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"WEEKEND STAR" FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2001 - 11 Council questions response over new skateboard park By J). Peter Hvidsten Weekend Star Some members of Scugog Council are a little more than puzzled by the public's perception of how much support the town- ship provided for the Unity Skateboard Park. Ward | Councillor Larry Corrigan said that there 'was some negative press after the opening by some people regarding the skateboard park. "I don't think they speak for all young peo- ple," he said, referring to some complaints made by skateboard enthusiasts who were unhappy with the facility. Ward 2 Councillor Marilyn Pearce echoed his comments by saying "there is a lot of misinfor- mation out there. We (council) came through big time for them." To date, council has put more than $30,000 into the project, she added. Despite the negative comments leveled at the township, and one ques- tionable invoice,council is pleased with the results. 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TOWNSHIP OF SCUGOG 2001 FALL LEAF COLLECTION WEDNESDAYS Oct. 24 and 31, 2001 Nov. 7 and 14, 2001 The four consecutive Wednesdays com- mencing October 24, 2001, have been designated as Fall Leaf Collection in Port Perry and Prince Albert in the Township of All leaves for collection are to be placed in "Clear Plastic Bags Only" and are to be placed at the curbside by 7:00 a.m. on the For residents outside the pick-up area, the Region of Durham Transfer Stations at 1623 Reach Street (Regional Road 8), and 3590 Edgerton Road have bins available Larry Postill, C.E.T., B. Tech. Director of Public Works Township endorses plan to increase building permits By ). Peter Hvidsten Weekend Star In an effort to cut down on the number of reinspections done by Scugog's building department, Chief Building Official Paul Milligan has rec- ommended that the munici- pality initiate a $75 fee for additional site inspections within the township. + Scugog Mayor Doug Moffatt questioned if rein- spections were a big prob- lem. "It's not a big problem, but would be helpful if the policy is in place to help recuperate costs if we do run into problems," Mr. Milligan said. The purpose of the fee is to cover the additional costs involved in rectifying defi- ciencies, or when a contrac- tor calls for an inspection Township of Scugog. and applies to be heard. Clerk 208 North Street (905) 985-7346 Pine Street First published October 19, 2001 fom) Dh pone e scusoo LEE) and reporting their fw Township of Scugog PUBLIC NOTICE PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGES TAKE NOTICE that the Corporation of the Township of Scugog intends to pass a By-Law to change the names of certain streets and/or roads within the NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 210, Subsection 111, of the Municipal Act, R.S.0., 1990, Chapter M45, that on Monday, November 26, 2001 at 1:30PM, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Scugog will hear in person or by 'Counsel, solicitor or agent, any person who claims he or she will be prejudicially affected by the said By-Law ANY PERSON who wishes to be heard should, as soon as possible, make application to: Ms. Kim Coates, AM.C.T. Township of Scugog Clerk's Department PORT PERRY, Ontario LOL 1A7 Existing Street Area Affected - Proposed Street Name Ward 2 Name Mikelen Court South of King St., Mikelen Drive in the Hamlet of Prince Albert North side of Alma St., between Ash St. and Old Simcoe Road «ty Township of Scugog Municipal Performance Measurement Program (MPMP) The MPMP is an initiative of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing which requires all municipalities to begin collecting data, measuring performance in eight (8) core municipal service areas for the year 2000. To see the Township of Scugog performance measures for 2000 log on to the internet site prior to completion of the building component. Mr. Milligan suggests that the fee should serve as a deterrent, and encourage builders to prepare properly before calling for inspec- tions. Many contractors call for inspections before they are ready, and it's costly to send inspectors back time and time again, the commit- tee heard. On a motion by Ward 3 Councillor Jim McMillen the report was adopted and a re- inspection fee of $75 per trip was implemented. This is the same fee as charged in the neighbouring communi- ties of Whitby and Clarington. "Considering the time it takes to do the reinspec- tions, the $75 fee is fair," Mr. Milligan said. Pine Court In another related matter, Mr. Milligan was authorized to charge additional fees to builders who commence construction prior to the issuance of a building per- mit. He says that the issuance of an "Order to Comply" and a "Stop Work Order" require inspectors visit and conduct an inspection of the site, photograph the building under construction, and issue and post the orders. This time consuming process is quite often can- frontational and involves additional meetings with owners and contractors to explain the municipality's position, and as a result additional costs are incurred by the building department. 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