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Greenbelt topic Wednesday THE NEW TANNER at Region public works Greenbelt? Twenty-fiye people told Halton's planning and public works committee members exactly what they think of proposed plans to add 4,000- plus acres at the south end of Halton Hills to a proposed provincial greenbelt at yes- terday's (Wednesday) Halton planning and public works committee meeting. Many of the delegates -- farmers and small landowners affected by the inclusion -- were expected to repeat arguments made at Town Council that adding the prime agricultural land to protected countryside would unfairly cut land prices in half, and deprive them of the pensions they planned for from the sale of their land for devel- opment. Town Councillors Mike Davis and Bryan Lewis also spoke to the committee whose decision goes before Halton Council next month. At the request of Halton Hills, Regional Council agreed to ask the province to include the additional land, but when Town Council changed its mind last month and asked Halton to rescind its support, this prompted yesterday's meeting. Politician pay Halton's politician payroll last year was $1.06-million -- up $32,396 from the previ- ous year. Most of the cost -- $984,569 -- is for council salaries, benefits, conference expenses and other expens- es. An annual summary of Council/committee/board remuneration and expenses includes changes recommend- ed by a citizens advisory committee. It amended the salary adjustment formula, cut "I tried everything to help my son with school. | wish we'd tried Sylvan first." If your child is struggling n school or just not being challenged enough, call Sylvan today. Our personalized programmes and individual attention can help with reading, math, study skills and ACT or Provincial Test Prep. Why Wait? Call Today. 'TVovn Digest the one-third tax-free salary allowance and gave salary- related. benefits to Regional Council members. Regional Chairman Joyce Savoline received $173,382 in salaries, benefits, conference expenses, car mileage and other expenses. At $43,281, Wards 3/4 Re- gional Councillor Jane Fogal was the second on Halton's payroll, followed by Halton Hills Mayor Rick Bonnette at $42,930 ($39,206 for sala- ries and benefits) $2,139 for conference expenses and $1,585 for mileage and other expenses. The report. was before Halton's administration and finances committee yesterday (Wednesday) for informa- tion. By the numbers Talk about busy--the Town's latest building, zoning and enforcement services activ- ity report shows the building department received a record' $1.8-million in building per- mit fees in the last quarter. Staff processed 64 per cent more applications than during the same period in 2003, and there are 178 building permit applications in the pipe. The dog-licensing program processed 2,190 dog licenses, collecting 95 per cent of pro- jected revenues. Enforcement services re- ceived 1,250 new complaints in 2004, and currently have 415 active complaint files. There are 248 cases under investigation, 74 are before the courts and 93 are waiting for investigation. Ring Around ROCKWOODE St. John's Anglican Church Welcomes New Rector St. John's Anglican church will be holding an induction service for their new priest; Rey. Dr. Pauline Head, on Sunday February 27 at 4pm. Various dignitaries will be present, including Arch- deacon Thomas Greene from St. George's Church in Guelph, and the Regional Dean, Canon David How- ells; who is a former rector of St. John's. Everyone is welcome to this special celebration, followed by a reception afterwards in the Fellowship Room. QUALIFIED TEACHERS Education Finance Plan Avail SYLVAN LEARNING CENTRE* (Hartsland Market Square). 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There will be only 70 tickets Continued on page 11 = THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2005 E BUCK FOR LUCK: The Rockwood Eramosa Fire Fighter's Association visited Rock- wood businesses Friday night to kick off their "Buck-for-Luck" campaign. Participating businesses have containérs where you can deposit a loony. In return, your name can be printed on a clover and hung up at the business. All the proceeds go to Muscular Dys- trophy Canada. Pictured from left to right, beginning with the front , are Curwin's staff Christine Bucik and Amanda Curran, volunteer Kyle Dawe, pub owner Jay Baldwin, volunteers Matt Thacher, Kevin Davey, Scott Hossie, Gilles Alarie, and Bernie Liebig. - Rebecca Ring photo Guelph/ Eramosa Council Chips by Rebecca Ring Municipal Electoral Term to Become Four Years? The Association of Mu- nicipalities of Ontario (AMO) is reviewing the municipal election term. A survey was developed by the AMO Ad- visory Committee, of which Councillor Chris White is a member. Currently, munici- pal elections in Ontario are held every three years on the second Monday in Novem- ber. Council agreed that each member independently fill out the survey and submit it by March 1, 2005. Councillor White supported the idea of changing the term of office from three years to four. He said it should be the same as provincial or federal terms. He added that a four- year term would be more effective in terms of costs, experience and long-term planning. Mayor Clint Mar- tin had no objections to the Losing your grip? Take this test: Are your dentures........ DLeose? OCracked or worn? Oilm your pocket? OMissing teeth? _ OMaking your gums sore? If you answered. "yes " to any of these give us a call! Mitchell. 0.0, 130 Mill St. E., Unit 103 Acton, ON L7J 11 \ Telephone: (519) 853-0079 Fax: (519) 853-1134 Ic idea but added that financial costs should not be a factor in the electoral term because a greater cost in the loss of lives was incurred in fighting. for democracy. Two Councillors Will Not Be Appointed to Eden Mills Traffic Safety Group Council previously re- solved to establish a working group, which would have consisted of two appointed council members and the manager of public works, to work closely with Eden Mills community groups to achieve traffic safety. Coun- cillor Teressa Gibson-Smye said there is no need for the appointment of two council- lors to this special interest group and raised concerns about the expense. Larry Van Wyck, Manager of Public Works, said it would be better to hold open-house meet- ings rather than the working group meetings. Councillor David McCrae agreed and added these meetings should be open to everybody. Coun- cillor Les Foote added that council must ensure they are open to everybody. Council- lors White and McCrae said there should be a stipulation that the meeting notices are posted. Councillor Gibson- Smye suggested posting them on the township's website and on the three community bulletin boards in Eden Mills. The agreement regarding the working group was to inviting council members and the manager of public works to attend these open- house meetings. Larry Van Wyck will be the communi- cation liaison between the community group and town- ship council. Councillor Chris White opposed the changes, as he preferred appointing rather than inviting council members. Annual Statement of Re- muneration and Expenses Paid to Council An itemized state- ment of the remuneration and expenses paid to council in 2004 was published. The following details were pro- vided: Mayor Martin: remu- neration of $13,274.02 and mileage allowance of $500. Councillor Foote: remu- neration of $10,674.34. Councillor McRae: remu- neration of $9,849.34 and expenses of $749.16. Councillor White: remu- neration of $14,349.34 and expenses of $1,227.15. 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