CP Scoop - March 5th, 2024

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COUNCIL MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

Consent Items

The following consent items of note from the February 20th, 2024, Committee of the Whole meeting were approved:

• Comrie Hills Subdivision (Formerly Sunnyhill Subdivision) Inverness Homes - Council accepted the conditions of draft approval for the Comrie Hills Subdivision and directed staff to forward the conditions of draft approval to the County of Lanark.
• OPP Detachment Board Draft Terms of Reference - Effective April 1st, 2024, the Town’s, and other current Police Services Boards, will be replaced by a Lanark County OPP Detachment Board based on Ministry-approved composition. In order to allow municipalities to advertise for their respective community representatives, a Terms of Reference was prepared to provide information about the OPP Detachment Board. This information will enable community individuals to determine if they have an interest in serving. Council approved the proposed Terms of Reference for the Lanark County OPP Detachment Board.
• CAO’s Report – Delegated Authority - Council received the CAO’s Delegated Authority report as information.
• 2023 Communications Year in Review – Council received the 2023 Communications Year in Review report as Information

Dates of Significance

Mayor Randell noted the following dates of significance during this evening’s Council meeting:

• March 8th – International Women’s Day
• March 21st – World Down Syndrome Day

The full Proclamations can be found in the What’s New section of the Town’s website.

The next regularly scheduled Council and Committee of the Whole meetings will be on Tuesday, March 26th, 2024, commencing at 6:00 p.m.

 

MUNICIPAL NEWS

Franktown Road Reduced to One Lane on Thursday, March 7th

On Thursday, March 7th, 2024, Franktown Road will be restricted to one (1) lane from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., between Nelson Street and Findlay Avenue for tree trimming. Traffic control will be in place however delays can be expected. Please exercise caution. You may wish to consider an alternative route during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation.

Employment Opportunity

The Town of Carleton Place is seeking an individual to fill the 18-week seasonal position of Property Management Summer Student.

Summary: 

Under the direction of the Property and Project Manager, the Property Management Summer Student will be responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of the Preventative Maintenance Program for the Town’s Facilities. The Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is moving from RFAM to CityWide Maintenance Manager. The Individual will work alongside the Property Management Team members and will gain hands-on experience in setting up the CMMS. This includes data entry to update equipment information and the new preventative maintenance program. This 18-week position of 36.25 hours/week is ideal for a student attending post-secondary school who is seeking experience in Property or Project Management.

Qualification/Experience:

1. Currently enrolled in a Facilities, Property or Project Management related post-secondary program
2. Previous experience with Microsoft 365 and CityWide Maintenance Manager or similar CMMS
3. Strong data entry skills
4. Understanding of preventative maintenance principles and the ability to communicate technical concepts
5. Computer literacy utilizing Microsoft Office Suite, computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and related software, and
6. A Vulnerable Sector Check (valid to 6 months of employment).

The 2024 pay grid for the position is $17.56 - $22.33 based on a 36.25-hour work week.

A detailed job description for this position can be accessed on the Employment Opportunities page on the Town’s website.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a detailed cover letter and CV outlining your credentials relevant to the position, using PDF or docx format. Please be advised that the Town reserves the right to post its employment opportunities as open until filled. Resume reviews may begin immediately and continue until the posted position is filled and any position can be filled prior to the closing date.  Applications must be received no later than 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 20th, 2024, quoting “Property Management Summer Student” by mail: Town of Carleton Place, Attn Human Resources, 175 Bridge Street, Carleton Place, ON, K7C 2V8 or email hr@carletonplace.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.  The Town of Carleton Place is an equal opportunity employer following the rules and regulations set out by the Human Rights Code.  Personal information submitted will be used for the purposes of determining suitability for this competition only and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.  Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) upon request.

 

OTHER NEWS

Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) Foundation - Your Feedback is Important to Us!

The Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) Foundation is looking for your valuable feedback and is asking for you to take 5 to 7 minutes of your time to fill out our CPDMH SURVEY so we can help understand your needs and preferences so we can better serve you, the community, and our generous donors.

Your feedback is of utmost importance to the CPDMH Foundation, and we sincerely appreciate your time and effort in completing the questionnaire. By doing so, you are actively contributing to the continuous improvement of the Foundation.

To access the questionnaire, simply click on the following link: CLICK HERE TO ACCESS SURVEY

The deadline to complete the survey is Friday, March 22nd, 2024.

The insights and feedback you provide will be invaluable.

By completing the survey, Waterside Retirement Community will be donating $5 on your behalf to the Foundation, helping to advance healthcare at CPDMH.

In addition, we encourage you to enter your email address on the survey so you can qualify to WIN ONE (1) of our amazing, sponsored prizes.

This questionnaire has been carefully crafted by the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) Foundation's Fundraising Marketing and Communications Branding Taskforce.

Thank you once again for your support and dedication to making the CPDMH Foundation the best it can be.

Please contact the CPDMH Foundation at cpdmh.foundation@mrha.ca or by calling 613-257-GIVE (4483) if you have any questions or additional feedback that you would like to provide.

Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit - Let’s Talk Ticks

The ticks are out! When temperatures rise above 4oC, ticks become active. Enjoy the benefits of being outdoors by going for a hike, working in the garden or cleaning up leaf litter in the yard; but remember to be tick smart. Black legged ticks in our area may carry bacteria and other microscopic organisms which may cause several illnesses, the most notable of which is Lyme Disease.

Anaplasmosis and Babesiosis are diseases which can also be passed on via the bite of an infected tick. These diseases are not new to the area, but they did become reportable to the Health Unit in July 2023. It should be noted that one (1) cannot tell if a tick is positive by looking at it.

Taking the following precautions will help to reduce your risk of infection:

• Dress in light-coloured clothing so you can see that a tick is on you (they are dark in colour).
• Use an insect repellent containing DEET or Icaridin. You can apply this to clothing or your skin.
• Put your outdoor clothes in a hot dryer for several minutes to kill ticks.
• Wear clothing that contains a tick repellent
• Do a tick check when you return inside. If possible, have someone check you from behind. Check your pets for ticks as well.
• Thoroughly check your body for ticks and nymphs and promptly remove them using tweezers or a tick twister. 
• You can take a quick shower and scrub well to help remove any unattached ticks.
• Speak to your vet about ways to protect your pet.

Transmission of these diseases from a tick to a human depends on the length of time the infected tick is attached. Ticks that are removed quickly are less likely to spread disease. For Lyme Disease and Babesiosis, a tick needs to be attached for 24 hours or longer to pass on the illness, while 12 hours is required for Anaplasmosis. If the tick has been attached for longer than 24 hours you may be at an increased risk and it is recommended that you consult your health care provider, or for Lyme Disease, you can also consult with a pharmacist who may be able to provide preventative medication in some circumstances.

Check any ticks you remove from your body to determine if they are fat or flat. A fat tick is an indication that it has been feeding for a longer period of time. Tick specimens are not used for diagnosis of disease so they are no longer accepted at the Health Unit. Individuals can submit a photo to the website, eTick – for tick identification.

Lyme disease symptoms can range from a bull’s eye rash around the bite area, to headache, fever and muscle/joint pain. Symptoms can appear from three (3) days to several weeks following a tick bite. Even if you have had Lyme disease before, you can be re-infected. Consult your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.

Symptoms for all three (3) diseases may include fever, headache, chills, sweats (Babesiosis), fatigue and muscle and joint pain. A bull’s eye rash around the area of a tick bite may occur for Lyme Disease. Symptoms may appear from a few days (one (1) week for Babesiosis) to several weeks after the bite of an infected tick. It is recommended that you consult with a health care provider if you experience any of these symptoms.

Lyme Disease in particular, but also Anaplasmosis and Babesiosis, can lead to serious, long-lasting health effects, and it remains important for residents to continue to take precautions to prevent tick bites.

For more information about ticks and Lyme disease: visit our Insect Bites and Diseases section of our website or call 1-800-660-5853. You can also e-mail us at contact@heathunit.org or connect with @LGLHealthUnit on Facebook and X or @lglhealthunit.z on Instagram.

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