rThe Canadian Champion, Friday, January 2, 2004- Transit among top local issues for 2004 ý-'è-ther possible - trom CHALLANINC3 on page 1 is somnething that is always in the forefront, M. Krantz said. "I'm talkmg about education, social services, average rncome, ail those things that make up a community and flot lettmng it slip into, areas where you become poverty stricken," he said. During the election campaign earlier this year, candidates learned quickly that transit was a dom- inant issue. Through door-to-door canvassmng or questions raised at ail-candidates meetings, residents wanted to know what kind of transit system can the grow- ing muicipality of Milton offer. There is no for- mai bus systemn in town. A staff report looking at transit in north Haiton, including Milton and neighbouring Haiton HUis, is expected to be released some time this spring, and should have somne recommendations. Mr. Krantz said white transit is an important issue, the coat 10 provide it is equaily paramnount. Reciners frononIy $,398 Reiaafockers from only $599' * bat's g o1 be one that wîili be a tougis nul to crack," he said. 'We can provide il, but at what cost?" Mr. Krantz said he would prefer a Halton-wide transit system, with connections throughout the GTA, like Mississauga for example. "I would like a seanalesa transit syatemn as it interconnecta with regions and municipalities," he said. "One of the things la our whole attitude 10, transit has to, change. You can't put in place s huge transit system if no one is going to use i. Redistribution of the town's four wards -the idea is to, take into account increased councillor workloads due to a growing population - could become an issue as early as in three montha, Mr. Krantz said. A redistribution would ultimately require provincial approvai. "We're talking about a readjuatment of the boundaries," Mr. Krantz said, noting he doesn't favour a reduction in thc number of counicillors. Leathe, Reclne, fmonly $798* t 9h-Leg ttecltes tte ttty $498* t-or ex.unple, Ward 1isc a rural xsard, but thcîc's nothing rural about the new Mattanîy (Hawthomne) subdivision." The topic was up for discussion four years ago but didn't really go anywhere. Also, M. Krantz said it's inaperative Milton con- tinues Uic push to, selI land for industriai develop- ment, particularly 10 generate much-vaiued prop- erty tax revenue and create jobs. "It's about making sure we gel our fair share of businesses out there," he said. "We can't ict that slip. It helpa offset the increase of taxes." There ia already a challenge with that, given Uic closing tis week of glass manufacturer 0-I Canada that bas put 150 people out of work. And, M. Krantz satd he waits with anticipation to sec what kind of deal Uic Ontario and federal govemments can broker that is 10 help municipal- ities better thrive. Jason Misncr can be reached at jmisner@mil- issues mn ,où4: *Titis asceti Town staff will meet wth Aptiihantst widcussos abumive Mlltaa's well water should be tssi- dateti, which it isn't curedy. . Matm yHoms could have ready later tlis fall a concept plan of how its leadig-edgp enviroamctstally-sus- tainale subdivision, callet Eco-teeh Village, wosild look atnd feel. 1 -Town staff will be following dévelopmxents of Milton's new smok- ing bylaw, wbiels took effeet yester- day. Il àlows bars antd restauirants to bulld msate soking roms. toncanadianchampion.com. Notice of Public Meeting Proposed Amendment ta the Reglon of Peel Officiai Plan Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Regionai Municipality of Peel will hold a public meeting, pursuant to Section 17<15) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, to consider a proposed amendment to the Regional Officiai Plan on: Thursday, Jan. 22, 2004, at 9:30 a.m. Council Chambers, 5th Fl. 10 Peel Centre Dr. Brampton, ON The purpose of the proposed Amendment (File Number ROPA 03-003) la ta: amend the Regional Officiai Plan by deletlng the "Proposed GO Rail Station" dlamond symbol located at the aoutheaat corner of Tenth Line and Argentia Road on the Milton GO Rail Line from Schedule "G" - Hlgh Order Transit Network. The effect of the proposed Amendment File Number ROPA 03-003 la to modlfy Scheduie "G" - Hlgh Order Transit Network. For addutmonal information To obtain a copy of the proposed Amendment 10, the Region of Peel Officiai Plan (File Number ROPA 03-003) aiong with background materiais, please visit the Region of Peel Planning Department iocated on the 6th FI. at 10 r Peel Centre Dr., Brampton. Copies of this information wiii be available to, the public 20 days prior to, the public meeting. If you wish f0 be notified about the adoption of this proposed Officiai Plan Amendment, you must make a written request to: Sharia Martin, Deputy Clark Regiona Municipaiity of Peel 10 Peel Centre Dr., Sth FI. Brampton, ON L6T 4B9 Fax: 905-791-1693 E-mail: Regional.Clerk@ region.peel.on.ca Phone: 905-791-7800, Ext. 4502 If a person or public body that files a notice of appeal of a decision of the Regional Municipality of Peel in respect of the proposed officiai plan amend- ment does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to, the Regional Municipality of Peel before the proposed offi- ciai plan amendment is adopted, the Ontario Municipal Board (0MB) may dismiss ail or part of the appeai. Written submissions must be provided to, the Deputy Cierk by Jan. 22, 2004. For further information please contact, Mark H. Kluge, Planning Manager, Development Planning Services, quoting File Number ROPA 03-003, at 905-791-7800, Ext. 4307. Nick Tunnacliffe Commissioner of Planning HUpY MAEED SUNs, Tables toum onty $355, Sharia Martin Deputy Clerk FPReiondcfPeel Wus&ia fox fat i