PAGE 22, WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 1989 Brooklin Profile Phone 668-6111 Residents' group formed A new residents' group has been formed for Whitby's north- ern communities. At the Ashburn community centre on Wednesday last week, more than 40 people turned out to elect officers for what' will be called Whitby's Northern Com- munities Ratepayers Association (WNCRA). The association was suggested when about 45 residents atten- ded a meeting at the Ashburn community centre July 26 to discuss the increase in develop- ment in north Whitby. "We will represent the resi- dents and act for their comfort, safety and welfare," said Gerry Emm, former Whitby councillor, who was elected as one of 10 'directors for WNCRA. Explaining _ the group's role BDDDURHAM before the election of offlicers, Emm said the ratepayers' group would act with council and assist with its decisions. "It's not easy being on council if you don't know the feelings of the people you are trying to represent," said Emm. The new group will not include north Whitby's largest com- munity, Brooklin. Emm said Brooklin was big enough to form its own rate- Payersgr> .p WNa suwill represent resi- dents bounded by Lakeridge Rd. to the west, Whitby/ Scugog townline Rd. to the north, Whitby/Oshawa townline Rd. to the west and Columbus Rd. to the south. Emm said that area is large enough for reDresentation by the THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM PUBLIC NOTICE Take notice that the Regional Municipality of Durham is considering ,AN APPLICATION TO AMEND THE Durham Regional Official Plan and the Official Plan of the Town of Whitby The amendment, as submitted by the applicant proposes to permit a concrete plant and related uses within the site indicated on the map below: In order to assist in the evaluation of the amendment application, the public is invited to provide input by way of submissions to the Region's Planning Department. Information related to the amendment application is available in the offices of the Planning Department, 105 Consumers Drive, Whitby, Ontario, L1N 6A3 or by calling Ms. Kay Dryden, Planning Department (416) 668-7731 (Whitby) / 686-1651 (Toronto). Submissions concerning the amendment application must be forwarded to the Commissioner of Planning, at the above-noted address, and must be received no later than Friday, September 15, 1989. Please include your address and telephone number in any submission made. FILE NO. OPA 89-091/D/W Marie Hubbard Chairman, Planning Committee Dr. M. Michael, M.C.I.P. Commissioner of Planning group. "Start off small and if we need to grow we always can," said Emm. But some residénts questioned the boundaries, asking that more residents of the nortb be given an opportunity to have a say. "I would be more comfortable with greater advertising before you set a boundary," said Moyra Dobson, chairman of the Ash- burn community centre board. But Emm again said that the group could grow if required. ,It took less than 15 minutes to elect 13 officers, with nomina- tions called out from the floor. Rick Worr of Ashburn was elected president. His term will last until September, 1990. Secreatry will be Jo-Ann Lee- dle while treasurer will be Bunny Cox. Batten: Durham Region's proposed rural policy shows a lack of creativity and for Whitby council to comment now would simply be a rubber stamp says north ward councillor Ross iatten. The Region has forwarded its 14-page report to the Town for comment. The planning department reviewed the report and made its comments which were passed on to planning and development committee Monday night. Staff wanted council to adopt the comments and send the report to Region. But Batten criticized both the Region policy and Whitby staff comments, saying they were not reflective of his comments. "I'm tired of being dictated to by the Region which is saying our rural lands are the same as all others," said Batten. He asLed that council com- ment to the Region after it finishes its review of Whitby's official plan. "I would like to see the 'ar- Also elected were 10 ßirectors: Brian Wright (who wilj also act ,as vice-president), Gerry Parrett Tom Leedle, Ken Brown, Paul Cotton, Jerry Bassett, Sally Giles, Emm, Varg Davis and Bob Nixon. After the election of officers, Emm stood up and asked that a letter be sent to Ontario riding MP Ross Stevenson to express the group's concern over the posssible removal of VIA rail service through Whitby's north. Emm's motion was endorsed and the association then turned its attention to membership fees. Worr had suggested a family membership be $5 while an in- dividual membership be $2. But after some discussion a membership fee of $10 per household was agreed upon. The association then turned its attention to some of the issuesit • could be facing in the next coupl of months. North ward councillor . Ross Batten, who attended the meet- ing, said an applicationdfor a lot severance on Ashburn' Rd. and the possible location of-á recy- cling firm on Concession 9, just west of the Whitby/Oshawa Townline Rd., could be on the planning and development com- mittee agenda for Sept. 5. Residents in the north are worried that Doug Puckrin is planning to move his receycling operation, Please Save and Recy- cle, from Thickson Rd. N. to Concession 9. The association will appear at the committee to express its con- cern about the possible reloca- tion. "Lack of creativity" in Region policy mers' input and then we can dictate to the Region," said Bat- ten. Committee agreed with Batten and agreed to send along coun- cil's comments after it has reviewed the official plan which could take up to two years. After the meeting, Batten expressed some of bis concerns about the policy. He said the Region has not put enough thought into the rural plan, spending more time on the urban areas than on the rural areas. "There has not been enough time put into the rural area,» said Batterp- The Region's policy has sug- gested that the growth of ham- lets be stopped until a study on them is completed. "When wiil that happen? There is no mention of when," said Batten. Another concern is the Region's feeling that all new parcels of land for agricultural purposes should be 100 acres or bigger. • b is impractical for a farm 100 acres of size today," said Batten. He also noted that rural Whitby is having problems witb 10-acre lots whicb are home to nothing but weeds. "Maybe there could be a land banking of those 10-acre lots," said Batten who also disagreed with the Region's policy which would do away with tree farms and horse farms. He agreed with the Region that hydrogeological studies should accompany any applica- tion for estate residential deve- lopment in rural areas. Annuals show next week Brooklin Horticultural Society will hold its 'Annuals Show' and general meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 8 p.m., at Brooklin United Church. Special topic will be 'The Diversity of Shrubs.' Guest speaker will be Tom Leedle. All welcome. Pie sale upcoming By Soqja Graham Myrtle's annual 'Pie Sale' will be held Thursday, Aug. 31, Sept. 1 and 2 at the church. Anyone wishing to help can contact Anne Franklin at 655- 3023 or helen Duff at 655-4704. Vacation bible school Aug. 21-25 The Sunshine Factory Vaca- tion Bible School will be held Aug. 21-25, 9:15 to 11:30 a.m., at Meadwocrest Baptist Church Vipond Rd., Brooklin. PJ and Romar the Robot will be at the Sunshine Factory each day for films, songs, games and crafts. Cali 655-4554.