THE PETROLIA CONNECTION

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2018 DATES TO REMEMBER TAX PAYMENTS Feb. 28, May 31, Aug. 31, Oct.

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l us at (519)882-2350 from Monday Friday, reach out to us on Facebook or Twitter anytime, or send an e-mail to petrolia@petrolia.ca!

1 2018 DATES TO REMEMBER TAX PAYMENTS Feb. 28, May 31, Aug. 31, Oct. 31, 2018 FARMERS MARKET May 19 October 6, 2018 OTHER EVENTS June 2 Pizzafest July 1 Canada Day July 13 & 14 Art in the Park July 14 Barn Dance August 11 Petrolia Day VICTORIA PLAYHOUSE PETROLIA On sale NOW 2018 Summer Season and 2018 Christmas Shows! LARGE ITEM WASTE COLLECTION Watch for 2018 dates soon! We are always here to answer your questions! Please call us at (519) from Monday Friday, reach out to us on Facebook or Twitter anytime, or send an to petrolia@petrolia.ca! Council Approves YMCA Proposal to Operate The Centre After an extensive community consultation process, including 10 individual stakeholder sessions, the Council of the Town of Petrolia has approved the YMCA s proposal to assume contracted operation of the Oil Heritage District Community Centre ( The Centre ). The new agreement will be effective April 2, The YMCA s interest in operating The Centre is aligned with their mission to build healthy communities and consistent with the Town s strategic priority to grow a Community of Health in Petrolia. The arrangement is similar to those in place for other municipal services including management of the waste water treatment plant, and artistic direction for the Victoria Playhouse Petrolia. Continued on page 5.

FEBRUARY EVENTS Victoria Hall Art Committee Winter Wonderland Art Show Feb. 1 19 Canadian Winter Olympics Snow Sculpture Contest Feb. 2 Groundhog Day! Feb. 10 Britannia Chapter No.

12 Council Meeting, Town Hall, 7pm Feb. 14 Happy Valentine s Day! Feb. 17 Petrolia Heritage Open House - 11-3 at Victoria Hall Churches and Railroads Feb.

21 Lambton Central Petrolia Optimist Oratorical Contest Feb. 24 LCDS presents Yuk Yuks at Victoria Hall Feb.

Grill Thursday at 6pm-730pm Optimist Club Meat Raffle at Crabby Joe s Tuesday from 7-8pm Toastmasters meet at the Petrolia Presbyterian Church. All welcome.

2 FEBRUARY EVENTS Victoria Hall Art Committee Winter Wonderland Art Show Feb Canadian Winter Olympics Snow Sculpture Contest Feb. 2 Groundhog Day! Feb. 10 Britannia Chapter No. 34, Order of the Eastern Star Roast Beef Sweetheart Dinner 5pm Feb. 10 Petrolia Lions present The Dream Concert at Victoria Hall Feb. 12 Council Meeting, Town Hall, 7pm Feb. 14 Happy Valentine s Day! Feb. 17 Petrolia Heritage Open House at Victoria Hall Churches and Railroads Feb. 17 Valentine Game Show Night at First Baptist Church at 7pm Feb. 19 Family Day Events see poster on page 8! Fab. 19 Family Day Town Hall Closed Feb. 21 Lambton Central Petrolia Optimist Oratorical Contest Feb. 24 LCDS presents Yuk Yuks at Victoria Hall Feb. 25 Petrolia Lions Effective Speaking Contest WEEKLY EVENTS Saturday at 3pm Legion Meat Raffle Thursday at 5:30pm 7pm Lion s Club Meat Raffle at Haywood s Bar & Grill Thursday at 6pm-730pm Optimist Club Meat Raffle at Crabby Joe s Tuesday from 7-8pm Toastmasters meet at the Petrolia Presbyterian Church. All welcome. Thursday Darts at the Legion at 6:00 p.m. Thursday 9:00 a.m. NOON, Town Planner, has office hours at Town Hall. Monthly Events 2nd Monday Puzzlemania and Crafts Galore at First Baptist Church 7pm Last Monday of the month Me Time at First Baptist Church 7pm

VICTORIA PLAYHOUSE PETROLIA 2018 Summer Season are on sale now! www.thevpp.

Bluewater Power will contact you by mail and by automated phone message to arrange a time to make the change.

FINANCE The Town of Petrolia offers electronic viewing of your Interim and Final property tax bills.

3 VICTORIA PLAYHOUSE PETROLIA 2018 Summer Season are on sale now! PUBLIC WORKS Bluewater Power is working with the Town of Petrolia to replace water meters in town over the next three years. They will be starting with older meters. Bluewater Power will contact you by mail and by automated phone message to arrange a time to make the change. If you want to volunteer to have your meter changed please call (519) FINANCE The Town of Petrolia offers electronic viewing of your Interim and Final property tax bills. By signing up for this service, you will be able to view your bill in a PDF format that will be sent to your address in February and August. You will no longer receive a paper copy of the bill! If you currently do not receive a copy of your bill at all, you may also register for this option. To register for e-billing, you will need your Roll Number and Address. If you are unsure of your Roll Number, please contact Town Hall at

4 Council News in Brief January 22, :00 p.m. Regular Council FINANCE Council received a report regarding the new provincial regulation on asset management requirements. FINANCE The Central Lambton Recruitment Committee received $300 in grant money for doctor recruitment. There is $2000 budgeted for Municipal Grants in the 2018 Budget. FINANCE Lambton Meadowview Villa received $125 in grant money to assist their Auxiliary with their Card Party. There is $2000 budgeted for Municipal Grants in the 2018 Budget. OPERATIONS Council adopted a report regarding two Level Two electric vehicle charging stations for the Municipal Parking Lot, east of Victoria Hall. Council authorized Mayor McCharles and Interim CAO/Clerk to sign an agreement with Koben Systems Inc. COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES Council has approved a report regarding use of lands described legally as North Part of Lot 11, Concession 10 (RP 25R1906 Part 1) in the Town of Petrolia for use as Soccer Pitches for the 2018 soccer season. COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES Council received an update on the Greenwood Rec. Centre Ontario150 Grant. COMMUNITY SERVICES AND FACILITIES Council has adopted a report regarding short term storage. Three written quotes were received and one verbal quote. Countryside will meet the needs of the Town until mid-march, when substantial completion at the de-commissioned Wastewater Treatment Plant can be confirmed. ADMINISTRATION Council received and filed a report updating the change of County/Town Planner services. The Town wishes to thank Senior Planner, Rob Nesbitt for his service to the Town, and we wish to welcome Will Nywening as he takes the role of Planner for the Town of Petrolia. ADMINISTRATION Council received a report regarding the 2018 Election Compliance Audit Committee, Lame Duck and Intellivote will see the implementation of telephone and internet voting in Petrolia. Updates regarding this, and a FAQ sheet are available on the Town website under Election. ADMINISTRATION Council was updated on the notice that was received by Council date January 8, 2018 from the Office of the Ombudsman of Ontario. CULTURAL SERVICES Council adopted the report regarding the contracting of services to the YMCA to manage daily operations of The Oil Heritage District Community Centre. This 5-year agreement was authorized as By-Law # NEW BUSINESS - Councillor Purdy brought forward a notice of motion for February 12, 2018 regarding recording of Council sessions. NEW BUSINESS - ADMINISTRATION Council received a report regarding the on-going discussion of replacement of the Petrolia and North Enniskillen Fire Chief. The report recommended that Council endorse a part time Fire Chief augmented by Protective Services to create a full time Town Petrolia employee position with responsibilities including Fire Chief, By-Law Enforcement, CEMC, and OPP Contract Administration.

5 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1: Council Approves YMCA Proposal to Operate The Centre The agreement ensures that: The Town of Petrolia retains ownership of The Centre, all donor recognition/named features, equipment and assets; The YMCA will engage current Centre staff team with a first opportunity for application for employment; The YMCA will deliver greater operational efficiency to The Centre and reduce the Town s annual investment, including an estimated total savings of $517,538 over a five-year period; The YMCA will offer an all-inclusive membership experience and ensure that non-member and public access is maintained. The YMCA will implement its Assisted Membership program, providing subsidized access to membership and programs for individuals and families in financial need. Petrolia residents and participants across the region will have access to The Centre through membership and day use passes. The YMCA s all-inclusive membership model offers all programs and services included in one standard price, including their popular swimming lessons, individual wellness coaching, and group fitness classes. Health and wellness of our community are paramount. The YMCA has a mission to build healthy communities, and we look forward with anticipation to what they can do in Petrolia. said Mayor John McCharles. The Centre is key to one of our strategic priorities, working to develop a Community of Health in Petrolia. said McCharles. Members will not experience any interruption to services at The Centre, the team at the YMCA prepares to assume contracted operation on April 2, he added. Under the agreement, Boomers Plus will remain at The Centre, and the Lambton Central Petrolia Optimist Club s agreement regarding meeting space will continue. Further, the YMCA will report to the Town monthly regarding financials, offer a quarterly operational report and an annual operating review, and submit a proposed annual operating budget and capital budget. The YMCAs across Southwestern Ontario has 100 years of experience in community health, fitness, recreation and membership services, and currently serves more than 21,000 participants at 49 locations in the region, including 1 in 5 participants who access the YMCA s financial assistance program. More information on the project, including the opportunity to sign up for membership updates, is available at: activepetrolia.ca.

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