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Council Meeting February 28 2011

Mike Cluett

Here is link to the agenda for tonights council meeeting starting at 7pm at Milton Town Hall.

The governing body of the Town of Milton is Town Council, consisting of the Mayor and 10 Councillors who represent Milton’s eight wards. Milton residents elect members of Council for a four-year term of office. Milton Town Council deals with a number of varying issues that affect the daily lives of Milton residents including the following items:

  • Matters requiring policy direction
  • By-laws or by-law amendments
  • Responses or actions to pertinent issues

Some of the items that will be discussed include:

  • 4th Quarter 2010 Capital Variance Report
  • A public meeting for proposed amendments to lands located at 3074 Main Street (Main Street / Bronte Street south west corner)
  • A report that outlines the Region of Halton and a potential smoking ban for all publicly owned property.
  • Halton District School Boards 2010 Long Term Accomodation Plan.

Remember as well if you cant make it tonight to Town Hall, you can watch the meeting streamed online.

http://www.milton.ca/council/councildocuments/councilwebcast.htm

Here you will be able to launch the viewer for the meetings and find links to archived council and committee meetings.  Council meetings should/will have the TV Cogeco feed whereas the committee meetings will be recorded by a camera located at the back of the council chambers. 

Drop me an email if youre watching online and let us know what you think.  mike@mikecluett.ca or follow me on Twitter @mike_cluett

Arts Centre Announcment

Mike Cluett

Earlier today Minister of Labour and MP for Halton Lisa Raitt made an announcement at the Milton Centre for the Arts about the success of Canada’s Economic Action Plan in creating jobs for Milton.  Surrounded by members of town staff, Mr. Rob Mackay who is the manager of the Arts Centre/Library, councillors such as myself and Reg. Councillor Colin Best, we heard of the many successes for both Milton and the Halton area.

Using the backdrop of the almost completed Milton Arts Centre she announced that thousands of jobs have been created in our area from the Milton Sports Centre and Arts Centre and more to come once the work has been completed.  Mayor Gord Krantz in his trademark work boots thanked the Minister and all levels of governement for working with the Town to ensure the completion of these projects.

The Invest in the Arts fundraising campaign is nearing the end and will be expected to announce that its hit (or maybe even surpassed) its fundraising goal of $2.2 million dollars and there will be more to come from that I assure you.

There was an opportunity to do a quick check on the status of the project and they are assured it will be completed on its original deadline of March 31st and not need the extention as much.

Many thanks for Minister Raitt for attending today for what Mayor Krantz likes to call “good news stories”.

Milton Police Blotter – February 17 2011

Mike Cluett

Milton Police Blotter – February 17, 2011

Tools stolen from vehicles

Three commercial vehicles were broken into overnight last Thursday at Ridley Windows and Doors on Reid Sideroad.  It’s estimated more than $3,000 worth of tools were taken.

Computer equipment stolen

About $2,200 worth of computer equipment and accessories were stolen from The Source on Steeles Avenue.  Police are still investigating the incident, which occurred during business hours last Thursday.

Milton’s liquor stores targeted

Thieves targeted both of Milton’s LCBO stores recently.  The first incident was last Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Main Street and Thompson Road location, where about $3,000 worth of liqueur was stolen.

In the next incident Friday at the downtown location, which occurred shortly after 2 p.m., more than $500 worth of alcohol was taken.

Laundromat broken into

The offices of the Mill Street Coin Laundry on Mill Street were broken into between 6 and 7 a.m. Sunday.  Clothing was stolen.

Motorist taken to hospital

A woman was taken to hospital for observation after her car hit a hydro pole at Main Street and Tremaine Road.  The incident occurred Saturday at about 1:20 a.m.

No Milton Transit for Family Day on February 21st

Mike Cluett

Family Day Holiday Transit Notice

Please note that there will be no Milton Transit service or Accessible Paratransit service on Monday, February 21, 2011. Scheduled services will resume on Tuesday February 22, 2011. For more information please contact the Transit Information Line at 905-864-4141.

Keep your eyes open

Mike Cluett

Reported today in the Milton Canadian Champion.

House ransacked in break-in – Crime Stoppers of Halton

Halton Regional Police are investigating a break-in at a Menefy Place home. 

Sometime after 2:30 p.m. January 27, a Milton resident arrived home and noticed the front door had been pried open.

An investigation by police revealed the unknown suspect(s) entered the house and searched through the kitchen cupboards, closets and the upstairs bedrooms.

Numerous items were stolen, however the total loss is unknown at this time. 

Anyone with information on this or any other crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or go to the website, www.haltoncrimestoppers.com, or text ‘Tip201’ with your message to 274637 (crimes).

Happy Valentine’s Day

Mike Cluett

I know there are many of you who dont really subscribe to the whole “VALENTINE’S DAY” thing.  I do though. 

Its amazing to see the look on a loved ones face as they open up some flowers….say from Oceana Whispers on Charles Street, downtown Milton by the TD and Royal Canadian Legion.  Judy has been hard at work for the last several weeks to ensure that she has THE best selection in flowers and the most perfect arrangements you can find for your loved ones. 

As I write this, its about 230PM on Valentine’s Day…if you havent been able to get out give Judy a call (905) 878-6652 or drop by her store.  She can work wonders for you and keep some of us out of the doghouse from time to time.

 

So guys, don’t waste anymore time and give Judy a call, email her judy@oceanawhispers.com or Twitter @oceanawhispers and get moving.