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16 - The Canadian Champion, Tuesday, June 29, 1999 Moneyis the object afrom PADDLING on page 5 how fire service evolves, said Mr. Krantz. "*It's economics that are going ta die- tate what we do or don' t do," he saîd. "Emergency services are an emotional issue, but emotions will bankrupt you. We have ta, be careful we don't let aur hearts mun away with aur minds." Big tax hit A cost analysis provided by Chief Penson showed that thse kind of fire ser- vice needed ta provide a full tiered respoinse, complete with defibrillators, woulcl set thse Town back more than $600.0(x0. While $60,000 of that would psy tar the defibrillators, another $460,000 would go toward the hiring of 14 new fuil-time firefsgbters. That would adtt up ta, an almost eight per cent hit ta property taxpayers. Scaling that back ta a modified iered response would set the Town back $157,000. That would include $80.000 for part time eall increases, as weIl as the $60,000 for defibrillators. Overall, it would amount ta an almost 2 per cent hit on the property tax base. Chief Penson' s report was before committee for information only. Home of Everyday Low Prices Ladies Dresses Blouses & Sklrts $5w99 $3a99 550 Ontario St. at Derry Rd. Milton Increase your earning potentialI Eaming a BA through Distance Education provides many advantages... -a better chance to get a job or promotion -skiIls to survive and thrive in todlays workpiace -better oeading, writing and basic computer skills -improved analytical abilities The first step is easy.. Waterloo, Ontario Cali 1-800-685-6295 or locaily at (519)884-0710 ext. 4447 qewww.wlu.cal-wwwcoflte 2863-11/511999 RE- By IRENE GENTLE The Champion A looming transportation crisis in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas could be averted with the help of the Greater Toronto Services Board (GTSB), Halton regional counicil heard recently. Caunicil will approach the GTSB ta help push the federal and provincial govemments into a transporta- tion funding partnership with the Greater Toronta Area (OTA) and Hamiltan-Wentworth. The GTSB was formed ta aversee transpartation issues such as GO Transit aperations. Council is recommending that the federal and provincial govemments pony up twa thirds of upcam- ing transportation costs, with the regions shelling out for the rest. The upper level government's share could be siphoned fromn gasoline taxes and driver and vehicle licensing revenues raised in the GTA and Hamilton- Wentworth. GTSB must carry bail Currentiy, only the 400 series and Queen Elizabeth Way highways are funded by the Province. Ail other roads, the 'ITC, GO and local transit are paid for by the regions. Enlisting the GTSB in the effort wouid give it teeth, said Halton's senior planning and department policy advisor David McCleary. "This issue bas ta be led by the GTSB," he said "It has been set up ta do this." Ta get a handie on the prablem, consultants IB! Group and Hemson Consulting, along with a task force chaired by Mr. McCleary. undertook a large- scale transportation study. Highways, regional roads, GO Transit and the 'TTC were ail probed. According ta, the consultant's report, about 70 per cent of the GTA highway network is now jammed. To cape, people are increasingiy crowding parallel streets, such as Upper Middle Road, Regional Road Five, Derry Road and Steeles Avenue. Union Station in Toronto bas reached capacity, while GO lacks the capital ta expand along with upcoming growth. "If caution isn't taken naw, we will be in a full- blown transportation crisis in the tirst 10 years of the new millennium," said Mr. McCleary. Even the construction af the new Highway 407 won't do much ta ease the gridlock, he said. 6"1f caution isn't taken now, vie will be i a fun1 blown transportation crisis in the first 10 years of the new mnilleniuïn." ....................M......... MALTU SOM PL*M DU. MULEA.Y -The 407 is going to provide some assistance but there is a resistance to toils," he said. "We can't say 'Okay, now we have the 407 we can relax.' The bot- tom fine is you can't build your way out of conges- tion."l Instead, efforts should be focused on getting people out of their cars and onto public transit, said Mr. McCleary. New systemn key Even so, simply shoring up the stressed TITC, GO and local transit systems won't be enough ta cope with growth in the GTA, he wamned. Instead, a whole new transit system will have to be created. That would service new commuter routes such as Oakville ta Milton or Waterdown ta Missîssauga. An annual cash infusion of $1.3 billion will be required ta case traffic tie-ups in the GTA, according ta the consultant's report. Though the report lays out the problems, the GTSB will have ta handle the rest, said Mr. McCleary. ' This report sets out a clear set of problems and needs," he said. "One or the things the GTSB will have ta cansider is how ta negotiate with the gavem- ment." Oakville Mayor Ann Mulvale suggested that the OTA mayors meet separately with GTSB Chair Allan Tanks ta give the message more weight. Burlingtan Cauncillar Jack Dennisan wondered if the traffic crunch wauld case shauld more people begin ta work in their awn cammunities. Thaugh that cauld decrease the traffic burden an the highway system, it wauld Iikely increase the canges- tian an arterial raads, responded Mr. McCleary. Raad widening and impraved transit systems would still be required. Application The following establishment bas applieri ta the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence under tise Liquor Licence Act- Application for a Sale Licence Wimpy's Diner 525 Ontario Street South, Milton Any resident of the municipality may make written submission as ta whether the issuance of the licence is in the public interest having regard ta the needa and wishes of the residents. Submissions must be received no later than July 30, 1999. Please include your name, address and telephone number. If a petition is submitted ta the Commision, please identify the designated contact persan. Note: The AGCO gives the applicant details of any objections. Subraissions ta be sent ta: Licensing and Registration Department Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario 20 Dundas St. W, 7th Floor, Toronto ON M5G 2N6 Fax: (416)326-5555 E-mail at licensing@,agco.on.ca Notice of Water use Haltan RegionX iscniungefrst Licence Onai resutricted promote conservation during the summer, when water use can increase by more than 50 per cent. As part of' a water conservation pro- gram, Halton's planning and public works department is promoting a region-wide reduction in the use of municipal water during the summer through a program of mandatary lawn watering restrictions. The lawn watering restrictions involve an even/odd day system ta reduce peaks in water demand. Praperties with even numbered address- es will water an the even calendar days while those with odd numbered addresses will water on odd calendar days. Townhause units will water according ta the unit number, not the address number of the complex. Apartment buildings will do likewise. Private well and surface watcr fraîn ponds and streams are excluded tram this program. The lawn watering program will be enforced by planning and public works department staff. A maximum fine of $2,000 may be assessed for violators. H elp will-be needed to copie with looming crunch