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Residents asked which service cuts they supportsaid his property taxes have risen from $5,000Currently proposed at $311.6 million forOakville Room in Town HallContinued from page 1to $10,000 a year over the last decade.both capital and operating expenses, town staff Saturday, Feb. 12, from 2-3 p.m. at theincludes raising room rental rates at Town Hall,Id like to have one year, at least, in 20,say the budget has increased due to inflation inGlen Abbey Libraryincreasing adult and commercial ice rentalwhere taxes go down, Boak told Adams.salaries, pensions and construction materials;Budget Committee meetings will be heldrates and raising transit fares.Following the meeting, Adams said thererevenue reduction in transit, ice rentals andthroughout the month of February. However, the list of cuts didnt meet withare challenges with cutting staff salaries,development fees; and the operating costs forStaff will present detailed program-by-pro-the approval of local resident Bruce Caplan,including the danger that the Town could losenew facilities such as the Sixteen Mile Creekgram budgets to the committee on Thursday,who muttered, This is Mickey Mouse, as hekey personnel.sports centre, new transit facility and QueenFeb. 3. placed red stickers showing his disapproval ofAs well, he added that employee groups suchElizabeth Park community centre.Public delegations are now scheduled formost of the possible reductions.as firefighters and other essential workers haveThe budget also includes a one per cent cap-Feb. 15 and 16 and Budget Committee deliber-He argued that an across-the-board five pertheir contracts settled by arbitration if negotia-ital levy to help pay for new infrastructure.ations are scheduled for Feb. 24 and 28 (ascent cut to staff salaries would save moretion isnt successful, which makes it impossibleResidents wishing to provide feedback onrequired). money without impacting children and fami-for the Town to simply impose a salary cut.possible service cuts can complete an onlineCouncil will make final decisions regardinglies in the community.Its an easy thing to say and its a very muchsurvey or attend one of the upcoming openthe budget in March.Retired southeast Oakville resident Robmore difficult thing to do, Adams said.house meetings. Information is available atResidents who wish to appear before theBoak, who attended the meeting with Caplan,www.oakville.ca/2011budget.htm.Budget Committee as a delegate should registerFuture open houses will be held at townclerk@oakville.ca or call 905-815-6015. Tuesday, Feb. 8, from 7-8 p.m. at theAll Budget Committee meetings are held atWoodside LibraryTown Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Rd., and are open to Wednesday, Feb. 9, from 7-8 p.m. at thethe public. Student runner up in Habitat essay contestAn Oakville student was selected as oneThe winner of the contest, sponsored byof five runners up in an essay contest thatGenworth Financial Mortgage Insurancewill result in a $5,000 donation to aCompany Canada, received a $60,000 RIIHabitat for Humanity organization in thedonation to a Habitat organization of hisregion of her choice.choice. The runners up take $5,000 dona-3UHVHQW WKLV DG DW WKH GRRU 6$9( RII DGXOW DGPLVVLRQLucy Gay received the prize at thetions.Genworth Financial Meaning of HomeSince 2007 the program has raisedContest. The program, held in Toronto,$357,000 for Habitat organizations acrosssaw 2,400 contestants, and aims to raisethe country.awareness among students about theFor more information, visitimportance of having a home.www.meaningofhome.ca.January 29 & 30, 2011YOUR FIRST 4 APPLEBYBurlington Convention CentreSelf STORAGEWEEKS FREE!1120 Burloak Drive & QEWCall for details.NewLocker +Destination WeddingsReserved ParkingPresentedbyPackagesHalton Trafalgar TravelSpace availablefor Boats, RVs,Cars, Trailers, etc.Live EntertainmentSensational Fashion Shows480 SOUTH SERVICE ROAD OAKVILLE 905-337-7428**SAFE ANDwww.applebyselfstorage.com/freeparkingSECURE, PAVEDContests & PrizesANDFULLYLITGO HERE TO PRINT COUPONThe Most Unique Engagement Story Contest$10,000 in Prizes to be WonA percentage of ticket saleswill be donated to thewill get you job-ready...fast!Canadian Breast Cancer FoundationFree information sessions. For further show information call 905-399-0245 or visit us online at905-333-3499 ext. 1211-888-315-5521 ext. 121www.thecentre.on.caSPONSORED BYwww.oakvillebeaver.com OAKVILLE BEAVERFriday, January 28, 2011 4