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We want your input on the 2020 Budget
Residents and property owners in the Township of Brock are invited to fill out the
2020 Budget Survey
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Survey responses will be considered during the creation of the 2020 Municipal Budget.
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Public Skating
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Winter Maintenance and Snow Removal
Winter conditions create challenges for both pedestrians and motorists. The Township of Brock's main objective is to address the snow and ice on roads, sidewalks, and parking lots so that residents can travel throughout the Township in a safe and efficient manner during the winter months.
The Township is responsible for sanding, salting, plowing, and snow removal for 365 kilometers of roads that exceeds the Province's Maintenance Standards for Municipal Roads. Staff regularly patrol the roads and review weather forecasts. Each snow event is unique and different areas of the Township can receive varying amounts of rain, snow, or ice. The unique characteristics of a storm determine the required response needed and the timeline required for the final storm cleanup is often difficult to predict in advance. Your patience and co-operation is greatly appreciated in these circumstances.
How You Can Help
The Township devotes a great deal of resources to keep streets and sidewalks clear of snow and ice after a snowfall. Residents often deposit snow and ice from their property onto the street or sidewalk not realizing that this contravenes municipal regulations, contributes to unsafe driving and walking conditions, and increases the cost of providing winter road maintenance. When you're clearing snow from your driveway, please keep this snow on your property. Your efforts in making winter driving and walking safe for everyone are appreciated.
In addition, please avoid parking on the streets during a snowstorm and in the days following a snowstorm. Parked cars interfere with snow plowing operations, and the resulting snow windrow negatively impacts traffic operations. Plows are required to re-plow these areas resulting in additional costs and further inconvenience for your neighbours who must clear their driveway windrows again. Vehicles interfering with winter control operations can subject to an immediate ticket and/or towing.
Tips for Safe Winter Driving
- Drive according to weather and road conditions. Remember it takes longer to stop on a slippery road, so use extra caution when approaching an intersection with a stop sign or traffic lights. Keep a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front of you by using the 2-second rule as a minimum standard for spacing between vehicles.
- Snow on roads may become hard packed and as slippery as ice. Snow build up can also result in rutting, which impacts the ability to manoeuvre. Wet snow can make for slushy roads that can build up in car wheel wells and affect steering. Extra caution needs to be taken to adjust for these road conditions.
- Ice can form in shaded areas, on bridges, and overpasses earlier and last longer than on other road sections. Watch for frost or areas of the road that appear black and shiny as these conditions can cause your vehicle to lose traction.
- Snow and slush spray can be blown onto your vehicle by other vehicles causing a temporary loss of visibility. Leave extra room while driving and drive defensively.
- Blowing snow can reduce visibility and may require use of the vehicle's full lighting system even during daylight hours.
- Snow banks limit visibility, so be alert for pedestrians, persons with disabilities using assistive devices, and children playing.
- Maintain a safe distance behind snow plows and sanders when you see blue flashing lights. When working, these vehicles travel more slowly than normal traffic and sight lines can be reduced by blowing snow even at reduced plowing speeds. Snow plows are wider at the front than they appear from the back as the large blades extend a metre or more at the front of the truck and to the right of the snow plow into the right-hand lane. Passing a snow plow is dangerous due to the snow ridging and road conditions. The road surface is always better behind the plow than in front of it.
- In severe weather conditions, it is best to stay off the roads unless your trip is necessary.
The Township of Brock Public Works Department appreciates your support and patience. We can be reached at
[email protected]
or 705-432-2355
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News from the Tax Department
Are you travelling this winter and planning to be away from home in the months of February and or April? Remember the first two installments of the 2020 property taxes will become due while you're away. Avoid any penalties by contacting the Tax Department today to arrange for our
Pre-Authorized Payment Plan to withdraw your taxes on the due date or fill out the
Pre-Authorized Form and submit it to the Tax Department.
Pre-authorized Payment Plans
The Township of Brock offers three different Pre-authorized Payment plans.
Option 1
- Pay your full installment amount as it becomes due four times a year directly from your bank account. No more postage fees to send your payment or forgetting to pay on time and incurring late fees or writing out costly cheques. You will still receive a bill in the mail as usual, but it will be marked do not pay and the full amount due will be withdrawn on the due date from your bank account of choice.
Option 2
- Pay your annual taxes with 11 equalized monthly payments. Your first six months payments will be based on the previous year's taxes, and the remaining five payments will be recalculated once the annual taxes are billed in June to ensure your full taxes are paid by the eleventh payment. While on this plan your account will not be charged any late penalty. If your annual taxes for 2019 are paid in full, sign up today to start your 2020 payment plan in January.
Option 3 - Falling behind in your taxes? Sign up for our
Arrears Plan. Set up a monthly payment amount that will pay down your tax balance while staying within your budget. Contact the Tax Collector to establish an amount for your account. Automatic withdrawals will be taken from the bank account of your choice on the 20
th
of each month.
Property Tax Arrears
If your account has fallen behind, please don't hesitate to contact our office to make payment arrangements. Partial payments are always accepted as long as an account is not in the registration process. Contact the Tax Collector today to arrange a payment plan that will work for you and pay down your tax arrears. All penalties must be paid prior to any portion of a payment being applied to the tax arrears. Be aware of the
Tax Sale Process and how you can avoid it.
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2019 Santa Claus Parades
Santa is coming to a town near you! Join us in celebrating the Christmas season.
Friday, November 15, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
- Join us for our annual Santa Claus Parade of Lights, Downtown Shops Open House, and hot chocolate with Santa at the Fire Hall
Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.
- Parade Theme: "Dr. Seuss"
- Floats welcome. Please contact Lion Bo Enss 705-432-3241 or [email protected]
- Food bank donations welcomed along route
Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
- Free family skate from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Sunderland Memorial Arena
- Parade departing from the Sunderland Memorial Arena
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Committee Appointments - Council Compensation Review & Non-Profit Sector Review
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Committee Appointments
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ouncil Compensation Review Committee (CCRC)
The Council Compensation Review Committee (CRCC) is an advisory Committee of Council, comprised of members of the public and Council, supported by Township staff, who will complete a review of the current compensation for elected officials of the Township of Brock.
A past municipally elected official is not eligible for appoint to the Committee unless that person has not been in a municipally held position for at least two (2) years prior to 2018 municipal election.
- The committee will:
- Review the current compensation for elected officials;
- Review expenditure allowances and reimbursement policies;
- Compare compensation to other municipalities in Durham Region;
- Compare compensation to similarly structured municipalities across Ontario;
- Consider the duties of Council and legislative compensation requirements and;
- Provide a formal recommendation with supporting data to Council on proposed compensation rates by December 2020.
Non-Profit Sector Review Committee
The Non-Profit Sector Review Committee is an advisory Committee of Council, comprised of members of the public and Council, supported by Township of staff, who will provide advice and recommendations to Council on the current state of Non-Profit Community Organizations within the Township of Brock.
- The committee will:
- Discuss challenges and opportunities facing non-profit sector community organizations in the Township of Brock;
- Network and discuss opportunities for cross-collaboration within the community organizations in the Township of Brock and;
- Provide advice and recommendations to Council on how the Township can provide meaningful support to local organizations.
Applicants must be over 18 years of age and reside within the Township of Brock.
Interested persons are encouraged to submit an application online at
http://www.townshipofbrock.ca/appointments2019 or by mail/email outlining your interest, experience and general knowledge concerning the appointment sought by 4:30 p.m. on
Friday, November 30, 2019.
Becky Jamieson
Municipal Clerk
[email protected]
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2019 Road and Bridge Construction Projects
The following significant road & bridge construction projects are underway within the Township of Brock. We appreciate your patience as we continue to ensure that our Road Related Infrastructure is in an appropriate state of condition. For more information on Township of Brock projects - please contact the Township of Brock Public Works Department at
[email protected]
or 705-432-2355. For more information on Region of Durham projects - please contact the Region of Durham Public Works Department at 905-668-7711
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Project Number/ Agency:
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B2015-PW-26
Township of Brock
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B2018-PW-17
Township of Brock |
B2019-PW-08
Township of Brock
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B2019-PW-09
Township of Brock
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Location:
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Bridge 20 - Brock-Thorah Townline East
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Bridge 37, Thorah Sideroad north of Concession 6(T) |
Bridge 8, Laidlaw Street
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Bridge 42, Sideroad 18
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Brief Description:
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Bridge Replacement
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Bridge Rehabilitation |
Bridge Rehabilitation
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Bridge Rehabilitation
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Lane Restrictions?
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Road Closed
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Road Closed
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Road Closed
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Expected Completion Date:
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Fall 2019
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Substantially
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Bridge reopened October 24, 2019
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Fall 2019 (November estimated completion)
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Project Number/
Agency:
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B2019-PW-15
Township of Brock
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B2019-PW-16
Township of Brock
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B2019-PW-17
Township of Brock
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Location:
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Bridge 40,
Sideroad 17A
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Bridge 22, Concession 2(T)
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Bridge 34, Concession 2(B), East of Sideroad 18
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Brief Description:
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Bridge Rehabilitation
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Bridge Rehabilitation
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Bridge Rehabilitation
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Lane Restrictions?
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Road Closure Required
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Road Closure Required
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Road Closure Required
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Expected Completion Date:
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Spring/Summer 2020
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Spring/Summer 2020
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Spring/Summer 2020
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Project Number/
Agency:
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D2019-PW-27
Region of Durham
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D2019-PW-39
Region of Durham |
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Location:
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Lakeridge Road and RR 13 Intersection
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Lake Ridge Rd and RR12 Intersection |
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Brief Description:
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Traffic Signals - Expected to commence
Fall 2019
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Roundabout Construction |
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Lane Restrictions?
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Lane Restrictions will be required
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Road closure on south side of RR12 |
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Expected
Completion Date:
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Spring 2020
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Spring 2020 |
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Fitness Class Pass Expiry
Do you have unused classes on your Fitness Class pass?
It's time to get back out to class and use what is remaining on your card! All Fitness Class passes expire as of December 31, 2019. Please note, the last scheduled class is December 12.
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Sponsored Skates
The Township of Brock is now accepting individuals, organizations and businesses who wish to sponsor FREE public skating during the school winter break. If you are interest in sponsoring a skate, please contact the Recreation and Leisure Coordinator, Alicia Bagshaw at: [email protected]
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Winter Day Camp Program Cancelled
The Township of Brock will not be running a Winter Day Camp program for 2019/2020 due to the way the holidays fall. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Stay tuned for March Break Camp registration information in the new year.
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Upcoming Council & Committee Meetings
All
meetings to be held in Council Chambers of the Municipal Administration Building at 1 Cameron Street East, Cannington, Ontario, L0E 1E0, unless otherwise noted
- November 18, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. - Committee of the Whole
- November 25, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. - Council
- December 2, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. - Committee of the Whole
- December 2, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. - Statutory Public Meeting
- December 9, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. - Special Council*
- December 16, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. - Council
*These meetings will only be held if required.
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Sport & Recreation Newsletter
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November 15, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
November 30, 2019 -11:00 a.m.
December 14, 2019 - 7:00 p.m.
November 20, 2019 - 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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