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Whitby Froo Proua, Wednlesday, June 8,1994, Page S DBIA $130,895> budgtappoe FROM PAGE 1 Hogue told comrnînttee that the delay in dealing with this year's budget allowed the board to in- corporato many of the changres suggested from a survey of DBIA members.' A special four-person commit- tee drafted a questionaire in response to criticisms of the DBA by disçruntled members. The questionaire covered moat Of the contentioue issues raised bcrities ovrer the years, such as he budget, DRIA boundaries, board responsibilities and how the board should be formed. Earlier this year, council rejec- ted a petition, signed by 85 per cent of the DBA membership which dem anded that a speciaf tax levied against businesses in the downtown cor. be held in abeyance for two years. Tne money collected from the Ievy le used for beautification projecte and promotions aimed at, attracting shoppers to the down- town. AUl businesses, whether retail or profession ai offices, falling within the DBIA boundaries muet pay the tax. As a resuit of the eurvey res- ponses, the board addressed- several longq-standing concerns of DBIA members, suchi as allocat- ing $26 885 to pay off its long- term deýt, Hogue said. "We're back to beautification and promotions and lees on debt,"he said. Ibe decision to psy off the boardsa long-terni debt was not the only change from the budget of three weekcs ago, committee learned. The board has decided to kill its controversial 'Your Down- town' advertising newspaper and pay off the $8,000 still owing on te publication. But the budget for advertising bas been increased to $12,800 to offset the loas of the publication. Noting that many DBIA mem- bers are calling for a revamping of the eistinir structure and more accountabîhVt to the mem- bership, Hogue oaïd the council- appointed board is willing to entertain any suggestions. "We're coninitted to take the memberahip's input, put it on the table and respond to ît,» h. said. Although âe ruled that per- sons who addressed committe. asat month would not b. heard, Longfield allowed DBIA. critic Pat Perkins to ask a question. Perkins used the opportunity to berate the committee for pro- ceeding with the budget. <'W. were ail handed a- dif- ferent copy of the budget than what was given out previously" said Perkins. "How you can deal with it without hearing deputations is appaîlling and unethical,» she said. Perkins pressed the committes for answers on the DBIA news- paper, but was told that is no ongor an issue since the publica- tion ha. ben scrapped. 'Ihis has been a long, difficuit proceas," said Longfle. "While not ail wiIl b. oveijoyed with what you!re (DBIA boaird) doing, you've gone a long way to addre my concerne,» she told Hoet e,nt please everyone but I think you've demonstratea that you -are listening to their con- cerne.» Hotner Greenhouses homegrown flowers - nursery quality - wide selection Pansies* Impatiens.....only 99ç, Pétunas -LoÀsmore Box Vegetable Plants ......99v, cnuaIoq-,, peppli, tangoe, cuSmber & mo Box Prennials ........ $1.97 fSlae-m-nm s. phox arhms cm Hangving Baskes .l... $ 199 You won't be disappointed wMt our quality or our sélection! Hwy 1 NothfBrokin N HOTNER Hwy 12Norh oBrokl A Hwy 7 Brooklin OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK am -7 pm 65.86 hey Ample Parking 6556 h RfSJIhIICIHERRYI iF lilli g J r r EfaJaLg[~4 5 pc. Bedroom Suites from only $4995 It's Harden's lSOth and our 6Sth Auni- versary and to celebrate, we've put together a special sale on Harden Solid Cherry Bedrooms. Featuring 22-step hand finishing and meticulous attention to detail, a Harden bedroom will be a beautiful addition to your home and become a treasured family heirloom for generations to corne. Harden quality kas neyer been this affordahie' D)U&fl AU Qr4éiteHERRAGE HOUSE Immtd 216 MARY ST. E., WHITBY.- 668-3483, Toronto LUne 686-0061 1-800-381-0242 Dundas t Store Hours: Mon-Wed 10-00-6. Thurs-FrI 101.9:00, ±jVMbI Saturday 9.-30-5:3W. Sunday closod. I-teFib vial i~i.:i ~