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Talks won't lead to a reduction of services, says Uptown Ward councillor Continued from page I motion on 19ct, 3 requesting the other regional muniri- palities participate in a dia, logue on municipal reform and consider moving towards a single-tier model which would amalgamate the seven municipal govern- ments. The notice of motion Conn Ian d'Ailly brought to council on Monday night held some variance, stating the City of Waterloo will continue to work c00pera- tively with the region and neighbouring municipalities through its present tw0-tier model. The motion instead pro- posed the region hold meet- ings with all of the munici- pal councils to facilitate communication. coopera- tion and issue resolution a minimum of once a year. D'Ailly said that while council does have some rough edges. he does feel the group is working effec- tively overall. He feels this motion will hopefully gener- ate better communication and cooperation with the neighbouring municipali- ties. to properly identify and communicate areas of con- cern that any of the munici, palities feel need to be addressed. l This) is a working system that citizens of Waterloo love and respect." __ Mark Whaley Ward 4 councillor n't hurt to talk." said dhilly. "As we grow as a municipali- ty and as a region. there's always going to be questions about its governance." (Ioun. Ian McLean agreed council should be open to having talks with its municipal partners and being open to discussions in the best interest of Waterloo citizens. But he also questioned why amalgamation talk is starting up again. "What other criteria are the basis of this discussion? If it's to save money... saving dollars isn't going to neces- sarily be the outcome of any municipal reform," McLean said. "We can potentially find some ways to better serve our communities, but I think it's better now if the public understands that these discussions aren't going to lead to a reduction of the services that we pro- vide right now." "lust because a dog barks doesn't mean you necessari- ly have to throw it a bone," said Whaley. "This (govern- ment) is a system that is evolving, but in that evolu- tion is a working system that citizens ofWaierloo love and respect." Coun. Mark Whaley was the only councillor to vote against the motion, sharing that he has yet to receive one e-mail or phone call from his constituents about the issue at hand. Kitchener council sug- gested in the motion it passed that if the negotia- tions of moving towards a single-tier model were suc- cessful. that the newly struC- tured councils would take over no later than Dec. l, F".- over 45? . aGrTirT7iai'1 o overworked? . overtired? Got 2 Hours Weekly? Call Met Doug Cunningham RTS. 744-2620 Specializing In Fitness For Boomers www.naturallyfit.net Mil "tttlttNt6dttttlt VENDERS NEEDED Contact Patrick 747-0286 November 9 5-8 pm 1 PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPIRE