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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2015-10-28, Page 29Shaun Gregory HEAT asks council for support Shaun Gregory Huron Expositor The six-year fight against wind turbines continues in Seaforth. The Huron East Against Turbines (HEAT) members arrived at council October 20 to ask the politi- cal round table for aid, this marks the third consecutive time they have been present at Huron East's chambers for discussions. The group of about ten anti -wind turbine concerned citizens made a request for the municipality to lend a helping hand and support the HEAT movement. They addressed the councillors with three ways they could accomplish this. . Respond to the federal government in regards to the Radiation Admitting Act (RITA), which the members said are to be regulated because they do produce radiation "in the form infrasound." . Invite the municipality of Huron East to be involved with sending out memos in the form of emails or other methods of communication in regards to wind turbines. In the documents sent out, HEAT made recommenda- tions that these findings should inform the commu- nity to respond with any complaints concerning peo- ple affected by noise, health or sleep. . Lastly, Heat member Gerry Ryan said, "We want that report struck from the record of the municipality because it's an inaccurate representation of what was asked of council to do." Currently, Huron East CAO, Brad Knight is going through the specifics asked by HEAT with all the mem- bers of council. "I know council is listen- ing to what's been said, but I'm not going to say what council's reaction is going to be with that either," explained Knight last Friday. "In response to RITA, it's not a new legislation, I (have) to report back to council and (they) will actually get a copy of the whole resolution." During the 15 -minute del- egation meeting with coun- cil, HEAT stated they believe there is a health concern stemming as a result of the loud noises emanating from the wind turbines. This noise is keeping residents of St. Columban up late into the night. According to HEAT, last week people com- plained about noise once again in what they described as "a particularly bad night, a significant uproar that gen- erated through the homes", said Ryan. The group has suggested assistance from the health unit. "The fact is, lack of sleep or deprivation of sleep is qual- ity of health (issue), and a measure of negative quality for that reason," added HEAT member, Jeanne Melady, explaining reasons to why this should be brought to a health department's attention. Mayor of Huron East, Bernie MacLellan is not convinced the sound com- plaints resulting in alleged health issues could be dealt with. "I don't know if the Board of Health would do some- thing about it, Jerry hit it right on the head, they don't have it in their budget," MacLellan said. "Their budget is supplied mostly by the province." The next council meeting will be held at Huron East's town hall in Seaforth November 3. Wednesday, October 28, 2015 • Huron Expositor 29 Hamilton informs Seaforth and every municipality in the province of "exorbitant prices" connected to rent -to -own companies Shaun Gregory Huron Expositor A digital manuscript from one of the offices of the City of Hamilton was sent out to all municipalities in Ontario warning them of inaccurate protocol relating to rent -to - own establishments. Huron East is included as one of the boroughs to receive this cau- tionary note. Fred Eisenberger, the mayor of Hamilton, stated that these specific places marketing items essential for living are often charging "exorbitant prices': As outlined in the doc- ument by Eisenberger, cur- rently, rent -to -own products are generating $260 million yearly with some allegedly not clarifying the proper terms for consumers. The City of Hamil- ton urges the province to regu- late these businesses and influence more "transparent advertising" that disclose con- tract fees as well as late fees, service fees and an overall annual percentage rate also known as a APR. Eisenberger indicated in the two-page let- ter, if these organizations were in the U.S., their rates would be considered illegitimate. In sev- eral states they wouldn't be allowed to conduct business. "There needs to be more provincial control over these businesses that have ii There needs to be more provincial control over these businesses that have rent -to -own or lease to own types of deals, whether on furniture or some other product. It boils down to consumer protection," — commented, CAO of Huron East, Brad Knight. rent -to -own or lease to own types of deals, whether on fur- niture or some other product. It boils down to consumer protection, commented, CAO of Huron East," Brad Knight. "It's that index of credit and real easy payment, (but) then you take a look at what you ended up paying." The Expositor investigated the purchase of a Samsung 60" inch LED television. At an electronic supply store such as the Brick, it would cost approximately $1,399 plus tax. Nevertheless, to buy the exact same model from a rent -to - own organization the price would be roughly $35 weekly for 156 weeks. By the end of the term, that works out to be about $5,460, almost four times the original price. Jason Baird, branch manager OFFICE 519-482-3400LEC 1 Albert Street, Clinton —F J likuttawww.rlpheartland.ca , N I mof a 19a711-1. a ,..km, Helping you is what we do.TM To view all our listings go to: www.rlpheartland.ca r NEW LISTING , ar' J NEW PRICE NEWER HOME 42722 Sawmill Rd., Winthrop $224,900 MLS#974545 30 Huron Rd., Mitchell $199,900 Call Sherry or Rick MLS#588875 160 Sills St., Seaforth $210,000 Call Sherry MLS#163244 HERITAGE HOME B&B yl. 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