022 Business Plan and Budget by learning more and by completing the survey on our Budget page.

Snowmobile Use By-law Survey

EG is seeking feedback on snowmobile use in town. The Town would like to hear from EG residents on where and when snowmobile use should be permitted. A summary of the responses will be included in a Staff Report and presented to Council in November. To learn more and fill out this survey, please visit our By-law page.

Overnight Parking Permit Program

The Overnight Parking Permit Program has been extended! Residents can pre-purchase a permit for $100/per 30 day period. For more information or to apply for a permit, visit our Parking Permits page.

Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week

November 1-7 is Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness Week and Emergency and Community Safety Services wants to remind you to check your CO alarms and inspect all fuel-burning appliances at home. Visit www.COSafety.ca to find a registered contractor near you to have all your fuel-burning appliances tested.

To learn more about CO safety, join the Emergency and Community Safety Services team on Tuesday, November 9 from 2 to 6 p.m. as they host an CO Awareness event at Lowes.

Emily Park-Simcoe Trail Open House Feedback

Thank you to everyone who attended the Emily Park Redevelopment and Simcoe Trail Extension Project Open House on October 27.

If you were unable to attend the Open House in-person, visit our Emily Park - Simcoe Trail Project page to review presentation materials and provide feedback by emailing Stephanie Fraser (Landscape Architect) at or by phoning 905-478-4282 ext. 3822. The deadline to provide feedback is November 12.

Vaccination Requirements For Town Facilities

Visitors (12+) to community centres including the EG Sports Complex, Ross Family Complex and Holland Landing Community Centre will need to show proof of vaccination. Visitors to the EG Civic Centre and Public Library will not be required to provide proof of vaccination.

Visitors are required to abide by current health regulations, such as not entering if you are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, mask wearing and social distancing. For more information, visit our COVID-19 vaccine page.

Calling All Swimmers! EG Needs You!

Do you love the water? Do you love to swim? Do you have valid First Aid, CPR and Lifesaving Swim Instructor certification? EG is looking for Swim Instructors to teach swimming lessons in the coming seasons! To apply, visit our Careers page.

Lymantria Dispar Dispar (LDD/Gypsy Moth) Egg Masses

As you are cleaning up your gardens and yards for winter, make sure you are checking for LDD egg masses! LDD egg masses are oval in shape, tan in colour and fuzzy in texture. They tend to be on tree trunks and on the underside of branches and leaves. To reduce the LDD caterpillar population and damage done next year, it is important to remove these egg masses now. Visit our LDD: Protect Your Trees page for step-by-step instructions and tips.

Community Events

EG Food Pantry - October 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Holland Landing Community Centre.

James Anglican Church Food Pantry - Open every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon, located at 18804 Leslie Street. Residents can drop in to the food pantry for assistance, if you require clothing, please call 905-478-1959 to make arrangements for pick-up.

Visit our website calendar to learn about all upcoming and new events in the EG community or to submit an event of your own! Check out our Calendar now!