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Merger and restructuring of municipal boundaries throughout the province, and he said he shared the provtnce‘s concern tn the light of possible areas of duplication of administration, services and equipment, “.63 mm “1er He suggested the next time councils meet together, they include their respective roads superintendents to determine whether some equipment FNrJlV9Ve WFV “Mm, “I'm not against amalgamation. but the key is working together." said Blyth. _ - ' nu... e... wu.m..b '"em"-'""" _ Cramahe Deputy-Reeve Stu Oliver pointed out that a "growth study" currently m the works at the county "wlll tell quite a btt." when its results are publlshed. T The townshtp reeve said he believed 1t was mot realtstlc to expect monstrous growth" for Colborne or Cramahe. Galt said that the Colhorne- Cramahe area Is "very awkward" because of the "demographic split" that occurs in the region. "People in the west end of Cramaha look west. people in the east look east. people In the north look north." _ _. "A. Elgadded that Lc?tcrhtsssss-,-,crs awn MHZ the Bell Canada division that occurs in Cramahe results m the municipality having three different telephone area codes and he called the area a “demographic headwater," for three different regions - _ . __...et, r,r,H Town to, Belleville. tyeutNuuc" "I could easily see Cramahe being pulled right apart," he warned. Cramahe Coun. Jim Williams indicated he was not opposed to dialogue between the village and the township, but he stressed he was Hnterested in exploring areas of cu-operation rather than emphasizing amalgamation as an objective." But Colborne Coun. Tim Post said. "Growth and evolution are inevitable." He cautioned councillors- not to be too complacent over the provincial government's promise that it will not force amalgamations on small urban and rural municipalities. ' aT Juan". ...u..w.,m._“v Post compared the situation to "income tax (which) was supposed to be a temporary " _ _w,r,_Ta"TTr-T *“vrvvvv vie *7 _ measure during World War l. mcn>unc mums "u” - "1 think we should prbgress and discuss everything. Ali areas should be open for discussion. I hope, in future meetings." __ _ - '...-r, Colborne Coun. Jane Boreham agreed. "We are adults. I am confident that these councils can work together." iiiGt, oroLgh continued from page I Coun. Jane and Colborne Deputy-Reeve Tea Pedlar put in a note of caution. “Policing Is a key Issue. The province has not said what it will do, and we could be In a danger spot." . -._.-,1rartrirT that There is speculation L6dGAk municipalities with a population of over 5.000 will be expected to form and equip their own municipal police forces. to relieve the iiiiaucay-strapped OPP. With their combined populations Colborne and Cramahe could easily tip the scales on the heavy side of 5,000. if not now, then soon. and they would then be forced to provice expensive police services. The municipalities have resolved that this‘ first Joint meeting meeting. which was distinguished by a level of civility and co-operation that has not characterized Colborne and Cramahe‘s relations in the ' lL~ virrki past, was a step in direction. Leaving aside (for now) discussion of political amalgamation. the councils have resqlved to meet on June 30 to look at areas of mutual concern and co-operation. Building inspector for Colborne and Cramahe, Joe Bonura, as well as the fire chief of Colborne and the roads superintendents of both, will be invited to the meeting. which is scheduled to take place in Castleton. um Is speculation that le (for now) f political the councils meet on June eas of mutual Reeve Ted the right