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WHITE-CRAWLEY The latest dispute â€" in the HRCA’s eyes â€" stemmed from a 1994 provinâ€" cial funding reduction to the region of 3.5% (2% in grants and 1.5% for the Social Contract). “It hurts the conservation authority and I’m very, very sympathetic to their cause and the work they do, but you have to start drawing the lines someâ€" where. The property tax base can only stand so much and it’s right up there now,” he warned. Krantz said it can’t be taken for granted that provincial cost off-load- ing will be picked up in increased municipal taxes. Milton Mayor Gord Krantz is a regional councilor and HRCA memâ€" ber. “I come down on the side of the region as I’m a strong advocate of not increasing property taxes,” said Krantz, admitting he’s taken criticism from his HRCA peers. with this.” Municipal Affairs Minister Ed (Continued from page 4) '01] mayor accuses ‘HRCA ofr‘sabre rattling ...into a burning building for any reason whatsoever. Many lives are lost through the effects of fumes, even from small fires. Never risk a life in an attempt to save personal possessions ...if anyone remains in the building. Leave any operations to them, unless you can safely raise a ladder or help anyone down from a window or roof before help arrives. ...are the main killers. Even a small fire is dangerous. The open interior stairs in the single family home may become a chimeny allowing heat and smoke to rise to highest floor level. If you cannot leave an upper room by a window, close the door and wait by the open window for rescue. “I always say if you’re going to pay, you should have the say,” said Krantz. He admitted he sees no alter- native other than court, with emotions roused on the issue. ...is a warning. Never open a door without first checking it for heat. If it is warm leave it closed and go out a window. If this is impossible wait by an open window or on a balcony for rescue. Place bedding at door cracks to keep smoke out. “There has been this question as to who has final authority or veto over budget,” said Stephen. When you detect fire or smoke shout to warn the other occupants. Children and older people will need help. Don’t wait to get dressed, shoes and one blanket per person will suffice - even in cold weather. Have a neighbor call the fire department after all are out Never waste time trying to extinguish anything other than a small “There needs to be a political acceptance of the legislation as it is written,” he said, adding if every municipality had a veto over the HRCA budget, it would never be set “The conservation authority is not a part of a municipality. The legisla- tion specifically states the budget is set by the members appointed to the con- servation authority, not by any munici- pal council. From its inception, the conservation authority was a regional government,” said Stephen. “The region decided to apply that percentage to all its departments, boards, and agencies,” he explained. Both Stephen and Penman say the HRCA isn’t a regional board or agen- cy. Philip wrote to the HRCA confirming the reduction wasn’t to be applied against the HRCA. That body had its own Ministry of Natural Resources grant reductions, said Stephen. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR FAMILY HEAT AND DEADLY GASES TELL THE FIRE FIGHTERS NEW IN TOWN? RAISE THE ALARM NEVERGOBACK A HOT DOOR FIRE SAFETY â€" ADVERTISEMENT â€" Your fire department will be glad to advise you on any question of fire safety for your home. In 1991, 42 deaths and 785 injuries were associated with kitchen fires. Grease and fat fires are a leading cause of home fires in Canada. To help reduce theses numbers: D Install and maintain smoke detectors on all levels of you home A closed door provides some protection against fire or fumes. Keep basement or utility room doors closed at all times. And close all doors at bedtime. Keep the fire department number near the phone and memorize it. If you phone in an alarm, give your address first, in case your call is interrupted Check your home f0} fire hazards, and eliminate them as you find them. Dan Coo r is an award- winning fisoaate Broker with Coun de Town Centre Realty Inc. a can be reached at 338-6550. To break a window use a chair or other heavy object, shielding the face against splinters. Remove jagged pieces from the frame. A smoke alarm on each level of your house will provide early warning of fire.\ Hot gases rise. The cleanest coolest air is near the floor. An hour of pre-planning may save years of'llfe. Make regular fire drills a family The HRCA’s 19 board members include two provincial appointees and 17 regional/municipal council appointees. Eleven of the 17 are sitting members of municipal councils, while former elected representatives are among the other six appointees. It also owns 8,000 acres of land on which it pays, unlike other govemâ€" ments, full property taxes â€" $196,000 annually. On that, Krantz said he sides with the HRCA. “It’s unfair,” he noted. V‘__w_° ___ .. . IThe HRCA manages water, forests, wildlife, provides outdoor education and recreation, does flood plain map- ping, and prohibits development in flood susceptible areas. Legislation prohibits municipalities from withdrawing from the authori- ties; only the province can disband authorities by revoking the act. The Conservation Authority Act was established in 1948. In 1956, Halton municipalities established the 12-Mile Creek Conservation Authority, which later amalgamated with the 16-Mile Creek Conservation Authority to form the HRCA. Similar “sabre rattling” has occurred at Halton’s Police Services Board, said Krantz.