- -- -r BI-IIT Iy 'I2' "Dh)tbb NEC1 rauY't t' - EMBER 12,1984, Pi Bugeili ejects Fox from committee meetmg after dispute over changes made to landscaping plan AGE 3 In what must be first, a citizen of the Town of Whitby was ejected from a meeting of Whit- by Town Council's ad- ministrative commit- tee. Dennis Fox, of Kirby Cres., was asked to leave last Wednesday night's meeting by chairman Coun. Joe Bugelli before what could have amounted to a full blown arguement took place. Fox was attempting to question the town's decision to amend the landscaping agreement it had made With the developer of the Whitby Town Estates sub- division. The unsuccessful candidate for the east ward seat on council in the 1982 municipal elec- tion has been before the committee several times this year on the matter claiming that. the town has let the developer pocket $123,000 because of the changes made in the landscaping agreement. According to fox, the original agreement called for the planting of want a The dispute between Coun. Joe Bugelli and Dennis Fox did not end at last Wednesday's administrative commit- tee meeting when Bugelli ejected Fox from the meeting. At the meeting, Fox, a resident of Kirby Cres., claimed that the town had allowed the developer of the Whitby Town Estates (or Rolling Hills) sub- division off with $123,000 after they agreed to amend the landscaping agreement. Fox said that every homeowner was entitled to a tree in the front lot of bis home and because of the amendment, was not going to get one now. At Monday night's tree on his lot meeting of Whitby Town Council, Bugelli said that Fox was one of the area residents who originally asked that no trees be planted on his lot. According to the chairman of the ad- ministrative commit- tee, he received a telephone call sometime during the. second weekend of Oct., 1982 from someone connec- ted with the Corridor Area .Ratepayers Association saying that Fox did not want the tree in his yard. Then on Oct. 14, 1982, administrator Bill Wallace issued a direc- tive to the developer or- dering that Fox's request be complied with. Bugelli said the same C.A.R.A. spokesman called him a few days ago to apologise for Fox's actions. "She was big enough to call me and express her regrets. She knew he was fac- tually incorrect." 1 Thecouncillor further claimed that this was proof that the town does business "nobly and honorably." MFter the meeting, Fox claimed that Bugelli was in the wrong. "That's nonsence " he said, "I will give hirn an open invitation to come and see the tree that was planted in my front yard." trees along the boulevards in the sub- division as well as for the planting of one tree in every front yard. Furthermore, Fox complained that residents in that area had not been informed of council's decision and had been denied the right to provide input in- to the negotiations that lend to the amendment. "The people weren't informed of these changes," he said and took exception to plan- ning director Bob Short's that $123,000 was taken out of context. "I would call $123,000 somewhat more than some financial benefit to the developer," he added. "It's really a whitewash." Fox accused the town of allowing the developer to "Walk away with money we've been forced to put out." Bugelli told Fox that he took "strong objec- tion" to his accusation that the town was whitewashing the situation. "I will not ac- cept the comment that this is a whitewash." He pointed out that this was Fox's fourth appearance before the committee and that $1,200 had already been spent in staff time responding to his con- cerns. When Bugelli attem- pted to explain the town's position, Fox in- terupted him on several occasions forcing Bugelli to ask him to leave. Fox declined. The chairman - then asked the deputy clerk Michael Gazo to ask him to leave. Again, Fox declined. Then Mayor Bob At- tersley told Gazo to call the police and moved a motion to adjourn. It was not until the mem- bers of the committee began to leave their seats that Fox finally left the room, taking about 15 or 20 of his neighbours with him. "These people have something to be ashamed about," Fox said as he left the room. Bugelli told those ac- companying Fox out. of the room that he was prepared to explain the situation to them fully. McALLIS 70 ROSSLAND RD. W 576-6465 Mon., Tues., Wed. 10-6 Thurs., The residents said that they wanted to discuss faulty brick work, incomplete floors and walls and other topics and had been told by Fox that these issues would also be discussed. Bugelli pointed out that the commitee had a great deal more business to discuss that evening but instructed However, one man replied "Not without Mr. Fox." However, a number of subdivision residents did remain to hear Bugelli explain the why's and how's of the amendments to the lan- dscaping agreement. The chairman told them that the town decided to implement a landscaping policy in 1982, four years after the original agreement with the builder of their homes was signed. All the town allowed the developer to do was abide by the standards that have been set since that time. Essentially, Bugelli explained, the amendments meant that the developer would not have to plant trees on private proper- ty but would have to plant one tree for every 50-foot frontage on the boulevard of every street in the subdivision. The west ward coun- cillor said that planting boulevard trees closer deputy planning direc- tor Paul Rycroft to meet immediately with the residents in another roon to hear their com- plaints. Upon leaving, one Greenfield St. resident told Bugelli: "I was mislead by what I've been told by Mr. Fox....I'm totally satisfied with what you've told me." together would create expensive maintenance problems for the town. Furthermore, the town dropped the one tree per private lot clause at the request of area residen- ts who said they preferred to do their own gardening. "Our concern is not the savings of the developer, but the savings to the municipality and thereby the taxpayers of the town," he said. "It is the job of the elected representatives to make the best deal possible." Seemingly satisfied with Bugelli's position on the issue, some residents said that they would like to discuss other issues in the sub- division which they claimed Fox had told them would also be discussed. Bugelli informed them that the meeting was called to discuss the landscape agreement, not other issues within the subdivision. McALLISTEIS ~nadd un ~»~ were away. Two of the barbeques were propane powered and one was charcoal building. Police valued all three at about $600. Al of the thefts ap- peared to have taken place overnight on Sept. c TEIfS ., OSHAWA Fri. 10-9 Sat. 10.5 Bugelli says Fox was one of first to say he didn't Present TheUO Custom Cover Sale Now is the time to have a Barrymore sofa, loveseat, or chair, custom made for you. Simply select your favorite fabric, and Barrymore style, and save 20%. With its "web and Coil" con- struction, Barrymore is built to last a lifetime. Savings of 20-% WHITRY PpPp Pu pciz Ulrnxr ce r% A %i ci irvirr- a sr% r," i Ilinri'lafrf vÉff 1 1 IL quý JL B-b-q's stolen from 3 homes on same street Three Ironwood Crt. homes were the victims of thieves last week. 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