WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 1989, PAGE 15 Builders don't oppose levy increase, just payment method Builders in Durham Region are not opposed to an almost 100 per cent increase in lot levies but they don't like the method of payment Region staff have recommended, a- representative of the builders told members of Durham's planning, works and finance committees on Tuesday last week. Committee members met to consider the levy increase which would see the lot levy for a house increase to $5,770 from $2,955. For a one-bedroom apartment the levy would increase to $3,494 from $1 910 while an apartment larger than one bedroom would increase to $4,632 from $2,430. A lot levy is the amount char- ged to a developer by a munici- pality to develop a lot. Along with the increase, staff had recommended builders pay 50 per cent of the amount upon execution of a subdivision agree- ment and the remaining 50 per cent on the first and second year following the execution dates or when building permits are issued, whichever is sooner. But Claudia Fieder, vice chair- man of the Durham chapter of the Urban Development Institute (UDI), the builder's organization, asked that the levy be paid 25 per cent on execution, 25 per cent on registration and the remainder as proposed by staff. "We want the 50 per cent upfront, cash, at the signing of the agreement. I can't say when a company will register," said finance commissioner Jack Gart- ley. "We need our reserve funds IObituary GEORGE MCGUIGAN George C. McGuigan of Whitby died on Februa 24, 1989, at Oshawa General Hospital. He. was 57. He was born at Prince Edward Island son of James and Ann (Murphy) McGuigan. He married Catherine E. MacDougall on November 3, 1954, at St. Paul's Sturgeon, P.E.I. A Whi1ty resident for 28 years, Mr. McGuigan retired in 1981 as assembly worker at General Motors. A .member of the Cana- dian Auto Workers, local 222, he was a district 6 union represen- tative for 23 years. He was a member of Holy Family Church. Mr. McGuigan is survived by his wife, daugbters Karen (Mrs. Kevin Wilson) of Newcastle Dar- lene (Mrs. Mike Pillman) of Osh- awa, sons Wayne of Oshawa Hubert of Whitby and Tim (and wife Colette) of Oshawa, grand- children Jennifer and Adam Wil- son and Sherri and Lisa McGui- g an. Also survived by brother Thedore and sister Mildred (Mrs. James McGee) of P.E.I., sisters Peg (Mrs. Eric Gauthier) of Ottawa, Mary (Mrs. Fabian Daley) and Martha (Mrs. Lloyd Cairnes) of Oshawa. He was predeceased by bis parents and infant brother Cecil, brother-in-law Lloyd Cairnes and sister-in-law Mary McGuigan. The funeral was beld from Holy Fanmily Parisb, Wihitby, on February 27, 1989, Father Geri.rd Breen conducting, ass- isted by Rev. Norbet Gignac. Interment at Resurrection cerne- tery, Whitby. replenished fast,"he added. SThe increase in levies is needed to pay for more than $527-million in road, water and sewer projects during the next 10 years. Prior to last year, staff had estimated Durham would only requireh$2497million for the pro- jects wbich led Osbawa council- lor David Conway to ask why the need has grown so quickly. "There has been a lot of deve- lopment in the past few years," responded works commissioner Bill Twelvetrees. As an example he pointed to the $42-million required for the expansion of the Ajax water plant. "We thought we had lots of capacity in our plants but now consultants have went in and pointed out the lack of capacity,» said Gartley. Gartley noted that the Pro- vince has indicated it does not want the Region to increase the levy but he added the Region has no choice. He has indicated that the Region will have to issue $3.9- million in debentures for water projects because the money is not available in the levy reserve fund. If that rnoney beconies available, be indicated debentur- ing may not be necessary. 'We may be into a little bit of a war with the Province," said regional chairman Gary Her- rena, whocadded that the Region ma yave to consider imposing lot levies on industries. That idea was attacked by Oshawa councillor Jim Potticary, who claimed industrial lot levies would not be a good idea since the free-trade agement has been passed, enaing industries to go to the southern United States where they would receive more benefits. Ajax councillor Jim Witty bla- med the levy increase on the Region's success in attracting development. "We have been too successful and now we have to catch up and pay for it," he said. The committee by a vote of 11-9, agreed to IDI's request of two 25-per cent payments. Restrictions 'hot strong" FROM PAGE 5 councillors approved the recom- mendation on Monday last week. "We have to look at safety," said Drumm, regional councillor and former east ward councillor. "I have sympathy for the car dealers but I am not happy with the receommendation. That is a hazard on Dundas St. E." . He su ested the dealers find a centra location for off-loading cars. When reminded by Mayor Bob Attersle that the cars delivered are not icensed, Drumm replied the dealers have plenty of licenses available to them. "If the problem persists, we ,may have to extend the hours," commented councillor Joe Bugelli, who chairs operations committee. Public works staff had recom- mended no sto*ing at all times on Dundas St. Town opposes liquor licence FROMPAGE il and a big screen television. "This will be family oriented and frst and foremost a laundro- mat," said Dyne. Buffett said her objection was based on other businesses also applying for a liquor licence if Soa 's is approved. "ican see.others applying, like a hairdressing salon,' said Buf- fett. But Dyne replied that the "We are being hard on our ow taxpayers if we don't go 50 p cent. If we had the money: reserve funds maybe we could1 the 25 per cent but we don'i said Oshawa councillor Paulir Beal. Whitby councillor Marc Brunelle favored UDI's propos while councillor Joe Drum ,sr"Cpe=-r -- SuIper - OSP EpNr SLJ> 4=,N All prograr Come in and see us and r SUCCESSFUL WEIGHT Date: Time: Place: en opposed. er "I know the 50 per cent is a lot in to pay but I prefer to get as go many dollars as possible as soon t as possible. The 25 per cent is ne too little," said Drumm. Regional council will vote on el the recommendation at its meet- al ing today ( Wednesday, March m 8). Seior7rs! Sp>eciaI Sav~in~grs! - ýSE=NIG)FS WaEEk off= ns. ... neet some of our . LOSS SENIORS.E Mon. March 13, Wed. March Fri. March 17 10:00 am to 4:00 pm 101 V2 Mary St. W. 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