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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 06, 2012 Councillors take `significant' step to deal with surplus property lieved it would go to the Town's arena program, because the idea to look for surplus land revenue was part of an arena budget resolution. Te r r y A l y m a n , t h e Town's Director of Recreation and Parks said proceeds would be "redirected back into the Town's capital reserves to address Council's capital (budget) pressure, in general." *** To help the Town find the best value and best use of the surplus properties Alyman recommended awarding a $60,266 contract to Dillon Consulting Limited to create development options for three of the properties to be considered as surplus ­ the THE NEW TANNER 9 Looking for best use and value O n M o n d a y, To w n Council is expected to ratify a general committee decision to declare four Town properties surplus, and publicly post notice of their potential sale. The properties include vacant land on the Third Line adjacent to the former United Presbyterian Church, the former Guelph Street ambulance building, the Memorial arena site and vacant land behind the Civic Centre. Regional/Ward Two Councillor Jane Fogal said maps and better descriptions of the properties to be deemed surplus are needed and asked that they be added to the Town website. She also asked what any proceeds would be used for, as she'd be- CHRISTMAS CAROLS: Members of the Acton Citizens Band entertained a large crowd with Christmas music at the Light Up The Hills ignition ceremony on Saturday at the Town Christmas tree in Acton East. ­ Ted Tyler photo ambulance station, arena site and Civic Centre land. Initially critical of spending $60,000 for a consultant, Councillor Fogal now likes that Dillion will include public input in the process, and provide more opportunity to talk with the building industry. Councillor Moya Johnson said they could just stick a For Sale sign on a property, but in the case of the Civic Centre area land, they need to "have a vision for that property and then go looking for the right person to build out that vision..." Mayor Bonnette agreed with Councillor Johnson that they were making a "significant" decision, and without the necessary expertise on staff, the consultant will help them "not necessarily just get the biggest buck." "We want to see the best value, but also the best use for the Town," Bonnette said. `Tis the Season for The New TaNNer's MEGA ADVERTISING SPECIAL! Book your Christmas Ad (1/4 page or larger) for our December 20th edition at the regular rates and receive your New Year's Ad for our December 27th edition for HALF PRICE! FULL COLOUR In addition - Take advantage of our reduced rates (colour only) for all November and December advertising! Full Page (reg. $275.00) 1/2 Page (reg. $150.00) 1/4 Page (reg. $90.00) BLACK & DECKER CORDLESS DRILL NOW 1/8 Page (reg. $90.00) SPOT COLOUR Full Page (reg. $80 ) .00 $125.00 NOW $75.00 NOW $45.00 NOW $30.00 NOW With Carrying Case & Stud Finder SAVE $10 $59.99 1/2 Page (reg. $40.00) 1/4 Page 1/8 Page Business Card All Prices + HST $40.00 NOW $30.00 NOW $20.00 NOW $10.00 NOW $5.00 Contact our advertising department today to ensure your spot! Advertise with The New TaNNer, published every Thursday Read front to back by almost 10,000 households in Acton, Rockwood and surronding areas. 519-853-0051 or by email at thenewtanner@on.aibn.com THIS IS A DEAL YOU CAN'T AFFORD TO MISS!