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The fullilit paper reaching more than hornet In Hallon Hlllt the Herald Home N of Halton Hills Larry WEDNESDAY JANUARY Library cost 876000 for Cedarvale proposal Mrs Lister said the draft further consideration of the proposal requires the town to proposal until Feb J at which commit to pay for the time Mr King will present construction which will take council with a capital budget place this year but the funds forecast that la expected to need not be provided during provide essential financial In- 1B77 since the board bor formation upon which council rowed a debenture for may take its decision the project Mrs Lister Introduced Phi Coun Pat pointed Dp Brook whose architectural out however that despite the firm of Brook Carruthers and temporary reprieve the town Shaw was selected by the must be law obtain the full board to the new library amount necessary before any contracts can bo awarded Milton Burlington and Council as a result deferred ton Libraries and the new Population social cost Mayor Tom Hill and worries on councillor cost predicuoraestooo for shelving and an overall con- Peter Marks Is con lack of preparaUon may be tncifa cut of per with social loss of community Identity lions of a projected per cent said Coun Marks using the presented reasonable growth of George- loss of Identity Hills amounts could town over the next five years experiences as a small part of to some The growth la predicted in a a large region a flnai planning stag- planning department report son approved by planning commit it will become an Imper- According to the draft plan pre- a foul cost of would Park town could become of a new library by 1979 if town treasurer Bay King can provide the necessary finan clal base for the project HUis Library Board Chairman Jo Lister presented council Monday with a preli minary proposal for a two- phase development program which would see the library constructed on the 1 93acre parcel of land In Cedarvale Park deeded to the board by town last fall wife of Opposition laadar Jo Clark was fha centre of attention at Sheridan College Set page 8 Plaza Improvements approved despite citizens opposition A delegation of citizens intent on preventing expansion of Georgetowns Moore Park Plaza left planning committee disappointed Tuesday Despite objections of area residents voiced by John Day of Main St across from the plaza and a petition with 23 signatures the committee supported recommendations by assistant town planner Ron Burnett allow a zone change enabling the plaza owners to construct a building for storage and garbage Pending approval by council the structure will be built behind stores on the south side It was decided a house keeping agreement for plaia upkeep paid for by plaza owners as suggested by town planner Mario Vendilti be a prerequisite building permit issuance It will be prepared and enforced by the town in conjunction with plaza owners and nearby citizens Claiming that in the past some residents have cut the weeds and grass at the plaza Mr Day condemned owners for unsightly litter and poor maintenance Representing Pauls on la Investments Ltd lawyer Ron argued the proposed storage shelter would Improve the plazas appearance by bousing supplies and garbage now left outside the rear of the stores All plaza Improvements were the result of complaints said Mr Day describing its owners as bad neighbours who don i deserve the privilege of expansion Be further attacked the plaza for inadequate parking exceeding permlsaable commercial building coverage and improper lighting all hough a report by town planner Ron Burnett concluded these aspects of the plaza ore satisfactory and according to town standards The wo agreed however that the growth of the plaza caused it lo deviate from Ihe concept of a neighborhood convenience outlet A major automobile parts outlet in the plaza draws customers from all over town thus Increasing traffic said Mr Day Mentioning a parlor and record store he holds outlets catering to youth not families reponsible for loitering vandalism and a hold up The fact that seven tenant changes took place In the past IS months contributed to Mr Georgetown Finally Mr Day called for a secondary land use plan for the Moore Pork area before the application for plaza expansion is considered His request was vetoed Mr Insisted Investments Ltd has Improved the appearance of the plaza since It was purchased in May 1974 Construction of a storage structure would aid the present houskccplng program to combat clutter and not Increase traffic or the number of tenants he sold Mike Armstrong wondered whether Ihe addition might be eventually used house more store inventory thus increasing business and the need for parking space while leaving the problem of litter unsolved Coun Les Duby felt the proposal was a step in the right direction A motion by Pete to defer the issue gained no support and the planners recommendation was adopted for submission to council Population to increase A fiveyear capital forecast conclusion that Moore for Hills predicts rapid Park Plaza is uneconomic growth for Georgetown and as well as lacking the little expansion for Acton aesthetics o downtown With a population of 19S8Q NO CONFLICT SEEN Chairman Ric Morrow will be more than glad o provide a letter to council from his employer showing no conflict In his responsibilities as chairman and as an airline pilot Oakville Archie Donahegy raised the issue Immediately during the first council meeting chaired by the new chairman Mr asked that in view of Mr Morrow s employer Air Canada placing him In a position of high responsibility and reducing the- number of hours he must work to minimize stress on his mental and physical abilities would he provide written proof that Air Canada sees no conflict in his political appointment Oakville Coun Mac Anderson said the request Is the hed heard and said later that Air Canada pilots are mayors and elected officials of many large municipal ities across the country Mr Anderson who is also employed by the airline said employees are encouraged to accent such Mr Donahegy who nominated defeated chairman candidate Allan Masson two weeks ago said many members of the public had expressed concern over Mr Morrow full time employment linings and the By 1992 the plan states the The bulk of the library could expand from Its funds would be spent present collection of 30000 during 1978 leaving volumes to volumes be allocated In 1978 Mr King stressed that the The plan proposes to incor town ability to finance the the existing slope of the project depends on councils land deeded for the library Into priorities for 1977 The town design and build several currently holds lot levies total- levels Into the structure Also featured would be a seat auditorium and outside ling be said I would say the possibility of getting a grant for this project Is limited Mr King added The fact lhat the town deeded the land to he take the form of two entrance board Isnt sufficient reason tee last week You cannot take a commun diets People will eat and be phased overs ear which gradually grew over sleep here but Construction would 100 years and double Its popu to the social wellbeing of the of that figure routes Mrs Lister pointed out that a town the size of Halton Hills should by todays standards offer a library of vol umes with a floor area of square feet Admitting that the town and board have no access to the funds necessary to build such a structure she noted that the plans for the new library allow for future expansion and the construction of an adjacent theatre Its Impossible to say for si at this point but Im rather pessimistic Booth expressed stay prise that the town will likely be unable to depend upon a Grant recalling bat council had been urged to finalize the land transaction last year solely for that pur pose Both McKenxle and however stated that the apparent urgency of the decision to deed latlon in 13 yean Coun Marks said explaining social services will have difficulty accommodating an onslaught of new residents He fully supports a new community Careful social planning is needed to safeguard against the evolution of Georgetown Into a bedroom city In Halton region there is library bit pointed out much not one social planner on staff according to the June census Georgetown la expected to reach between and 798 population by Sept At that time Acton may grow from the inhabitants recorded In last years census to a population ranging from 7 lo In comparison over the past five years ending in the absolute growth of Hills decreased from 1 to while Its population Increased from 39675 to 33 From 1976 to 19B1 an estimated to 100 houses will be bulll In Acton while between 1 600 and 1700 will be constructed In Georgetown In a report to planning committee town planner Mario Vendltll explains the rates of natural population increase migration and occupancy arc varia liable to change Ihe forecasted growth figures The population projections will be submitted to council for approval prior to adoption by region of the needed to build it must be borrowed by the town illustrating his belief thai lot levies are inadequate for ihe provision of town ser vices Levies are used to cover hard core services such roads and sewers leaving lit tie left over for soft core services such as recreation he feels Service provided by groups and private organ must be taken Into consideration as well as town services when planning said Coun Marks He recommends consul la with all sectors affected by rapid population expansion Including school boards lals and other health services minor sports groups churches the family selling Big Brothers and the like Many profit groups are already facing problems caus by manpower and money shortages and will be unable to meet the demands of ihe to people expected to settle in Georgetown by 1981 he said The result of the towni Inability nun dreds of newcomers due lo Praising the planning staff for excellent hard core plan ning advises more lion to social planning so ex pansion of community services coincides with population growth library is a good Mrs Lister requested that a the land was based on a desire review be made every five to provide the board with years to access the librarys sufficient time to prepare a architects fees furn- Deed for expansion presentation for council Complex bylaw shelved space survey is called After eight months of debate and controversy the munici pal complex expansion Issue put to rest at least teota- example of a long overdue and by a opposing vote at mucnneededcMnmuiiHyserv- council Monday ice he said adding longtime residents whose tax dollars supported the other libraries will again be contributing to pay for a new library neces sary since population growth is too fast Some developers and priv ate Interests groups which all have their own Interests and expertise are unaware of soc implications of rapid resid ential growth Coun Marks said A developer can build a subdivision park and ho tents council voted rescind the bylaw which aulh a proposed ex pansion to thai Trafalgar road municipal building A recorded vota was taken despite Coun Mike Arm strongs Insistence that tba new members of council be granted more tune to review Five students from George- the background to the proposal town and district high school first unveiled May 19 178 who assisted the Good Coun Peter Marks however Students honored for work Neighbour Service delivering Christmas parcels the needy have received a letter of appreciation from police Chief Ken Skerrett Ed hospitals and schools and mar riage counsellors and sports clubs Council should be careful not to let the tall wag the dog in other words let decisions be Influenced by developers and other groups woo do not under stand the social problems cau sed by fast growth George Garrard Mill Dean Weir King St and Paul Patterson Hawks PI assisted Sgt Jason Fields and Constable Raj Swamlna than in the work the police commission was told Thursday stated bis readiness as a new member to vote on Coun Roy Booths motion to abandon the proposal At the same time he supported Mayor Tom Hills suggestion that the towns de partment beads be polled with regard to tbelr current office needs Mayor Hill pointed out that Treasurer Ray King bad com plained recently of Inadequate apace In the Main Street trea sury building The longer we procrasU the more the cost will go up Booth warned We should rescind this bylaw so that we can review the existing situation as Mayor HiU suggested Mayor Coun Arms trong and Coun Duby held firm for a further delay In the Issue pending a survey of department beads They were nevertheless outvoted by Councillors Marks Booth Rum Miller Pete Pat Peter Morris Pat Patterson Walter and George The bylaw authorizing the expansion of the complex was turned over to the new council by a council decision to Sept Following strong public oppos ition to the proposed expansion which then took the form of a petition bearing sign atures presented to council Aug It Is regarded as a pivotal factor in the December municipal election Health care in school despite teacher concern board of education Trustee Bill Lawson has approved nursing health chairman of the Joint school care In high schools despite opposition from Secondary School Principals Association and district of Ontario Secondary School Teachirs Federation The board Thursday accepted the recommendation of Halton Regional Health Unit that nurses provide half lime health in 14 full time health services committee said thai the Regional Health Unit accepted responsibility for health services In the secondary schools in January 175 The board purchases health service from the health unit for about he said Both Ihe secondary school principals and OSSTF are opposed to the move because schools and over the past 18 months health In two special services in schools LEVY ANNOUNCES Discrimination charged in council byelection Water services for Norval predicted within next year education schools beginning In deteriorated through September reduction in health care tune The board also decided that of the school health attendant two staff members In each during the school day a lack school be trained in first aid of continuity in assigning techniques before September personnel to the school and and that tills number be increased administration maintained on regular yearly demands by the health unit on basis The entire program the health attendants Is opposed to teachers being trained for first aid because classes would be disrupted when teachers are called to administer first aid would be evaluated by June 1978 Water service to may approval given Ihe region by be constructed sometime this lhe Ontario Municipal Board year according to regional public works director Bob Moore Mr Moore speaking following a regional council meeting last week said ap proval of a bylaw for the half million dollar capita coat of a project to bring water from Georgetown may see con struction start sometime In the late fall Council last week approved the bylaw allocating the capital costs under overall for projects in 1976 The need for water services In the community has been known for five years Halton Hills Miller told council He termed the present dishes once a day while others can do only their laundry but must bring water into the house to drink The problem Is pollution of area ground water and wells which do not provide potable water he said The problem situation which sees some differs from family to- family residents hauling water into and only about three or four their homes for consumption as a disaster I have had people tell me lhat they flush toilets at one time of the day he said later And some do their families have a combination of all the problems he noted Construction of the trunk water line from Georgetown follows a regional policy which docs not allow communal wells or small services Some well drilling In the area has been unsuccessful The cost of the project la underwritten by the provincial government with subsidies to hold ratepayer coals at about per year reported two yean ago these costs may Increase due to Inflation Mr Moore said the approval of the bylaw only approves the commitment of capital funds to the project but the formal approval of council must come following agreement with the ministry of environment over the total cost Included in the project Is construction of the project into the Peel Region section of the community Chairman file Morrow said a engineering study Is underway with provincial subsidies and Environment Minister Kerr has Indicated ministry funds will be available to finance the project In 1977 78 Cost of the project is estimated at Whats Inside Today An inter it In trains Page3 Y annual meeting Page Letters to the editor A defeated municipal can didate In last months election feels council may have dis criminated against ber in not appointing her to a vacant council post I feel that council discri minated directly against me by Ignoring my right to gain the vacant Ward chair Marilyn says I lost by a mere 120 votes The vacancy occurred two weeks ago when Morrow acclaimed regional councillor In Ward was elected chair man of Region Last week council appointed Ward local Mike Arm strong to replace Mr Morrow and called a byelection March to fill the vacancy created by Mr Armstrongs elevation to regional council Mr Armstrong won one of two positions In a four- candidate race which saw Mrs Serjeantson finish third Mrs Serjeantson asks why she must ester another elect- Ion in less than four months saying council over the past three yean appointed up to fill two vacancies created by death of members She feels she was not ap pointed because her qualifica tions may be in doubt that lacked Influence on council and possibly because she is a woman While conceding that per haps council was wrong In petition in the past should fee consistent considering both the regional and local vacanles It has to deal with she says Council can not calf a by- election to fill a regional coun cil vacancy but mutt appoint a replacement within days Toe Ontario Municipal Act allows appointment or election to fill vacant council posts anytime up to the March pre- ffdfnfl a election Harry Levy a former Ward councillor and defeated candidate announced Thursday canmaacy tor me vacant post Last week council rejected ISOname petition calling for Ms appointment as Mr Morrows successor and a similar call to delay action on appointing replacements on council until Interested parties come forward A spokesnan for the legal branch of the ministry of economics and Inter governmental affair last a pro posal by Mrs Serjeantson that council set a procedural bylaw outlining guidelines for replacements of vacancies may legal The spokesman said gener ally Its been a gentlemens agreement on the avenue tak en to naming a replacement but cautioned that In each case council reserves the right to either of the two alternatives outlined in the Municipal Aett regardless of a bylaw LETTER PAGE Mayor Tom Bin said be could not be responsible for the actions of council and said Mrs Serjeantsons name had been discussed as a possible successor for Mr Armstrong WOMENS COUNCIL SUPPORTS SERJEANTSON President Honey urged the Local Council of Women Friday to pledge support far Marilyn Serjeantson who missed claiming a Ward area council seat by votes In the Dec a municipal election Members of the Local Council of Women generally agreed to write to council requesting an explanation for calling a byelection when precedentsetting appointments have been made to fill vacant council seats In the past Several mentioned there should be a bylaw covering such situations to avoid future co One woman voiced ber support for Harry Levy the defeated candidate on the grounds that be baa experience watch Mrs Serjeantson does not Mrs who agreed to compose the letter to council on behalf of bar organisation staled aha has Serjeemson who Is charging discrimination Local Council of Women a a unit made it dear no commitment to support Mm Serjeantstoo or any other potential candidate will be made without answers on procedure from council