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re J sinless ent al buadulatiitimuie sdtninorsn sbsink h . e % ; 'e 4 4 > LJ Ll LJ i | ) ® ¢ Planning, development (continued only is planning continuing, but that much had been accomplished by the former municipalities before they 'were absorbed by the region. He said the official plans of Scugog and Port Perry, and the unapproved Reach official plan, are being applied by the region. He said, however, that the many official plans of the former - municipalities within the region must he "re-examined to see what we've got on a larger collective basis" "The province wants a regional official plan within three years, said Mr. McAdams, a target that not one of the other regional municipalities have met. LOCAL LAST WORD He assured those at the: meeting, however, that when the time comes, probably this fall, to make changes and choices as a result of the study of the composite plans, it will first be put before the local people for their opinions, ideas, and sugges- tions. "There is no more secure way of getting the local involvement we need," he said. "Regional councillors are not men from Mars. All are members of a municipal council, Our (regional officials) job is to follow the local wishes of these people, he said. Works commissioner R. F. Richardson put Port Perry's development problems in digits. The sewer system is capable of handling a popu- lation of 5,000 and is in reasonably good shape. He. pointed out, however, that if all the development present- ly with draft plan approval should go ahead, it would overtax the system by some 1,744 users. At the same time, the water supply is just about at the limit, according to Mr. Richardson. Scugog is being considered in future plans, and to prove the point; Mr. Richardson listed a program of work in S theregion's four-year capital forecast that would include the drilling and building of a well this year, hooking into the system next year, and further development such as twinning sewage 'pipe and increasing water capacity even further in the latter two years. Scugog Councillor Jerry Taylor was particularly con- cerned about the 1976 hook-up schedule, saying that Scugog council had been 'leading developers on" in their hope for water for development. "These developers are ready to put down footings tomor- row," he said. 'Are you saying they will have to wait until at least 1976 before they start to build?" Mr. Richardson didn't rule, out the possibility of a. '"'change of priorities" or a "speed up of development' as (regional) council sees fit." He assured Mr. Taylor that test drilling was going ahead, and that 11 sites have been optioned by the region. Only if all 11 turn out dry, will a well be sunk beside the exist- ing two wells that supply Port Perry. SEPTIC INDUSTRY Coun. Reg Rose asked if any' consideration has been given a township request that certain industries be allowed to build on land that would eventually be serviced, but that such industries be allow- ed to operate septic systems and wells on aninterim basis. Mr. Bols of the housing ministry said that the pro- posal will be discussed with the township soon, and that a report on the proposal is 'on his desk now". Lake Scugog water, it was suggested, might be the way out of the water problem. While groundwater is colder, and of better quality in most cases, it was pointed out that the main reason for cities beside huge bodies of water getting their municipal water from wells, is that ground water can be obtained Place Licensed Dining and Banquet Rooms -- TRY OUR -- Surf & Turf Steaks Filet Mignon Lobster Tails Fishermans Platter Port Per ~~ John Gast Editor 2a PORT PERRY STAR Company Limited 4 RQ Phone 985-7383 Serving Port Perry, Reach, Scugog and Cartwright Townships P. HVIDSTEN, Member of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association Member of the Ontario Weekly Newspaper Association Published every Wednesday by the Part Perry Star Co. Ltd., Port Perry, Ontario Authorized ag second class mail by the Post Office ) ) Department, Oftawa, and for payment of postage in cash Second Class Mail Registration Number 0265 Subscription Rate: In Canada $8.00 per year Elsewhere $10.00 per year. \ AAR ARRAN AANA NEA LAAAALL LLL \0 Ww, OV Ze, SC A A) 2 (0A) = % § 10 gray Publisher J. Peter Hvidsten, Advertising Manager \ Single copy 20c for a fraction of the money it, would cost for the systems needed for a lake or river. Referring to suggestions that red tape and inter- governmental and inter- departmental action was delaying development, Mr. Bols admitted that it was true, tosome degree, but that the housing ministry is trying to overcome a lot of the red tape. He warned, however, that the system -is cumber- some because it, was designed to give a complete evaluation to all aspects. "I'm not sure," he added, "that this should be circum- vented altogether." Mr. McAdams saw the problem in a different way, however, and denied that the region was the originator of the delays. Instead, he said, it was an "inherited fact". He said it took over 100 _years and more to bring this community up to 3,000 people, yet when the region was established, the sub- divisions with draft plan approval ready to go, had the potential of doubling that figure. Among those who attended the meeting was region chairman Walter Beath. He - told the meeting that "'these people' are staff people, and must follow the policies that the politicians make. "I'am willing to meet with any organization or group who wish to find out why this is our policy." (continued people, and it would help with the tax bills, which, when you get them this year, you will realize we need." Coun. Hunter said if Scugog turned down the offer, a neighbouring town- ship might be ready to jump at the chance. "We could have the institution right on the border, next door. We'd 100% pay hike Members of Durnam Board of Education reversed a January decision not to vote themselves a raise in 1975, and promptly hiked their salaries by 100 per cent. That means a trustee on the board will now get $6,000. a year, the chairman $9,000. and the vice-chairman $7,200. Since January, trustees have had a change of mind wheninvestigations revealed no other school board took a no-raise stand in 1975. The motion for the pay hike, moved by Uxbridge Trustee Alex Williamson and, seconded by Ajax Trustee Lucy Bateson, passed by a vote of 10 in favour and six opposed. The committee brought in three different proposals, but the members opted for the 100 per cent increase. lor wr wp or ap ep lop Lap Lop Lom Le Lop Ln Lp op op ae Lop Tp Lop | 52525250525¢52525252525250525252525252552525252585 55 PORT PERRY STAR -- Thursday, July 3, 1975 -- 3 "Scugog Prison Blues" have all the drawbacks, but none of the benefits." Coun. Bob Kenny is the other committed member of council. He told township council last Monday that he would not go on the Wark- worth trip because his mind had been made up. At that meeting, he wanted a motion to approve, in principle, the penitentiary service pro- posal. Asked about holding a plebi scite on the issue, Mayor Malcolm said he personally would oppose it. 'We were elected to make these decis- ions," hesaid. "We cannot go to a referendum for every issue." Asked if the public would be allowed in at the meeting when the decision is made, Mayor Malcolm replied, "All our meetings are open." 50200 CCCI CACACICACCCCCICAC CICA CIC CICICI CCCI CCIE CIC CIC IEIC CC EC CE Cee E5282 5252525252525 252525252525 ¢ Ten oie Tu ICGI52525352 ICC ~-- Men's Black or Brown Reg. Cut - Stanfield's {32.75 to 5.00 Rubber Sole Shoes 14.95 . WORK BOOTS Steel Toe - Green Patch "High Cut 329.95 | T-SHIRTS 12.95 *35.00 SUMMER DRESSES Polyester - Jersey Levi or G.W.G. Jeans Denim or Corduroy 314.95 Young Men's Oxfords Brown - size 6-12 *15.95 Men's Slacks Knit - Plaid '19.95 Canadian Made 2 SHIRTS | Short or Long Sleeve § JOGGERS Men's *14.95 Boy's A.W. 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