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RESSR-- PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, April 24, 2001 - 21 2 © SE or From page 1 The target for-a budget increase is 3 or 4 per cent, It has been suggested that any hike be'capped at around 5 per cent. More than $100,000 needs to be trimmed from the budget to bring the i > increase down t0'5 per cent.' - "I's going to be tough;" 'said f Councillor 'Pearce. "Every time we move forward with these discussions we get hit with something we're not expecting that's unfunded, or we get something that pops up from last year (that needs to be paid for)." The township's capital budget is all but set; it's sitting just above the $600,000 mark, with three projects pending until the budget picture is clear. The capital budget is usually Pearce. get schedule pushed ck as more cuts made But if no more cuts can be found, staff may have to fund the operating budget with money from capital funds. "We have a fairly ambitious capital budget this year, and I'm not crazy about using the capital budget to fund the operating budget," said Councillor "But we may have no choice; it has to get done." ' A 7 per cent increase means local residents would be looking at roughly | a $30 increase on an average assess- ment of $150,000. Regional budget discussions are also continuing. The province has ~ granted the region an extension until the end of May to complete its budget. It is hoped that township budget deliberations can be wrapped up next Monday, with final council approval about $650,000. given to the document by mid-May. Committee struck to guide drive for second ice pad From page 1 "We want to be com- ' fortable before we go to the public; we need to know what our plans are, a game plan that is clear - when our meeting dates' are, what our function is and what we're going to "do." 'Councillor Pearce stressed that the commit- tee must focus on raising the funds for the pad first, and not get carried away. with worrying about design plans. "You can't put the cart before the horse," she told committee mem- bers. To date, less than $100,000 has been raised through community efforts. That is a far cry from the $500,000 goal set out by township officials for the community's con- tribution. Scugog Township has applied for a grant from the SuperBuild program, and will cover the remainder of the costs, less $500,000 which is to be raised by the commu- nity. Regional Councillor Ken Carruthers reminded the committee that con- struction plans have already been drafted up for the project, and that there is no need to waste more money on commis- sioning another study. * Professional Landscape Design Service * Interlocking Brick & Natural Stonework * Retaining Walls, Fencing & Decks * Tree Planting & Garden Installation * Water Gardens & Property Naturalization BOOK BEFORE MAY 31 & RECEIVE A FREE LANDSCAPE DESIGN WITH INSTALLATION! (905) 985-8179 John McMullen, OALA, call for an appointment, initial consultation free. { Go Please Call 905-985-8451 Visit our website: www.iluvmydentist.com v 24 Te J LVI TCTa Re) (TCT ll elo fl 21-140 NE Patients' Smiles Always Welcome * Br. J. Cottrell * Dr. J. Hardy Dr. L. Gideon ~ © Dr. C.' Banfield » Dr. L. Poranganel * Dr. H. Dewar * Dr. T. King (Orthodontist) » Dr. T. Mcintyre (Periodontist) ---- Today's Smile... ---- Doing a job RIGHT the first time gets the job done; doing the job WRONG fourteen times gives you job security. Dental Care For The Entire Family Evening & Saturday Appointments Available Where GIT IAG AT a {EY Fe Wola VTE =o I-11 | Ke We think you should compare Port Perry Star & Weekend Sta VS | Port Perry This Week We did! This is what we found: The choice is clear! There is a definite-reason why Local Business (& individuals) choose to advertise in the STAR Papers 4 to over Port Perry This Week RESULTS... Port Perry Star/Weekend Star The Star Performance you expect.. and get!!! 158 Mary St., 905-985-7383