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P,\QVIL g1H. GTH,f "It‘s fine for it to be ‘unacceptable,‘ but how do we change it?" Flynn said, following the meeting. "If an individual would like to see a reduction, than that individual should be prepared to stand up and offer some ideas. However, Ward 2 councillor Fred Oliver, jumped to the committee‘s defence. "Councillor Sparling doesn‘t have to worry about the roads in his area for a number of years. But we‘re conâ€" cerned with the whole of the town. There are a lot of portions of the town that have suffered. If he wants to reduce something, maybe we should reduce the fire station in Glen Abbey," said Oliver, who also appeared asa delegation. "The increase just doesn‘t jive with me," said Sparling, who appeared as a delecation before the committee. Flynn shrugged off criticism from Ward 4 regional councillor Stephen Sparling, who called the proposed increase "unacceptable." budget committee chair, Ward 1 regional councillor Kevin Flynn, Wednesday."Considering what we‘ve done, (3.5%) is quite good. But it‘s still over the rate of inflation and cost of livâ€" ing," he said. "People were hoping for a lower increase. I wouldn‘t be surprised if there are further reductions when it goes to council (Feb. 25th)." Critics told to come up with suggestions for budget cuts Following Sparling‘s criticism, comâ€" Free street and lot parking evenings after 6 p.m. Free lot parking all day Saturday 229 Lakeshore Road Enast (west of Trafalgar) (Continued from page 1) Mayor Ann Mulvaleadded councilâ€" lors will be given the opportunity to introduce new budget cuts on Feb. 25th. Robinson also pointed out that the approval of $200,000 for the reconstrucâ€" tion of Belyea Street would have no impact on the mill rate because it would be funded from a $100,000 reduction from the winter control budget, and $100,000 from increased town revenues. "Maybe we should be more ‘frivolous‘ by not spending any money on roads. I don‘t know," said a frustrated Robinson. Robinson said "for the benefit of those who feel we‘ve been spending frivolously, the $350,000 the committee approved for roads was $100,000 less than public works asked for." mittee member Ralph Robinson said the committee had indeed made a serious attempt to trim this year‘s budget. Kevin Flynn â€" ideas." Regular $269 Sale price in effect through February 7, 1993 â€" reduction, . than that individual . _ should be . ' prepared to. Tilford Road resident Peter Dooley was critical of town council for not showing more leadership before and during the budget process. "Council reacts to staff instead of telling them what to do. Council should have told (staff) to flatâ€"line the budget, all nonâ€" union salaries should have been frozen and no new positions filled," said Dooley. "It‘s a valid proposal, but the money just isn‘t there. If we create money there, we‘ll be raising taxes again and again," Logan said. ‘"The mill rate is going up instead of going down. That‘s not acceptable to me or the people of Oakville." "Government and public sector are slow to react because there are no marâ€" ket pressures. The message for business should be the same for the public sector. We have to do more for less," Wogden said. Ennisclare ratepayers‘ representative Harry Wogden, suggested the town should be run similar to a private sector enterprise. "As a committee, we do the best we can with this budget. I‘m sure councilâ€" lors we will see councillors jostle for position (on Feb. 25th)," she said. Committee member Bill Logan, said he would vote against the town approvâ€" ing the public works budget request for road resurfacing because of its impact on the mill rate. is available to any volunteer organization taking part in the Waterfront Festival June 25, 26 and 27. Proceeds are directly related to the number of hours worked... so motivate your team! Contact the Oakville Waterfront Festival Office through 845â€"5585, Box #5906 for details Our sophisticated new family sedan with more total legroom and headroom than Altima, Accord or Camry! And better fuel economy than Accord or Camry too! 1225 TRAFALGAR RD., OAKVILLE, ONTARIO. L6J 5A6 â€" 845â€"6601 Due to lack of Agenda items, the Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, February 1, 1993, at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall has been cancelled. 14,995 BELIEVEIT! (© 1992 was our best year ever! And we‘re celebrating with 2 great deals! COUNCIL MEETING CANCELLATION WHERE GOOD SERVICE IS A FACT, NOT A PROMISE Plus Freight, PD.L., Taxes and L nse. All factory incentives applied for sale. Offer expires Fcb. 1, 1993 SLOUGH ESTATES CANADA LAKESHORE RD Principal Sponsor