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Challenges and opportunities for Oakville ahead: Burton by David Lea Oakville Beaver Staff 3 | Thursday, October 29, 2015 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com Oakville Mayor Rob Burton says the financial health of the town is strong, which is good, because the town is going to need that strength to deal with the challenges and opportunities ahead. Burton discussed some of the big issues facing Oakville, including the potential development of the Glen Abbey Golf Club, during his annual town status report at Monday night's council meeting. He began by focusing on the positives of Oakville's current situation. "We've worked hard for the last nine years together to make our financial health the best that it can be and, we believe, financial strength is critical to our town's livability," said Burton. Rob Burton "The performance-based budgeting approach we introduced in 2007 to get budgets under control has worked very well for us. How well? So well that total tax increases for eight years, including next year's budget as projected will have been in line with inflation. At the same time we've added 80 per cent to our facilities and we've improved services for fire protection, transit and infrastructure renewal." In his discussion of the issues facing the Town, Burton's statement that Glen Abbey Golf Club owner ClubLink wants to develop the golf course into housing was the biggest surprise. The mayor declined to weigh in on the development proposal stating that doing so before even receiving ClubLink's development application could cause problems if the Town rules against the application and the matter is appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). Another change included Ward 2 Town Councillor Pam Damoff's impending departure from council. see Oakville on p.4 inside today's Spotlight Health Arts Beaver www.insideHALTON.com 2015 Diamond Award winner Pharmasave Drugs, Metro, M&M Meats, National Home Comfort, Rabba, Rona, Village Pharmacy, Current Power Machinery, Real Canadian Superstore, No Frills, Lowes Canada, Food Basics, Suntire Canada, Winning Charities Int'l., Terra Grocer, Hudson's Bay Co., Leon's Furniture, Home Outfitters, Fortinos, Mark's Work Wearhouse, Maritime Travel, Rexall, Pharma Plus, The Source, Canadian Tire, Knowledge 1st Financial, Staples, Sears, Shoppers Drug Mart, Walmart, Home Depot, Toys R Us, Best Buy,Sport Chek, Drug Trading, Monastery Bakery & Deli, Michael's, Sobeys, Freshco, Longo's, B&H Magazine Since 1967 6 26 28 Beaver Trails Sports Classified 34 31 35 upholstery & design Oakville's Best Upholsterer! For home delivery & customer service call 905-631-6095, 5300 Harvester Rd., Burlington New subscriptions call 905-631-6095 or subscribe online at www.oakvillebeaver.com *All flyers not necessarily delivered to all homes Sofas · Chairs · Headboards · Throw Pillows · Drapery & Hardware 11-2345 Wyecroft Rd, Oakville · 905.616.3156 · www.baiers.ca INJURED? I Can Help! Tax Tips for Boomers & Beyond Year-End Planning Danielle Lavigne Wealth Manager and Tax Lead Peter Watson Investments Presented by YOU DON'T HAVE TO PAY UNLESS I GET YOU MONEY My team of experienced lawyers can help you with: · Car accidents · Slip and Falls · Disability Claims (Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, CPP) · Wrongful Dismissal OFFICES IN OAKVILLE AND TORONTO For a free consultation call: Oakville: 905.842.2022 or Toronto: 416.351.9222 email: sspadafora@slspc.ca PLATINUM Tuesday, November 3, 2015 12pm - 1pm Holiday Inn, 590 Argus Road, Oakville (Southwest of Trafalgar Road and the QEW) RSVP (905) 842-2100 Ext. 2 info@peterwatsoninvestments.com Sam Spadafora Injury and Employment Law