Whitby Towne Estates Lot coverage in subdiision is reduced As a result of hearing rate- payer objections and after receiving advice from town solicitors, Whitby Council has reduced the lot coverage in the Whitby Towne Estates subdivision. The subdivision, with approximately 600 hous- ing units, is. planned for property near the Whitby/ Oshawa boundary just south of Dundas Street East. After council recently pas- sed a by-law to zone the property to permit the mixed residential development, some members of the' Corridor Area Ratepayers Association objected, saying that the by-law did not com- ply with Whitby's official plan as it pernitted lot coverage in excess of that set dowrn as the maximum in the town's land use document. After the association members presented their objections in several formal deputations to council and its administrative committee, council sought out the opinion of the town's I:wyers on whether or not the by-law complied "with the official plan. The solicitors wère of the opinion that the bylaw did. comply and felt that it would probably get the approval of the Ontario Municipal Board and, if necessary, the Ontario Cabinet. However, the lawyers suggested that council draw up a new by-law to be sure that approval would be obtained. Council heeded the legal advice and drew up a new by-law which was passed by a vote of 6-1 on Monday. Councillor Gerry Emm was the.only opponent. Councillor Emm was the ,only opponent to the original by-law and feels that, because it was repealed Monday, he was right. The members of council who supported the by-law did so because they believe it conforms to the official plan and they feel that itý accomodates sufficient rate- payer input. However, the association contends that the new by-law does not comply with the official plan. Succeeds Keith Birch Kevin T They say that when you turn 30 your life changes. That adage is applicable to the situation Kevin Tunney finds himself in after Monday's Whitby Council meeting. Mr. Tunney, who turns 30 on Sunday, has been chosen as the town's Plan- ning Director. However, the position should not be totally foreign to Mr. Tunney as he has served as the Acting Director since Keith Birch resigned June 5 to take on similar duties in Oshawa. Mr. Tunney has been with the town's planning depart- ment for almost five years. He has held the position of Deputy Planning Director for two-and-one-half years. Mr. Tunney was one of approximately 40 applicants unney P for the position which pays $23,000 a year, an increase of $4,100 over his salary as Deputy Director of Planning. Mr. Tunney will serve a probationary period until the end of the year. During his temporary tenure,council will decide if he is or is not suitable to hold the position on a permanent basis. Councillor Gerry Emm, who opposed the by-law to hire Mr. Tunney because he thought more time should be taken to find a suitable person, said that he will be keeping a close eye on the new Director during his pro- bationary period. "I will be watching". Councillor Bob Carson, Chairman of the Planning Department, said that he felt council had imposed "extra burdens" on Mr. Tunney for lanning which he received no financial renumeration. "He's handled himself very well. It's been a tough job for him". Councillor Tom Edwards said that council has faith in the abilities of Mr. Tunney. "It *shows our confidence in Mr. Tunney and our own staff when, after advertising, we got 36 or 38 applicants and felt the most appropriate person is Mr. Tunney". Councillor Ken Hobbs also expressed his confidence that Mr. Tunney is the man for the job. "I think that your youth, your intelligence, your enthusiasm and your concern for people will put you in good stead". Councillor Joy Thompson said she was disappointed that the by-law to hire Mr. Tunney did not get unanimous support because it is impor- Director tant for members of the town staff to know that councîi has confidence in them. "I'm sure he'il be a good representative". Councillor Don Lovelock said that Mr. Tunney has a character which makes him relatively unique among members of his profession. "He is one of the most sensi- tive plannersl1 have ever met". Mayor Jim Gartshore summed up when he said to Mr. Tunney "I congratulate you". Mr. Tunney said he is looking forward to his job. "I accept the challenge and I thank you for the oppor- tunity of serving as Planning Director". Mr. Tunney said that one of his first goals is an internal restructuring of the planning staff. Dayton Tire Inaction by AIB ends in walkout Dayton Tire office workers are back on the job after walking out Friday morning to protest Anti-Inflation Board inaction on Local 743 United Rubber Workers' contract ratified in April and sent toAlBshortly thereafter. Some time ago, Local 743 was told that AIB had gone over the contract and would make a ruling in the future. It seems the union re- ceived a phone call from AIB on Thursday, saying that the board could not find the contract, had never heard of Local 743, did not know where Whitbv is and was unaware that Dayton is owned by Firestone Tire. Upon hearing of AIB's conundrum, members of the union walked out for a short wvhile on Friday morning and returned upon hearing that the board had found the file. An AIB ruling on the contract is expected in the near future. Tougher controls could be imposed on owner Whitby Council's adminis- trative committee will, in the near future, consider a recom- mendation that controls be placed on cats-their numbers and freedom. The recommendation from a member of the town staff is the result of a petition in which some residents complained about the nui- sance and damage being caused by cats sheltered in a house in the town. Their concerns have been alleviated, according to a spokesman for the town. Apparently, the petitions also requested the town to pass a by-law to limit the number of cats to one per street address. The Municipal Act permits communities to pass by-laws for regulating the keeping of animals; restricting the num- ber of animals; prohibiting the keeping of animals; providing sufficient yards and enclosures for the im- pounding of such animals; and prohibiting or regulating the running at large or trespassing by animals and providing for impounding them and requifing the payment of fines. However, there is no authority under which a of cats municipality can require that cats be licensed. Town staff are presently investigating the legal aspect of controlling cats. If controls on cats were introduced, the operating costs of the local branch of the Ontario Humane Society would increase. Wintario grants A number of Whitby sports organizations are to receive Wintario grants to assist them in their activities. The Brooklin Redmen Lacrosse Club will receive $2,425 to buy equipment and to defray travel costs. A $1,000 grant to the Whitby Girls' Athletic Associa- tion will defray travel ex- penses to a recent softball toumament in Corning, New York, and an additional $433 will be used to purchase softball equipment. The Whitby Minor Soccer Association will receive $250 to buy trophies and office supplies and to pay tourna- ment entry fees and in-pro- viice travel costs. FUN AT THE FALLFEST A good time was had by all who attended the Second co-sponsored by the Lions Club of Whitby and the Annual Fallfest at Iroquois Park Arena on Friday and Whitby Recreation Department. Saturday evenings. Walter Bernauer and the Black Free Press Photo Foresters provided the entertainment for the event, by Mike Burgess -E7 P ýR IE iÀ