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Frosted Christmas Tree at Musselman’s Lake. Photo Dan Wigmore
19 Dec
Comments Off on THE CLOSING DATE FOR OUR COMMUNITY PARK HAS BEEN EXTENDED FROM DEC.19, 2013 to APRIL 3, 2014.
Please be patient as the deal is still proceeding. Although the Park Plan deal was to have been closed this month, extensions are a common occurrence when you have three parties involved with three lawyers.
THE UPDATE
The Town has extended the closing date once more to allow discussions to continue between the Coultice Estate and Canada Revenue Agency.
Apparently the sticking point in the whole negotiations boils down to the Community Park. The CRA is at this time is satisfied that the donation of 135 acres of environmentally sensitive land will be handled under the Eco Gift program. However the C.R.A. has ruled the 4-5 acres of land for Community Park does not qualify as a donation under the Eco Gift program. It now appears there is a way out by splitting the applications and putting the Community Park under the Community Gift Program.
The Town is still working with the Coultice Estate and the C.R.A. to divide the applications and make this happen. April 3, 2014 was arrived at as a date reasonable for all the lawyers to file the correct paperwork to satisfy all parties.
All partied involved in this transaction are motivated to close the deal so we are certain that it won’t be long now. The deadline extension doesn’t really delay the park too much as work The Park could not have been started until spring anyways.
We would also like to THANK the Town Staff and especially Councillor Bannon for not giving up on this idea.
Dear Residents of Ward Two,
This is a matter that is close and dear to my heart. It has been a long journey to get where we are today. Discussions with the James Coultice Estate are still very active. Work continues on their submission/negotiations with Revenue Canada for the Eco-Gift valuation for the dedication of the environmentally sensitive lands and the parkland block to the Town. The Agreement has been extended to April 3, 2014. The determination of the land valuation is a critical component of this process.
Staff are hopeful that this phase of the work program will be wrapped up by April, so that they can initiate community consultation on the design and the identification of features/facilities within the park block.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.
Regards,
Phil Bannon
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13 Dec
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06 Dec
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Lee Sand and Gravel Pit Restoration Project will be returned to the way it was in this circa 1950 photo thanks to efforts by United Soil Management and the Town of Stouffville
United Soils Management’s Fill Permit application to restore the Lee Sand & Gravel Pit back to farmland with a woodlot was approved by Town Council on Tuesday, December 3rd. We will gradually be saying good-bye to the hole in the ground and hello farmland.
We must thank United Soils Management for taking all possible measures to ensure that the Lee Sand & Gravel Pit Restoration Project will have minimum daily impact on the community and virtually no impact on weekends. Mr. Alec Cloke, his team of experts and the Town Staff are all to be commended for working together diligently to develop a very comprehensive set of rules governing the restoration of a pit operation.
Anyone who has had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Alec Cloke owner of United Soils management knows this is a man of his word whose commitment to the communities in which he carries out his business is nothing short of amazing.
Here is just a partial list of organizations and events that United Soils graciously sponsors in our community. They include Food Bank, The Legion, Local skating club, Local Hockey, Winter Carnival, and the Fall Fair. In addition they sponsor at least four contests a year for kids that require them to think about Canada and/or their families.
In conclusion United Soils Management is not only setting the Gold Standard in Pit Restoration but also the Gold Standard in being a great corporate citizen. In other words a great addition to our community.
Lee Sand & Gravel Restoration Project Sets A New Standard (part two of three parts)
06 Dec
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05 Dec
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Know The DANGERS Of Ice
Ice Safety – Know The Dangers of Ice
Ice Factors
Many factors affect ice thickness including: type of water, location, the time of year and other environmental factors such as:
Ice Colour
The colour of ice may be an indication of its strength.
Check with local authorities before heading out. Avoid going out on ice at night.
When You Are Alone On Ice
If you get into trouble on ice and you’re by yourself:
When You Are With Others On Ice
29 Nov
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22 Nov
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21 Nov
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United Soils Management’s Fill Permit application to restore the Lee Sand & Gravel Pit back to farmland with a woodlot comes before Town Council for final approval. If all goes well we can say goodbye to the hole in the ground and hello woodlot.
LINK TO PDFs
Site Alteration Permit Application: 14245 Ninth Line
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20 Nov
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Send us your suggestions for a new name for the corner/bend
Now that “Bang Up Bend” has been made safer, the Musselman’s Lake Residents Association (MLRA) is reaching out the community for their assistance in renaming the revamped corner. Please email us your suggestions and at a later date we will have an on-line vote for the most popular names submitted. One name already suggested is “Cadillac Corner” because it is now a first class corner. Maybe something like, “Safety Bend” as now that corner/bend is safer with all the new safety features. Or…how about “Eco Corner” in reference to the environmental aspect of the improvements such as filter socks that filters run-off and the Green Fabian retaining wall that stimulates vegetation growth on it.
Send us your suggestions to mlra@musselmanslake.ca
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20 Dec
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