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"WEEKEND STAR" * FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2000 - 3 Township, Starlite owners talking over future of site By Chris Hall Port Perry Star Talks between township staff and the owners of the Starlite Diner in Port Perry seem to progressing, but Scugog Mayor Doug Moffatt still has concerns about the outcome. The two sides have held talks over the past few weeks, discussing changes the township deems necessary before the Scugog St. property can be rezoned, and maybe sold. Representatives from the local restau- rant and bowling alley complex have appeared before seeking a rezoning, but were tumed away. Councillors said the Starlite representa- tives did not have specific plans for the building, and therefore could not be grant- ed zoning changes. During the most recent discussions, a township planning consultant has met with Starlite owners to talk over the township's requirements. They last met Oct. 26. "We talked about how to orient the inside of the building and how they could get a permit. This has allowed for us to pro- vide some flexibility for the owners and comfort for the neighbours," said Jim Dyment during his update at last Monday's council meeting. Residents in neighbouring Apple Valley have complained about music blaring long Fire chief wants defibrilators for department By John B. McClelland Weekend Star Scugog Fire Chief Richard Miller says it's only a matter of time before his department is equipped with life-saving defibrilators. Chief Miller included the purchase of defibrila- tors in a capital budget presentation he made to the council finance com- . mittee Monday morning. He told the committee that with Scugog's popula- tion slowly. aging, these live saving devices are becoming a necessity, A defibrilator uses electric current to stimulate. the heartbeat of a person who has suffered a heart attack. The chief estimated the cost of one unit at about $20,000, and said ideally he would like the depart- ment to have two units, one for the hall in Port Perry and the other for the hall in Caesarea, The chief said all large urban fire departments are using the devices and in recent years, they are being added to the equip- ment of smaller rural departments such as Uxbridge Township. He said that with the proper training they are relatively easy to use, and - several members of his staff would be trained in their use. He would like to add these pieces of equip- ment to the department next year, but that will depend on funding. If it appears that the money will not be avail- able in the department's capital budget, he said he is prepared to "go to the community" and launch a fundraising drive specifi- cally for the purchase of the two defibrilators. "I am very certain the community will respond favourably to a fundraising drive to buy this equip- ment," Chief Miller 'told the Port Perry Star. To this end, he said the department could approach one or more ser- vice clubs to make a finan- cial pledge and go to the business community for donations as well. Recent statistics show that the local Fire Department is responding more and more to medical emergency calls and often these calls involve a per- son whd has suffered a heart attack or some kind of heart problems. -into the night from the restaurant. There were also complaints about the restau- rant's ventilation system, and garbage dumpsters. Mr. Dyment said that since conch has rejected the business a C-4 zoning for a restaurant-bowling alley-retail complex, the Starlite owners have addressed the idea of perhaps opening a professional services clinic. "The idea of professional offices for doc- tors, dentists, and chiropractors was brought up. It's in a place where people could walk to. It's a great idea," said Mr. Dyment. "The professional offices would be in a good area, and it would make the neigh- : "WHO I is CHARLIE - NORRIS? A Member, Past-President or Director and an energetic organizer in Rotary, United Way, Frontenac Youth Services plus a number of Family Counselling Associations. bours happy." Mr. Dyment said the Starlite owners had agreed to specific hours for deliveries and waste pick-up, as well as details of ventila- tion and landscaping. "Everyone seems happy... it appears all the outstanding issues have been resolved. We've accomplished what we set out to do," said Mr. Dyment. But Mayor Moffatt replied that he had his doubts. "This has been going on for three or four years now... how can such a little business be such a major undertaking?" he said. "I really have some doubt that they'll do anything... | have a gut feeling that noth- ing's going to change." WINTER Mews, Women's and Kids' WINTER BOOTS & HIKERS (excl. Columbia & Dexter) Re Check out all of our stoves for tnstorve specials! Sale ends Monday, November 6/00 Tp i SRC I< o ON oot " , . pr FT, J rm song a, CT I a I I Ce el Cait ie BaP I ne Sd - --~ I EEE EI EEE. : a a re a te a 2, 5 Bain