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WINTER
2018
A Great Place to
LIVE I LEARN I WORK I PLAY I INVEST
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WHO’S READY TO
SLIDE ON DOWN
TO CRYSTAL CARNIVAL
2018
Friday, February 16 – Sunday, February 25
Carnival Guide Coming Soon
www.crystalcarnival.ca
Activity Programs
Shallow Water Fitness
Location: CBS Pool
Date: Each Monday starting January 29
Time: 10:30am
Instructor: Gail Soper
Transportation: Bus departs from the Holyrood Community Centre
10:00am
Cost $5.00 per session. $45 for 10 Sessions.
Registration: Please register at the Holyrood Municipal Office to
receive your admission tickets.
Active 4 Life
Location: Holyrood Community Centre
Date: Each Tuesday and Thursday starting January 30
Time: 10:00am
Instructor: Jenny Temple
Cost: $2 drop-in fee per class
Active for Life is returning to Holyrood for more fall prevention and balance
exercises. Join Jenny Temple for this great program for seniors. Limited
Space! Register now!
Zumba Gold
Location: Holyrood Community Centre
Date: Each Friday starting February 9
Time: 10:00am
Cost: $2 Drop-in per class
Registration: All Participants must register at the Holyrood Municipal
Office
Rug Hooking Program 6 WEEK
Location: Holyrood Community Centre
Date: Each Wednesday starting Feburary 7 PROGRAM
Time: TBD
Cost: $50.00
Registration: Now open at the Holyrood Municipal Office
After a very successful rug hooking demonstration, Winnie is back for a
6-week program!
Winter Snowshoeing Program
Interested in joining a weekly snowshoeing program?
Contact Steve.Martin@Holyrood.ca or call 229-7252
ext. 204. More information to come soon on this
program.
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Holyrood Community Programs
Taoist of Tai Chi
Location: Holyrood Community Centre
Time: Every Monday at 7:00pm
“Taoist Tai Chi” is an arts form of exercise and personal development that
promotes health and relieves stress. The focused concentration required to
practice occupies the mind, drawing it away from daily worries and tensions.
Classes also available in St. John’s, Mount Pearl, and CBS. For more info visit
www.taoist.org. Call 579-5276 or email ttcnlb@nl.rogers.com
Saolin Kung Fu
Location: Holyrood Community Centre
Times: Children: Thursday’s from 6:15 - 7:30 pm
and Sunday’s 5:30 - 6:45pm
Advanced youth/teenagers/adults:
Thursday’s 7:45 - 9:00pm and Sunday’s 7:00 - 8:15 pm
Ages: 5 and Up
Cost: $65/Mo for 2 Classes/week; $40/Mo for 1 Class/week
Shaolin Kung Fu is one of the oldest institutionalized style of martial arts. Join
instructor Chris Evans, 3rd degree black belt with over 31 years experience for
great fun and skill development today! For more information please contract
Chris Evans at 834-4601 or email cevans@tri-plan.com.
Zumba
Location: Holyrood Community Centre
Times: Tuesday 7:30pm, Sunday 8:30pm
Cost: $8.00 Drop in Fee or $75.00 for a 10 Class Pass
Zumba is back at the Holyrood Community Centre. For more information email
donnanolan50@gmail.com or go to Conmigos Zumba in Holyrood Facebook page.
Star of the Sea Dart League
Location: Star of the Sea
Time: Every Thursday at 8:00pm
Cost: $10 Registration Fee and $5.00 per night
The Star of the Sea Dart League is a locally operated mixed dart league made
up of players from the Conception Bay South and Conception Bay Centre
area. For more information please contact Nick Brennan at 728-9209 or
email nicholasbrennan1959@gmail.com.
Star of the Sea Card Night (120s)
Location: Star of the Sea
Time: Every Tuesday at 8:30pm
Cost: $5
For more information contact 229-3395.
The Butter Pot Quilting Group
Location: Holy Cross Elementary
Time: Every Wednesday from 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Holyrood has a new Quilting Group! The Butter Pot Quilters make different
quilting projects while enjoy new friends and learning new techniques. The
only requirement is you have to be able to sew and use a sewing machine
as this is not a beginner class. Interested in joining their group? For more
information please contact Karen at 687-1011.
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Holyrood Youth Programs
Mini Movers
Location: Holy Cross Elementary Gymnasium
Date: Every Sunday Starting January 14
Time: 10:00am
Cost: Free
Age: 5 and Under
Join Mini Mover Leader Andrew Wade for 2 hours of drop-in exploratory
play at Holy Cross Elementary. Mini Movers is a program that promotes
exploratory play to teach children gross motor movement and social skills.
Holyrood Girl Guides Unit
Location: Holy Cross Elementary
When: Regular Weekly Meetings – Each Monday
Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Age Groups Sparks: 5-6 Brownies : 7-8 Guides: 9-11
Rangers: 15-17 Patherfinders: 12-14
Registration: Online registration can be completed at www.girlguides.ca
R.C.S.C.C. 251 Southern Cross Sea Cadets
Location: Roncalli Gymansium
Date: Every Monday Night
Time: 6:15pm
Ages: 12-18
Cost: No Registration Fees
Registration: Please contact Tina Wall at 709-689-9913 or email
Tina.Wall@cadets.gc.ca
Conception Bay Family Resource Program
Location: Holyrood Community Centre
Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Ages: Birth - 6
A Drop-in Play Group. This is a space for you and your child to come play,
meet new friends, and learn new things. In our home-like atmosphere,
explore a variety of toys and activities that allow your child to develop their
skills and understanding of the world around them. At the same time, you
will have the opportunity to meet other parents, share information, gather
resources and find support. Healthy snacks are provided.
Community Garden Committee Public Meeting
Location: Holyrood Municipal Office
Date: Thursday, Feburary 8
The Holyrood Community Garden is slated to open Spring of 2018
and we’re looking for volunteers to help run this great initiative. If you
are interested in gardening this meeting is for you! Please RSVP to
steve.martin@holyrood.ca.
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Holyrood Youth Programs
Teens Inc.
Holyrood’s NEW Craft Program for teens aged 12-15 years old
Location: Holyrood Community Centre
Start Date: Each Wednesday starting February 7 (4 Week Program)
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Cost: $20.00 for full program
Registration: Contact 229-7252 ext. 0 or visit the Holyrood Municipal
Office. Please register by January 31.
Join our instructor Vicki in our first 4-week teen “DIY” Craft Program for
teens aged 12-15! Limited space available.
Stay Safe Course
Location: Holyrood Community Centre
Date: Saturday, March 24
Time: 8:30am
Cost: $45.00
The Canadian Red Cross STAY SAFE Course offers basic first aid and safety
skills for youth 9-13 years old. Participants learn about being safe when they
are without the direct supervision of a parent, guardian, or trusted adult, both
at home and in their communities. The course is a nationally recognized
program designed to help course participants develop self-assurance,
knowledge, and skills required to stay at home alone. These are important tools
for your child to have as they begin to build invaluable skills for a lifetime.
Family 1st Activity Program
Location: Holy Cross Elementary
Staart Date: Thursday, February 1
Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Families 1st is back! This program provides an opportunity for affordable
activity and fun as a family. Families are free to drop-in to Holy Cross
Gymnasium where they can take part in various activities and games
together. We hope to see you there.
Holyrood Winter Photo Contest
It’s time to capture Holyrood in all of its winter beauty! This is an open
photo contest for anyone to submit their favorite Holyrood winter
moments. If it’s winter themed than it’s considered for this contest!
Submit your photos no later than Friday March 23 for your chance to
win a $100 cash prize! Is open to all ages.
Summer Student Application Deadline
The Town of Holyrood will be hiring for the following positions for
Summer 2018:
• Recreation Assistant • Camp A’hoy Manager
• Holy Cross Park Manager • Camp A’hoy Counsellors
• Holy Cross Park Attendants • Tourism Ambassador
• Marina Strudent Worker
Application Deadline is Friday, March 30.
Please stay tuned to www.holyrood.ca for more information.
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Holyrood Happenings
Holyrood Introduces
First Municipal
Enforcement Officer
Mayor, Council and Staff are pleased to
introduce Matthew Simmonds as Holyrood’s
first Municipal Enforcement Officer. This
position will monitor the following regulations
in the Town to ensure Municipal By-Laws are
being followed, for example:
• Animal Control Regulations
• Anti-Litter Regulations
• Sign Regulations
• Nuisance Regulations
• Mobile Canteen Vendor Regulations
• Civic Numbering Regulations
• Open Air Fire Regulations
• Snow Clearing Regulations
The Holyrood Municipal Enforcement Office
will begin its regular duties starting April 1,
2018. If you have any questions or concerns
please do not hesitate to contact Matt at
Enforcement@Holyrood.ca
Years of fun for squids of all ages!
July 18 – 22, 2018
www.SquidFest.ca
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www.twitter.com/SquidFest
Stay tuned on Friday, March 30
for our Special Beach Party Announcement
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Snow Clearing Regulations
Snow Clearing Period Identification of Property Disclaim of Damages
During the period between the All mobile or portable articles, No claims for damages to property
first day of December in each year garbage boxes, buildings, fences, will be reviewed by the Municipality
and the last day of April in the year trees, shrubs, ledges, rock walls and where:
following, both days inclusive, and lawns must be clearly marked with a • the damage occurred to property
any other period when unusual reflective marker and must be visible located within 20 feet from the
snow and or ice conditions prevail, to the snow equipment operator at centre line of the street;
shall be known as the Snow all times. • the damages occurred as a result
Clearing Period. of the weight of snow and/or ice
Liability for Damages deposited on mobile or portable
Parking Claims against the Municipality articles, garbage boxes, buildings,
No persons shall park an for damage to mobile or portable fences, trees, shrubs, hedges, rock
unattended vehicle upon any street articles, garbage boxes, buildings, walls and lawns;
or street reservation within the fences, trees, shrubs, ledges, rock • lawns become brown or decayed
Municipality as follows: “during or walls and lawns or private property as a result of the deposit of snow
for the 24 hour period immediately will be reviewed by the Municipality and/or ice; and a claim for damages
following a snow storm or for such when they occur as a result of being is received by the Council after May
other period as may be declared struck by equipment operated by 31 of the year in which the snow
by Council to enable clean up employees of the Town during the clearing period ends.
after a particularly severe storm or period of time they are engaged in • the damage occurred to an item
snowfall.” snow clearing work and when they which was not clearly marked as
occur at a distance greater than 20 outline above.
Depositing of Snow feet from the centre line of the street
No person shall deposit or cause and the object damaged was not
or permit to be deposited any clearly marked as outlined above.
snow and/or ice from driveways
sidewalks, parking lots or any other
property under their ownership
or control onto any street reserve
within the Municipality.
Chase the Ace
Hosted by Holyrood Fire Department and Royal Canadian Legion
Location: Royal Canadian Legion
Time: Each Tuesday starting January 16 from 7pm to 9pm
Jackpot Starting at $1000
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Waste Management
URGENT TO ALL HOLYROOD RESIDENTS
Toilet Paper Only
IMPORTANT SEWER SYSTEM NOTICE
The Town of Holyrood is once some of these items to the point Financial Impact of Continued
again experiencing operational that they will flush clear of the lateral Discharge of Debris, Grease,
problems with various sewage lines. Oils and Fats
pumping stations and public The continued discharge of
sewer mains throughout the Do NOT dump cooking grease extraneous debris and grease,
Town. The cause of the problem and oils down the drain. Flushing oils, and fats into the public
relates directly to the products out the grease with hot water will sewer system will continue to
and materials discharged from not work either; this only causes a increase costs for maintenance
property owners to the Town of build up further down the drain and and repair of public sewer pipes
Holyrood public sewer mains. eventually contributes to a stoppage and sewage pumping stations.
in the lateral or Town sewer pipes. Continued improper discharge of
Harmful Effects of Extraneous Avoid using chemicals that claim to these materials could also incur
Debris Discharged to Public dissolve grease, such as vinegar and additional costs for a homeowner
Sewer System baking soda. Those products only because of the cleaning of
Do NOT put paper products such dislodge grease clogs and move laterals and basement flooding.
as paper towels, moist towelettes, them further down the pipe, which
tissue (Kleenex®, etc.), handy can lead to similar problems. To Although some products
wipes, disposable towels, diapers, dispose of cooking grease, pour it are labeled and marketed as
sanitary napkins, and feminine into a heat-resistant container, such disposable, such as baby wipes,
products down the drain. The as a milk carton, and allow it to cool this does NOT mean they can
only paper product that should and set. That container should then be flushed in the toilet.
be flushed is toilet paper. Kitchen be disposed in the regular garbage. The following items should never
solids, such as fruit and vegetable be flushed into the sewage
rinds and peels, corn kernels, Please educate and encourage all system:
eggshells, and chicken bones can members of the household to follow • Disinfecting wipes, baby wipes
also cause blockage. Garbage proper grease handling steps. • Q-tips
disposals do not always reduce • Toilet cleaning pads
• Mop or “Swiffer” type refills
• Disposable diapers
There is an easy way to prevent sewer problems and it
• Feminine hygiene products
boils down to one main effort: Do NOT put things down • Dental floss
your pipes that should not go down them. • ANY consumer item that is not
toilet paper
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Information for Taxpayers
For tax inquiries please contact 229-7252 ext. 203 or 208 or email Marie.Searle@Holyrood.ca.
Annual municipal tax bills have been sent out to property and business owners. This bill will cover the taxes
owing for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2018. Please note that property tax and business tax are due
by April 30. Water tax is due May 31.
Tax Payment Information
Holyrood Municipal Office
(Cash, Cheque, Credit, Debit) E-mail Money Transfer
8:00am – 12:00pm and 1:00pm – 4:00pm Info@Holyrood.ca
Monday to Friday If you are paying your tax bill through an E-mail money
transfer please contact the Holyrood Municipal Office
Please note if you pay your bill with a credit card you for further instructions.
are subject to pay a service fee.
Senior Citizens
By Mail (Cheque Payable To): Seniors are entitled to a 20% discount on the property
Town of Holyrood tax for their principal residence if they receive the
P.O. Box 100, Holyrood, NL A0A 2R0 Guaranteed Income Supplement. Seniors can apply and
display their GIS letter at the Holyrood Municipal Office.
Council is offering free interest to residents and business
owners who provide postdated cheques to have their Interest
account paid in full by August 31. All cheques must be Interest at the rate 1.17% per month will be charged on
received by the Holyrood Municipal Office January 31. all accounts not paid in full by May 31.
2018 Schedule of Garbage & Recycling
Holyrood Garbage Collection
Garbage will be collected each Wednesday. All garbage and recycling must
be placed curbside no later than 7:00am on collection day. Please note in
the event of the holidays below, collection will be moved to Thursday for
that week.
Tel: 709.579.7960 Fax: 709.5795392
E-mail: Info@ersbnl.ca Holyrood Recycling Collection
Recycling will be collected every second Wednesday. Please prepare your
recycling by following the steps below:
• Sort recyclables into two groups: paper products and containers.
• Place all paper products together in clear blue recycling bags (separate
from containers)
• Ensure all containers are rinsed then placed together in clear blue
recycling bags (separate from paper products)
Holiday Collection Changes
• New Years Day Week • Victoria Day Week
• Memorial Day/Canada Day Week • Labour Day Week
• Thanksgiving Day Week • Remembrance Day Week
• Christmas Day Week
Spring Bulk Collection Date: Wednesday, May 2
10 I :winter 2018: Town of HOLYROOD2018 Schedule of Rates and Fees
General Permit Fees Other Fees
Non refundable Commercial Processing Fee $200.00 Demolition Deposit $500.00
Demolition Permit $100.00
Non refundable Residential Processing Fee $150.00
$750 ($600 refundable)- refund expires 2 years
Property Tax Mill Rate Min. Fee Landscaping Deposit
from date of permit issue
Residential 6.5 $400 (a)Multiple House Dev. (Sub-Division) (a) $100 per lot
(b)Subdivision Fee (b) $200
Commercial 11 $400
Paving-Residential $25.00
Authority - Section 112-119, 113-134 of the
Paving- Commercial $50.00
Municipalities Act, 1999
Pre Site/ Preparation (travel on town roads) Removal over 125 cubic meter- $5.00 per load
Business Tax Mill Rate Min. Fee
Renewal for all permits $25.00
Class 1- Bed & Breakfast/Boarding Homes 8.5 $300.00
Roadside Vending $400.00
Class 2- Personal Care Home 6.5 $500.00 Beehive Permit $300.00
Class 3-Daycare 0 $- Annual Commercial Marijuana Operating Fee TBD
Class 4-Banks/Finance/Trust Companies 98 $1,500.00 Signs (in approved areas) $50.00 per year
Class 5- Home Based Business 10 $300.00 Tax Certificate & Compliance Letters $150.00
Advertising & Re-zoning All costs incurred by property owner or developer
Class 6- Commercial Storage Facilities 11.5 $400.00
Municipal Plan & Zoning Amendment Actual Cost
Class 7- Utility Companies 2.5 % of gross
Crown Land Processing Fee $100.00
Class 8-Oil & Gas Service Industry 23.5 $1,500.00 Stop Work Order Release Fee $100.00
Class 9- Storage of Petroleum, Tar, Sediment, etc. 23.5 $1,500.00 Discretionary Use / Variance $150.00
Class 10- Professional Operations 11 $400.00 Vehicle Impounding Fee Cost Recovery
Class 11-Agriculture Operations & Markets (Fish, Meat, Residential Apartment Permit $100.00
10.5 $400.00
Vegetable, Hobby Farm) Backland Assessment Fee (Payable when land is
$2,000 per hc
Class 12-General Commercial 11.0 $400.00 developed for commercial or residential use)
Hydrant Use- Council approval required $50.00
Class 13-All Other Commercial 11.5 $500.00
After Hours Service $50.00
Class 14- Convenience Store w/Liquor 12 $400.00
Request for water turn on/off $25.00
Class 15- Convenience Store w/Gas 13 $600.00 Seniors Discount Refer to office for details
Class 16- (Active)Quarry, Mining, Stone, Gravel, Low Income Discount Refer to office for details
35 $2,000.00
Cement
Curb Cut Down $45.00 per foot
Class 17- (Inactive) Quarry, Mining, Stone, Gravel,
n/a $2,000.00 Curb/Sidewalk Cutdown $65.00 per foot
Cement
Class 18- Excavation/Contractors 11.5 $1,250.00 All material/food packaged for resale Same as Home Based Business- $300
Boarding House/Apartments Extra water & sewer charge
Class 19- Pilot & Tug Boats 12 $1,000.00
Taxi Permits
Class 20- Poultry Farms 12 $500.00 (i) $200
i)Taxi Stand Permit
(ii) $20 per year
ii)Car Permit
Class 21- Professional & Financial Level 1 16 $500.00 (iii) $20 per driver per year
iii)Licence Permit Driver
Class 22- Physio, Safety 10 $400.00 Photocopies 0.15 cents per page plus HST
Class 23-No Fixed Place of Business 3% of gross $500.00 Water & Sewer Tax Rates
Class 24- Mail Order House 10 $300.00 1. Residential - Per Unit
Water $336.00
Class 25- Commercial Marijuana Business TBD
Sewer $156.00
Class 26- Direct Sellers 10 $300.00
Water & Sewer $492.00
Authority - Section 120-125, 133-134 of Municipalities Act, 1999 Water Reconnection Fee $200.00
First Unit (per building)- $492
Building Permit Fees Senior's Units
All other units (per building)- $208
Residential New Construction $3.50 / m2 gross floorarea 2. Commercial
Residential Extension $3.50 / m2 gross floor area Clubs & Restaurants $640.00
Residential Occupancy $50.00 Water Only $484.00
Funeral Homes, Beauty Salons, Office
Residential General Repairs- fee waived from May-Sept $20.00 $550.00
Complexes, Garages & All Other
Sheds $3.00/m2 gross floor area Motels, Efficiency Units,Laundromats, & Special $625 per year for the first 250,000 gallons over &
Care Homes (shall have meter installed) above $3.00 per 1000 gallons
Patio $25.00
Schools 4.0 Mills
Fence $10.00
Provincial Government Buildings 4.0 Mills
Commercial New Development $4.50/m2 gross floor area Commercial Owners with more than one
Commercial Extension $4.50 /m2 gross floor area business per property will pay a Water & Sewer
tax per business
Commercial Occupancy $100.00 $50 for first 1000 gallons
Sale of Water
Commercial Repairs $50.00 Additional $15.00 per 1000 gallons
$50 for first 1000 gallons
Industrial Permit $100.00 Swimming Pools- same as sale of water
Additional $15.00 per 1000 gallons
Commercial Wharf Permit $1,000.00 Water /Sewer Connection Fees
Residential Wharf Permit $100.00 Existing Home
Water Only $1,100.00
Sewer Only $1,100.00
Due Date of Taxes
New Home
• Property & Business Taxes due by April 30, 2018.
Water Only $2,775.00
• Water & Sewer Taxes are due by May 31, 2018.
Sewer Only $2,775.00
• 1.17% per month will be charged on outstanding balance after
Water & Sewer $5,550.00
due dates for a compounded annual rate of 14%.
Pavement Cut Fee $1,200.00
• NSF Cheque $35
Water/ Sewer Access Fee $1,650.00
• Visa surcharge- applicable surcharge
Authority - Section 130 - 134 of the Municipalities Act, 1999Download the the Town of Holyrood App for Free
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