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Seeks Zero Growth In New Budget, by Peter Parrott Newcastle's mayor has called for some fiscal belt- tighteninà in order to hold next year's taxes to a 10 per Scent increase. in a report to the finance and administration committee, on Monday, Mayor Garnet Rickard etimated that even if the Town of Newcastle kept its~ current level of services, a !0, per cent hike in next year's, .axes would be necessary just to maintain the status quo. Mayor Rickard said that a target of not more than a 10 per cent municipal tax increase would likely mean no expansion of the total budget but would permit some flexibility within next year's spending. "That's really a no-growth budget," Mayor Rîckard explained. He aàked that the philosophy of zero budgeting be adhered to and Custodians Ask recomrnended that the 1980 budget be, finalized no later than March 1. "I believe it is necessary in the preparation of budgets for council to set some guide- lines," Mayor Rickard said. He said that in preparing 'plans for next year's spending high energy costs and other increased costs in providing services must be considered. The finance and administration committee voted to adopt the 10 per cent budget. However, Councillor Ann Cowman pointed out that the annual tax bill is not completely in the hands of the Town of Newcastle. She noted that the municîpality spends less than 25 cents of each local tax dollar collected. The remainder goes to the Durham Region and the board of education. Town to Join Durham School Board Thirty-one custodians working for the Northumber- land and Newcastle Board of Education said in a petition last month that they would like to see the Town of Newcastle join the Durham Board of Education. The petition was considered by the town's finance and administration committee on Monday but no action was taken. Counillor Ann Cowman said she' received the document anonymously. ,While no reasons for the custodians preferring the Durham Board were given, Counillor Cowman said the janitors employed with Durharn' are loaid one dollar t W1LPQOAK 14 Aber St 'Oehae.a 11-14P8 5764370 per hour more than those in the neighboring Northumber- land and Newcastle system. The petition from the custodians said "We the undersigned wholeheartedly support the proposai to join with the Durham Board of Education. The custodial staff of the Northumberland Board of Education western area" The document was referred to an upcoming meeting between the Town of Newcastle and the school board where the municipality's recent tax payments to the Northumberland and Newcastle system will be discussed. *~k <~ Auxiliary Outfitting DoIla for Christmas Raffle The- Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville. November 28. 1979 3 Plan to Proceed With Nqew, HQ for R The Durham Region îs proceeding with plans to expand its Whitby head- quarters and a total of $450,000 has been earmarked for design and development of the project in 1980. In the following year, $3 million would be spent on the first phase of the project and in 1982 a further $3 million would be spent on the final phase. The Region's management committee recommended that the new headquarters be funded as described above during a meeting in Whitby last Wednesday, November 21. Legion of Durham While the management committee is recommending of the Oshawa coui that the project be proceeded argue that the price is t, with, opposition from Oshawa for today's ec councillors is growi'ng. Some condition., Ladies Mondosy Night Bowlin Onie Etcher 229, Judy Bragg 211, Marilyn Flintoff 208, Fern Bradley 207, Jackie Bray- brook 205, Vickie Terry 205 (33), Hazel Donoghue 204 (33), Sharlene Dehart 203, Debbie Bromell 200, Helen Depew 200, Barb Osborne 200, Valerie Smith 198. Team Standing Onie Etcher, 36134 pins, 32 points; Fern Bradley, 34218. 24; Marg Curry, 33593, 23; Marilyn Flintoff, 33413, 21; Jackie Braybrook, 32745, 20; Jean Harness, 333.11, 19; Berniece Terry, 3259;, 16; Vickie Terry, 32631,' 15; Shirley Davis, 32587, 14; f idy Bragg, 31882, 14; Deb, ie Bromell, 32656, 13; Sharler.e Dehart, 31307, 5. High triple - Fern Bradley 821 Members of the Hospital Auxiliary, Iris Down, left, and Anna, Strike, admire some of the attractively outfitted dolis which were dressed by Auxiliary members. A fund raising project of the Auxiliary, these doils will be raffled off on Friday, December 7th, at the Christmas boutique shop in t he foyer of Bowmanville Memorial Hospital. Presently on display in the office window of Strike & Strike, tickets are available there or at the hospital gift shop. One of these dolis would make a perfect Christmas gift for any littie girl. Maintenance By-law Ready for Approval After close to a year and one-haîf of preparation, the Town of Newcastle's property standards by-law is ready for council's stamp of approval. The lengthy- by-law spelîs out guidelines intended to keep the community an attractive place in which to live. It covers topics such as fences, accessory buildings, garbage, disposai, plumbing, electrical services and heating. Planning Director Don Smith suggested at a meeting of the finance and administration committee Monday that common sense would be one of the keys to enforcing the property standards regulations. "It is not intended to be used in a fashion that would cause hardship to someone," he said. He added that it would be aimed at improving buildings Extend Approval 0f Enniskillen Subdivi-%sion Plan Newcastle's elected of ficiais He explained that the reason are recommending that a for the delay in his subdivision one-year extension be given to was the difficùlty in obtaining plans for a small subdivisioh approval from the Ministry of in Enniskillen. . Enviroament for a communal At a meeting of the munici- well which would serve as the pality's planning and develop- subdivision ,s water supply. ment committee last Mr. Jeffrey said that this Thursday, November 22, approval from the govern- Randy Jeffrey, of Oakland ment bas now been granted Deveopments, requested the and the Durham Region is extension. prepared to consider approv- ing the water system. Mr. Jeffrey said he saw no difficulty in marketing homes in Enniskillen because they would be buiît over several years and would be sold on the local market. He said the subdivision calîs for 44 lots but only 10 homes per year would be allowed. He estimated that the cost of the dwellings would -be between $60,000 and $70,000. Festîve Pý9arking Ticîkets? Beginning in the middle of next month, the municipality may have a Christmas present for motorists who overstay their welcome at Bowman- ville's parking meters. The town's finance and administration committee is recommending that parking ~ u LOWtickets issued during the motorist that he has over- E ...parked but that in keeping with the Christmas spirit, the RI RU\I itime at the meter will be 1 [NI NI The special tickets would be issued between December 10 ERS IN STOCK) and 25, according to a reiquest from the Bowmanville Chamber of Commerce. BRAN D NAM E Parking fines would still be VNYLS imposed if a motorist vr stayed the period of grace e 0 0%,allowed in the festive tickets. The finance and DOUBLE OR BOLT administration committee recommended that the REGULAR TO $1995 request from the Chamber of 'A P EN-N Y! Commerce be concurred with and the clerk's department would make the appropriate * * * *arrangement to implement this plan. Approval for the special tickets must still be given by Newcastle town council. Tax edortible Donations Gratefully Received ai thoe Banks Toronto DominionoBank Canadien Imperial Bank Um m of Commerce MalUMM IMMO M<Al local branches) that are hazardous to 'the public. The by-law would, in effect, give the municipality power to order properties brought up to standard if they contravene the by-law. As a last resort, the town could tear down or order repairs for any offending building. A property-owner could, however, appeal any decision made concerning his property. The document was compiled after 15 or 20 municipalities with maintenance and occupancy by-laws were polled, Mr.. Srpith said. By-law enforceement officer Larry Simpson said the document deals with areas covered by the health unit, the fire department, and the building department. Implementing it would mean creating a _position. of a property standards officer on municipal staff. The finance and administration committee recommended Monday that the by-law be referred to town council for approval but has not yet worked out a system for enforcing the new regulations. Town Manager Albert Guiler said that in his opinion a fuli-time property standards officers should be hired and he suggested that this empfloyee could also work in the building inspection department part time. However, Newcastle Mayor Garnet Rickard suggested that it would be better to give the job to someone already on the town's staff. He said he was concerned that an employee working at nothing but property standards enforcement might enforce the by-law too rigidly. "If we hire a person specifically for this job, he's going to make work," Mayor Rickard said. The matter has been left with the Town Manager, Mayor Rickard and Councillor Cowman to investigate and prepare recommendations. A source o pride. . .. .. Bte sure and look over our wide sel- ection of beau tlifu swim suits, just in time for- tha t winter hoýliday. JUSI ARRIVEDI Pants and Tops in sizes 8 to 18 by Jantzen and for the Festive Season Daywear & Afer 5 n Qiana Pink - Ivory - Black - Grey Qtilrter'0 uf ~rnib ~trut ?~tb. 44 Bond St. W. "A Sperial Shop for Special Womea" i -~We pay your parking in the parKing gara-ge"' neillors too high 'nomie TRPLC >V CIR1STNA5 SÀVAL V~.a VZ?,A~\ cr~ -~ ~ ~ C f'j3E,. ~ ~r t.~.X V ~Sc~\ie~. ~ '~rc~~-~s ~ X-Acs.c\ - t~~'~- ~V. ~- ~ - c~-4~e~ S â%kimrts Oshawa1