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UPDATE INTERSECTION OF THOMPSON ROAD & LOUIS ST LAURENT

Mike Cluett

This is an update about Louis St Laurent and Thompson Road as well as LSL and 25.

We just received an email from the head of engineering at the Town of Milton regarding these intersections. LSL and 25 will be opening soon. This project is being completed by the Region of Halton and it needs to be opened in order to avoid any claims from contractors for delay.

It was the town of Miltons intention to have the traffic lights installed at LSL and Thompson Road in enough time for the opening but due to theft of the poles and the resulting delay in getting them ready, other measures to control traffic at that intersection have to be taken.

With the opening of LSL and 25, there will be an increased amount of traffic moving east / west along LSL and the Town will be installing TEMPORARILY a 4 way stop for approximately 2-4 weeks.

We understand this will be a “pain in the butt” for some, but necessary due to the increased amount of traffic along this route and Thompson Road. They will be doing what they can to expidite the installation of the traffic lights at LSL and Thompson as quickly as possible.

Of course councillors in the area will be using their website to update the situation and if you have any other questions, email mike@mikecluett.ca

We have asked that signage goes up as soon as possible to let people know of the upcoming 4 way stop intersection and the fact its temporary. When it does happen, PLEASE travel carefully through this intersection.

Keep Cool Milton

Mike Cluett

The Town of Milton has a variety of cooling centres open for the current and upcoming extreme heat days.  As you know, its been pretty hot the last few days and its going to get even more intense today and Thursday.  The following is a list of places you can go to beat the heat.

If you know of anyone living on their own, seniors or anyone else vulnerable to the heat check in on them from time to time.  Keep cool Milton!  More information can be found here.

Designated Cooling Centres:

  • Milton Leisure Centre – 1100 Main Street East
  • Milton Seniors Activity Centre – 500 Childs Drive
  • Milton Sports Centre – 605 Santa Maria Drive

Pools

  • Indoor:  Milton Leisure Centre – 1100 Main Street East
  • Outdoor:  Rotary Park – 100 Garden Lane (until Sept 5th)

Spray Pads (from 9AM to 9PM)

  • Beaty Neighbourhood Park – 670 Bennett Avenue (next to Guardian Angels Catholic School)
  • Bristol District Park – 920 Kennedy Circle (Thompson Road / Louis St Laurent Ave)
  • Clark Neighbourhood Park (South) – 1170 Laurier Avenue (north of Bruce Trail Public School)
  • Coates Neighbourhood Park (North) – 776 Philbrook Dr (east of Tiger Jeet Singh Public School)
  • Dempsey Neighbourhood Park – 187 Dixon Road (beside Chris Hadfield Public School)
  • Lions Sports Park – 77 Thompson Road (by Milton Memorial Arena)
  • Scott Neighbourhood Park – 143 Scott Blvd (between Main St. & Derry Rd)
  • Optimist Park – 881 Savoline Blvd (next to P.L. Robertston Public School)
  • ROTARY SPLASH ZONE *UPDATE* IS NOW OPEN AS OF July 26th

Development Charges Public Consultation Ends Today

Mike Cluett

In order to allow more time for public comments, the Town has postponed the approval of the proposed Development Charges By-law until the Council meeting of September 26, 2011.

The public consultation process has been extended to Tuesday July 19, 2011. Interested persons may express their comments in writing to: Sheryl Hill, Senior Manager, Finance; Town Hall, 150 Mary Street, Milton, ON, L9T 6Z5 prior to July 19. The Development Charges Background Study is available at this link for more information.

Council Meeting July 18 2011

Mike Cluett

The next meeting of Milton Town Council is on Monday July 18th 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.  You can find a link to watch the Town Council meetings here.  The meetings are also broadcast on TV Cogeco (Channel 14).

Town Council deals with:

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

Council also makes decisions on the recommendations of Milton’s two Standing Committees of Council:

  • Administration & Planning Committee
  • Community Services Committee

The link to the agenda can be found here.  Some of the highlites of tonights meeting include:

Hope to see you there at the meeting and if you cant make it click here for the live link to watch. 

Community Services Meeting May 9 2011

Mike Cluett

This coming Monday May 9th will be our Community Services Standing Committee meeting at Town Hall.  This Committee consists of five Councillors and the Mayor. Committee members review all reports, formulate policy and make recommendations to Council on matters over which Council has authority under the Municipal Act.  These matters are related to Community Services, Fire, Library, Transit and other operational programs.

The agenda can be found here at this link.  Some of the highlights will be discussion on whether or not the Canadian Road Cycling Championships should be re-routed due to some issues Springridge Farms have with road closures.  The race is slated for Saturday June 25th and this would mean the road in front of Springridge would have to be closed, meaning customers wouldn’t be able to get there.  There are also other issues about the road in general and there is one delegation slated to speak.

Another presentation to be given is the Transportation Projects update which gives updates on Ministry of Transportation’s projects, GO Transit, Halton Region, and the Britannia Road Environmental Assessment process.

If you would like to speak on any of the items listed you can email the Town Clerk before 10AM on Monday and get listed as a delegation.  You can also drop me an email mike@mikecluett.ca if you have any questions. 

As always the meetings are now streamed live and click here watch council in action.

Milton Mutt Strutt May 1 2011

Mike Cluett

The Oakville Milton Humane Society is also getting ready for this years Milton Mutt Strutt to be held at the Milton Fairgrounds on Sunday May 1st, 2011.

Here is a link to their Facebook Group.

It event starts at 11AM (the walk begins at NOON) and goes until 3pm.  There will be prizes for the dogs and their owners and awards for the highest pledges (adult, child & team) so get the forms and sign some people up!

There are also going to be some special guests attending so stay tuned for that.  Last years event was quite successful and raised a fair amount of money.  This is the 2nd annual event and they are looking to blow last years attendance and funds out of the water.  The pledge form is available on the Facebook page or you can find it below … click and start collecting.

Hope to see you there as I had a blast last year.