Ontario Community Newspapers

Port Perry Star, 3 Dec 1985, p. 30

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30 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, December 3, 1985 Inaugural meeting fo (From page 1) the other Councillor Malcolm of course 1s the dean of local pohticians in Niki' ourmet Service Scugog in years of experience. while the reference t» Howard Hall was to his grey beard which matches perfectly the colour of his hair FO Boi 1450 Font Ferny Ontane LOB INO Ed 985-8262 "That's a good start. Cochrane. said councillor Hall in reply In his own remarks. councillor Hall said he is greatly looking for- ward to the coming term "It will be very interesting, with plenty of dif ferences of opinion, of course. but I'm looking forward to it = With his references to councillor Malcolm and Hall, councillor Cochrane also noted the age of new: ly elected Neil McLaughlin from Ward 4. McLaughlin is the youngest member of the council and Cochrane said that he "is the same age as my own son.' Councillor McLaughlin got quite a chuckle from the crowd when he said the councillor (Mrs. Christie) sitting on his left 'is my former some sharp differences of opinion over the next three years, but once the meeting 1s over, there won't be any lingering bad feelings. He noted that at the inaugural meeting three years ago, there was a feeling that restraint was needed as a reflection of the tough economic times. While the climate has changed for the better, he said that many in the farm community are still feeling the pinch of the recent recession. "We must keep this in mind over the next three years, he said. Regional councillor Lawrence Malcolm noted that it's not easy to keep municipal business stream- lined and simplified. "Things are getting more com- r new Scugog council spered over the past few years "There has been a lot of involve- ment by a lot of individuals to help make this community a pleasant place to live," he stated. He said Scugog has enjoyed a good relationship with Durham Region and has benefited from Regional projects and services. Wearing the traditional black robe and silver chain symbolic ol the office of Mayor. he praised the efforts of all employees who work for the Township, and welcomed the newly elected members of council. "There will be occasions when council won't agree on an issue, and the room will get a little warmer, I'm sure. But the decisions will be made and all of us will work towards en Fi2 7 IR ie ¥ aa o | ke: Le A 5 history teacher." plicated as we go along," he stated, making them in the best interest of | He said that on occasion when he and to illustrate his point, heheldup all the people of Scugog," he had a little trouble staying awake two booklets which contain the year- concluded. during the history lessons, Mrs. ly financial statements of the Township administrator Earl 1 Christie would give his desk a good Township. He then held up a single ~~ Cuddie read the oath of office and 2 whack with a long, wooden pointer. piece of paper which he said is the allegiance to the Crown to each of 4 "So whatever you do, Mr. Mayor, financial statement from the Cart- the new councillors individually. : | don't give Mrs. Christie one of those ~~ wright council and school board in The meeting opened with the sing- i] wooden pointers," he joked. 1960. ing of O Canada and prayers by the 3 Through all the jokes and the He reminded councillors that they Rev. Brian Robinson of Scugog | good-natured quips, there were should be sensitive, understanding Island and Manchester United i plenty of serious statements made and knowledgeable, but "not to the Church. 4 by the newly elected council. Area point of appearing like a bunch of Now that they are officially 4 councillor Harvey Graham said he know-it-alls." members of the Township council, / feels '*honoured to sit at the same Scugog Mayor Jerry Taylor, who the business governing Scugog i council table with this calibre of is starting his fourth straight term begins in earnest on December 9 4 people." as head of the municipality, noted with the first regular meeting. i He said he expects there will be that Scugog has grown and pro- 1 TOUGH TRUCKBED PROTECTION Designed smart... Built Tough... R Ar : KAREN HUNT ELECTROLYSIS Electrolysis - Permanent Hair Removal Waxing - Free Confidential Consultations DAY or EVENING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE Call Now ... 985-9085 D) DURHAM THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Take notice that the Regional Planning Committee will consider at a meeting to be held on DECEMBER 10, 1985 at 10:00 A.M. y PLANNING DEPARTMENT BOARDROOM 105 CONSUMERS DRIVE, WHITBY AN APPLICATION TO AMEND THE DURHAM REGIONAL OFFICIAL PLAN The purpose of the proposed amendment is to incorporate site plan control pro visions in accordance with the Planning Act, 1983 The proposed policies would provide a basis for the inclusion of site plan control provisions in local offic.al plans. enable the local municipalities to pass by laws to designate site plan control areas in the interim until such policies are included in the respective local Of ficial Plans and also enable the Region to obtain road widenings tor developments under site plan control abutting roads under Regional jurisdiction Subsequently the Regional Council will consider the recommendation of the Planning Committee at a meeting to be held on DECEMBER 18, 1985 at 10:00 A.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS BUILDING 605 ROSSLAND ROAD EAST, WHITBY The report related to the amendment application 1s available for inspection in the ot' ces of *he Planning Department 105 Consumers Drive Whitby or by "alling Mr Kotseff MC | P Planning Department (416 668 7731 Requests '0 make a presentation before the Plann, ng Committee concerning the amendm apphcaton must be forwarded to Dr M Michael MCIP Com missioner of P anning 109 Consumers Dr the Friday prece ve Whitby Ontario LIN 6A3 and should be received by ding the meeting Requests to make a presentation betore Regional Counc! concerning the amend st be fowarded to the Reg ona! Clerk Regional Headquarters 1 Road Fast Whitby Ontario LIN 6A3 and should be the Rep cna Cound mee! ng nent applica = IAC BUICK L Ha £3 eceved 48 hours 10 VANEDWARD DRIVE, PORT PERRY - 985-8474 Gary Herrema CW andy AMC al Regional Charrmar Regional Clerk a a 2] {ir J J ! 9 4

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