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el TE Ld ~~ 14 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, February 27, 2001 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" From page 1 As it now stands, the proposed budget for 2001 would come in at more than $4.9 million. That includes about $3 million for the public works department (an 11.3 per cent increase from 2000); $913,000 for general government (up 11 per cent); $597,000 for the fire department (a 4.2 per cent increase); and $416,000 for parks and recreation (a 4.8 per cent hike). Throughout the meet- ing, it appeared that the rising cost of fuel is large- ly to blame for the increased expenses. According to numbers submitted by Chief Administrative Officer Yvonne de Wit, the price of fuel has shot up an amazing 59 per cent since 1999. Other developments Monday: a Acting public works director Terry Carson agreed that fuel costs have been a factor, telling committee members that while his men were busier clearing snow and doing other jobs last month than in January PORT PERRY STAR §9. ___ Garfunkel, member 21. ___ Clapton, musician ACROSS of old musical duo 23. XXX 1. Foul covering on liquid 61. Gets larger, as in a pupil 27. Crustacean with pinch- 5. "Cheers" actress 65. Sheep noises ers for hands Pearlman, et al 67. Cassettes 28. Tackle the quarterback 10. Back talk 69. Ctenophores lacking 29. Thought 14. Mammal genus tentacles; comprises 30. Noah's oldest son 15. "The ___ bird catches one genus 31. Greek porticoes the worm." 70. Liberal rights organiza- 32. Atributary of the 16. River in England tion: abbr. Missouri River 17. Root, as in a word 71. Unaccompanied and 35. Vase used to put 18. Where cows and apart from others cremated ashes in pigs live 72. Abba ___, Israeli politi- 37. Be gloomy; to sulk 19. 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Type genus of the Suidae 68. Politician: abbr. EMMERSON INSURANCE BROKERS LIMITED Personal, Professional Service Since 1917 "HOME ¢ FARM * AUTO COMMERCIAL & LIABILITY 193 Queen St., Port Perry (905) 985-7306 2000, the fuel bill for the township's fleet was $23,000 for the month of January this year. It was $9,000 in January 2000, he said. Other factors consid- ered when the committee looked at the works bud- get included the unusual- ly snowy and windy win- ter weather; the high cost of calcium chloride (up 241 per cent over 2000) used to keep dust down on gravel roads; and the increasing prices demanded by contractors for work. Mr. Carson said the department's manpower situation is "very lean, very very lean" and asked for at least four new part- time or contract staff, and money fora civil engi- neering technician. a In the parks and recreation budget, direc- tor Jay Todd asked for more money to hire one new full-time parks employee, as well as funds for three additional summer students. "There are a number of things we have to consid- er in this, but due to stan- dards and demands from the community for some of these services, there are some things that need to be addressed," said Mr. Todd. He outlined a plan for a new automated system for the local municipal boat launch. It would be a pay-and-display system, which would free up staff. Also coming in the near future could be higher user fees. "Parks and rec has the most ability to raise rev- enues out of all the departments," said Mrs. Pearce. "The revenues are flat and static and need to be looked at. Are they in line with what the . municipalities around us charge? That's something we have to look at." a When the fire budget came up for debate, com- mittee members agreed there was not enough information to complete- ly analyze the depart- ment's financial picture." But Mayor Doug Moffatt immediately dis- agreed with the depart- ment's increase in its materials budget. "Their materials bud- get has to be seriously looked at. They want new bunker suits and this and that. They're reasonably equipped there and we're building them a full new facility," said the mayor "I think they should watch their new purchas- es; they don't need new bunker suits with their new fire hall. Saving a few thousand dollars there would be good." a Perhaps the most "discussion of the morning meeting was devoted to the general government budget, which includes the duties and opera- tions covered by the clerk's office. That department was criti- cized by Councillor Pearce. "The general govern- ment budget is extremely overbudget and again there is a substantial The 1% MinCom 3 2 COMMISSION SOLUTION et. Bring the inlaws with separate entrance. | Beautiful St. {Christophers Bl vated with hi effi- --J cienc firepac walk-in pantry replace, whirlpool ba Selling, lage Borage work CALL) LEE COLBY oas0072 Beach 4 bedroom 2 bath family home just reno- heating, | E dry, Finished down with Tanly 8 room & workshop. Huge newer deck ¢ level Joh velo -- Committee heads ordered to find more savings increase in its budget," she said. "It's gone up more than $250,000 since 1999." Regional Councillor Ken Carruthers asked why salaries for adminis- tration employees cov- ered in the general gov- ernment department have increased from almost $550,000 in 1999 to more than $753,000 in 2001. "We've lost one senior member of staff and added two new employ- ees, but how can there be a $200,000 change in pay- roll in only two years?" he asked. He was reminded that council approved a new salary grid for depart- ment heads, and that only one new employee - a receptionist - has been hired. Included in the budget were additional staff for the local library and museum; funds for those positions have yet to be approved by council. As the meeting came to a close, Mayor Moffatt congratulated staff on the work they've done on preparing the preliminary budget. "In past years, the first (budget) cuts have "always "been $450,000 or $500,000, so [I think they've been pretty effective if we have to start out with low num- bers like these," he said. The revised commit- "tee budgets will be pre- sented to council next month. | McLaughlin Art group to hold juried show in June The Oshawa Art Association is holding its 33rd annual Juried Art Show from June 21 to July 8 at the Robert - Gallery, Bagot Street, Oshawa. Artists from the Durham Region are welcome to enter in the categories of oil, acrylic, watercolour, mixed media, pastel, prints (not pho- tographs), drawing and sculpture. Limit two works per artist. Prizes are awarded for the best in each cat- "egory. Regulations and entry forms are avail- able from the gallery or Catherine Delhaise (905) 655-3483. Deadline is May 31.