Whitby Free Press, 19 Oct 1988, p. 14

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PAGE 14, WHITBYr FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19,1988 Conm.itee rejeets agreement' Whitby should not sign an agreement with Canada Post for the installation of super- mailboxes, Whitby's operations committee has recommended. The public works department had recommended to committee that the Town enter into an agreement with Canada Post. But councillor Joe Bugelli said Monday that the agreement does not reimburse the Town for revenue lost due to the location of supermailboxes on private property. "How many times is Canada Post going te, say no, we are not going te do this," said Bugelli moving that the Town not sign the agreement. A report from the works department shows there are 79 properties in town that are receiving a five-per-cent reduction in their taxes. "The loss in tax revenue because of this reduction 'in assessment translates to approx- imately $9,400 for 1988," said the, department. Bugelli said that figure is going to escalate as growth continues. It is about tinie we said no, we will not go any further," said Bugelli. The agreement did include maintenance of the grounds, location of the boxes and it saved the municipality from being held responsible if an accident occurs involving the supermailboxes. Bugelli also questioned this aspect , saying that the municipality can be sued, along with Canada Post, if an accident Videotape player, jewelry stolen Police are investigating two separate break-ins that occurred in Whitby last week. The first was on Habitant Cres. were a side door was pried open. A videotape recorder valued at $600, jewelry and a fur coat were stolen from the residence. occurs. "AIl this verbage is just smoke," said Bugelli. "Let's fot be bedazzled." 0 Every concession we make bas b-een thrown back in our face," agreed councillor Tom Edwards. He supported Bugelli although he added he would like to see a stronger message given to Canada Post that the Town does not agree with superniailboxes. Garrardplaza FROM PAGE 1. of the opposition. .Worboy said he could not speak for the company. The proposai will now be circulated te varlous agencies for comment but at Ieast one councillor made public bis feel- ings about, the plaza. "Downtown is the place for business, said councillor Joe Drurm. 'I WHITBY MALL. A PICTURE PERFECT IDEA Lend us your'favourite pic -ture for a minute, we wiIl enlarg e.it or reduce it to yourliking and imprint it in full colour quickîy and T-shirtsweatJirt, golf shirt or other suitable, item of cîothing. Whitby Mal 1615 Dundas St. E. Whitby, Ont LiN 21 (416) 579-6414 CORPORATION 0-"F --THE ý-". TOWN".0-F WHITýýBY REQUIRIES, PART-TIME PARKING, METER ATTENDANT PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMVENT Applications/resumes wiIl be receivedby the unclersigned for the position of PART-TIME PARKING METER A MENDANT until Fridlay, October 28th, 1988 at 4:,30 pm. QUALIFICATIONS: Secondary Sohool Graduation Certificate. Applicant must have "GN drivers licence in good standing, and have own transportation available, as required. Must be able to work on his/her own and willing to work on shifts if neces >sary. Must be bondable, and in good physical condition. Familiarity with Traffic-By- Law and Court proceedings would be an asset. DUTIES: Duties to include enforcemrent of the Traffic-By-Law; patrol the parking metered area and Municipal Parking Lots for violations and issue tickets; collect money from parking devices, counit, sort, and 'package as required; undertake minor repairs to parking devices as directed; attend court to give evidence with respect to traffic violations. HOURSOF W0RK: 24 hours per week - Flex Hours - Monday to Friday Qualified applicants should submit a detailed resumne indic ating education, experience, references, etc. to: Wm. H. Wallace, P.Am.,A.M.C.T.,C.M.C., Administrator, Corporation of the Town of Whitby, 575 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario LiN 2M8 Note: We thank ail those persons who apply, but advise that acknowledgement wlI only be forwarded to those applicants who are successful in obtaining an interview. ..... ... . .

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