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py Sila LS 2 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, January 3, 1990 Council completes first of a three year term (From page 1) green light, part of the funds could come from developers who are waiting to build new homes. The Township council is just completing its first year in a three-year term. There is always a period of transition when a new council is elected, but over the last few months, this council has started to work together. "They (the councillors) have strong views on just about every issue that comes along," he noted. But a fair amount of coun- : cil's time was spent handling the routine or "housekeeping" matters that crop up daily in running a Township with about 16,000 people. Looking back on 1989, he said if there was one issue that has been disappointing to him, it is the lack of action on a new municipal building. "We know we need a new building. We know how much (office) space we need, and we Howard Hall know that we can't put a new building on the present site be- cause of parking and other re- strictions," he said. ADVERTISERS: Here's your chance to get in on BIG, BIG SAVINGS, while advertising your Winter Clearances! The Port Perry Star is having its Annual Sale of Advertising Space. He described the present building on Perry St. as com- pletely inadequate, noting that late in the year, the adminstra- tor's department had to be moved to a house the Township owns on North St. He said the issue of a new municipal building is one that must be addressed by council in 1990. Another issue that almost certainly will be raised this year centres on recreation facilities. The Township is now wait- ing for a cor sultants report to be completed, a report that is expected early this year. Like virtually every munic- ipality in Ontario, Scugog found its finances tighten up consider- ably in 1989, despite double- digit tax hikes at the local, Re- gional and school board level. He defended last year's lo- cal budget, stating "there is no abuse of tax dollars. I stand by that. We (local council) just don't waste any money." As for what tax-payers When you buy a Half Page of Advertising your ad will be produced in a full page format at no extra cost to you. When you buy a Quarter Page of Advertising, your ad will be produced in a Half Page Format at no extra cost to you. All Half Price Ads will be published in the Tuesday, January 23rd, 1990 issue of the Port Perry Star. Absolute deadline is Tuesday, January Sth, 1990 at 5:00 PM and all Half Price Ad copy must be in the advertising department of the Port Perry Star by this time to qualify for these special rates. Don't be disappointed - book now by calling Anna Gouldburn or Valerie Ellis at the Port Perry Star 985-7383. might expect in 1990, he said the Region's forecast of a 16.2 per cent tax hike will be pared down by the time a budget is struck. Locally, the Township is just now starting the process of preparing its 1990 budgets. He admitted that 1989 was a tough year for ratepayers, es- pecially those homeowners who were re-assessed under the market value assessment sys- tem. He conceded that some property owners had a right to complain about re-assessment, but added that he still feels MVAis the fairest system. "There is no way that two homes sitting side by side worth the same amount (on the mar- ket) should be paying different taxes," he said. Speaking in general terms, Mayor Hall said he agrees with some of the concerns that are being expressed about 1990 eco- nomically in Ontario and Dur- ham Region. But as far as Scugog is con- cerned, he said he likes to re- main optimistic and concen- trate on the positive side. He expects the much- talked about Conway project on the lakeside to get underway this spring with construction of condominium units and a shop- pingmall. However, he said that in re- HIGH EFFICIENCY OIL FURNACES cent discussion he has had with the developer, the condo units will be "down-scaled" to come on the market at lower prices, and the mall will not be enclosed as originally planned. Since his election in No- vember 1988, he has taken a "hands-on" approach to the Mayor's duties, making the job virtually full time. ' This was his choice, and he spends a lot of time in the May- or's office through the week working on local and Regional business, meeting with constit- uents and fielding phone calls tohelp iron out problems, large and small. He said he has enjoyed the work through the first year, is looking forward to the challeng- es in the coming year, and will continue to spend virtually all of his work week tending to muncipal affairs. During the interview, he mentioned the transition period the council went through over the first few months of the new term. There was also a period ad- justment for himself he said, moving from the job as ward councillor to head of the munici- pality. He left the impression that now, some 13 months later, he feels the period of adjustment Mayor reflects on Scugog 's past and future and transition both for himself - and his council.is over. # While supplies last 385-0512 385-0200 Kim lan 25% to The BRIDAL TO 209 MARY ST., PORT PERRY {located in the Personal Touch Building) January Clearance 90 7% Off In-store '89 Stock See our selection of Bridal Gowns, Bridesmaid Dresses, Mothers' Dresses & Flowergirls' Dresses. Also. 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