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in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, D ec em be r 6, 20 18 | 10 OAKVILLE - Halton police areOAKVILLE - Halton police areO looking for three suspects who alleged- ly stole more than $300 worth of mer- chandise from an Oakville pharmacy, all while caring for a small child. Officers said that the three women recently visited the Guardian/Palermo pharmacy at 2525 Old Bronte Rd. in the company of a child, described being as three or four years old. Police said that the women walked through the business for around ten minutes, placing various items into large bags they were carrying. Some of the products selected in- cluded the pain medications Robax, Ad- vil, Aspirin and Motrin. Other items taken included hairspray, hand cream and cotton swabs. Police said that while one individual distracted the employee at the cash reg- ister, the others escaped with the mer- chandise. The first woman is described as be- ing in her 30s, approximately five-foot- six, 220-pounds with purple-dyed hair. She wore a blue jacket, a purple loose T-shirt underneath and a grey loose skirt with blue shoes; she carried a large grey bag. The second suspect is described as being in her 20s, approximately five- foot-six, 140-pounds with dark hair. Shefoot-six, 140-pounds with dark hair. Shef wore a dark puffy waist-length jacket, black ankle-length skirt with a blue T- shirt underneath; she also carried a large bag. The third woman is described as be- ing in her 50s. She wore a dark thigh- length winter coat, a striped ankle- length skirt, black scarf and grey shoes. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Halton po- lice at 905-825-4747 ext. 2351 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). NEWS Suspect photos. Halton police photos. THIEVES MAKE OFF WITH $300 WORTH OF MERCHANDISE FROM OAKVILLE PHARMACY WHILE IN COMPANY OF SMALL CHILD DAVID LEA dlea@metroland.com oakville.ca Inaugural 2019 Budget Committee Meeting is on December 11 Oakville is committed to offering valued services and programs to residents and making strategic investments in community priorities. Each year the town's annual budget is one of the most important tasks facing Town Council, and Council has directed staff to prepare a budget that keeps the overall tax increase in line with inflation. To learn more, join us at our Budget Committee meetings All meetings are open to the public and held in the Council Chamber at Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road. Dates include: • Tuesday, December 11, 2018, 1:30 p.m. - release of 2019 Budget book, plus rates and fees • Tuesday, January 8, 2019, 9:30 a.m. - staff presentations • Thursday, January 10, 2019, 9:30 a.m. - public delegations • Thursday, January 10, 2019, 7 p.m. - public delegations Approval of the 2019 Operating and Capital Budgets: • Tuesday, January 22, 2019, 9:30 a.m. - Budget Committee deliberations • Monday, January 28, 2019, 7 p.m. - Council approval Those wishing to appear before the Budget Committee as a delegate can register by emailing townclerk@oakville.ca or calling 905-815-6015. If you would like to attend the meeting and have any accessibility needs, please contact Kathy Patrick at 905-845-6601, ext. 4235 (TTY 905-338-4200) or fill out the accessible online feedback form on oakville.ca. Can't make the Budget Committee meetings in person? Watch them live on our YouTube channel or email your comments to budget@oakville.ca. Visit oakville.ca for details. All submissions whether in person, writing, email or social media, will be considered as part of the Budget Committee deliberations. Budget 2019 Be informed. Be part of the process. Sign By-law Review Update Draft By-law goes to Council Planning and Development Council Monday, December 10 at 7 p.m. Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road Council Chamber - South Atrium Sign By-law 2006-005 has been in effect for 10 years with multiple amendments that have affected the regulation of various sign types including but not limited to mobile signs, fascia signs and advertising signs. A review was initiated to ensure the town's regulations address the needs of local businesses, while reflecting the town's objectives and unique character. Following public feedback, the sign by-law has been reviewed and there is now a draft by-law ready to present to Council. To review the proposed by-law please visit oakville.ca and search sign by-law review. Can't make the meeting? Send us your questions or comments by email to signreview@oakville.ca. If you plan to attend the meeting and have accessibility needs, please contact ServiceOakville by December 7 at 905-845-6601 (TTY 905-338-4200) or service@oakville.ca. Draft Taxi By-law Community Services Committee Meeting (CSC) TuesdayTuesdayT , December 11, 2018 at 7 p.m.uesday, December 11, 2018 at 7 p.m.uesday Town Hall, 1225 TTown Hall, 1225 TT rafalgar Roadown Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Roadown Hall, 1225 T Palermo and Bronte Rooms The Town of Oakville is changing its Licensing By-lawThe Town of Oakville is changing its Licensing By-lawThe T 2015-075 with respect to taxicab regulations. On June 26 Town Council passed the interim taxicabOn June 26 Town Council passed the interim taxicabOn June 26 T by-law which addressed issues and included updates to ensure it continued to meet the needs of the community. Town Council directed staf. Town Council directed staf. T f to complete a more comprehensive review of the taxicab by-law and to report back with recommended changes. Public consultation was held as part of the town's Taxicabs Taxicabs T By-law Review and the recommended changes are going to CSC on December 11. The decision of the CSC will be forwarded to Council on December 17 at 7 p.m. Recommended changes include: • Eliminating annual mandatory taxicab inspections • Eliminating the taxicab tariff • Increasing the model year restriction to 10 years • Reintroduction of an issuance model for taxicabs • Introduction of an issuance model for accessible taxicabs • Changing the renewal date to July 31 • Reducing fees Background Licensing By-law 2015-075 allows the town to license and regulate various businesses in Oakville. Learn more Join us to learn more. Both meetings are open to the public. Accessibility If you have any accessibility needs, please contact John Mattocks at john.mattocks@oakville.ca or 905-845-6601, ext. 3890 (TTY 905-338-4200) by December 7. Details For more information, visit oakville.ca or contact ServiceOakville at service@oakville.ca or 905-845-6601.