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Town hall refurbishing costs not justi re Group rejects restoration Herald Special The Assoc la lion report on the restoration of the old town hall states thai the expense is not Justified based on the potential costs Involved The report ados thai It may be less expensive to construct a new facility for the services proposed for the old town hall than to restore the structure As a result the report commissioned when Leather town intended to take over the building itself association chairman Chip Pctrillo says the hall simply cannot be restored to its original struct Operating costs location and the building architecture effort to renovate rent and maintain the building the report states The association had intended to purchase the hall on Willow Street from council for and with municipal funds Intended for demolition and funds from the Ac tan draw restore the building Mr said Neither the restoration committee nor support the association proposal but both groups have proposed to renovate and lease the build The report prepared by M Pow Limited consulting engineers of Woodstock Is lengthy but states it Is only a brief overview of condition of the facility proposed uses and likely costs Involved The report colls for a more indepth report to lake Into account the growth trends of In its summary the report says It would be our si on this time that the expense total renovation JIM to plus annual operating costs not Including staff and additional consulting fees is not Justified based on the potential costs involved We would have to see evidence of a definite need for the floor space In the parti location but In any case retention or this facility even with revenueproducing use will be more expensive than construction of a new facility The removal of the rear portion of the town hail and abutting fire hall together with the side street location are negative aspects and would be more Justified If It were at a main Intersection or on a T Intersection busier street To provide any parking lo the ball would require the additional expense of purchas an adjacent lot The building docs not to be torn down due lo Irrepar able or Insurmountable required repairs the report states but the consultants did find evidence of needed repair in bell tower area The building cannot be rctur led to its original state because a portion has been removed to construct the ire- hall The ground floor has been recently Inexpensively renovated will wall g light fixtures and ceiling 1 1 lea and consists of five main rooms three washrooms and closets The second floor appears to be all original conslrucllon and is one large open area with damage suffered due to storage use and leaking through roof The building could be used for professional offices travel agencies or specialty shops says the report or as a rant similar lo restaurants In mills at Etorn and Elm Ira The zoning bylaw may have to be changed to allow certain uses but a revenue of to 000 might be gained through commercial uses Very few people will rent a second floor without the use of an elevator the consultants say Ihe community uses such as day care centres municipal or government offices youth groups or senior liens meellng rooms might be The report slates It would bo far cheaper to renovate for community groups than commercial uses since commercial uses require interior decorating air Honing and such services but community groups could move In more or less as Is bul do not produce revenue Service clubs or the Leather town Association may not wish to become landlords for commercial uses notes Ihe PRECHRISTMAS CARPET DRAPERY SALE 0 off All InStock Carpet and Drapery Material SHOP AT HOME SERVICE 6 FANTASTIC REASONS TO GIVE US A TRY BEFORE YOU BUY Personal in home service Choose your colours In your home Compare our workmanship our prices and our service Free estimates Custom made draperies Carpet and vinyl floor coverings CARPET CORNER Bill ACTON Credit Union scheme saves Continued from Page savings accounts chequing accounts or by payroll deduc tion if the member la an employee or a company which has such an arrangement with the Credit Union About firms in this area have this arrangement The weekly mortgage pay plan is the same as paying an extra amount every month in an open mortgage But it has psychological advantage over open gages in that the more fre quent payments are smaller amounts which makes it easier for the member to budget With the introduction of this weekly mortgage payment plan the Credit Union receive somewhat lesser interest income but the Credit Union gets its money sooner and more cash flow therefore more money to lend The new mortgage repay ment plan has a number of other options Householders can also repay biweekly or monthly or can makes weekly smaller payments equal to the present annual payment In this case a weekly payment of This weekly mortgage pay plan is another first new service Credit Unions across Canada are offering its members 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