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Welcome to Howe Island Ratepayers Association Community Site
The Howe Island Ratepayers Association (HIRA) is an incorporated, non-profit organization that endeavors to represent the concerns of the islanders. Howe Island is located in the world renowned 1000 Islands in the St Lawrence River.
The express and only purpose of HIRA is the "PRESERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF HOWE ISLAND, OUR QUALITY OF LIFE, AND OUR PUBLIC SERVICES".
You are not alone...as a member of HIRA, you become part of a community voice on important issues that impact Howe Islanders. HIRA supports the orderly development of Howe Island in such a manner as to preserve and enhance the value of the residential, rural and agricultural properties and aspects of the island. However, should issues arise that could negatively impact islanders, through HIRA, elected officials will be aware of your opinion(s) in a timely and businesslike manner.
HIRA welcomes you to 'your' Web site. Let this site be your virtual gateway to the local community and the internet. We encourage you to use this web site for the valuable and timely information it offers. We want your feedback...Contact Us if you have any questions and of course, your Suggestions are welcome. |
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HIRA'S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AGENDA
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HIRA'S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING IS ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 26 WITH THE AGENDA ATTACHED. ALL ISLANDERS ARE WELCOME...
Click here to read the agenda.
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Posted by tchadmin on Thursday, August 19 @ 20:16:13 CDT (7 reads)
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Posted by tchadmin on Saturday, August 14 @ 17:16:15 CDT (14 reads)
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HIRA'S RESPONSE TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN DRAFT AMENDMENT
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Dear HIRA Member,
Approximately thirty-five (35) Howe Islanders attended the Open House on July 29. The 'Open House' turned into a full-on meeting that was facilitated by Glenn Tunnock, the Township planner. The Mayor and all Councillors were in attendance. Howe Islanders raised their concerns with the Draft Amendment and following the meeting, Mr. Tunnock asked HIRA to respond in time for the Public Meeting on Wolfe Island on August 5.
HIRA had three (3) board members attend the Wolfe Island meeting along with two (2) members and again, Howe Islanders voiced their opinions. It's of interest to note that unfortunately, the turn-out by Wolfe Islanders wasn't strong with only three (3) were in attendance...
Linked below is our submission. We await a response from the Township. In the meantime, if you have any comments or questions, please contact terrybotten@hotmail.com or bwhumphrys@gmail.com.
Click here to read our response.
Terry Botten
Chair
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Posted by tchadmin on Monday, August 09 @ 18:05:55 CDT (14 reads)
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TOWNSHIP COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 12 AGENDA
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TOWNSHIP COUNCIL MEETING ON HOWE ON MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 6:30: The agenda
is linked below and please note items 5. Consent by J. Iluck and 7. Howe
Island Schoolhouse Committee Report.
Click here to read the Agenda.
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Posted by tchadmin on Friday, August 06 @ 10:07:11 CDT (19 reads)
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OFFICIAL PLAN MESSAGE TO HIRA MEMBERS
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Dear HIRA Member,
The Official Plan (OP) is a LAND USE PLANNING DOCUMENT designed to give guidance to Council and others on how the municipality should develop over the future and ensure that future planning will meet the specific needs of the community. The Province requires the municipality to review the OP every five years.
The Township held the first public meeting on April 16, 2008 on Howe followed by a meeting on Wolfe with an identical format and the same questions. The consultant, retained by the Township, requested residents to outline their thoughts, ideas, concerns, etc. with an understanding that such items of interest would be addressed during the OP review.
A draft has been distributed and will be presented at an open house at St. Philomena Parish Hall on July 29. It is anticipated that Council will adopt the OP at the public meeting on Wolfe Island on August 5. The draft is available on the Township's website, HIRA has a few hard copies for distribution and it's on www.howeisland.org.
The HIRA board has reviewed the OP and has a number of concerns that they will present at the open house; however, if you have a concern of a specific nature, please contact Brian Humphrys at bwhumphrys@gmail.com. This is your opportunity to express your thoughts on how the island should develop. If you do not make a presentation, either written or oral, you may lose your right to appeal before the OMB.
We urge you to attend the July 29 open house from 5:00-8:00pm to support your HIRA board.
Terry Botten
Chair
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Posted by tchadmin on Sunday, July 25 @ 19:36:38 CDT (14 reads)
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