HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2016-10-06, Page 7Pulling ahead
Huron East staff hosted a fundraising barbecue for the United Way of Perth -Huron late last
month. From left: Huron East Councillor John Lowe, Chief Administrative Officer Brad Knight,
Executive Assistant Janice Andrews, Councillor Ray Chartrand, and Pam and Alvin McLellan.
(Shawn Loughlin photo)
HE looks to renovate library
Huron East is looking to renovate
the Seaforth Library building in
2017 as it faces numerous challenges
associated with the building's
advanced age.
Heritage architect Thor Dingman,
who also worked on the renovations
of the Huron East town hall building
in Seaforth, presented his findings to
council at its Sept. 20 meeting,
which was held in Brussels.
Budget estimates for the project
are just over $275,000, said Chief
Administrative Officer Brad Knight,
but the total cost of the project is
largely dependant on the type of
roofing council selects.
The decision before council
regarding the building's roof goes
back to its heritage features. When
the municipality renovated the town
hall building, for instance, a slate
roof was chosen due to its heritage
features.
Mayor Bernie MacLellan said,
however, that council likely would
have gladly gone with a cheaper roof
option had they known at the time
how over -budget the project would
be by its conclusion.
For the library, Dingman has
estimated that a slate roof would cost
the municipality $165,000, while a
steel shingle roof would cost less
than half of that at $70,000. Cheaper
still would be asphalt shingles at
$50,000.
Dingman's report is broken into
three sections: repairs and
maintenance, life cycle replacement
and energy efficiency upgrades.
Repairs and maintenance, which
includes improvements to bricks and
masonry, doors and windows and
paint, are estimated to cost the
municipality $48,000. Energy
efficiency upgrades will cost the
municipality $118,000.
The life cycle replacement section,
however, is dependant on the roof
selected. That portion of the repairs
will cost the municipality $202,000
with a slate roof, but just $107,000
with a steel shingle roof.
Councillors Ray Chartrand and
Nathan Marshall both suggested that
council proceed to prepare
documents under the provision that
the municipality will decide on a
steel roof for the library.
Councillor Bob Fisher, however,
suggested that since the building is a
heritage structure, that a slate roof
should be installed. Several
councillors disagreed, however,
saying that a steel roof was installed
atop the Brussels Library and the
results have been excellent thus far.
Council then directed staff to
prepare a report on the repairs
needed and return to council with
some recommendations.
Dingman said the process should
begin soon in order for work to
begin in early 2017.
Board votes to end tourism group
The Huron Tourism Association
(HTA) voted to dissolve at the end of
last month, citing a lack of resources
and a shift in responsibility.
A press release issued by Kim
Burgsma said the decision was made
at a special meeting of the
association on Sept. 27. At the
meeting, the following motion was
put on the floor and carried by those
voting in attendance.
"Since 1990, the Huron Tourism
Association, representing tourism
industry stakeholders, has worked
with the professional tourism
marketers of the Huron County
Planning and Development
Department to sell Huron County
tourism, under the brand `Ontario's
West Coast', to sustain and grow the
tourism industry for the benefit of
everyone in Huron County," the
motion read. "The spring, 2016
restructuring of the economic
development effort of Huron County
has left the Huron Tourism
Association without the authority,
the financial and human resources,
and [in] a position of redundancy in
effort versus the Huron County
Economic Development Depart-
ment. Therefore, moved by director
Steve Buchanan and seconded by
director John McHenry, the Board of
Directors of Huron Tourism
Association is recommending to the
membership of Huron Tourism
Association to dissolve and the
current assets and liabilities of the
Association be distributed as
required by law."
The move was made, according to
Burgsma, because the work of
promoting tourism in Huron County
had clearly shifted to the county
itself, rather than the association.
"The membership voted in favour
of the motion because it is clear that
the work of tourism promotion is
primarily Huron County's
responsibility...," the release stated.
"Previous to 2016, the HTA received
the equivalent of over $200,000 in
staff support and funding combined.
As of 2016, without [consultation]
or feedback, the HTA was reduced
to $10,000 and no county staff
support. The HTA no longer has the
funds or human resources to
effectively move tourism into the
future"
Burgsma continued to say that one
of the organization's major concerns
going forward is the county's plan to
review "Ontario's West Coast" as its
tourism slogan, as well as grant
writing, which she said was essential
to the success of the HTA, but was
only accessible by the county.
Burgsman encouraged concerned
parties to contact Huron County
Council in regards to "keeping
Ontario's West Coast on the map
and in the forefront of prospective
tourists."
MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY
2016 Fall YARD WASTE
COLLECTION
The Municipality will be picking up leaves, grass clippings and yard
waste in the Morris-Turnberry URBAN areas on the following dates:
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
Monday, November 7, 2016
For more information, please refer to the flyer you received by mail,
or on the website at www.morristurnberry.ca
THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2016. PAGE 7.
Fall weather arrives
PEOPLE AROUND
WALTON
By Jo -Ann
McDonald
Call
887-6570
Acres of soybeans have now been
harvested and the ground is in some
cases resting until next year's crop or
is being planted into winter wheat.
The wet weather is making it a little
more tricky to get finished, but it
will get done in time.
The weather has certainly changed
and it feels very much like fall. We
hope all will enjoy the
upcoming Thanksgiving weekend.
Traditionally, it is a time to do a bit of
outside cleanup, rake leaves and put
away garden items. Not many leaves
to rake but that will happen in time.
Many trees have yet to turn colour
and lose their leaves. The final
Brussels Farmers' Market is Friday,
so drop by and say goodbye to the
dedicated vendors who have come to
Brussels weekly since May.
Our sympathies are extended to
the Gordon families on the passing
of Barry Gordon. He will be missed
by his children Christina, Amy and
Ian and their families. Our
condolences to all.
Celebrating birthdays this past
BUY? SELL?
TRY CLASSIFIED
FROM WALTON
week include W. Doug Mitchell,
Cindy Carter, Mary Ann Grobbink,
Annette McCutcheon, Helen Craig,
Gerry Rijkhoff, Michelle Dalton,
Chris Blake, Chantelle den Dekker,
Melva Fraser, Valerie Gratto, Bryce
Shortreed and Matthew Shortreed.
Happy birthday to all.
THANK YOU
EVERYONE!!
Thank you to everyone who
donated for my Angel Hair
Fundraiser. I raised $1215. for
a "Child's Voice Foundation"
who support Angel Hair for
Kids. I couldn't have done
it without my community
members' generous support.
Alycia Coultes
Municipality of
Morris-Turnberry
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE
REGARDING THE 5 -YEAR REVIEW OF
THE MORRIS-TURNBERRY OFFICIAL PLAN
The Municipality of Morris-Turnberry will hold an open house under
Section 17 & Section 26 of the Planning Act to consult with the public
about proposed revisions to the Morris-Turnberry Official Plan. The
Official Plan includes the vision, goals and policy directions for
development and building in the Municipality.
PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE will be held:
Between 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm
Tuesday October 11th 2016
at the Bluevale Community Hall 32 Clyde Street, Bluevale
Join us anytime between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. to view mapping, ask
questions and discuss the future direction of the Municipality of Morris-
Turnberry.
The draft amendment to the Morris-Turnberry Official Plan is posted at:
www. morristurnberry.ca
Copies of the draft Morris-Turnberry Official Plan are available at the
Belmore, Brussels, Wingham and Blyth libraries, and at the Morris-
Turnberry Municipal Office, 41342 Morris Road, Brussels.
Find out about the proposed changes to the Official Plan and how they will
affect your community and your property.
PURPOSE AND EFFECT The five year review of the Morris-Turnberry
Official Plan is required by the Planning Act to incorporate changes to
the Planning Act, the Provincial Policy Statement and the County of
Huron Official Plan. The draft amendment includes policies for on-farm
diversified uses such as agri-tourism, source water protection policies,
and mapping changes to the Natural Environment designations. The
proposed amendment affects all of the land within the Municipality of
Morris-Turnberry.
Dated at the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry September 14, 2016
Nancy Michie
Administrator Clerk Treasurer
Municipality of Morris-Turnberry
41342 Morris Road, Brussels
Telephone: 519-887-6137 Email: nmichie @ morristurnberry.ca