this week in barrie - september 30, 2010
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This Week in Barrie - September 30, 2010TRANSCRIPT
Calling allArtists!
For information on news, events, and more visit us online at www.barrie.ca
Upcoming Events
Bids & Tenders
September 30th
Contact Us Phone: (705) 726-4242 TTY: (705) 792-7910 E-mail: [email protected]
at the Friday Fright Night at the library on October 29.
October 4 Investing for Women7:00 – 8:30 p.m., Angus Ross RoomMany women today are busy with career and family and not taking the time to learn about finances and a workable investment plan. This informative session will assist women in setting appropriate financial and investment goals.
September 28Financial Fitness ChallengeAngus Ross Room, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. We all understand that in order to be healthy, we need to adopt a lifestyle that promotes overall wellness. The same approach works in terms of our financial fitness. Change your attitude about money by taking your financial pulse, develop a money “warm-up”, work out with investment techniques, start and maintain a debt diet and advanced strategies for the financially fit person we all want to be.
SESSIONS ARE DROP-IN AND FREE
September 27 - October 15Spooky Poetry ContestDo you love to write? Are you between the ages of 7 and 12 years old? Then we are looking for your entries for our third annual spooky poetry contest. This contest is open to children from Barrie and Oro-Medonte and prizes will be awarded in the age categories of 7-9 years and 10-12 years. Each child may submit up to two entries in their age category. Poems must be original, previously unpublished, written by one person only and no longer than 40 lines.
To submit your entry, please include your name, school, age and phone number and send:• [email protected]• Bymailto: BarriePublicLibrary Attention: Jane Salmon 60 Worsley Street Barrie,OntarioL4M1L6• Byfaxto(705)728-4322attentionJaneSalmon• InpersonattheChildren’sInformation DeskintheLibrary.
All entries are appreciated but only the winners will be notified. Schools are welcome to make this a class project and send in entries. The winners will be invited to read their poems
Barrie’s Fire Station 1 And Eastview Arena Moving Along
PURCHASING BRANCHBID OPPORTUNITIES
DOCUMENTS are available on-line at Biddingo.com/Barrie or from the Purchasing Branch, 56 Mulcaster Street, Barrie ON during business hours Monday to Friday, 8:30 am. to 4:30 pm. For further information please visit www.barrie.ca or by telephone (705) 739-4220 Ext 4538 or Ext 4709 or by Email at [email protected]
Electronic copies are only available through Biddingo.com/barrie. The City of Barrie document fee does not apply to documents that are downloaded electronically through Bidding.com/barrie, however a Biddingo.com fee may be applicable.
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION# FIN 2010-110Q
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR MAPLE AVENUE
PARKING LOT #3 OIL / GRIT SEPARATOR INSTALLATION
The City of Barrie is engaging in the Request for Quotation process for Construction services for supply and installation of an Oil/Grit Separator within the Maple Avenue Parking Lot #3, located on the west side of Maple Avenue between Ross Street and Dunlop Street West, within the City of Barrie.
The work includes, but is not limited to the following: supply and installation of a CDS PMSU20_25_6
September 30Planning for Your CottageAngus Ross Room, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. A seminar on passing the cottage through the family generations. For many families, preserving the family cottage is much more important than preserving any other family asset.
This session will include: •Taxandestateplanningissues–estate preservation and equalization •MinimizingCapitalGains•Transfers,TrustsandJointOwnership•Giftingvs.Sellingandmore
PURCHASING BRANCH
Electronic copies are only available through Biddingo.com/barrie. The City of Barrie document fee does not apply to documents that are downloaded electronically through Bidding.com/barrie, however a Biddingo.com fee may be applicable.
THE CORPORATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY OR ALL SUBMISSIONS.
October 1 – 2OktoberfestHeritage Park, www.barrierotary.comPrizes, food, and great live music including the Walter Ostanek Band.
October 8 – 11Images Thanksgiving Studio TourBarrieandareastudios,(705)835-6213,www.images-studio-tour.comVarious artists and artisans open their studios for the public to view and purchase unique art and hand-crafted items.
October 15 – 2413th Annual Barrie Film Festival (705)481-1004,www.barriefilmfestival.ca
Featuring the finest of Canadian, IndependentandWorld
cinema.IncludesguestQ&As, parties, short film
competition andDirector’s
Brunch.
Nominations for Order of theSpirit Catcher Award and Youth Spirit Catcher AwardThe City of Barrie is seeking nominations forOutstandingIndividualsforTheOrderoftheSpiritCatcher Award (19 years of age plus) and the Youth Spirit Catcher Award (12 – 18 years of age).
Nomination Deadline is October 15th. For further information regarding the Order of the Spirit Catcher Award can be directed to Charlene Strudwick, Supervisor, Council Support & InformationServices(705)739-4220ext.4780orvisitourwebsitewww.barrie.ca.
RonBaird,SpiritCatcher,1986,CollectionoftheMacLarenArtCentre.
Swabbing Schedule Fall 2010 B
The City of Barrie will be launching foam
swabs at designated points along the
water main to clean the inside of the
pipe. The work will begin October 12 and
all affected residents will receive a notice
delivered to them with instructions to
follow before, during and after this work
is done.
Ifcustomersnoticetheirwaterisdirty
theycanrunthetapsfor5to10minutes
andthewatershouldclearup.Ifthe
water is still dirty they can call the
generalofficenumber(705)739-4220
ext.4805ortheafterhoursnumber
(705)739-4255.Visitbarrie.ca
for more information.
October 12-13Bordered by St. Vincent St. and Bayfield
St.LountSt.,AgnesSt.,NorthSt.,
GroveSt.E.,DruryLaneEastSt.,
Clapperton St., Peel St., Owen St.,
Rose St., Ottaway Ave., Davidson St.,
NewtonSt.,GunnSt.,WellingtonSt.
October 14-16Bordered by Davidson St., St. Vincent St
and Queen St., Bothwell Cres., Currie St.,
JonathanCrt.,GroveSt.E.,NorthParkRd.,
ParkdaleCres.,GunnSt.,WellingtonSt.
QueenSt.,LaurieCres.,BennetRd.,
Oakley Park Sq., Elm St., Beechroft Cres.
October 16-20Bordered by Duckworth St. and St.
Vincent St., Queen St., Wellington St .
Burbank Pl., Blue Mound Dr., Rose St.,
Roslyn Rd., Cynthia Cres., East St.,
Marion Cres., Shannon St., Pratt Rd.,
LaySt.,HowardCres.,BellevueCres.,
andGroveSt.E.
lustery fall weather notwithstanding, both the newly renovated Eastview Arena and the new Fire Station 1
headquarters, forge on full-speed ahead as they round the last bend and approach their open doors deadline, when they will be fully operational and serving our community.
Renovations at Eastview Arena began this past June in response to meeting the needs of our growing community, the provincial standards, and to increasing the overall functionality of this long-standing facility within our community.
Eastview Arena was redesigned with the provision of a phased construction schedule. Phase I centers on the new construction “addition” and should be substantially complete by November 2010. Phase II focuses on the renovation portion of the project estimated to be completed by December 2010.
When completed, Eastview Arena will have increased in size, safety and functionality, meeting both Ontario Recreation Facilities Association (ORFA) standards and current Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) standards. So when Eastview Arena opens its doors this fall, residents will benefit from:
• Fullyaccessiblefamilywashroomfacilities• Appropriatelysizedchangerooms• Newcommunitymeetingroom• Enhancedlobbyareawithheatedviewing gallery space• Enhancedrefereeschangeroom• Smaller5thchangeroomtoaccommodate user needs (i.e. gender privacy)• Addedsafetyoperationstoaccommodate ice resurfacer machine
Renovations also include such sustainable and environmental design features as high efficiency heating ventilation air conditioning (HVAC) systems, low-flush units in washrooms, energy efficient lighting, and electrical systems upgrades.
With construction and renovation phases on schedule, Eastview Arena plans to open its doors to the public by fall 2010 with ice-making operations scheduled to commence October15th.
Likewise, construction of Barrie’s new Fire Station 1 is in full swing. The new headquarters cornering Dunlop and Eccles Streets will replace the current facility on Vespra Street.
The new facility addresses not only Barrie’s current needs, but also the future growth needs for communications, fire prevention, training, and suppression. By addressing these long-term needs now, the new headquarters will eliminate the necessity to build the space in the future at higher costs and assure efficient service delivery for a long time to come.
The Project has received Infrastructure Stimulus Funding from the Federal and Provincial Government as part of the economic action plan with a requirement that the project be substantially complete by March 30, 2011.
Once completed, the new Fire Station 1 will feature exciting urban design elements of an urban plaza, a heritage room, a bell tower (a traditional fire hall element), in addition to interpretation panels and public art to enhance this facility, which will stand as a civic gateway into the City Centre and provide an enjoyable on site experience for regular facility tour participants from school groups and the general public.
Most importantly, the new 40,000 square feet Fire and Emergency Services facility will include a full 911 Dispatch Communications Centre and an Emergency Operations Centre.
As construction is on schedule, the new Fire Station 1 headquarters plans to open its doors in Spring 2011. What will happen to the current Vespra Street facility has not yet been determined.
Click on the ‘Eastview Arena Renovation Project’ link on www.barrie.ca
to see more arena updates and images. For more Fire
Station 1 updates, key project milestones, and
images, click on the ‘Fire Station 1 Construction Updates’ link.
Your vision may be chosen as the City of Barrie’sChristmasCardfor2010.Eachentry
must be accompanied by a signed entry formassuppliedbytheMayor’sOffice.Entries may be a water colour painting,
oil painting, pen and ink drawing, photographs, etc.
Minimumsizeoforiginalartwork–4”x6”Maximumsizeoforiginalartwork–8”x10”
A monetary award will be made to the winner. Full contest details and official
entryformsareavailablefromtheMayor’sOfficeandtheCityClerk’sOfficeatCity
Hall. Finished art should be submitted in persontotheMayor’sofficeatCityHall,
second floor.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE:Thursday, October 14, 2010.
October 4th - 8th, 2010 Keep Active, Live Well and Enjoy Life!
TheParkviewandAllandale55+Centresinviteyoutoparticipateinall55+membership activities our centres offer. All regular membership programs are
offered and visitors are invited to participate in any membershipactivities free of charge.
Comeandexperienceavarietyofrecreation,educationandactivelivingprograms that promote healthy active lifestyles.
Complementary refreshments are served to visitors during the open house.
Submissions WANTED for Our Annual Christmas Card Contest!
Stormwater Treatment System, including removal and restoration of concrete sidewalk, interlocking stone pavers, concrete curb and gutter, and asphalt.
A non-refundable document fee of $55.00 plus GST applies to each hardcopy of the RFQ Document.
Closing: 4:30 p.m. local time, Thursday, October 14, 2010.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL# FIN 2010-117P
CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE BARGAINING UNIT
COMPENSATION REVIEW
The Corporation of the City of Barrie is seeking proposals from qualified consultants for the review and updating of the Corporation’s CUPE / bargaining unit job evaluation plan and system mechanics.
A non-refundable fee document fee of $30.00 plus GST applies to each hardcopy of the RFP Document.
Closing: 4:30 p.m. local time, Thursday October 14, 2010.
The City of Barrie currently has the following vacancies:
MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER II
(Temporary, Part-Time – 3 Months Approx.)
GRAPHICS DESIGNER(Temporary, Part-Time – 3 Months Approx.)
OPERATIONS PROJECT CO-ORDINATOR (Wastewater)
(Temporary, 1 Year Approx.)
For information about these opportunities and more visit barrie.ca
Employment Opportunities
Special NoticeBarrie Transit will not be operating on
Thanksgiving Day
Monday, October 11, 2010
Regular Regular Service will resume onTuesday, October 12, 2010
For more information call Barrie Transit at(705)739-4209or
visit: www.barrie.ca/btransit
NORMAL COLLECTION DAY REVISED COLLECTION DAY
Monday, Oct. 11, 2010 Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010
Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010 Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010
Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010 Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010
Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010 Friday, Oct. 15, 2010
Friday, Oct. 15, 2010 Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010
There will be no garbage, organics, recycling, and yard waste collection on
Monday, October 11, 2010in the City of Barrie.
Collection during the week of this holiday will occur ONE day later throughout the week
as follows:
TheLandfillSiteisclosedonSundaysand Mondays.
Barrie residents are reminded to have their materials at curbside by 7:00 a.m.
on their collection day.
For more information please call the CityofBarrieat(705)739-4219
ThanksgivingHoliday Schedule
for Curbside Waste Collection
centresFALL PROGRAMMING OPEN HOUSE
For more information contact:
Allandale 55 + Centre in the Allandale Recreation Centre,190 Bayview Drive(705)728-6332
Parkview 55 + Centre,189 Blake Street (705)737-0755