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The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday September 10, 2003 - A5 Retiring councillor praises constituents (Continued from page A1) a host o f concerns both ward-specific (Kerr Street improvements) and townwidp (budget process reforms). No matter what the issue was, Hardacre maintains that working hand-in-glove with the pub lic is what got things done. " Ward 2 residents take the time to come out to meetings, to gather petitions, to get involved," she said. "In this day and age when people are so busy, that's rare." Hardacre admits this concern can also manifest itself in people being very emo tional, so in her role as facilitator - and sometimes peacekeeper - she simply allowed them to vent, to get through their emotion, then knuckle down and get to work. Handacre's advice to her replace ment? "Don't take anything personally." Along the way, Hardacre says that she has also learned patience, especially when dealing with the often slow pace o f gov ernment. It also takes time, she added, to listen to every side o f an issue and help create solutions. "M y job is coming to the middle ground and a compromise position," she said. Adding to the mix o f her time in office is the unique character o f Ward 2 itself, which is very diverse ethnically, is home to many seniors and has a huge household income range. As a result, each o f the ward's specific geographic areas possess their own personality complete with sin gular concerns. Hardacre's choice not to run again was therefore a hard one. " It was a difficult decision because I love the job." she said. In a nutshell. Hardacre explained that she made a "lifestyle choice" in order to spend more time with her family and friends. " I absolutely love the job, but it's a very busy ward that takes up a lot o f time to address all the issues and to serve the people properly," she said, adding that given the demands o f the position, reduc ing her hours was not an option. Looking back on her three terms, Hardacre's track record includes helping secure the Y M C A expansion, working with residents to save and rebuild the popular Brookdale Pool and initiating the 14-Mile Creek cleanup project. Also close to Hardacre's heart is the ongoing revitalization o f Kerr Street. While the area's full potential may not be realized for years, she said, community involvement is strong and committed. The process o f establishing a Kerr Street B IA is also underway. " It's really on its way up. It's going to happen," said Hardacre, who was also involved in negotiations w ith the province to keep the QEW Kerr Street ramp open. One issue peculiar to Ward 2 is the prevalence o f " tar-and-chip" roads, and Hardacre was in full support o f the cur rent 10-year plan to convert streets especially gravel shoulders - to . paved asphalt. " The community helped me a lot to bring that forward," said Hardacre, who again thanked residents for their support. "There was a lot o f character growth in this job. I ' ll miss it for sure." Fair Vote Canada plans provincial campaign By Melanie Cummings SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER Members o f Fair Vote Ontario are hoping the Oct. 2 provincial election won't be a repeat o f the last. In 1999, Tory candidates won 59 o f 103 ridings, more than half, or 57 per cent o f them. However, vote for vote the Progressive Conservative party earned only 45 per cent o f the 4.39 m illion bal lots cast, or 1.98 million. I f proportional representation was in place, which is the mandate o f the non partisan Fair Vote group, the PCs should have only got 45 seats. The Liberals garnered 1.75 m illion votes in the 1999 election, about 40 per cent. But in reality the party got 14 fewer seats than the Tories -- just 35. I f the seats were doled out according to Fair Vote ideals, the Liberals would have had five more seats in the legisla ture. Mathematics aside, the PCs won, but the majority o f voters didn't want a Tory government. " Where's the logic." asks Larry Gordon. The director o f Fair Vote Canada met with 10 members o f the newly created Halton chapter Saturday to discuss ways to draw attention to proportional repre sentation. Armed with newly-printed flyers, members such as treasurer and founding member Amy Kalinowski are taking them to work, on the GO train and doorto-door. They also plan to write letters to edi tors, participate in radio and television phone-in talk shows and pose the ques tion at all-candidates meetings. " We' ve got less than four weeks to make this an election issue," said Gordon. The last time a political party won a majority o f the seats with a majority o f the votes cast was 1934. Canada has never had a proportional representation al system. But there is growing support for one. According to Gordon there are 1,100 paid members and a list o f more than 110 prominent Canadians including Ontario former Lieutenant Governor Lincoln Alexander, former Toronto mayor Barbara Hall, author Alice Munroe, and lawyer Clayton Ruby. Members also represent a rainbow o f parties. Liberals, Conservatives, New Democrats, Greens, Communists and others. According to Wayne Smith who is director o f Fair Vote Ontario, " governments reflective o f voter support are also reflective o f public attitudes to various issues." When every vote counts, electors are less likely to strategize how they choose to cast their ballot, or intentionally throw one away because o f apathy, said Smith. Ultimately, Fair Vote members want a nationwide referendum on changing the electoral system. `There's absolutely nothing cutting edge about proportional representation," added Smith. " It's the way democracy was intended." --------------- G> OAKVILLE C O U N C IL & S TA N D IN G C O M M IT T E E M E E TIN G S Monday, Sept. 15, 2003 Council Meeting Council Chambers 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2003 Community Services Comm. Oakville Room - 7:30 p.m. Administrative Services Comm. Trafalgar Room - 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22 Planning g& y& S ent G f^ V W e e tin g Council Chambers 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, 2003 Council Meeting Council Chambers 7:30 p.m. Of TAKE NOTICE THAT: TOWN OF OAKVILLE jm Transportation Master Plan Study Mg O A K V I LLE NOTICE OF " SECOND PUBLIC CONSULTATION SESSION The Town of Oakville has initiated a town-wide Transportation Master Plan Study. The Transportation Master Plan (TMP) will establish transportation policies and infrastructure plans for all travel modes (vehicular, transit, cycling, walking) in Oakville for the next 20 years including requirements for the North Oakville Secondary Plan. The Oakville TMP will be completed in compliance with the requirements of Phases 1 and 2 of the Class Environmental Assessment process. The Town has retained the services of ENTRA Consultants to lead the study. Study Area: The study area includes the entire Town of Oakville. Study Components: The objective of the Oakville TMP is to provide a comprehensive and integrated transportation strategy that will guide Council, staff and stakeholders regarding transportation requirements for the Town of Oakville over the next twenty years. The Oakville TMP study consists of three major technical components. Part 1 will provide forecasts of future travel volumes for both people and goods movement and develop preliminary transportation network alternatives. Part 2 will provide a refinement of the transportation network including both a road network and transit strategy. Part 3 will pro vid e a financial ) OAKVILLE N O T IC E O F S U R P L U S A N D S A L E U N O P E N E D T H I R D L IN E R O A D A L L O W A N C E 1. The Council for the Corporation of the Town of Oakville at its meetings of September 9, 2003, declared certain lands surplus. Part of these lands are to be sold and are described as follows: Part of road allowance between Lots 25 and 26, Concession 1, North of Dundas Street, Town of Oakville, Regional Municipality of Halton, designated as Part 33, 45, 61 and 62 on draft refer *ence plan dated August 23, 2003. 2. This notice is in compliance with the Town's By-law 1995-71. 3. Copies of the draft reference plan showing the lands to be sold are available for inspection at the office of the Manager, Realty Services at the address shown below, by appointment by call ing 845-6601, extension 3022 during normal business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Maynard Millman, AACI, P.App. Manager, Realty Services Legal Department The Corporation of the Town of Oakville 1225 Trafalgar Road Oakville, Ontario L6J 5A6 Y o u 're I n v i t e d T he C o rp o ra tio n o f th e T o w n o f O a k v ille in v ite s y o u to its o n e -w e e k c h a rre tte fro m analysis of the transportation network. The transportation assessment for the North Oakville Secondary Plan will lead to recommendations for appropriate short and long term transportation and transit management strategies including transit service delivery types and service levels and major road network components. The work plan activities, including the public consultation component, are being integrated with the North Oakville Secondary Plan. Where possible, the Town's work is being coordinated with a similar Region of Halton study on their Transportation Master Plan. Public Input: Public consultation is an essential component of the preparation of the Town's Transportation Master Plan. Public consultation is planned throughout the study to receive input from the public and agencies on the development of the transportation network. Information as it becomes available will be posted on the Town's website at www.town.oakville.on.ca. The first public consultation session for the Oakville TMP study was held on June 17, 2003. This session provided an overview of the Oakville TMP objectives and process, and gave the public the opportunity to review and provide input early in the study. Second Public Consultation Session: The public is invited to attend a public open house and workshop as follows: Septem ber 18 to 24, 2003 The internationally recognized urban planners, Andres Duany of Duany Plater-Zyberk &Company, and Elizabeth Howson of Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd., will lead the discussion on creating a vision for North Oakville and planning the future growth of the community. Alfc meetings will be held in the New Atrium at Town Hall, 1225 Trafalgar Road, with the exception of the Opening and Closing Presentations, to be held at the St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre, 1280 Dundas Street West. Place: Date: Time: Oakville/Trafalgar Room, Town o f Oakville Municipal Offices, 1225 Trafalgar Road Wednesday, Septem ber 17, 2003 Open House 6X)0p.m. - 7&Op.m. 7:00p.m. - 7:30p.m. 7:30p.m. - 9:00p.m. (for pre-registered The charrette and public sessions are as follow s: You don't hare to be a Millionaire... Thursday, Septem ber 18 Friday, Septem ber 19 8:00 p.m Opening Presentation by Andres Duany Town Officials/Planning Agencies/Board/Utilities Stakeholder Advisory Committee & Landowners Transportation Environment/Open Space/Greenways Pin Up and Review "Community Vision" Business Owners Pin Up and Review "Community Vision" The Plan for North Oakville, Final Presentation by Andres Duany Presentations Workshop participants) To shop like one! 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Purpose: This second public consultation session will present the Vision articulated by the public at PIC #1; key findings from the initial data collection phase of the study, including future transportation needs in conjunction with the development of the North Oakville Secondary Plan; refined transportation interests to be addressed by the study: a Preliminary Problem/Opportunity Statement: and alternative transportation planning solutions and evaluation criteria for consideration and comment. 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Saturday, Septem ber 20 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m M H M 1 M On tracing netw ork alows usto sell your furniturequickly at a fair price w ithout the inconvenience. This public consultation session is being held in conjunction with the Halton Transportation Master Plan study being carried out by the Region o f Halton. Comments on the Transportation Master Plan: If you are unable to attend the public consultation sessions and wish to complete a comment sheet, provide information with respect to the work on the Oakville TMP, or be added to our public contact list for future meeting notification, please contact either of the two representatives noted below. Details regarding future public sessions will be advertised as the study progresses. If you wish to participate in the study, or if you have any comments or questions, please contact either of the following individuals: Ms. A n g e la Ia n n u z zie llo , P. E n g . Contacts: President M r . D ave B lo o m e r , P.E n g . 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