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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, November 4. 1998 Page 3 Collision Still Under Investigation Durham Regional Police arc continuing their investigation of a four-car collision which occurred just before 5 p.m. on Friday. According to DRP Clarington Insp. Ross Smith, at least one vehicle was "t-boncd" in the collision, and "a lot of damage" damage" was done. Three people were taken to hospital by ambulance. The accident took place at the corner of Highway Two and Regional Rd. 57. Looking for Exemptions Councillors Ask that Government Properly Be Removed from New Tax Legislation The Municipality of Clarington is worried that new legislation limiting business property tax hikes will have an impact on the amount of money Clarington receives from the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station. Clarington fears it will get less money in the form of grants-in-licu-of-taxes from the Darlington power plant. Federal and provincial properties, including the power stations, pay municipalities municipalities annual payments in lieu of taxes (P.I.L.). With the recent changes to the tax system, the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station is facing facing a $650,000 assessment-related assessment-related increase and the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station is fac ing a $605,000 increase. If the legislation limiting property tax hikes for commercial and industrial properties is applied to these payments, it has the potential to affect all other property tax classes. "The commercial and industrial education P.I.L. value is included in the municipality's budget as a revenue source," Councillor John Mutton said. "If they are included in the proposed legislation and capped, the municipality municipality will lose that revenue and may have to make it up from the other property classes." "Right now, payments in lieu are included as a part of this legislation and that could have a devastating devastating effect on all property classes. They equal about one million dollars in increases that will have to be made up." "We're in a unique situation situation because we have two large government institutions institutions in the municipality." The municipality is asking the province to exclude payments in lieu from the provisions of cap ping being introduced ■ under the proposed legisla- ■ tion. "We are adamant that : P.I.L. have to be removed! from the legislation in! order to assist small busi- ! nesses without affecting! the residential tax payers," ! Councillor Mutton said. ! Council Policy Pays Tribute to Outstanding Citizens The town of Clarington has hammered out a new policy to honour individuals individuals who have made a significant significant contribution to the Municipality. The issue came up back in September when Viv Wolford appeared before council asking them to recognize recognize the late Carson Elliott, a former Clarington regional councillor. councillor. The municipality did not have a policy to recognize individuals, members of Council or members of the community community who made a significant contribution to the Municipality and who had passed away. Recognizing the need, town staff has come up with a plan to pay tribute to members of council, members of the community community at large and national tributes or recognition Of royalty. As for Carson Elliott, his contributions to the municipality through his role as a councillor and by his dedication to numerous charities will be honoured with a street in his name. The Developers of Liberty Village in Bowmanvillc arc prepared to name a street within their subdivision after Elliott once the name has been checked with the Durham Region to ensure there is not a duplicate name in the current Regional registry. The new policy on memorial tributes allows past or present mayors to be honoured by lending their name to a facility. Councillors deceased during during their term of office or in the first term after leaving leaving office may be honoured honoured by the naming of a street or a park within the municipality in their honor. Members of the community at large may be honoured by the naming naming of any park, street or facility. Any decision would be based on the length and degree of service service to the community. National tributes, such as the recognition of Terry Fox, or the recognition of royalty through visits to municipally-hosted events may be recognized by the naming of a street, park, or facility. Tributes will be dealt with on an as-requested basis. Clarington Prepares Its Computers for The Year 2000 The Municipality of Clarington is working to make sure all its computer systems are Year 2000 compatible. On top of upgrades needed at the municipality, the Fire Department dispatch software and Community Services facility scheduling software will need to be upgraded. Due to the complexity of these changes, the new Geographic Information System implementation and the additional requirements for year 2000, the municipality is planning to establish a one-year contract position to assist the corporation in complying with Year 2000 demands. ; In total, the municipality expects to spend $50,000 to $65,000 on Year 2000 issues. Council Briefs é t$k Personal, Professional Investment Advice from Ted Trueman If you have any concerns about your investments, talk to Ted, your RSP/RIF expert. §f i.ms Ted Trueman DOMINION , nvestmelt t Advisor SECURITIES (905) 434-7286 MEMBER Management Sjj] or 1-800-267-1522 ***** . v Art Professional Wedl Municipality To get Flag The Municipality of Clarington is designing a flag in preparation for the Durham Region's anniversary. anniversary. The flag will be blue with yellow writing and feature the municipality's coat of arms. "Years ago, the issue came before council but we couldn't get a consensus consensus on the design and the project got put aside," said Mayor Hamre. "With the 25th anniversary of the Region and the town coming coming up. it is a very appropriate appropriate time to do this." Fire Department Appointment Gordon Weir has been . .«xfS-. ISiS' Just In Time For Seasonal Gift Giving... ROOTS Priced>, Suggested ' <i : , Retail f 7 0.00 SAVE 20% OFF (/;/«, v...Lifetime Battery Replacement) „ ^ _ J "Your Family Jewellers for Over 50 years" OOper S 39 King St. W„ Bowmanvillc, (905) 623-5747 T 1Ï t j Watchmaker and Goldsmith on premises -- JeWellerS Ltd, All Major Credit Cards plus Interne accepted, ||| ©J.P. named the new Division Manager at the Clarington Fire Department. He starts his new position on Monday. Little Opposition to Subdivision Only two area residents showed up at a public meeting to register concerns concerns about the proposed 16-lot subdivision at the western end of McLellan Drive in Co'urtice. Two residents whose property backs onto the proposed development came to the council asking that the large pine trees between the lots be left standing. The developer, Paul Gearing, assured the residents residents that a tree inventory is part of the planning process and that as many of the trees as possible will be maintained on the property property line. Animal Services Policy Gets Facelift The Clarington Animal Services Policies and Procedures Manual has been reviewed and changed to meet the required standards for the effective and efficient operation of the municipality's municipality's animal shelter. Fire Dept. Briefs Dump Truck Flips About $75,000 damage was done when a dump truck flipped over last Tuesday morning on Highway 401, just west of Ncwtonvillc Road. The driver of the dump truck, which was full of asphalt at the time of the accident, was out of the vehicle by the time Clarington Fire Department crews arrived on the scene. No injuries were reported. Later the same morning, the department responded to a vehicle fire on the 401 just cast of Mill Street in Newcastle. A one-ton Dodge pickup pickup truck was fully involved when firefighters arrived on scene. Damage is estimated at $39,000. 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