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'ce sO CARP means $1,149,000 for town @ Cont'd from Page 1 province viewed the Edwards development proposal as an integral part and major thrust for the rejuvenation of the town's core area. It was also clear at both meetings, province was and is willing to assist the core area by making substantial funds available through CARP. Although to date nothing has _ been received by the Ministry in writing the town has been assured during a series of telephone calls this week, including one conference call that involved a number of councillors, that if Midland puts up 33-1/ 3 percent the province would come yood for 66- 2/3 percen. so as to at least fund phase one of Midland's proposed cOmmercial revitali- zational program which would include pur- chasing the Edwards Parking lot and a \alk- way next door, Tuesday afternoon Mayor Lynn, Reeve William Orr and Depuly-reeve Bev Day all declared a conflict of interest, vacated their chairs and left the council chambers after the mayor's brief presentation as to the history of CARP to date (Under the province's conflict of interest regulations it is stressed, that as soon as a member is aware Of a conflict of interest he must disclose it. In practice, this means it should be done before any discussion or voting takes place on the matter from which the conflict arises.) In the absence of the mayor, Alderman Richard "Platt was nominated to chair the remainder of the meeting, which on several Occasions became a heated affair. Ray McLarney, representing Edwards of Midland indicated that Edwards parking lot and walkway must be sold at $275,000 for the mall project to work. He told of two meetings with the parking authority and Mayor Lynn at which the $275,000 price seemed agreeable if it could be funded under the CARP program. (The property(s) were appraised at $155,000 and $157,000 by two local real estate firms and at $277,500 by a Barrie company.) It was conceded that the appraisal of David Wass Appraisal Ltd., as cOmmissioOned by Edwards, allowed for an 'income approach to value'"' factor whereas other information received may not have included this approach. (It has been learned that the parking authority had indicated al last week's meeting that the acquisition of the Edwards properties for municipal parking has been planned for seven years.) While a number of politicians, Tuesday afternoon, wrestled with who would be caught holding the bag if the deal fell through, all were in favour of the CARP program as a whole. A 10-minute recess was called by Alderman Ian Ross so council could meet with Treasurer A] Goodchild. That recess lasted well over an hour during which if councillors negotiated with Edwards. When the meeting resumed, well after the supper hour, two key motions were put for- ward. Because of their importance they are being republished here SAVE UP TO 0% OFF The entire Harding Line for a limited time only Introducing * STARDOM-100% Dupont Antron III, Nylon, rated 'P'. A fine needlepoint, plush Saxony. %& LUXURY TONES -100% Scotchgarded Nylon. Beautifully thick, sculpture in Harding's unique toning system i this time: Resolution No. I THAT the Town ac- cept in principle the Offer of the Province of Ontario to fund the Midland Commercial Area' Revitalization Program, Phase One, as per proposal attached hereto, Option B, 66-2 / 3 $47.76/sq.m. NOW ONLY per cent 33-1/3 cent. Resolution No. II THAT an Offer be prepared for the Town of Midland to purchase from Clarke Edwards Part of Lots 15 and 16, W. Midland Avenue, Plan 169A 113' x 186' more or less, being all per the vendor's lands, free of encumbrance, restrictions or rights of way at a price of $160,000.00 subject to: A. The Province of Ontario funding the C.A.R.P. program, Phase One, Option B. as per proposal attached hereto. HARDING BEGUILED Super Plush fine point Saxony, 100% Scotchgarded Nylon. Compare at 726°": B. The completion by the Town of the pur- chase from Edward's Specialty Shop Limited of a walkway Over Park Lot 5, E. King Street, Plan 169A 12' x 165' for a price of $50,000. eCont'd.on Page 8 97 /Sq.m. (21 97 Sq. yd. ) (Slightly imperfect) OVER 200:SMALL ROLLS Suitable for Home, Office or Cottage at Tremendous Savings in a rainbow of styles and colours BRAND NEW LINES SPECIALLY PRICED FOR THIS SALE pLUS 20% "A Great Savings throughout the store. COME IN AND SEE THE LATEST DESIGNS, COLOURS AND NEW MIRACLE CLEANING FIBRES BY CANADA'S LEADING CARPET MANUFACTURER MIDLAND Page 6, Thursday, April 8, 1982 to Zellers Plaza on Hwy 27, next LL INTERNATIONAL boc ue All lines including photo walls. DURHAM by Harding 100% durable Nylon sculptured carpet. A: at $22.68 /sq.m. NOW AS LOW AS (12. i yd. ie ' County's largest In-store Selection of Jute & Rubber backed Carpet 'No one ever regretted buying quality' 526-4231 on Bayfield St., BARRIE opp. Georgian Mall 737-5662