A8 - The Canadian Champion, Fniday, June 30, 2006 Study Iooking at Halton Iand development issues Dy ,veuanie Cumminqs Hands off. Don't touch. Leave as is. A $2.5 million study is underway to determine the 'no-go' zones of the region. It's formally called the Durable Halton Plan and right now residents are being asked to list the areas that are forbidden to devel- op. Over the next 25 years, Halton must mnake room for twice as many residents, aeeording to the Ontario governmenî. Currently about 438,000 people live aeross tbe 232,000 acres tbat comprise the region. But considening there are 55,000 resi- dents in Milton, only 35 of tbem sbowed up for tbe publie input part of tbe process beld last week at Hugb Foster Hall. Il t ill, tiand bti~ol ngtoit tbrougbout june. "This plan is enitical for tbe future of Halton," said Jane Clobecy, tbe Region's director of planning and transportation serv- ices. "Public participation is imperative." To tbat end, tbose wbo did attend sug- gested the study team solicît input from sen- iors groups, scbool boards, cburcb and eth- nic groups and rural residents. But as mucb as public opinion is current- ly being sougbt, tbat's as far as residents are represented in tbe study. Currently there are no members of the public on tbe study tcam or învolved in any decision-making process. And tbat doesn't sut well witb Michael Grimwood of Campbellvolle. "There are a number of people wbo bave Budget corne back to council in -from TAXES on page Al should be two weeks, but a and comment voî Rural Mîltonian Gary Ellis month would be preferable. round out at being delivered a concise message to Local resideni Bob Beyeîte so,' he saîd. "Thisa counicillors - "No more tax also called for the budget a fair amount toItir increases. " process to be lengthened. revicw." He went on to offer sugges- He asked counicil to consîder Steeles Avenue r tions as to bow council could placing a two-page ad in local Grimwood also si achieve that next year, such as newspapers with a summary of the session and su by getîing out of the fitness cen- tbe budget two weeks pnior to it is the time for tbe tre business, referring to tbe goîng to the budget committee. Ilzero-base budgetii Milton Leisure Centre. 'il also suggest tbat a more înstead ofjust addir He also put forward tips to detailed version be made avail- inflation onto wI improve tbe budget process, able to tbe public by pick-up or spent last year, star whicb residents said was too on the Web site w&ithin the same at zero and build it quick last year. two week timeframe," he said. CQiuncil made r "There must be sufficient He went on tco suggest tbat regarding tbe time in the sehedule for council- once the budget is approved by Mondays meeting. lors and the public tc, review the committee, tbe revised before council on Ju and discuss the data before budget should follow the same Melanie Hennes budget meetings,' he said, not- two-week protocol. reached ut mhenne' îng the minimum tîme period "In essence, public review canadinncha oc ciiople>Olit[t nOtprcssu- t> wctgli oin thicin, he said. Rigbt now, tbere are more questions than answers at this initial stage of the tbree-year study. Tbe total price tag for the report is expected to reacb $6 million. Some of the questions being asked are. Wbat is the role for agriculture in the region, bow mucb new development should be allowed, wbat wîil downtown Milton, Burlington, Oakville and Halton Hilîs look lîke as a result and how will tbe public expenses tbat comne along witb growtb be paid? 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Similarly, streams and valley systems, 'tlands and otber sensitive areas, water urces, farmns, countryside, forested areas J other open spaces are considered com- înity pnioritîes for preservation. Wben tbe study is completed in 2009, incillors will bave the final say In any scenario, Ward 1 Councillor Brian iîman saîd he bopes consultants will learu m tbe past by ensuring infrastructures are eady in place abead of rapid development. Resîdenîs are învîted to wade in with ir views about tbe Durable Halton Plan by ling (905) 825-6000, ext. 7214, or by log- g on to www.balîton.ca\DurableHal ton. 7 Costly Home Seller Mistakes Free Report Vîsit: wwNw. haitoncostlyhpmlers.com Wa THE NoIp! PA.D.AP.T Pros.Gul erie a Feee ýoesion -Cojienia CORECTION NOTICE Fre * roessonl *Conidntil SupermanThe MveM 87232.On pg 9of Mifton ~ our June 23 flyerwe ae hat ths pryJuc cots2DOVDs.lIn fact, it is a single D1VD Weî foeretaoogz any inconivenienc É:mcausedour valuet custûmefs. 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