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Snow by-law shelved, township to clear designated sidewalks ¢ ALAN J. RISEN ox us PORT PERRY STAR -- March 12, 1985 -- 11 TE LAW OFFICES OF That controversial mandatory by-law: Neil unrealistic figure andre- over the past few years. purchase a small tractor RISEN, ESPEY & FARQUHARSON sidewalk snow removal Hunter, Harvey Graham mained convinced fhe . A second set of caleula- wh blower (which could . by-law for Ward 2, which and Jack Cottrell. iob can be done for the tions provide .Mac- also be or grass ] "A eived two readings "If this is what it is go- I figure. Donald showed that if the cutting in summer) or LORD SIMCOE PLACE 278 | from Township council ing to cost each Incoming up with that ~~ Town.uip cleared just the snow removal would Suite ¢.072 703. 571-3942 | last month, was put on household, than this is $12,000 cost, Mr. Mac- the intersections, the be contracted to a (After Hours: 985-9012) 3 | the shelf Monday after- the way to go," said Donald based his sidewalks in front of private operator. i. : \ i! noon as councillors Ward 2 councillor calculations on snow municipal property an ere are some 8. ANTS i decided the municipality Cottrell. removal operations in removed snow from the miles of designated AHIR R L will clean the designated Councillor Graham Whitby and Lindsay. It courtsina couple of sub- sidewalks in Ward 2 that i} sidewalks and charge the ~ estimated that under would include removing divisions, the cost would will come under the new | costtoall theratepayers ideal conditions, the the snow from sidewalk be about $11,000 yearly. policy for snow removal. | inthe Port Perry Ward. designated sidewalks in intersections, the snow At this time, the coun- The $12,000 figure is bas- i The purposed by-law, Ward 2 could be cleared from sidewalks in front cil is not sure exactly ed on 20 snowfalls per which would have forced in about eight hours us- of Township property, how the snow will be year, which is average. homeowners to clear the ing a tractor with snow and the snow from the removed from the This winter has been snow from the sidewalks blower. designated areas which designated sidewalks, above average with 26 infront of their property, ~~ The new policy, include sidewalks built but the municipality may snowfalls to date. | had split the council and however, will not apply - DINING LOUNGE + NIGHT CLUB caused hard feelings among some people in the community. The decision to aban- don the mandatory by- law approach to snow to keep the designated sidewalks clear each to Prince Albert, which is in Ward 1, or to other wards in the Township. While the policy received the support of a majority of councillors, He questioned the $12,000 annual cost, say- Employers recognized at appreciation night ment, Scugog council Monday agreed to foot ~ Ask your insurance agent, NO or me. Employee health and dental programs which offer "eo responsible coverage * flexible plan design o ease of administration. as For details contact: Ross Freer- Suite 204 Peterborough Square 360 George Street North Peterborough, Ontario K9H 7E8 = (705) 743-0677 ONTARIO BLUE CROSS 1 operation (from the employers) and make it part of the Township, and Ward 2 councillor Jack Cottrell said it will help create "some good- will all around." Scugog administrator The idea for this ap- preciation night was first employers with employees serving with the Caesarea Unit of the Fire department should also be invited to the dinner. (jregony SWING INTO PORT PERRY, ONTARIO il Hie POWER i: . . : : the bill for a dinner later a little easier for themto discussed seriously last 1 winter in Por, Derry. A ne 12d this year. continue to allow their month when y the | That works out to d in North York would employees time off to Township finance com- : shoul £10 per household, i ph nh or ") we Over the years, many fight fires," said area mittee met with the Fire ~ BLO that Was CNougA vw Y local businesses have councillor John Wolters change the minds of the at about $35,000 yearly. 5), ed their employees at Monday's meeting. a over. the SAT, MARCH 30th i three councillors who it other councillors who are firemen to leave Mayor Jerry Taylor Ward 4 councillor INDOOR 1 had pushed hard for the said it would be a "wor- Harvey Graham sug- "BEACH PARTY" thwhile gesture" on the - gested that any 15 Water St., Port Perry - 985-328 PRR LACAN 1] i In a move designed to their jobs to answer Ear] Cuddie estimates it : \ Lawrence Malcolm was Cos ? | | tae hy ish on opposed to it, stating show appreciation to the emergency calls and will cost the Township : report from Roads there should be no many local businesses fight fires. about $1500 to put on the | bi superintendent Ronn change in the status quo whohave employees ser Lhope this evening of dinner and purchase Sat. Mar ch 23 3 MacDonald showing it for sidewalk snow ying with the volunteer appreciation will small tokens of apprecia- ! : ! ownshi ire t- recognize e co- i would cost about $12,200 removal. D> par g tion for the employers. MAGICIAN, COMEDIAN, MENTALIST SPRING Get yourself ready for the fast approaching Golf Season. Gregory's has a new line of Golf Equipment from clubs, 6385 2K presents shoes, bags and accessories TOM MILLAR for you to choose from at PORT PERRY competitive prices. H.S. STAGE Cooper Knit and Arrow BAND Ultra Blend shirts are here. an Co-ordinate with our polycotton JAZZMERIZE rugger pant. BE TEIN What a way to make par! a FRI., MAR. 22 8 P.M. SAT. MAR. 25 - 8 P.M. (jregory's Men's Wear Std. SUN., MAR. 24 - 2 P.M. Tickets $10.00 Each Available at Irwin Smith Music Ltd. 985 2635 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 10 to 6, Friday to 9; Saturday to 5 PORT PERRY PLAZA 985-8160