Arran-Elderslie Bi-Monthly Newsletter JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2009 (519) 363-3039 CHANGES IN PERSONNEL IN ARRAN-ELDERSLIE CAO Joan Albright has retired as of December 31. We thank her for her years of dedicated service. A.P. Crawford is our new CAO. She took over duties January 1. Brian McAllister will be taking over duties as Facilities Manager as well as Arena Manager in Paisley Katrina Eke is our Program Co-ordinator Jenny Kreutzkamp will be the new Crossing Guard in Chesley as Susan Byers has retired. We wish them all well in their new endeavours. TAX RECEIPTS If you require a receipt for income tax purposes there is an $11.03 charge. PREAUTHORIZED PAYMENTS Any new or changed preauthorized payment information must be forwarded to the office at least 2 weeks prior to the due date. Forms are on the website. FREE FERTILIZER The Municipality of Arran-Elderslie is looking for farm land around the Chesley area to deposit sludge for 2009 only. Contact Vernon Weppler or Scott McLeod at 519-363-3039 THANK YOU Thank you to all citizens who in the past have cleared fire hydrants of snow. Please keep up the good work - the house you save may be your own. USED BALE WRAP Used bale wrap will be accepted at the landfill site under the following conditions: the wrap should be bundled or rolled, free of mud and debris. Twine or net wrap can not be included with the bale wrap. The landfill attendant will examine the wrap to see if it meets the requirements of the company picking it up. If it can not be recycled and is rejected by the attendant, it can not remain at the site and the person delivering will be expected to take it home. OVERNIGHT PARKING REMINDER Reminder, effective November 1st there is no overnight parking on any street. Please make your winter parking arrangements early to avoid parking tickets and towing charges. SNOW REMOVAL Residents are asked not to put snow on or across roadways as this may cause a dangerous build up of snow and ice. 2009 DOG TAGS 2009 dog tags will be available the first of the year. If you no longer have a dog please contact the municipal office 363-3039. WATER TESTING The water department will be conducting lead tests on municipal water systems in the month of January. If you have any questions please contact the municipal office. ANIMAL CONTROL Phone number is 363-9228 ARKWRIGHT HALL RENTALS For rates and available dates contact: Larry Wark at 519-934-3440 January 12 January 26 Council Meeting Council Meeting COUNCIL MEETINGS: 9:00 a.m. February 9 9:00 a.m. February 20 www.arran-elderslie.com GARBAGE Bags must be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. Only 2 bags of household garbage will be picked up. Bag tags for additional bags may be purchased at the Municipal office, Mac’s Milk, Chesley Convenience, Tara Video & Variety and Paisley Foodland. ARE YOU PREPARED? Emergencies are always unexpected and frequently catch us unprepared. Health Canada recommends having an emergency survival kit available in the event of power failures, snow and ice storms, flooding, etc. See the attached sheet from Grey Bruce Public Health for ideas for your kit. Remember to never use a BBQ indoors. FOR SALE CHESLEY TANKER TRUCK 1980 Model 70/427 V8 2,000 Gallon Tank Gas Powered No Pump Stored Inside Sold As Is For information contact: Fire Chief Robert Bell at chesleyfire@highspeedfx.net or 519-363-2512 NOTICE A BRUCE COUNTY PLANNER will be in the Municipal Office on the 4th Friday of each month 9:00 – 12:00 to answer questions. Please call ahead so any information needed may be made available 519-534-2092 Council Meeting Council Meeting 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.