Martensville Messenger December 8, 2016 | Page 4

Page 4 - december 8, 2016 - martensville messenger december council meeting dates Committee of the Whole December Those wishing to address or do a presentation 13th, 2016 to Council must be placed on the agenda. To Council Meeting December 20th, 2016 be placed on the agenda please contact the City Clerk’s office at City Hall or visit the All Meetings are held at Martensville website for details. City Hall in Council Chambers, 37 Centennial Dr. S and are open to the The full Council and Committee of the Whole public. All meetings commence at 5PM. Schedule can be obtained at martensville.ca ice - Pond surfaces - Watch for notices The City of Martensville and the Martensville Fire Department would like to remind all Martensville residents to please stay off the ice surfaces in and around Martensville. The ice on all water areas is not safe. Please also watch your pets and make sure they do not go onto unsafe ice surface. Watch for further updates letting you know when ice surfaces are safe to be on. recreation Program & event Update We are still taking registrations for a few programs starting up very soon. To register please come to the Martensville Athletic Pavilion. We are open Mon-Fri from 7am-10pm and Sat & Sun from 8am-9pm. For more information regarding these programs and or events contact [email protected] or [email protected] These classes/events are starting very soon, don’t miss out!! • Play & Skate with Santa – Dec. 11 1:30-3:00pm, Sports Centre • Christmas Lights Registration Deadline returning Your Waste and recycle bins to Your Property- Waste bylaw Residents are reminded to return waste and recycle bins to their properties and off the street after bins have been picked up. Bins left on the street are potentially subject to damage caused by wind or traffic. Bins left on the street also interfere with local traffic, street parking as well as street sweeping or utility maintenance. Per the local bylaw, any person failing to adhere to the bylaw may be subject to fines. To ensure your home is not missed on garbage day, please follow the tips provided by Loraas Disposal: • Have the cart curbside by 7AM on collection day • Keep the lid closed and ensure garbage does not prevent the lid from closing, do not overfill the cart • Bag all trash and place inside the cart, bagged or unbagged garbage placed beside, in front, or on top of the cart will not be collected. • Cut and bundle, or bag garden debris and place in the cart drop in Programs at the maP Please visit our web site at www.martensville.ca to view all our Drop In Programs. We have something happening every day!!! • Toddler Time – Mon. – Fri. 9:00 am-12:00 pm, $2 • After School Drop In – Mon. – Thurs. 3:30 pm–5:00 pm (children 10 & under must be supervised by an adult) • Seniors Walking & Games – Mon. / Wed. / Fri. – 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, $2 • Open Gym Time – Mon. / Wed. / Fri. – 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm • Line Dancing – Wed. 10:00am – 11:00 am • Gentle Yoga – Wed. – 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm • Floor Hockey – Wed. - Adult 8:15 pm – 10:00 pm • Basketball – Thurs. - Youth 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Adult 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm, Sat. – 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Sun. 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm • Badminton – Fri. - Youth 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Adult 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm • Volleyball – Fri. - Youth 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Adult 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm • Football – Saturday - Youth 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Adult 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm • Public Drop In – Sat. – 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Sun. 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Water meter reads for Fall and Winter Since October 2016, the North Side of Martensville had their water meters read and the South was estimated. The South Side have their meters read in November, while the North will be estimated. This alternating schedule will continue until May. In May, both the North and South residents will have their meters read until the end of September. The alternating of meter reads and estimates will begin in October. Residents have the option to call in or email in their meter reads. By reading your own meter, you can keep your account current and accurate between readings done by our meter readers. Although estimates are based on your account history, regular reads allow you to monitor your actual water consumption. To l