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Until recently, the OHDA had an active role in the planning and operâ€" ating of the harbors, including conâ€" trol over expenditures affecting the harbors. But over the last few years, those powers have been reduced. "We haven‘t been able to find another bylaw. But we know that for the next 10 years (beginning in 1974), the (OHDA) acted as a develâ€" opment authority," McGeary said. McGeary said part of the problem is the bylaw, which only contains general wording describing the OHDA‘s role with no details regardâ€" ing the various functions the OHDA has traditionally performed. "It‘s unfair to say there‘s a predeâ€" termined outcome. There‘s no hidâ€" den agenda. The authority‘s role will be determined by the committee over the next couple of months," said Perkins. He cited a recent example conâ€" cerning the decision by Halton Region and the town not to directly consult the OHDA before developâ€" mittee to look at its future role. Council also asked that staff examâ€" ine the roles of all town committees as part of reorganization of town‘s departments, he said. "It‘s not an erosion of (OHDA) . i power, but an evolution of how busiâ€" j ness is done at the town," he said. The OHDA decided long ago that yar. * it needed to set up an internal comâ€" 1989 P()ntld(‘ Sunhrd A review of the OHDA‘s role by the committee is necessary because of the many changes that have occurred in the town since the bylaw forming the OHDA was enacted in 1974, he said. "I don‘t think the town would ever allow for the harbors to deterioâ€" rate," said Perkins. Perkins said it‘s in everyone‘s best interest to ensure that the harâ€" bor‘s remain an integral part of the town‘s character, as they have been for a number of vears. the committee decides that the OHDA should be reduced to nothing more than a citizens‘ advisory comâ€" mittee. That view, however, isn‘t shared by the town‘s parks and recreation director, Bob Perkins. Perkins said it‘s in everyone‘s best interest to ensure that the harâ€" bor‘s remain an integral part of the town‘s character, as they have been for a number of years. "I don‘t think the town would hoview Bs ud d o c uc t it McGeary is fearful that the high quality of service offered by the town‘s harbors will be jeopardized if the committee derides that the The committee â€" comprised of Ward 3 councillor, Tedd Smith; Ward 4 regional councillor, Stephen Sparling; McGeary; and other memâ€" bers of the OHDA â€" will then make recommendations to council on its findings. In an effort to determine OHDA‘s future role will be, has set up a committee to the issue. "Over the last five to eight years, the authority‘s role has slowly erodâ€" ed to where it‘s unclear what the authority‘s role is anymore," he said in an interview. But all that could change if the OHDA continues to lose its deciâ€" sionâ€"making powers, as has hapâ€" pened in the past, said OHDA chair, Garth McGeary. The OHDA has made a conscious effort to develop the harbors for use by boaters and the nonâ€"boating pubâ€" lic. Largely through the efforts of the OHDA, the harbors have become the focal point of the community. Authority (OHDA) has played a key role in developing the Bronte and Oakville harbors. By SAL BOMMARITO Oakville Beaver Staff Few would argue that since 1974 the Oakville Harbours Development Future role iT BANKRUPTCY ODLO what the the town examine For Value For The Dollar The OHDA contended the bridge would affect the ability of sailboats to move freely in and out of the harâ€" bor and therefore have an adverse impact on the operation of the Bronte Outer Harbor Yacht Club‘s Members of the OHDA decided it would be irresponsible for them not to comment on the plans. The OHDA then drafted a report to town council in which it supported the overall concept of the development, but criticized certain aspects of the plan, specifically the inclusion of a pedestrian bridge as part of the outer harbor development. ing plans for the multiâ€"million dollar Bronte outer harbor and waterfront park development. of town‘s harbors subject of study Entry was gained by cutting the padlocks on the trailer doors, police said.Police said inexpensive construction items were taken from each of the four trailers. Goods stolen from trailers The four trailers were parked at 2750 Kingsway Drive in the Clearview subdivision in east Oakville. Thieves stole $1,300 worth of construction equipment from four conâ€" struction trailers in east Oakville sometime overnight Monday, report the Halton Regional Police. Town committee mandate to examine future of Oakville Harbours Development Authority 191 Lincoln Town C; 1989 Chevy Blazer 1985 Lincoln Town Car 12995 1990 Ford T: M/FM 99J $ Stock #PS5 10490 1988 Jeep YJ 26090( aduruUs JÂ¥ 1989 Chrysler Davtona Shelbs Under the current system, the OHDA recommends the expenditure The OHDA has also clashed with town staff over the responsibility of authorizing the expenditure of funds from a bank account in which moorâ€" ing fees are deposited. Another example of the OHDA‘s diminishing role is the town‘s deciâ€" sion to have the harbor master report directly to Perkins, rather than to the OHDA, as occurred in the past. operation. ‘"We were miffed (that the OHDA wasn‘t consulted)," said McGeary. "We believe it was a deliberate attempt to keep (the OHDA) out of the planning loop for the outer harâ€" bor." 1992 Ford Explorer 1992 Lincoln Mk VH 1988 Jeep Cherokee 1989 Ford Aerostar NT 192 Ford Festiva 7790 099( 8990 10692 23401 ©‘3) 99( 1X 1J Â¥aue THE OAKVILLE BEAVER nrontih ifi on ivenctermmcion it dbA M ... h g_@fiimdr\nwfimlim ) £ Tradtti0o® of E1EEiLEXCE Mon.â€"Fri. 9:30 a.m.â€"9:00 p.m Sat. 9:30 a.m.â€"6:00 p.m. Sun. 12 Noonâ€"5 p.m. "Issues dealing with money must be dealt with immediately. All the accounts are shown to the OHDA, but the bills have to be paid before (OHDA) meets," he said. Perkins said because the OHDA only meets once a month, it was decided it was more practical for town staff to handle administrative duties dealing with financial expenâ€" ditures. 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