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MuNIcIPaLITy OF OrmstownVoice
OrmstownM U N I C I P A L N E W S L E T T E R
February / March 2014Vol. 05 – No. 02
81, rue LambtonOrmstown (QC) J0S 1K0
Tél. : (450) 829-2625Fax : (450) 829-4162
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Pro-mayor councillor, seat #01 Mr. Michel Tudino
councillor, seat #02 Mr. Jacques Guilbault
councillor, seat #03 Mr. Stephen Ovans
councillor, seat #04 Mrs. Michelle Greig
councillor, seat #05 Mr. Roger Dumont
councillor, seat #06 Mr. Jonathan Allen
General Manager and Secretary Treasurer: Daniel Théroux
Public Works: Stéphane Thibault
recreation: Marie Lalonde
Director/chief – Fire Department: Stephen Knox
emergency Measures coordinator: Mayor
Municipal Inspector Gabriel Auger
Pres. – Planning & heritage advisory committee: René Allen
business hours: Monday through Friday: 8:00 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 5:00 pm
editing and proofreading: Communications Division of the Municipality of Ormstown
Graphic Design: Valérie Duquette Design Graphique
Print Production: Multi-Graph
The MayOr’S OFFIce
OrMSTOWN VOIce
hOW TO SubMIT yOur arTIcLeS IN The NeWSLeTTer
The ‘‘Ormstown Voice’’ Newsletter is published every two months and is distributed at around the beginning of the month. Organizations in the municipality and those in charge of activities are invited to send in their articles or news before the 5th of the preceding month. Articles should be forwarded as Word files with photographs in separate files (JPG or BMP) by email to: [email protected]
FOR MORE INFORMATION: 450 829-2625
The MuNIcIPaLITy IN ShOrT
Tax crediT for exTerior renovaTion and new residenTial consTrucTionIs your home or business located within the municipal urban planning perimeter and do you receive town water and sewage services?
Did you know that you could be eligible for a tax credit of up to $1,500 to cover the partial cost of exterior renovations?
In addition, if you have a project for constructing a new residence within the urban area, you may qualify for a maximum tax credit of $4,500 over three years.
For further information, please contact the urban development services.
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2014 Tax raTeThe general land tax rate has been set at 0.765$ per 100$ evaluation, which represents an increase of 1 %. The commercial tax rate will increase from 1.26 $ to 1.285 $ per 100 $ of evaluation, also representing an increase of 1 %.
2014 Municipal TaxesThe 2014 municipal tax bills will be mailed out during the month of February.
The 1st instalment is due on April 1st 2014.
supporT for eMployeesAs a result of certain criticisms against the work of municipal employees, the Municipality decided to issue a resolution to demonstrate support for and confidence in our municipal employees.
resignaTion of Mayor Jean coTéDuring the January 6th, 2014 council meeting, Jean Coté, mayor elect since the elections on November 3rd, announced he was resigning. The Municipality of Ormstown would like to thank him for his four years as councillor and the duration of his mandate as mayor.
The director general will announce the date for a by-election in the coming weeks.
In the meantime, Councillor Michel Tudino, who is in his second mandate, will act as pro-mayor.
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The MuNIcIPaLITy IN ShOrT
Tree fellingA bid of $6,250 from “Entreprise Service d’arbres Primeau Inc.” (before taxes), was retained for the felling, clean up and disposal of fi ve trees:
• one located at 31 Church St.,
• two at 8 and 10 Victoria St.
• and two at 2084 Chemin de la Rivière Châteauguay.
Needless to say these trees were checked and required immediate intervention to ensure public safety.
garBage conTracT renewedAs of January 1, 2014, the contract for garbage pickup was renewed with “Transport Chaperon Inc.” for a three year period. Pickup remains the same (Thursdays and Fridays) until further notice.
who To call, in case of eMergencyIf you have a problem with snow removal or the aqueduct and sewer networks, which requires immediate assistance; call our emergency telephone number at 450 854-8047.//////////////////////////////////////////
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cleaning The riendeau waTer courseThe Municipality has issued resolution no. 14-01-020 to the MRC requesting that it undertake the work to clean up a section of the Riendeau water course.
council MeeTingsschedule for 2014January 13th
February 3rd
March 3rd
April 7th
May 5th
June 2nd
July 7th
August 4th
September 8th
October 6th
November 3rd
December 1st & 22nd
The public is invited to attend these council meetings which are held at the Town Hall, 81 Lambton St., at 7:30 pm. Question period reserved for the public at the beginning of each meeting.
council MeeTings
cleaning The finlayson waTer courseThe Municipality has submitted a request to the MRC to proceed with cleaning a section of the main branch of the Finlayson water course.
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aTTenTion new dog caTcherAs of January 1st, 2014, please call “le chenil des mal-aimés” at 450 802-8710 for all dog complaints (lost, found, stray or dangerous dogs etc.,)
garBage and recycling BinsTo facilitate snow removal on the sidewalks, please do not place your garbage and recycling bins on the sidewalk.
2014 dog licencesAs of February 3rd, 2014, the dog licences will be sold door-to-door by the new dog catcher “le chenil des mal-aimés” company, instead of at the Town Hall. The cost is the same, $ 15 per licence. We would remind you that a dog tag is obligatory and your animal must wear it at all times.
Reminder : The maximum number of authorized dogs is 2 per property in the entire municipality.
For information concerning the dog and wild animal bylaw (78-2012): consult our website: www.ormstown.ca under the “Urban and Economic Development Section”.
response froM MaMroT following coMplainTs againsT a councillorIn 2013, two complaints were made against our former Councillor, Florence Bérard, in which the MAMROT (Ministère des Affaires Municipales, Régions et Occupation du territoire) has responded. According to the letter (see pg. 8 French version), the two complaints against Ms. Florence Bérard, were ruled as unfounded and the MAMROT considers the fi le closed.
noMinaTion To The ciTiZen coMMiTTeeMr. Ken Dolphin has replaced Mrs. Madeleine Himbeault-Greig as a member of the citizen committee. He joins the other members: Mr. René Allen, councillors Mr. Michel Tudino and Mr. Jonathan Allen, as well as the mayor and the general manager.
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The MuNIcIPaLITy IN ShOrT
suMMer JoBs 2014
Thanks !
orMsTown enchanTed chrisTMasThe Christmas festivity which took place on December 7th was a huge success!
The activities that were organized by the Downtown Merchants in collaboration with the Municipality of Ormstown were appreciated by all those present.
See you next year!
Thanks To our parTners and sponsors
Club Lions Ormstown, Café Namasthé, Pub Lambton, Une Affaire de famille, Magasin F. Ratté, Club Optimiste d’Ormstown, Friperie Plus, Boutique Tara, La Boulangerie Pomérable, Express 57, Quincaillerie B.M.R., Antiquités Plus, Casa Venezia, Friperie Fushia, Stéphane Billette Député de Huntingdon, Centre bancaire CIBC Ormstown, Hôpital Vétérinaire Ormstown Inc., Imprimerie Multi-Graph, VD Design Graphique and the volunteers.
suMMer JoBs 2014 day caMp
Recruitment of student personnel for the summer of 2014 will begin soon.
Please watch for announcements in the Gleaner and the Municipal Bulletin.
Deadline: April 11th 2014, 5 pm
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winTer parkingDon’t forget that it is strictly forbidden to park your vehicles on public roads and in parking lots in the Municipality of Ormstown between November 15th and April 15th, from midnight to 6:00 am.
snow reMovalTo facilitate snow removal, please do not place property markers on the side of the road.
Also, please respect snow removal signs.
requesT froM The vTT cluBThe Municipality has authorized VTT traffic on McNeil St. to allow them access to the dépanneur and gas station on Church St.
requesT To The MTq for 2013 suBsidyThe Ministère des Transports (MTQ) offers compensation to municipalities for paving and road maintenance. The Municipality submitted a request for a subsidy of $18,838 for work carried out on the Outardes River Rd, Island Rd, Mtée du Rocher, Rang Tullochgorum and rue des Boisés.
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2014 conTracT for careTakerThe Municipality has accepted Benoit Soucy’s bid for caretaker of the Town Hall, library and Recreation Centre for 2014. Mr. Soucy has been caretaker for municipal buildings since 2011.
purchase of MoBile radios for roads deparTMenTGiven that the current communication system is inadequate for the needs of the roads department, the purchase of nine mobile radios was authorised. They will be installed in municipal vehicles.
requesT To The MTq for sTop signs aT The corner of The 138 and roy sT. and speed reducTion To 50 kM / h.Roy St. has become very busy as a result of rebuilding the Centenaire Bridge. A number of drivers use it as a bypass and this increases the risk of accidents. The Municipality has asked the MTQ (Ministry of transport) to install stop signs at this intersection and reduce the speed limit from 70 km to 50 km in this area.
A recent response from the MTQ (Ministère des Transports du Québec) indicates that they maintain their stance of refusal to install stop signs that were requested by the Municipality.
closure of roy sT.Following a fatal accident last November 29th at the intersection of the 138 and Roy St., the Municipality decided to close access to Roy St. from the 138 while the bridge is being rebuilt. Along with the MTQ’s implementation of a shuttle bus, this initiative involves many changes in the habits of citizens, but we are counting on everyone’s collaboration to ease the situation.
group insurance conTracT for 2014Because the group insurance contract with Desjardins Financières Inc. terminated December 31, 2013, the Municipality requested offers of service. The offer from “La Capitale” has been retained for 2014.
exTension of The posiTion for assisTanT-inspecTorGiven that the position of assistant- inspector was to terminate in December 2013, and because several files remain to be updated, it was decided to extend the position until the end of April 2014, at two days per week.
conTracT for archivisTThe Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec regulations state that documents must be sorted and archived. For three days at the end of each year, the Municipality employs the services of the firm Gestar which specializes in managing municipal archives.
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cOMMuNITy
which eMployers are hiring? whaT are The JoBs of The fuTure?would you like answers To These quesTions?
carrefour Jeunesse-eMploi hunTingdon can help.
Carrefour jeunesse-emploi offers services to assist with finding work and/or returning to school for 16-35 year-olds in the MRC du Haut-Saint-Laurent.
Carrefour jeunesse-emploi Huntingdon is a good place to get information on various topics connected to the job market and a variety of career choices: find out about job leads, explore different career possibilities, discover services offered by organizations in the area, learn about the steps involved in applying for loans and bursaries or simply get to know more about labour standards.
For this information and much more, feel free to visit our office. There is always someone available to answer your questions and, if needed, give you a hand with your research.
ALL OuR SeRVICeS ARe FRee OF CHARGe. Feel free to contact us
Address: 2 Henderson St. e, suite 1 in Huntingdon.
Telephone : 450 264-5858 We look forward to meeting you!
MonThly "BeTween caregivers" supporT groupoffered By les aidanTs naTurels du hauT sT-laurenT
Do you take care of a loved-one in loss of autonomy?
Every Last Monday of the month, from February to May, you are invited to share, listen, learn, and meet with people who are living a similar experience.
Our monthly workshops will be held at 65 rue Hector in Ormstown from 1:30 to 4pm. Our Caregiver’s counselor, Debbie Neumann, will offer you a warm welcome!At the same time, we offer a senior drop-in center for your love-one at the same location, from 9am to 4:30pm. (your only cost is 6$ for lunch; free adapted transportation is provided).
Both services are offered free of charge!
* Registration is obligatory.
Tel : 450 826-1243 Our toll-free number is: 1-855-826-1243We look forward in meeting you on February 24th.
cloThing counTer sale (end of season) sT-Malachie recTory 10 Bridge St. OrmstownMondays, March 10th & 17th 10am to 12noon
Saturdays March 15th & 22nd 10am to 12noon
All items will be hAlf price
The hunTingdon learning cenTre start the year on the right foot!You want to improve your reading and your writing, but you don’t know where to begin… Or, you know someone who needs to work on his or her writing and mathematics basic skills… Communicate with us and we will help you evaluate your level and target the proper resource.
The Huntingdon Learning Centre 450 264-5558www.cfhuntingdon.org
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carrefour Jeunesse-eMploi
hunTingdon can help.
All items will be
hAlf price
cluB opTiMisTe Blood drive
Many thanks to the 108 donors who participated in the blood drive on January 6th.
See you next year!
The following are our opTi-voyages winners:Gilles Usereau, Ormstown Marcel Tremblay, Sainte-Clotilde Shirley Ovans, Ormstown Thérèse Brochu, HuntingdonCongratulation, and Bon Voyage!
orMsTown lions cluB chrisTMas BaskeTs
The Lions Club wishes to thank those who donated food and/or toys on December 15th, 2013 during their door to door canvassing for Christmas baskets.
Many families in our municipality received Christmas baskets and they thank you. See you next year!
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une affaire de faMille inviTes you :
TROPICAL CARNIVAL(face painting, games, dancing, sliding, B.B.Q, hot chocolate and much more)
When: March 7, 2014 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday during the March break
Where: 19 Bridge St., Ormstown
All families welcome!
Workshops for parents:PARENTS OF VERY YOUNG CHILDREN
When: 7 workshops, Fridays from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Where:19 Bridge St., Ormstown
Starting February 14, 2014
Games, quizzes and open questions will
be used during these workshops to encourage
an exchange of ideas.
NEW!Register now:
Language stimulation workshopsFather/child workshops50 + workshops: painting and sculpture, a taste for cooking (community kitchen)
• Volunteers needed for parent-resource program: home support
• Volunteers needed for help with homework
• Also, fund raiser for “Pot de soup” organisation: $10
(Just add water)
Information : (Mélanie et Gabrielle) 450 829-3782
The orMsTown youTh cluB proJecTIS INVITING YOUNG PEOPLE TO A VALENTINE’S DAY DANCEFriday, February 14 at 7:30 p.m.At the Recreation Centre room B87 Roy St., Ormstown
- Free of charge -
snow TuBingThe Optimist Club invites you to a “Snow Tubing Outing” in Piedmont
Saturday, February 22nd, 2014Registration will take place on February 15th from 10 am to 12 noon at the Recreation CenterCost: 13$ /person
Bernard Guérin 450 829-3119 or Jonathan Laberge 450 288-3021
ZuMBa fiTness wiTh heaTherEvery Thursday evening from 7:30 to 8:30 pm
At Notre Dame du Rosaire School(8 Bridge St.)
$30 / 5 classes (punch card)$8 / class
Free TrialCome party with us !
For info: Heather Diodati 450-264-8199Don’t forget that the balance on your punch card from last year is still validPlease bring light weights – 1 or 2 pounds each
acTiviTies aT cvr and haeccA number of activities are offered at C.V.R. and HAECC (Huntingdon Adult Education and Community Centre).
Including volleyball, basketball, badminton, computer courses, Irish dancing, various workout sessions (also for the very young). There will also be a series of video conferences on a variety of subjects.
(conferences are in english)
For information, contact Kim Wilson (C.V.R.) at 450 829-2381 ext : 245or Jayme McClintock (HAECC) at 450 264-9276
pierre lavoieA CONFERENCE FEBRUARY 11, 2014 AT ÉCOLE ARTHUR-PIGEON.
Come and hear about this man’s extraordinary life path.
And how he has faced life’s challenges with courage and determination.
Don’t miss this opportunity to meet him!
For FRee TICKeTS, please contact Karine Hulmann: [email protected] 450 377-6065 # 4035
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BadMinTonEvery Monday from 7 to 9 pm at the Ormstown Recreation Centre,87 Roy St.
Bring your own equipment!
yoga spring session 2014With Elizabeth Chanona450 247-2185
Yoga for fl exibility, strength, breathing, and relaxation.
Classes: Beginners/Intermediate : March 19 – June 4, 2014 (12 weeks)
• Beginners: Wed. 3:00-4:15 p.m.• Intermediate: Wed. 4:30 – 5:45 p.m.
Wed. 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.(beginners can also try this)
PRICE Reg : $ 155 (GST and PST included)Seniors and students: $124 (taxes incluses)Drop in : $13 adult and $11 seniors and students
Place : Recreation Center, Ormstown (Classes can be made up in Hemmingford or at another time on the same day.)
workshopsMEDITATIONMonthly meditation: March 29, April 26, May 31 8:30-9:30 a.m.
$5 each Saturday, Hemmingford
YOGA DAY FOR AMNESTYMore details to be announced
RESTORATIVE YOGAYoga with props to reduce stress and stimulate the immune system.
Open to all.
Sunday May 25: Recreation Center, Ormstown2:00-4:00 p.m.
Cost : $20
SUMMER SOLSTICE YOGA INTENSIVE
3 mornings or evenings of yoga: Tues-Wed-Thurs.
17-18-19 June, 9:30-10:30 am or 6:30-8:30 pm
Cost : 55 $ (taxes included), Hemmingford
SCHEDULEskaTing rink and slide(weather permitting)
recreaTion cenTerMonday to Friday: 4 pm to 10 pm Saturday and Sunday: noon to 10 pm
parc des éraBlesMonday toThursday: 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm Friday: 4:30 pm to 10:00 pmSaturday: noon to 10:00 pmSunday: noon to 9:00 pmThere is supervision during these hours.
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2014 will be Ormstown’s 125th anniversary. In order to organise activities and events that will be fun for you, we are inviting you to a meeting on February 25th at 7:30 p.m. on the second fl oor of the Recreation Centre.
Help us plan this meeting by calling Marie Lalonde at 450 829-2625 to confi rm your presence.
125th orMsTown
anniversary
This year, there will be activities offered to children of all ages during the school break. A brochure will be sent out a week prior to the break.
March Break acTiviTies
winTer MarkeTORGANIZED BY THE HUNTINGDON COUNTY FARMERS’ MARKET10 a.m. to 4 p.m.February 9th & April 13th
Ormstown Recreation Center
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