Fi council inaugurated Accessible region urged in tough times ahead Stall As councillor tackle tough in the log three year term they must remain accessible to residents and business men regional chairman Jack said at regional council In last Wednesday Among the concerns ex petted take up much council lime between now and 19B5 are economic development health and social servicing tion of farmland sol waste management and changing formulae for provincial fundi of projects Mr As regional chair man he said I will pursue and an increased openness be tween elected repre sentatives and staff and the general public Over the past decade we have to Involve the public In the regions decisior process These attempts belaid included public panic pal ion in the official plan process the day care study and the creation of advisory committees for and agri cultural concerns Regional government Mr must live In the reality of a slower growth rate In tax assess and grant ions from the The lax burden on existing residents cannot con to expand at past levels he added FIFTH COUNCIL Provincial court Judge John Robinson delated as councillors took he oath of office to form the fifth regional since was formed In 1974 There are four council this term including Hills John McDonald who re places retired Ward rep Roy Booth He joined by rook Jacqueline Jackie Cutmore a former school trustee who defeat to repre sent OakviUes Word riding along with in cum bent Peter Arch Burling ton Rob Forbes replaces retired Vern Conncll Joyce So vol me defeated incumbent Burlington rep Ted McDonald and Barry takes over Dave vacated Burl seat All four of he region incumbent mayors Hills Pete Pomeroy Mil ton Gordon Krantz Oak ville Harry Barrett and Burlington Bird were returned to office Mayor it was confirmed during last week inauguration will replace Mayor Barrett on the region police Burlington Coun Jim will continue to represent council interests on the com miss Ion as welt In the near future clllors must get used to the Idea that some of their decisions will be unpopu lar Mr Indlcald We must not lose sight that the public will con to demand quality municipal services and programs and wilt react negatively to decreases In the level of services and programs and will react negatively to decreases In the level of service without being Convinced of the true benefits of such a dec is ion he maintained As money in the region becomes harder to come by programs will have to be evaluated to determine whether they are needed another process he prom would include public and business part lei pat FRONT While Mr noted the work the region bus development de has been doing to attract new business growth he reaffirmed his committment to policy of having develop ers pay for new costs described as front ending Again the impact that lhse policies have on the region growth will be monitored he added In health and social services Mr Raftis pre dicted that the region will assume more and more responsibility for prog rams but It must ensure that the funding to ease the burden on The availability of rental Ions and transportation services in the region also be at by In coming term he said urging new council to attend a housing workshop by the on in I be added 11 work to reform provincial aggregate policies when have upset residents part in Milton and Hills And he hopes that the region will be able to solve its landfill site problem before the Burlington gar dump is filled lo capacity by The regional police force must seek the same kind of cost elf In Its opera as the region wants Mr said It must also become more and responsible to the needs of the resi dents in he add suggesting that this can be achieved through citizen in crime pretention prog Several special guests attended the Inauguration including Georgetown Dorothy Stone the des of region as well as the Hills crest Lea an artisan who contributed a large rug hanging of the ion coal of arms to the council chambers Pee regional chairman Frank Bean board of education director new and separate school board chairman Rev James Mlhm region 198285 council was Inaugurated la Wednesday l sprrial ceremonies presided by provincial court Judge John Robinson II will be the flm time council like cross the province will serve for a terra The new council members are front row left right Milton Mayor Gordon Krantz Burlington Joan Little and Waller Oakvllle Aon regional chairman Jack Carol Gooding Burlington Jim Grieve new Burlington Coon Jackie Hills Mavor Pete middle row Milton Brad Clements chairman of the region health and social services committee 11111s John McDonald Milton Bill John son chairman of the planning and public works committee Peter Burlington new comers Barry and Hills Miller chairman of the solid waste management subcommittee Halloo Hills Dave Whiting a Fred Oliver Burlington a e and Mayor Bird back row Mayor Hills Mike Armstrong Keith Bird chairman of the finance and ad mini sirs II on committee Burling Ion Rob Forbes and Pal McLaughlin The new council posed earlier for a picture session with a professional photographer NOTES FROM THE INAUGURATION Pomeroy for chairman Having already selected Jack as regional chairman for a third term an unofficial straw vote a few weeks ago all that remained for regional council wns lo confirm the decision at Its Inauguration Bui the normally routine proceedings last Wednesday raised an eyebrow or two moment Fred Oliver apparently in Jest nominated Mayor Pete Pomeroy for the job an irony because Mayor along with Halton Hills Miller and Ann Mulvale had nominaled Mr Raflis in the first place Mayor respectfully declined the position and council went on unanimously support Mr Committee choices Besides reading volumes of material each week and regular council meetings regional councillors must in policymaking committee- Hills John McDonald a Freshman on council will be among the represents ives working on the health and social services headed by Milton Brad and in absence regional Dave Whiting M ller resumes his duties as chief of solid waste management which has the thorny task of finding ways lo keep recyclable junk of landfill sites Mike Armstrong will represent Hills interests on the ion and finance committee generally considered the most powerful of regions three major committees Mayor Pete Pomeroy has moved from the finance committee to the planning and public works com mil ice Painting taken Last Wednesday regional council Inaugural ion ended on a rather sour note Someone discovered lhat one of a number of paintings borrowed to decorate the council chamber of the region headquarters had been stolen The painting by John Vanderhart inches by inches in and worth about 1 was later recovered Sunday In a home but regional police have not released any names or laid charges A police spokesman in said the incident Is still being investigated ASTRO ADVICE Stay behind the scenes Dear Eugenia Could please write up charts for both my husband and me He was born Oct 194Sat5pm in Toronto I was bom Nov 19H at a in Montreal DB Your husband Is a Scorpio giving him a great deal of intensity especially where partnerships arc concerned He has staying power and will see mailers through to the end Weakness Is something he despises in hlmseir as well as others He can be very generous and compassionate but hell also express his feelings with truthfulness Good communication and happiness in relation ships arc essential to him He is attracted to people with good manners honest reputations and refined minds He sets high standards and has a tendency to be loo critical of those he loves which can make them fee selfconscious and Inhibited A great deal of energy and persistence are expended in getting things accomplished He should be fond of travel and would do w ell In such business activities as public relations travel agencies and communications field Worry and overwork could lead to ill health and he must take a break once in a while He has been somewhat Impulsive causing outbursts of temper danger of accidents due to carelessness since December 1981 This aspect will until Nov 1963 Itcanalsolead to ulterior motives and mistrust where relationships and associates arc concerned Since Nov 12 1982 patience and discipline where relationships are concerned and it is a lime for serious selfevaluat ion He must show caution In selfexpression and speculation This wilt continue periodically until Sept 1983 Your chart has a great deal of Scorpio it making you somewhat more Intense which can lead You possess penetrating eyes and a personal mysllque and magnetism You arc able to tune Into the thoughts of those around you easily Your imagination Is vivid giving you artistic ability You re sympathetic and sensitive this be hurt Although your chart indicates consideration in Ion you can be stern where principles arc involved You are fond of Iravel In pursuit of knowledge and curious about foreign countries and cultures Your sexual desires are strong and passionate which can lead to an all or nothing altitude and a great deal of pride You would do best in a profession related to the arts or working with children You have reformist tendencies and demand the freedom do things your own way and learn by your own mistakes You are prone to having secret enemies and must watch what yon to whom as you could easily misinterpreted or slandered however you also have a desire for revenge and an inability to forget past emotional injuries From Oct 1962 periodically until Sept 15 1983 you will experience mental worry and where professional decisions and communications are concerned There could also be some serious legal matters which you must treat cautiously You will have Door liming conflicts and lack support There will also be disruptions of normal routines and mistrust and ulterior motives in friendships The best way to handler this situation is to stay behind Ihe scenes and work on your major goals and objectives until the fall of 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