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4 The Independent, Canadian Statesman Weekender, Bowmanville, Saturday, April 16' 1994 Region Councillors Clash Over Chairman's Comments Durham Region Council Chair Gary Herrema has come under fire for his remarks regarding the evolution evolution of regional government. Chairman Herrema says the next step in the development of regional government is the creation of an even larger region which would combine Durham and other regional municipalities surrounding Toronto. During the council meeting held on April 13, councillors clashed over the issue of larger regional governments. The first councillor off the mark was Pickering Mayor Wayne Arthurs, Arthurs, who said he was in support of the chair's comments. Mayor Arthurs said he also thinks it is a good idea to talk about the reduction of the number of coun- Several Options Available to Fill Councillor's Seat Durham Regional councillors have voted to declare the seat of a Clarington regional councillor vacant vacant The decision allows Clarington to choose a successor to Ward Two Regional Councillor Ken Hooper. Clarington Mayor Diane Harare told regional councillors at Wednesday's Wednesday's meeting, April 13, the council will be looking at the issue on Monday, Monday, April 18, during a special meeting. meeting. The seat was left empty when Councillor Ken Hooper died on March 30,1994. "The position must be filled within 45 days," Mayor Harare stated. stated. Clarington Council will have the choice of either going to a by- election or appointing a member of the current council. There is also the option of appointing the person who was Councillor Hooper's runner-up in the election. In this case, that person is Carson Ettiet. He had 1,510 votes in the last municipal election, which took place in November 1991. Councillor Hooper gleaned 2,018 votes. The other candidate was John Vangin- hoven, who received 1,096 votes. Fire Report Apr. 9 13:31: 4610 Concession Rd. #6, grass fire 17:17: Goodyear, grass fire Apr. 10 05:52: 12 Frank St., (IGA), detector detector activated, no fire 13:29:2401 King St. W., grass fire 13:51: 6493 Hwy. 115 & 35, vehicle vehicle fire, estimated damage $3,000 15:09:3210 Tooley Rd., grass fire 16:33: 121 Queen St. (Bowmanville), (Bowmanville), assist ambulance 18:09: 3787 Concession Rd. #3, Clarke, grass fire 18:22: Taunton Rd., west of Leas- kard Rd., grass fire 19:04: Hwy. 401, westbound, west of Courtice Rd., vehicle accident 21:37: 13 Deerpark Cres., vehicle fire Apr. 11 14:57: 26 Beech Ave., equipment malfunction, no fire 16:23: 75 Galbraith Crt., public service 17:07: 26 Beech Ave., equipment malfunction, no fire 18:23: 26 Beech Ave., equipment malfunction, no fire 19:18: 502 Sunset Blvd., rubbish fire . 20:37: Townline Rd., south of Taunton Rd., public service Apr. 12 11:43: 56 Fir wood Ave,, unknown odor investigated cillors during an election year. Oshawa Regional Councillor Jim Potticary also noted that people want a more effective, cheaper government. government. Adding his views was Pickering Councillor Maurice Brenner who said he is currently researching the amalgamation of utility services. "I am doing a report to look at new ways," Councillor Brenner said. Ajax Mayor Jim Witty said he was not in support of a larger regional regional government taking in Durham, Durham, York, Peel and and Halton. "The larger the government, the further you get away from the people," people," he stated. An ally Chairman Herrema probably probably did not count on was Oshawa's Brian Nicholson. He appeared to surprise the chair when he said he was "pleased to see the leadership involved" in the new way of thinking. Oshawa Councillor John Aker, who is also the chair of the Public Works Department, noted the region is 1,000 square miles in size, has 425,000 residents and includes "eight municipalities that are not naturally sisters." He explained he felt "the administrative administrative staff are doing a great job" as well as the departments which look after the number of services the region provides. "We're done a great job," Councillor Councillor Aker added. Pickering Councillor Roger Anderson Anderson said if the region is going to look into the idea, then maybe it should also look at changing the number of councillors in different municipalities. "Look at representation by population. population. Oshawa may be surprised by the numbers," he noted. Chairman Herrema told council that at this time there would not be any changes forthcoming from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. However, Brock Mayor Donald Hadden said: "We can criticize, but times do change." Whitby councillor Marcel Brun-; nelle observed that if any changes are to happen, they should come from within the organization. After all, "we are the ones who know the regional council the best." At this point, Chairman Herrema told councillors to read the Durham Region Act document. "It allows us to make adjustments. adjustments. We can do many things other regional municipalities would like to be able to do," the Chairman said. Oshawa Councillor Pauline Beal said she was disappointed that dis-, cussion over the future of the Durham Durham Region occurred first through the media rather than in the council chambers. LIMITED EDITION LEASE THE ALL NEW 1994 CAVALIER Z 22 COUPE AND THE FIRST PAYMENT'S ON US! II MINIMUM VALUE rhMolet Geo Oldsmobile Dealers. , TAKE THIS \ VOUCHER TO YOUR |V il NEAREST li" CHEVROLET i \ MAKE THE FIRST " PAYMENT WHEN i YOU LEASE A < 1994 CHEVROLET i CAVALIER. ■ ■■■ BLDEi ESI) CAVALIER. CANADA'S BEST SELLING CAR FOUR YEARS RUNNING. • 2.0 Litre L4 MFI Engine • Standard Anti-Lock Brakes • Rear Spoiler • Z22 Graphics Package • Remote trunk Release • Tinted Glass• Power Door Locks SMARTLEASE • Floor Console • And Much, Much More. 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