MINDEN This is to keep everyone informed that the "Riverwalk Stimulus Funding Project" which includes the summer use of the snowmobile bridge, the "Riverwalk" pathway/landscaping, the Bobcaygeon Road reconstruction and the wetlands boardwalk, respectively, will be continually under design and construction for 2010." For a full update, kindly refer to the FAQ page of our website. NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC Wishing to Serve on Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee The Clerk invites applications from members of the public who are interested in serving on the Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee for the Township of Minden Hills. Bill 212 has made certain amendment to the Municipal Elections Act 1996, as amended, one of which is the requirement for Council to appoint a Compliance Audit Committee. The Committee must be appointed no later than October 1st, 2010. The Township of Minden Hills Compliance Audit Committee has full delegation of the authority in the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, to address applications requesting an audit of a candidate’s election campaign finances. This authority includes, but is not limited to, the following: Review applications and grant or reject audit requests Where an audit is granted, appoint an auditor and review the audit report Where indicated, decide whether legal proceedings shall be commenced. The Compliance Audit Committee will consist of three members appointed by Council. Committee members must have the ability to understand and apply the election campaign finance provisions of the Municipal Elections Act and should be considered impartial with respect to their ability to fulfill their responsibilities. Preference shall be given to applicants who have applicable experience in accounting, law, law enforcement and academics from related fields. Remuneration is set at $75.00/meeting. Terms of Reference and an Application for this Committee can be accessed from the Township’s web site: www.mindenhills.ca (click onto ‘Election 2010’) or by attending the Township offices: 7 Milne Street, Minden, ON. Members of the public interested in serving on this Committee are asked to submit an application on the prescribed form, along with a resume, to the Clerk’s Department no later than Noon on Wednesday, July 30th, 2010. Please mark confidential. Mailing Address: Township of Minden Hills, P.O. Box 359, Minden, Ontario, K0M 2K0 Office Location: 7 Milne Street, Minden Please contact Cheryl McCarroll at 705-286-1260 ext. 214 Email: cmccarroll@mindenhills.ca CALL FOR QUOTES FOR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER Friday, December 3rd, 2010 S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena and Community Centre Quotes, on the forms supplied will be received, in sealed envelopes clearly marked “QUOTES - ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER”, at the Township of Minden Hills Municipal Administration Offices, P.O. Box 359, 7 Milne Street, Minden Ontario, K0M 2K0 until: Friday, September 17, 2010 @ 12:00 noon If further information is required, please contact Ms. Laura Cunliffe, Administrative Assistant/Deputy Clerk, at (705) 286-1260 ext. 215 or lcunliffe@mindenhills.ca. (Please do not send quotes via email). The lowest or any quote may not necessarily be accepted. Suggested “Hearty” Meal: Turkey and stuffing, cranberries, pickle trays and fresh rolls, mashed potatoes and roasted potatoes with gravy, two vegetable sides (to be agreed upon – no peas), tossed salad (self serve) and dressings; two buffet serving stations (either end of hall); variety of desserts (self serve; please keep in mind allergy alert – must be labeled), tea and coffee (milk, cream, sugar, sweetener). Quote must be “all inclusive” and include linen table cloths and linen napkins, any additional rentals by caterer, full cleanup of hall and kitchen, all dishes and silverware (and any items borrowed at the kitchen) must be washed, dried and replaced in their respective locations, Salt and pepper shakers all need to be cleaned and returned to their original cabinets as well. The successful caterer must speak with Cammy George (cgeorge@mindenhills.ca or 705-286-1936) regarding the borrowing/use of items in the hall kitchen. It is acknowledged that the amount provided in the quote will be the only amount payable to the successful caterer by the Township of Minden Hills. The Social Committee will provide Christmas table center pieces and candles only. One bottle of white wine and one red bottle of wine will be placed on each table at the expense of the Township separate from this quote. Wine glasses are now available to use at the hall. QUOTE FORM THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE SIGNED TO BE A VALID BID The caterer agrees that the awarding of this Contract based on this Quote shall constitute an acceptance of this Quote. This Quote shall represent the agreement between the Township of Minden Hills and the caterer. The undersigned by this Quote, offers to provide all food, labour, materials and equipment (except as may be used/borrowed from the hall kitchen, as arranged with Cammy George) to cater the Township’s annual Christmas Dinner, on Friday, December 3rd, 2010, at the S.G. Nesbitt Memorial Arena and Community Centre, at the quote noted hereunder, and agrees to carry out the provisions of this Quote in accordance with the agreed to terms: Suggested “Hearty” Meal: Turkey and stuffing, cranberries, pickle trays and fresh rolls, mashed potatoes and roasted potatoes with gravy, two vegetable sides (to be agreed upon – no peas), tossed salad (self serve) and dressings; two buffet serving stations (either end of hall); variety of desserts (self serve; please keep in mind allergy alert – must be labeled), tea and coffee (milk, cream, sugar, sweetener). $ Quote must be “all inclusive” and include linen table cloths and linen napkins, any additional rentals by caterer, full cleanup of hall and kitchen, all dishes and silverware (and any items borrowed at the kitchen) must be washed, dried and replaced in their respective locations, Salt and pepper shakers all need to be cleaned and returned to their original cabinets as well. The successful caterer must speak with Cammy George (cgeorge@mindenhills.ca or 705-286-1936) regarding the borrowing/use of items in the hall kitchen. It is acknowledged that the amount provided in the quote will be the only amount payable to the successful caterer by the Township of Minden Hills. The Social Committee will provide Christmas table center pieces and candles only. It is acknowledged that one bottle of white wine and one red bottle of wine will be placed on each table at the expense of the Township separate from this quote. Wine glasses are now available to use at the hall. VENDOR CONTACT NAME/PHONE/EMAIL/BUSINESS/ADDRESS/SIGNATURE/DATE NOTICE TO RATEPAYERS NEW * MOE APPROVAL - LANDFILL SITES Please be advised that all ratepayers of the Township of Minden Hills are now authorized to use all of the Township's Landfills/Transfer stations within the Township of Minden Hills. For more information, please contact Peter Brown. 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