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Rural Municipality of Miltonvale Park Newsletter - April 2018
Memories of Miltonvale Park
What do you know about the history of
Miltonvale Park? Thanks to a New Horizons for
Seniors grant, and lots of volunteer effort from
residents and former residents, there is a now an
easier way to learn about the past in the area.
Memories in Miltonvale Park, engaged the
seniors in the community to record their memories,
and then to share them, and this book is the result!
David Hooper, who has an enormous bank of
knowledge about the community, deserves special
recognition for all the time he put into collecting
and sharing information for this book. Thanks to
others who contributed to its success: Alida
Callaghan, Gordon Carter, Allison and Linda
Coles, Ernie Coles, Edith Crabbe, Kaye Crabbe,
Leigh Crabbe, Laura and Orville Curtis, Sheila
Curtis, Gary Foy, Nanne Garnham, Mary Hooper,
Miriam and Bob Hooper, Philip Hooper, Everett
Johnston, Connie and Allison MacDonald, Heather
MacDonald, Helen MacDonald, Reta MacDonald,
Judy MacDonald, Maxine MacInnis, Chris Mears,
George Piercey, Wayne Proude, Neil Shaw,
Vernon and Pat Willis, Duckie and Jane
Wooldridge, Jeff Lilley, Denise MacDonald-Vail,
Lloyd Ford, Max Jefferson, David Hooper, Shirlee
Curtis, Donna Bernard, Darrin MacArthur, and
Earle’s Picture Restoration.
Chair Hal Parker - Member of all committees,
Planning Board Chair
Tamsyn Cosh-MacKenzie - Vice-Chair of
Council, Environment and Community Living
Chair
Sheila MacKinnon –Environment and
Community Living, Planning Board Member
Sheila Curtis- Chair of EMO, Member -
Environment & Community Living, Vice Chair -
Planning Board
Phil Hooper – Chair of Finance and Personnel
Committees
Helen Shaw – Finance and Personnel Committees
Denise MacDonald-Vail – Planning Board,
Emergency Measures
Office Hours - CAO Shari MacDonald: Tuesdays
4:30-6:30 p.m., Wednesdays 9:00 -11:00 a.m., and
by chance or appointment. The office is open
approximately 24 hours/week - 902 368-3090 -
Development Office Hours -Sandy Foy: Mondays
8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. for the season. Contact the
office at 902 368-3090 to set up an appointment.
CONTACT US – Council Office
Community Council Who’s Who
mailto:[email protected]
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Municipal Government Act The new Municipal Government Act was
proclaimed on December 23, 2107. Some key
changes for Miltonvale Park will be:
Name Changes – The Community of Miltonvale
Park became the “Rural Municipality of Miltonvale
Park” and Chair Hal Parker is now the Mayor,
while Administrator Shari MacDonald becomes the
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO).
No Annual Meeting – Instead of an annual
meeting in March, Councils must have a public
meeting, two weeks before they adopt the budget.
All-Day Elections with a nomination period -The
next municipal elections will be held on Monday,
November 5, 2018 with an advance poll, most
likely in the morning of Saturday, November 3.
Nominations will be open from October 10-19.
This replaces a community election meeting.
Notice of Council meetings – Previously any
meetings scheduled outside of the regular monthly
meetings needed to be advertised in a local
newspaper, seven days ahead of the meeting. Now
meetings can be held with 24 hours’ notice on the
website and a poster in the community. Regular
monthly meetings are scheduled for the third
Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.
Fiscal Year -The municipal year will move from
the calendar year, to April 1-March 31, which is the
same as the Province’s fiscal year. The fiscal year
for 2018-19 will be 15 months.
What happened to my taxes? Council has not changed tax rates for 2018.
Residential taxes will remain $0.166/$100
assessment. Commercial taxes will stay at
$0.826/$100 assessment for both the serviced
(Sleepy Hollow) and non-serviced areas.
ADDRESS: The Council Office is located at the
Milton Community Hall at the corner of Rte. 2 &
Rte. 7. The address is 7B New Glasgow Road – Rte
224, North Milton PE C1E 0S7. 902-368-3090.
www.miltonvalepark.com.
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Municipal Council Meetings Council meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at
7:30 p.m. in the Council Boardroom at the Milton
Community Hall. The next meetings are May 16,
and June 20. Residents are encouraged to attend
Council meetings. Minutes are posted on-line,
after they have been approved at the following
meeting. Council may not always meet in July,
August or December. Check the website or call the
office in these months to confirm meeting dates.
Planning Board intends to also have a regular
meeting schedule and plans to ordinarily meet on
the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.
What about Internet?? The Municipality is working with an internet
provider and should soon be signing a contract –
and then can announce detailed plans. It is expected
that fiber connections will be available in parts of
Miltonvale Park by December of 2018. Areas to be
served in the first stage of the project include Rte 2
west to the Loyalist Road, the Rustico Road, and a
portion of the New Glasgow Road, the Lower
Malpeque Road, North York River Road and
Hiddenview and Osprey Drives. If word of
additional funding is received soon, a portion of the
Crabbe Road and Old Rte 2 will be addressed this
year, otherwise they are expected to be serviced,
along with other areas, in stage two in 2019.
There has been interest expressed in holding a
Community yard sale at the Milton Community
Hall. Two possible dates are Saturday, May 19
(Victoria Day weekend) or Saturday, June 2. Table
rental would be $10. If you are interested, or have
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a preferred date, please contact the hall at
[email protected] or 902-566-
3154. The date will be finalized at the April 30th
hall meeting – and tables will be able to be booked
until the day before the yard sale.
Community Calendar All events will be held at Milton
Community Hall –unless noted.
Mondays and Fridays at 9:00-
10:00 a.m.–Fitness for the 50+ Folks. Drop in for
exercise classes to improve balance and flexibility
with certified instructor Angelie Carter. Cost $3.
Classes end on May 4 and resume in the fall.
Mondays and Fridays at 10:00 –“Coffee Club”
Drop in to share some coffee, tea and treats and
visit with neighbours. Admission by donation of
coin or snacks! Everyone welcome.
Tuesdays – The walking group that started last fall
in the “Fit as a Fiddle” program will meet on
Tuesdays at 1 p.m. at the trail at the back of the
Charlottetown Mall until late May -then they will
move to the walking trail at the Community Park.
Down Memory Lane Coffee Party with Past
Fashions from the Donna Young Collection will be
held on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 10:00 -
12:00 noon at the Milton Community Hall.
Tickets - $15. This is a fundraiser for
the North Milton Women’s Institute
and W.I. projects. Advance tickets are
available from WI members, at the
Milton Hall, 902-566-3154 or email
Most fashions will be from 1950-1980,
although there are some items from as
early as the 1920s. There will also be a
selection of wedding gowns.
Get your tickets early - the 2:00 p.m.
afternoon fashion show and high tea show sold out
in March, so this additional show was added.
Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. –The last chair yoga class
of this session is April 25 –$4.
Lobster Take-Out - Sunday,
May 6th - tickets $22. 1 lb fresh
lobster (cracked, in the shell),
salads, roll and dessert. Drop by
the hall or check with someone on
the hall committee to buy your
tickets by May 3rd. Meals can be picked up at the
hall on Sunday between 3-4 p.m. or arrangements
can be made for local delivery. 902-566-3154.
(Dependent on the opening date of the season)
Wednesday, May 9, 6:30 – Planning Board
Meeting
Wednesday, May 16 – 7:30 p.m. Municipal
Council Meeting -Open to the public.
Thursday, May 17 -7:30 Concert - Ryan Cook-
Mixing classic country music with modern satire,
Ryan Cook forges a sound between contemporary
folk and dyed-in-the wool country. With nuances
of pop and western swing, Ryan's songbook
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reminiscences of the early hillbilly and folk
pioneers but stays very much in the current
landscape. On stage Ryan has toured as a solo
performer opening for artists like Dwight
Yoakam, Rosanne Cash, & Travis Tritt, receiving
over 20 award nominations in Canada including
three Album of the Year awards. His acoustic live
show combines thumb-picking guitar styles,
original folk country ballads and vintage music
from the 1940’s and 1950’s.
Opening for Ryan will be emerging PEI artist
Lawrence Maxwell -. Lawrence Maxwell will tell
it to you like it’s folk and sing it to you like it is
country. Known for blending introspection and
fiction, he paints scenes of nature and the human
experience. Just when you begin to sink into the
gritty vocals, they fade into sweet melodies, and
you will forget about ever trying to define the
elusive genre. Inspired by the rivers and oceans,
the trees and the animals, the poets and the
working class, Lawrence tells the tales of life both
inside and out. His debut album “Not Your
Outlaw” will be coming out in June.
Saturday May 10 OR June 2 -Community
Yard Sale – Contact the Milton Community Hall
for information.
Rhubarb Social - Monday, May 28 (crop
permitting!) from 6:00- 7:30 p.m. $10 adults, $5
youth, preschoolers free. Come enjoy a variety of
desserts!
Summer Card Parties - Thursday Nights
throughout June-September, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
June 10 - St. John’s Anglican Church is hosting a
Cupcake Tea Party at the Church. Enjoy
sandwiches and cupcakes after the service.
Tues. June 12 -PEI Mutual Festival of Small
Halls 7:30 p.m. $25 “Folk Tracks” -Rachel
Beck, Natalie Williams Calhoun &Kinley
Dowling, Adyn Townes & Evan McCosham, Ava
& Lilly Rashed.
Wednesday, June 20, 2018– 7:30 p.m.–
Community Council Meeting
Sunday, July 1 – 12 noon -2:30. – Canada Day
Celebration – Free barbeque and music.
Miltonvale Community Park -413 Sleepy Hollow
Road. (Rain location – Milton Community Hall. If
raining, the time will also be delayed, to 2-4 p.m.
due to Church services at the hall).
Monday, July 16 -Strawberry Social - hosted by
the North Milton WI. 6:00- 7:30 p.m. Adults $10.
Tuesday, August 21 - Blueberry Social – Hosted
by the St. John's Anglican Church, at the Milton
Community Hall 5:00-6:30. Sandwiches and
blueberry desserts.
Apple (and other fall desserts) Social - Thursday,
October 4th from 6-7:30 p.m.
Christmas Craft Fair -Sat., November 24, 2018
9:00 -3:00 p.m. Admission $2 for those over 12.
Miltonvale Park Canada 150 Stories
There are a limited number of Miltonvale Park
Canada 150 Stories available at the Council Office.
The books ($10) are a lovely collection of
memories and stories about Canadian moments.
Many thanks are extended to those who
contributed, and to Meghan Ching, who
coordinated the project. This initiative was made possible by the Community
Fund for Canada’s 150th, a collaboration between the
Community Foundation of Prince Edward Island, the
Government of Canada, and extraordinary leaders from
coast to coast to coast.
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CAWG ANNUAL MEETING & SPEAKERS
Reserve Wednesday, May 9 from 6-8 p.m.
The Cornwall and Area Watershed Group
serves the North River watershed and includes
most of Miltonvale Park. They are looking for
representation from our area on their board. There
are also executive positions available. If you are
interested in becoming involved, or have a concern
about the wellfield or other watershed issues, email
It can be a
very
rewarding
experience.
The group
seeks
someone to
represent the
community's
interest in
watershed
management, environmental initiatives, outdoor/
nature recreation, agricultural sustainability, and
wildlife conservation and it could be YOU!!
Positions Available:
Board Member (3 to 12)
One business meeting a month
(Second Wednesday of the month from 7-8 p.m. at
Cornwall Town Hall).
Discuss and initiate planning, submit motions and
vote on important decisions, fundamentally
steering the group as a member.
Secretary - Attend one business meeting a month
Your input in discussions is important but there is
a strong component of organization of event info,
contact information and note taking. There is also
some social media and website duties (e.g. posting
meeting minutes).
Chair -Attend one business meeting a month.
Mediating and facilitating the presentation of
information to the board through e-mail and at
business meetings, ensuring the appropriate board
procedures are completed, and attending to
financial/legal representation of the group (e.g.
signing cheques and contracts)
CAWG’s elections will be at the Cornwall Town
Hall, Wednesday, May 9th following the 6 p.m.
presentations. Dr. Michael van den Heuvel, UPEI,
toxicologist, will speak about the water
monitoring in Coles Creek and Tyler Wright, Soil
and Water Engineer, will share a progress update
on PEI’S Agricultural Stewardship Program
There will be pizza and sweets at this free event.
MILTON
COMMUNITY HALL
Milton Community Hall,
Inc. is made up of all
adult residents in
Miltonvale Park and is
governed by a volunteer
board of directors. Its
annual meeting was held
in late January, and the new executive is President
George Piercey; Vice President Allison
MacDonald, Secretary Shari MacDonald;
Treasurer Philip Hooper; Past-president John
Hooper. Other directors are Ernie Coles, Bob
Hooper, Joyce Blackett, Shirley Bruce and Nancy
Hooper.
How can you become involved? If you would like
to volunteer to help with events or fundraising,
either once in while or regularly, please contact the
hall at 902 566-3154. The hall is registered with the
Community Service Bursary Program, so students
in grades 10- 12 can earn money to be used towards
post-secondary education through volunteering at
the hall.
Check out miltoncommunityhall.ca or like them
on Facebook to keep informed about hall events.
Upcoming events which require volunteers:
Saturday, April 28 – Coffee party and high tea
fashion shows
Friday evening, May 4 -Catering a family event –
(plus food prep in the day time)
Preparing food for the Lobster Take-out (many
potatoes to peel and carrot cakes to bake, etc) -
Saturday, May 5;
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Sunday, May 6 – Assembling the take-outs
beginning early afternoon.
Monday, May 28 – Rhubarb Social
Thursdays evenings - June -September – Card party
lunches; donations of sweets, making and serving
sandwiches and tea
If you would like to help – call 902-566-3154 or
email [email protected]
DONATIONS to Council are tax-deductible and can be directed to particular areas supported by the
Community – like the Park or Milton Community Hall.
Help the Hall…. Tired of the hassle involved in
returning refillable cans and bottles
for your 5¢ refund? Drop the cleaned
items at the home of Gail Ling & John
Coles (597 Rustico Road) and they
will sort and return them for you, and
donate the money to the Milton Community Hall.
CHILD BURSARY PROGRAM All parents/guardians of
children who live in the
Community of Miltonvale
Park can receive up to $75
per child, per year, to
reimburse costs incurred
for their child(ren)’s extra-
curricular cultural or sporting activities, camps, or
lessons. A receipt (or acceptable copy) is required.
The application form is available from
miltonvalepark.com or at the Council Office.
DONATIONS FROM COUNCIL If you are representing the area or
province in an out-of-province
competition, workshop or event, or
other worthwhile endeavor, please
submit a letter to Council requesting
support, at least 5 weeks before the
event.
Council annually supports the Women Institute
branches in the community, and the Milton
Community Hall. Recent donations were made to
Natasha and Gina Beaton for a mission trip to Haiti.
St. John’s Anglican Church Fundraising Fundscrip is a fundraising project of St. John’s
Anglican Church in Milton. Participants purchase
gift cards through the church which can then be
used to buy gas, groceries, meals at restaurants,
clothing and building supplies. Each purchase nets
the church anywhere from 2% to 20% depending
on the retailer. There are over 75 national retailers
to choose from, as well as local businesses.
Because most of these cards are for weekly
essentials, participants are spending no more
money than they would normally spend. At the end
of the year, the participant is issued a church receipt
for the amount of rebate that they have earned for
the church.
If anyone in the community is interested in
participating in this fundraiser, please contact
Connie and Allison MacDonald at 902-368-2626.
Orders could be placed at Milton Hall on Friday
between 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. and picked up the
next Friday during the same hours.
Pickleball is a
racquet sport that
combines
badminton, tennis,
and table tennis.
Two to four players
use solid paddles
made of wood or
composite materials
to hit a perforated
polymer ball, like a
wiffle ball, over a
net. The sport
shares the dimensions and layout of a badminton
court, and rules similar to tennis, with features of
other racquet sports. Pickleball was invented in the
mid-1960s as a children's backyard pastime but has
become popular among adults, especially seniors,
as well. The Park has some pickleball equipment,
and there is a pickleball group which expects to
meet regularly at the park over the summer. For
more information, contact Ernie Coles, 902-940-
5908 or the Council Office, until the park is staffed
for the summer.
This is a great game for youth and seniors.
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STUDENT SUMMER JOBS Council hopes to hire two students for the
recreation program at the community park this
summer, as well as assisting with office work. If
you enjoy working and playing with children,
submit a letter of application and resume. Check
the website or contact the office for more details
and deadlines. We will be applying for funding
through provincial Jobs For Youth, Post Secondary
Student Program and federal Canada Summer Jobs
programs. Interested students should also register
with the provincial job bank:
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DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Development Officer Sandy Foy will
be available in the office on Mondays until mid -
November from 8:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. until the fall.
For information at other times, please call the
Council Office -902-368-3090.
You need a development permit to i. Change the use of a parcel, structure
building; (Eg. To change from a single
family dwelling to a duplex, or to start
to use your property for commercial
activity)
ii. Commence development; iii. Construct or place a structure or
building.
iv. Make structural alterations to a structure or building;
v. Make a connection to a central or municipal water supply or sewerage
disposal system;
vi. Make an underground installation such as a fuel tank, foundation wall or other
installation;
vii. Move or undertake the demolition of a structure or building that is:
a. Greater than 20 m2 (215.3 ft2);
b. Affixed to a foundation; or
c. Connected to a water supply and/or
sewerage disposal system
viii. Establish or operate an excavation pit;
ix. Construct a highway;
x. Place or dump any fill or other material;
xi. Subdivide a parcel or parcels.
A permit is NOT required for
i. Laying paving material for a patio or sidewalk;
ii. Constructing a fence 1.22 m (4 ft.) in height or less;
iii. Installing clotheslines, poles, and radio or television antennae, except satellite
dishes over 0.61 m (2 ft.) in diameter
iv. Growing, or preparing land for, a crop; v. Making landscaping improvements; vi. Constructing ornamental structures
smaller than 6 m2 (64.6 ft2) in surface
area;
vii. Replacing a deck with a new deck of the same area, height and location;
vii. Conducting routine maintenance; or viii. Erecting a tent under 11.15 m2 (120 ft2)
for temporary, personal use.
Refunds for Applications- A processing fee shall
be retained for permits or approvals where staff,
Planning Board or Council have carried out work
on the application. The minimum processing fee of
$25 and with a maximum refund to be 25% of the
fee paid where staff, Planning Board, or Council
have acted on an application and the application
was withdrawn, abandoned or otherwise
discontinued. The amount of any processing fee
shall be determined by Council.
Development Permit Fees (as of May 31, 2016) Residential $0.15/sq. ft. (Min $25 - Max $1,000)
Commercial $0.20/sq. ft. (Min $50 - Max $1,000)
Agricultural/Forestry $0.10/sq. ft. (Min $25 -
Max $200)
Institutional $0.20/sq. ft. (Min $25 - Max $1,000)
Wind Turbine $2.00/$1,000.00 construction costs
(Min $25 - Max $1,000)
Accessory building -$0.10/sq. ft. (Min $25 - Max
$1,000)
Deck, pool, fence, tent or awning $25
Change of use $50
Demolition/Moving $25
Excavation Pit $200
Temporary Permits $50
Other $50
Variance, Amendment, or Rezoning Variance
$50 (no public meeting) + costs* $200 (public
meeting required) + costs*
Official Plan Amendment $300 + costs*
Bylaw Amendment/Rezoning $300 + costs*
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Subdivision Application Fees
Subdivision—up to 4 lots per subdivision $250
(1 lot) + $100/additional lot
Subdivision - 5 or more lots per subdivision $600
(5 lots) + $20/additional lot
Lot Consolidation $100
Agreement Fees
Development or Subdivision
Agreement $150 Other Agreements $75
General Fees
Permit Extension (prior to expiration) $20
Permit Renewal (after expiration of permit) Full
Fees after 12 months
Copy of the Official Plan $5
Copy of the Zoning and Subdivision Control
Bylaw $10
Permits obtained after work has started -Double
the regular fee
*Associated costs shall be actual, quantifiable
costs incurred by the Municipality in order to
process the application (e.g. hall rental, rental of
public address system, and advertisement costs).
Note: Permits are required from the community for
development within Meadowvale Community.
DEVELOPMENT APPROVALS The province has a website called PEI Planning
Decisions. There is a link on miltonvalepark.com
to view all permits issued, in case residents feel an
appeal is warranted. Permits are listed within a
week of being issued and are posted on the main
level the Milton Community Hall. There is a 21 day
appeal period to the Island Regulatory and Appeals
Commission (IRAC).
If you have a concern about permits issued, or any
building in the community, contact the office at
368-3090 or [email protected].
OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOLS
-Please note the following if you are
dreaming of warm sunny weather and
a back yard pool!
From the Miltonvale Park bylaws:
4.31. A swimming pool shall be permitted in the
Residential Manufactured Housing Park (MHP)
Serviced Residential (RS1) Residential (R1)
Agricultural (A1) Recreation and Open Space (O1)
Zones subject to the following conditions:
1. A 1.8 m (5.9 ft.) fence shall be constructed in
such a manner so as to impede unauthorized
persons from entering the swimming pool and the
fence shall be aesthetically presentable to Council,
which shall give preference to fences constructed
of wood;
2. The gate in the fence shall be capable of being
locked;
3. Water from the swimming pool shall be de-
chlorinated and disposal shall be either through
the sewerage disposal system or carried off the lot
by truck unless otherwise authorized by Council;
4. The owner shall satisfy any other conditions
related to the maintenance and safety of the
swimming pool required by Council; and
5. The swimming pool shall not to be located in a
yard that abuts a highway.
Swimming pool means any outdoor structure,
basin, chamber, or tank used or which may be used
for swimming, diving, or recreational bathing and
having a depth of 60 cm (1.96 ft.) or more at any
point or with a surface area exceeding 10 m2 (107.6
ft2). REMINDER: Check with your insurance
company too!
Like to Read? There is a bookshelf of novels in the
entry at the Milton Community Hall.
Take a Book -Leave a Book.
EMERGENCY MEASURES The Community installed a generator in 2013 at the
Milton Community Hall and it has been designated
the Emergency Warming Centre for the
Community. It will also serve as an Emergency
Operation Centre if an
emergency situation arises.
The community participated
in a Hazards Risk
Assessment regularly
reviews its plan to ensure
Councillors remain familiar with it.
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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WEEK Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week) is an
annual event that takes place each year during the
first full week of May and is an opportunity to
encourage Canadians to take concrete actions to be
better prepared to protect themselves and their
families during emergencies. From May 6 - 12,
2018, consider the risks, make a plan, and get an
emergency kit.
1. Know the risks in your area.
2. Make a plan (www.getprepared.gc.ca)
3. Get an emergency kit that will keep you and your
family self-sufficient for 72 hours.
Milton Community Hall
Hall Summer Manager
The Milton Community Hall is looking for a Hall
Summer Manager, for twelve weeks with
funding through the Post Secondary Student
Program.
To be eligible the student must:
• have graduated from Grade 12; and/or have
attended a post-secondary institution full-time in
the current year and intend to return to full-time
studies in the Fall of the current year;
• be a resident of Prince Edward Island and legally
authorized to work in Canada; and
• not be a member of the employer's immediate
family,
• must be registered with Skills PE
http://skillspei.com/
Duties:
The summer manager will be responsible for
• assisting the volunteer board with the organizing, management and promotion
of events at the hall –such as card parties,
concerts, socials, musical events,
weddings, coffee club, yard sales,
meetings and other community
celebrations, such as Canada Day.
• revising a volunteer manual and a maintenance calendar. A special focus
this year will be on volunteer recruitment,
training and recognition.
• promoting events through press, releases, social media and signage, and regular
updates of the website.
• light maintenance, including painting, cleaning, and food preparation, as well as
setting up for events.
• some data entry duties for accounting
Please send your application/resume to the hall
by 4:00 p.m. Monday, April 30, 2018.
[email protected]. For more
information, call 902-566-3154 or
visit www.miltoncommunityhall.ca.
There is also an eight-week summer student
position at the hall. Please apply to the hall.
Miltonvale Park The Municipality also hopes to hire a summer
student to oversee the Community Park at 413
Sleepy Hollow Road. Applications will be accepted
at [email protected], but decisions
cannot be made until the approval has been
received from funding partners.
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Spring Clean Up Metal Pickups –Metals are collected
monthly on your blue bag day. Place
small clean and dry items (like pots
and pans, baking sheets, cutlery,
small tools and small appliance like toasters and
kettles) in the blue bag with the plastics, glass and
cans. Larger items (less than 4 ft. in length and 50
lbs) can be placed directly by the curb (bicycles,
push lawn mowers, microwaves, BBQ – but NO
propane tanks!). An item is considered “metal” if
is more than 50% metal. Sharp metal items should
be wrapped with plastic or packing/masking tape,
or placed in an empty metal can with a tight-fitting
lid.
There will be two Yard and Garden Debris clean-
up weeks, beginning Monday, May 7 and Monday,
May 21 with the Waste Week beginning Monday,
May 14. As of April 9, IWMC will not pick up yard
and garden debris until the “big” compost clean up
weeks. Multiple items (twigs, tent poles) must be
bundled and tied. Items must be less than 75 lbs
each, and measure 4 ft or less in any direction.
∙Do not use solid coloured or blue bags.
∙Keep the waste and compost separate at the
roadside.
∙Some items are NEVER collected curbside. The
following can be taken FREE of charge to a Waste
Watch Drop off Centre: Household Hazardous
Waste (HHW), appliances containing freon, large
household furniture (sofas, mattresses, box
springs), large appliances, (stoves, fridges,
freezers), tires (off rims). A disposal charge may
apply for propane tanks, items from businesses and
hobby farms, items that don’t meet other
guidelines, or construction, demolition, or
renovation material.
Cart repair or replacement may be covered by
warranty; IWMC staff will determine if carts can
be repaired or if they must be replaced & if they are
covered by warranty. Mini-bins are not covered by
the warranty. You can make a request for repair or
replacement online at http://iwmc.pe.ca or toll free
number 1-888-280-8111
PEI WI Roadside Cleanup - Saturday,
May 12, 2018 Islanders will take to roadsides across
PEI and pick up litter for the 45th year.
New this year is a tinted yellow bag to
bring attention to be cautious and stop
before littering. The color also
celebrates the Cleanup’s 45th
anniversary!
• These newly colored WI bags will be available
in early of May from ACCESS PEI sites and
IWMC locations, and at the Milton Community
Hall. Please use your existing WI bag stock;
however. if you need additional bags, clear
plastic bags from your home can be used.
Thank you for using WI bags for Roadside
Cleanup only. The yellow bags will be rejected
in waste collections, during the year.
• Cleanup Contest and Win! To encourage
participation in the Roadside Cleanup, the WI
has a contest with cash prizes. Simply fill out
the entry form and send it with a photo of your
team in action to enter the draws. Entry forms
are online at PEIWI.ca.
The Department of Transportation, Infrastructure
and Energy will pick up the WI waste bags during
the days following May 12th. Thank you for your
support…. and please don’t litter!
Community Calendar The North Milton WI has been
discussing collecting birthday
and anniversary dates of
residents and selling
fundraising calendars. If this is
something that might interest your family, can you
please drop the hall a note at
[email protected]. A decision on
whether to go ahead with the fundraiser is expected
at the May 14th WI meeting.
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Do you need a desktop computer?
The North Milton WI received desktop computers
through the Computers for Schools Program. They
can be used by individuals and non-profit groups.
The branch intends to set up one or two computers
at the seniors room at the hall for anyone to use.
There are still several computers available and the
North Milton WI members wanted to offer them to
residents of North Milton. They are refurbished
used computers but have recent software installed.
If you are interested in being considered for a free
computer, please contact the hall at 902-566-3154
APM Centre Communities 13 Inc. is a not-for-
profit charitable organization
incorporated to construct, own and
operate the APM Centre multi-use
recreational complex. Each resident of the 13
communities is a member of the organization, and
each community has a representative on the board.
Don Aitken is the representative for Miltonvale
Park. In 2012 the 13 Communities were asked to
commit to contributing to a capital replacement
fund, at a rate of 0.6 cents per $100 of assessment,
or $4154 from Miltonvale Park annually. Most
communities now contribute to
the capital campaign. The APM
Centre is operating on a break-
even basis; however, as the
building ages, it will become
necessary for upgrades.
Check out what is happening at the rink/gym at
http://www.apmcentre.com.
Have an ISSUE, IDEA or CONCERN?? Contact
the office - [email protected] or 902
368-3090. Agendas for Council meetings are
usually finalized three days before regular
meetings, so information (in writing) should be at
the office before the 2nd Wednesday of each month.
Green Initiatives - Get a $50 Rebate to
replace your 13 L toilet or buy a new HE
washer, or $25 to buy a low-flow
showerhead. Residents of Miltonvale Park can
receive a $50 rebate for each
approved low flow toilet
purchased this year (maximum
two per household) and installed
in the community to replace a 13L
toilet. Look for a WaterSense label
on the High-
Efficiency Toilet. These meet
special criteria for exceptional
performance. Look for the
logo or ask a local retailer.
You must include the original receipt for the
purchase, showing it has been paid
in full, along with the completed
Green Initiative Form available
from the “Council Information”
page of www.miltonvalepark.com
or the office. The “Green Initiative”
rebates also apply to low-flow
shower heads ($25) and high
efficiency washers ($50).
Septic System Care • Check your tank annually, and plan to pump it
every 3-5 years.
• Do NOT put even small amounts of paints,
solvents, thinners, nail polish remover and other
common household compounds down the drain, as
that can kill the helpful bacteria that break down the
organic matter in the wastewater.
• Household disinfectants such as laundry bleach or
toilet bowl cleaner can be used in moderation;
however, overuse of disinfectants can kill the
bacteria in a septic tank.
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• Septic tank “cleaners”, “starters” or “enhancers”
are typically of little value and are not
recommended.
•Avoid putting anything into the septic system that
doesn’t break down naturally or anything that takes
a long time to break down. Materials such as oils,
grease, and fat, disposable diapers, tampons and
their holders, condoms, paper towels, facial tissues,
cat box litter, plastics, cigarette filters, coffee
grounds, egg shells, and other kitchen wastes,
should never be put into the septic system.
WATER AND SEWER UPDATE Many homes, institutions, businesses in Sleepy
Hollow are now connected to the municipal water
and sewer. Residents need to get permits from
both the City of Charlottetown and the Community
of Miltonvale Park before connecting.
Owners of homes that were identified in the 2000
agreement signed with the IWMC, on behalf of the
Province, are eligible for a $700 rebate from Island
Waste Management Corporation after they have
been connected to water. There is no expiry date for
this. The necessary forms for this rebate are
available from the Community Council Office and
from www.miltonvalepark.com.
Miltonvale Park residents in the serviced area will
be direct customers of the City of Charlottetown
Water and Sewer Utility and need to follow the
water and sewer regulations of the City.
DID YOU KNOW?
Burning permits are required for outdoor
burning in PEI during fire season. - March
15 to November 30 each year. Camp fires
do not require a burning permit and are
permitted unless there is a fire ban.
Permits are available free-of-charge at any Forests,
Fish and Wildlife Division office from Monday to
Friday during normal working hours. J. Frank
Gaudet Tree Nursery Complex at 183 Upton Rd
(902) 368-4700 or Beach Grove, 170 Beach Grove
Rd (902) 368-4800. Please call ahead to ensure
someone is there to authorize the burning permit.
A burning permit only allows you to burn grasses,
leaves, branches and other woody debris.
It is always illegal to burn any of the following:
• used lubricating oil
• hazardous substances
• biomedical waste
• motor vehicle tires
• animal or human cadavers
• railway ties and other wood treated with
wood preservatives
• waste materials from building or
construction sites, or resulting from
building demolition, unless permitted
under the Fire Prevention Act
• trash, garbage, litter, or other waste from
commercial, industrial, or municipal
operations
• materials containing rubber or plastic
• spilled oil or oil production by-products,
except as required for the purposes of
forest management or fire suppression
treatment
• materials disposed of as part of
reclamation operations, or
• animal manure.
For more information call 1-866-368-5044.
IDEAS?? Please contact the Council Office if you have any
concerns or suggestions for the community.
Family Violence Prevention Week Miltonvale Park celebrated Family Violence
Prevention Week in February by decking out the
Milton Community Hall in a purple ribbon and
hosting a blanket making bee (with the largest
turnout yet!) and donated blankets to Transition
House to be distributed through their networks.
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Lunch and Learns Four Lunch and Learns were held in early 2018
and provided the opportunity for approximately 90
residents and friends to have lunch and learn about
various topics. Funding from the PEI Seniors’
Secretariat supported the speakers:
representatives from Community Legal
Information Association talking on wills, health
care directives and seniors homes; Family Service
PEI, sharing how to talk to your family about
money; Family Violence Prevention about
Transition Houses and other services they offer,
and the RCMP with tips on avoiding frauds and
scams.
Fit as a Fiddle The PEI Department of Health and Wellness
supported a program over the fall and winter that
saw six healthy lifestyle presentations,
AbBunDance, line dancing and yoga classes and
the purchase of fifty pedometers. There are still
pedometers left at the Council office. If you would
like one for your personal use, please contact the
Council office. Walking is great
exercise!
Summer is Coming! The Milton Community Park will
be waiting for residents to come
visit. There is a well-equipped softball field which
is booked for daily use by the West Royalty
Softball Association. There is a recreational U-12
soccer field, paved basketball court, tennis/ 4
pickleball courts, a 0.6 km walking track, swings,
including a new accessible U Swing, and a swing
suitable for a smaller child with special needs, a
slide, play equipment for younger children and a
musical swirl. There is a gazebo, dog run, park
shelter and lots of picnic table for family events,
small meetings and birthday parties. Please contact
the office for details.
The Council intends to plant another garden at the
park – If you have a favourite vegetable you would
like to see growing there, or
would like to be involved
in the planning or the
planting, or if you would
like a portion of the garden
for your family, please
contact the office at [email protected]
or 902- 368-3090.
THANKS are extended to Council and
Community volunteers: Don Aitken -
Communities 13 Inc. Board; Planning Board
members Steve Dickieson, Betty Pryor and
former member, George Piercey; and Joanie
MacKinnon –Park, and to all who work to make
the community better, whether through groups
such as Women’s Institute or the hall committee, or
by being a good neighbour, a coach, or serving with
non-profit organizations.
Help Council recognize one of our community
volunteers at the annual Canada Day Celebrations.
Nominate a resident by the first Friday in June
(June 1, 2018). The nomination form is available
online: http://miltonvalepark.com/files/399.pdf
Invitation to Supper -June 11 The Women’s Institutes are three active groups in
the Community. The North Milton WI annually
goes out to supper for their June meeting. Ladies of
the area are invited to join the members for supper
at Papa Joe’s Restaurant on Monday, June 11 at
6:30 p.m. Please RSVP to Shari at 902-368-3090
by June 8. Everyone is welcome.
Save Money and Energy efficiencyPEI provides programs, rebates and
information for Islanders who are interested in
reducing their day to day energy consumption. If
you are building a new home or planning upgrades
to your existing home, efficiencyPEI can share
general advice on what energy saving upgrades to
consider.
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Municipal Growth Study Miltonvale Park had been meeting with nearby
municipalities over the past two years regarding
participating in a Municipal Growth Study. Initially
the group was composed of the rural communities
in the North River Fire Department. The
communities in the West River Group later decided
to undertake a study with a smaller group (Afton,
Bonshaw, Meadowbank, New Haven-Riverdale
and West River).
Winsloe South amalgamated with Brackley in
December, to become the Rural Municipality of
Brackley. Over the last few months, several of the
other municipalities decided for various reasons to
not participate in a study. There were only three
municipalities considering this study at the March
16 deadline for applications for funding, so no
applications were filed A larger group process
would have given a number of options to consider
in a study. Many municipal politicians are watching
the twists and turns of the Three Rivers
amalgamation process with great interest.
Permit to Place Fill
Over the past few years the municipality and a
developer have been involved with IRAC hearings
regarding a permit to place fill on a parcel of land
in the community. Three permits to place fill on the
property had previously been issued, with the last
one being revoked, after complaints from nearby
residents over noise, dust, and operating outside the
hours permitted in the development agreement.
On June 16, 2015 – IRAC’s Order (LA15-05) was
issued ordering Miltonvale Park to issue the
Appellants a development permit for the placement
of fill, effective for the 2015 year. In so doing,
IRAC noted, the Community “may attach
reasonable and relevant conditions to such permit
or may require a development agreement setting
out reasonable and relevant terms.”
Council prepared to issue the permit and circulated
a draft development agreement to the developer,
and subsequently revised the agreement; however,
the developer did not respond; therefore, a permit
was not issued.
In May 2016, Miltonvale Park enacted a new
Official Plan and Zoning and Subdivision Bylaw.
The developer approached Council for a permit in
the summer of 2016 and was advised to apply under
the new bylaw, as IRAC’s decision was for the
2015 year, there was a new bylaw in effect, and
almost two years had passed since most recent
application. Council believed that a current
application was appropriate. Since IRAC’s initial
ruling, Council has been willing to issue a permit.
It has been the practice of Council that a permit is
issued once the Development Agreement is signed.
IRAC was again involved and Order LA17-01
issued on March 16, 2017 ordered that a permit be
issued effective May 1, 2017 for one year with the
conditions dictated by IRAC.
Council and its legal counsel believed IRAC did
not have the authority to dictate terms of a
development agreement. One of IRAC’s stated
conditions was vague and unenforceable; and one
was in breach of both the 2013 and 2016 Bylaws.
This belief led the Municipality to appeal that
decision to the Prince Edward Island Court of
Appeal. The appeal was heard on September 26,
2017 and a decision announced in late December
2017.
The majority of the Court of Appeal agreed that the
statutory authority of the Commission to
implement its order did not include authority to
determine conditions to be attached to a
development permit and that the Commission
exceeded its jurisdiction by stating conditions to be
attached, thereby effectively dictating the terms of
a development agreement. The Court also agreed
one of the conditions was in breach of the bylaw.
After much legal discussion,
IRAC will be issuing the
developer a permit to place fill,
effective for a year, without
conditions. If residents have
concerns, they can contact IRAC at 902-892-3501
Toll-free (for area code 902) 1-800-501-6268
Fax 902-566-4076 or by email at
mailto:[email protected]
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Rural Municipality of Miltonvale Park
Budget 2018-19 15 months
OPERATING
APPROVED MARCH 21, 2018 Budget 2018-19
REVENUE
*Tax rates remain unchanged at 16.6 and 82.6
cents per $100 for non-commercial and
commercial properties
Grants
Municipal Support Grant 26,215
Infrastructure 20,000
Gas Tax (in capital budget)
Canada & Special Days/Wk Grant 900
Seniors Project 7,885
Canada 150 2,300
Job Funding 5,600
Taxation* 222,390
Interest 1,650
Misc. Income 12,000
Recreation 500
Seniors Income from Activities 5,000
Planning Grant 7,300
Grants Total 311,740 Licenses and Permits
Development Fees 4,000
Land rent revenue 2,000
Licenses and Permits Total 6,000
Expense Recovery
Contributions- Munic Growth Study 1,875
Reserves - Internet
Surplus from Reserves 57,000
Total Expense Recovery 58,875
TOTAL REVENUE 376,615
EXPENSE OPERATING
Budget 2018-19
Admin Expenses
Depreciation - Community 8,575
Council Remuneration 9,000
Chair & Council Meeting Expenses 3,500
Wages Administrator +Election 40,000
MERCs 5,350
Advertising 500
Interest and bank charges 750
Insurance 6,835
Office 3,400
Printing 600
Telephone Internet 3,400
Training 500
Travel 500
Meetings 1,000
Grants to organizations/individuals 1,700
Election 1,500
Website 2,375
Admin Expenses Total 89,485
Facilities and Public Property
Insurance (Park Shelter) 775
Electricity 2,600
Community Park Maintenance 9,000
Sewer 800
Community Park Taxes 950
Community Hall 13,500
13 Communities Incorporated 4,155
Rent (Office) 7,500
Community Pasture 500
Depreciation -Shelter/Park Equip 44,000
Facilities & Public Property Total 83,780
Fire Protection
Fire Hydrant Fee 2,810
Fire protection 70,410
Fire Protection Total 73,220
Planning and Zoning
Planning Board 1,400
Supplies 750
Planner 3,500
Bylaw 300
Development Officer 17,000
Development Officer Mileage 400
Emergency Measures 1,000
Amalgamation -Cooperation 24,000
Planning and Zoning Total 48,350
Community Development
Community Beautification 6,000
Community Days - Canada Day 3,000
Canada150 2,500
Internet 20,000
Seniors Project 3,000
Community Promotion -Newsletter 2,000
Economic Development 500
Green Initiative 400
Community Development Total 37,400
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Professional Services & Memberships
Accounting Fees 4,700
Federation of Can. Municipalities 450
Federation of PEI Municipalities 2,875
Legal Services 15,000
Other 145
Total Prof. Service & Mem'shp 23,170
Recreation and Parks
Community Park Student Wages 6,000
Watershed 3,700
Bursaries 3,500
Recreation Programs 1,000
Wellness Program 1,000
Seniors Recreation 4,000
Park Admin. & Shelter Supplies 250
Park & Playground Dev't 1,760
Recreation and Parks Total 21,210
TOTAL EXPENSE 376,615.00
NET INCOME 0.00
CAPITAL BUDGET - 2018-19
Income
Gas Tax $143,484
Reserves/transfer from operating
- Internet & *playground $64,101
$207,585
Expenses
Internet $205,825
*Park and Playground $1,760
$207,585
When the audit for 2017 is available it will be
posted on the website. If you would prefer to
receive a paper copy, please contact the Council
Office at 902 -368-3090.
Dog Run In 2015, a Dog Park was installed at the
Miltonvale Community Park. Thank you for
scooping up after the pooches in the park.
Buzz Off! The community has continued treating
some streams for black flies this year near the
Loyalist and Crabbe Roads to help keep the pests
at bay throughout the community. Garlic oil will
be sprayed around the Miltonvale Community
Park to help with mosquitos there.
Spruce Grove Landscaping, located at 17035,
Highway #2 in Milton Station,
has volunteered again to plant
and maintain the community
flowerbeds at the intersections
of Rte 2 & 7, the Springvale
entrance to the Community and
at the Community Park.
As a full-service landscape
company, Spruce Grove Landscaping has built a
strong reputation as one of the premiere
landscaping providers on PEI. They expertly
design, install and maintain every aspect of
landscape, construction, and maintenance for
commercial and residential properties. Through
excellent customer service, custom design, and
competitive pricing their experienced team is
prepared to handle any horticultural service you
require.
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Miltonvale Community Players
The community theatre group
postponed the usual January
performance of the play with plans
to stage a play in the fall. The new
tentative dates are November 1-3. Stay tuned for
further details – or contact the Milton Community
Hall if you would like to be involved.
Road safety - Want a sign to remind drivers to take care? Pick up a lawn sign at the Council Office
at Milton Community Hall.