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tre ten : $e Pe LICE Re Marina operator asked to clean-up property What appears to be a differ- ence of opinion, between Scu- gog Township Council and their tenant John Mackie of Port Perry Marina over proper- ty taxes, could end up in court. Mr. Mackie was asked to ap- ear before council last week to iscuss the non-payment of re- "alty taxes and other marina problems, Mayor Howard Hall suggest- ed that the general appearance of the property was "junky", and wondered if there was anyting that could be done to improve the site. uncil also indicated they would like Mr. Mackie to find another site for doing his repair work, and keep the lakefront for new boat and accessory sales and slip rentals. But the problem that could see the township and their ten- ant go head to head in court is over back taxes. Mr. Mackie leases the lake- front property where he oper- 'PORT PERRY CLINIC HOGAN'S HEARING AID CENTRE of Port Perry DENNIS J. HOGAN 230 Queen Street * NOTE NEW NUMBER * 985-4422 WED. ONLY 1tn5PM ates Port Perry Marina from the township, and is objecting to a bill for about $12,000 in back realty taxes. Speaking for his client (and son), lawyer Bruce Mackie ex- plained to council that when the lease was negotiated, it was understood that they would have to pay business tax, but they didn't realize they would also be asked to pay realty tax. He said that the former oper- ator of the marina, Bill Kendry, did not pay the realty tax, so it was a complete surprise to his client when he received the bill. "It's a township tax, and there is no way the tenant should have to pay it unless he agreed to it. He did not", Mr. ackie said. Mayor Hall indicated that council were still taking the po- sition that the back taxes were owed to the township, and that they would pursue that course. JUNKY SITE In regards to the marina site, councillors were in complete agreement that the marina site was very untidy in appearance, and would like it cleaned-up. Councillor Chrisite was very complimentary towards Mr. Mackie for the tremendous job he had done in building up the business, but remarked that be- cause it is municipal property council has some responsibility forits appearance. "You run a good operation, and you do very good work", she said, then suggested he pur- chase or find another site to do his repair work. While agreeing that the site was less than attractive, Mr. Mackie said "I don't know what we are going to do!" - He told council that all of the equipment he stores on the ma- rina grounds is business relat- ed, and until the boats, docks, A-frames and barrels are in the water, there was not too much he could do. Mr. Mackie said that he had already rented some space be- hind Philp Pontiac-Buick to store some of his new boats, but because his business had grown considerably he is still short of space. Councillor Cochrane sug- gested that Mr. Makie's busi- ness is "too large, and the area can not accommodate what you are trying todo there." While agreeing that his busi- ness has grown, Mr. Mackie said that he had only been in business for a few years, and he Just couldn't afford to purchase anything at this time. The meeting closed with no firm decision being made as to what must be done to keep the marina site clean 12 months of the year. or FY We [1] OTHE indo featuring ... IN ITH] INY DU A Him HAND KNIT SWEATERS & BABY SETS PINE, HAND QUILTED QUILTS, STAINED GLASS, ANTIQUES, PAPER & CARDS, BOUTIQUE ITEMS. CRAFT SHOP 1/2 MILE EAST OF THE 4 CORNERS in CAESAREA 986-4833 "oe . 'a oe ed PRODUCTS INCLUDE: -- Pressure Treated Lumber -- Quality Interlocking Stone -- All Galvanized Metal FREE ESTIMATES QUALITY WORKMANSHIP Book Early, Beat the Summer Rush! «. 986-0861 Sales & Service, Finest Fencing Co., RR. 1, Blackstock, Ont. 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