Bylaw enforcement officer would be hired second-hand smoke on our sports fields, parks, playgrounds or on their way to the library or so many other town owned spaces. Young children especially are not able to choose to relocate away from second-hand smoke. "A Stanford University study cited by the Canadian Cancer Society revealed that depending on air conditions, average levels of smoke within half a metre from a single cigarette source, are comparable to indoor levels. By endorsing the ban, council will begin the process of protecting our most vulnerable citizens," said the Ward 2 councillor. Ward 2 Town and Regional Councillor Cathy Duddeck voiced concerns about endorsing any kind of ban without public consultation first. Due to council's packed agenda, further discussion on the item was referred to Continued from page 1 7 · Thursday, June 21, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com the Monday, July 9 council meeting. In their report to council, Town staff outlined the pros and cons of each option. Town staff considered instituting a smoking ban on all parkland in the Town to be a much clearer option that would be understood by the community, as opposed to restricting smoking to a certain distance from park facilities. A total smoking ban would also be easier for the bylaw department to enforce, staff said. This option, however, would also be the most expensive as a full-time bylaw officer needed to enforce the ban would cost $110,500 annually. This sum is reduced to $45,000 annually if the Town decides to only enforce the ban between May and October when the parklands see the greatest use. Additional no smoking signs for this option would "By endorsing the ban, council will begin the process of protecting our most vulnerable citizens." Ward 2 Town Councillor Pam Damoff cost an estimated $110,000 Region takes in the future. If Town council decides while advertising the new ban to the community would to tackle the smoking ban be another $20,000. Town staff said the option that prohibits smoking within a certain distance of some parkland facilities would require less signage, at a cost of $35,000 and less enforcement, at a cost of $45,000. Town staff said the problem with this option is that it may be more difficult to lay a successful charge for smoking within a restricted area without the 10-metre distance being specifically marked. LTD Concrete Interlocking Referring the option back to Region would have no cost implications pending results of what actions the on its own, the costs involved would be referred to the 2013 Budget Committee for consideration. There is no shortage of reasons to keep second-hand smoke away from children. According to the Canadian Lung Association second hand smoke contains more than 4,000 chemicals, many of which cause cancer. The lung association also said children who regularly breathe second-hand smoke are at greater risk of dying of sudden infant death syndrome, cough and wheeze more, are at greater risk of developing asthma, have more ear infections, have less lung capacity and have more respiratory tract infections. Family Owned... Family Values... Always Valuing your Environment J.M.C 905-878-8595 Ask for John www.jmcconcrete.ca · STAMPED CONCRETE · INTERLOCKING · EXPOSED AGGREGATE · FLAGSTONE · FRENCH CURBS · RETAINING WALLS · GARAGE FLOORS · FREE ESTIMATES Spring Pool & Hot Tub Sale! INGROUND POOLS FACTORY DIRECT FACTORY DIRECT VINYL LINER SALE! HELD ! OVER FREE INSTALLATION ON ABOVE GROUND POOLS HELD OVER ! 12'X24' $999 18'X36' $1,499 14'X28' $1,099 20'X40' $1,799 16'X32' $1,299 ORY SAVE BIG! BUY FACTT! DIREC REPLACE YOUR LINER THIS SPRING AND $24,995 Vinyl & Fibreglass available SAMPLE SPECIALS 15 Ft. Round $2299 installed 21 Ft. Round $2999 installed 18 Ft. Round $2499 installed 15' x 25' Oval $3999 installed INSTALLED FROM · 4 Person Spa · Plug N' PLay 11V · Just Plug It In! $ 1,999 Baracuda FACTORY DIRECT HUGE POOL EQUIPMENT COUPON SALE! Plus: FREE STEREO A $995 Value O N L Y EZ 5 Person $2999 Big "Plug N Play" or Hardwire · 20 Hydro Therapy Jets · L.E.D. Lighting THE SPIRIT 6-7 Person 250,000 BTU HEATER 1HP PUMP SALT GENERATOR · Most energy efficient Hot Tub on the Market · Estimated Monthly Electric Cost $10.33/mth · 40 Hydro Therapy Jets O · L.E.D. Lighting N L Waterfall Y $1295 · Valid with Coupon · One Per Customer · Expires June 25, 2012 $5999 $299 $699 · Valid with Coupon · One Per Customer · Expires June 25, 2012 · Valid with Coupon · One Per Customer · Expires June 25, 2012 *Limited Time Offer, No Dealers Please, Quantities Limited. *Not applicable on prior sales orders $99 AUTOMATIC POOL CLEANER · Valid with Coupon · One Per Customer · Expires June 25, 2012 FACTORY DIRECT 504 IROQUOIS SHORE ROAD, UNIT #1 OAKVILLE, ONTARIO L6H 3K4 www.leisureindustries.ca 905.815.5252