HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2012-09-20, Page 7THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2012. PAGE 7.
Huron County Council voted to
go ahead with a county-wide rain
barrel project, similar to the project
carried out in Wingham several
years ago.
At the Sept. 12 Committee of the
Whole meeting, council originally
turned down a motion by
Bluewater’s Paul Klopp to note and
file the recommendation, but not
dedicate any money to it, later
passing the recommendation of
Director of Planning Scott Tousaw
authorizing a temporary part-time
position at an approximate cost of
$10,000.
Tousaw said the project is
“ambitious” and would be rolled out
in conjunction with the mandatory
septic inspection program.
The concept behind the program is
to reduce sewage flow and water
consumption, Tousaw said in his
report, building on the success of the
pilot project that was conducted in
Wingham between 2009 and 2011.
The study was conducted by the
Insurance Bureau of Canada and
caught Warden Bernie MacLellan’s
attention at the 2012 Federation of
Canadian Municipalities (FCM)
conference.
Bluewater’s Paul Klopp said he
appreciated the report and that rain
barrels could be helpful, but that no
one in Bluewater will want them,
because there has already been
significant investment in that area.
Klopp said making it mandatory
throughout the county would be
unfair to those who had already
invested in rain barrels or other
alternatives.
Central Huron’s Jim Ginn,
however, said he felt the rain barrel
program would be a relatively cheap
solution to a problem that could be
much more expensive down the
road.
“I don’t think we can let this go,”
Ginn said. “Sometimes the simplest
solution is the best solution.”
Ginn suggested sending the
project back to the Huron County
Planning Department for
suggestions on implementation.
“This could be a very inexpensive
solution to a lot of problems,” Ginn
said.
South Huron’s George Robertson
said that rain barrels were
unnecessary in a built-up area such
as Exeter and that a program forcing
everyone to partake in such a
program was unfair.
“We don’t want rain barrels,”
Robertson said. “We spent a lot of
money fixing the problem.”
Councillor Jim Dietrich said that
because of the different needs in
each municipality, perhaps the rain
barrel program could be rolled out at
a municipal level, with only
municipalities who feel they need
the help taking part.
“That’s where it needs to be
done,” he said.
After Klopp’s motion to note and
file the recommendation was
defeated, MacLellan made a motion
to accept Tousaw’s recommendation
that passed in a recorded vote
with nine votes for and seven
against.
Countywants
rain
barrels
By Shawn Loughlin
The Citizen
Agricultural Products
Congratulations
on your
Grand Opening!
HURON FEEDING SYSTEMS
For Complete Feed & Grain Handling Equipment
Brussels 519-887-6289
www.solacespa.ca 439 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-9682
info@solacespa.ca
•Massage Therapy
•Aesthetic Services
•Reiki
•Reflexology
•Gift Certificates
Farm Equipment Ltd.
519-887-6365 Walton 1-877-887-6365
www.mcgavinequip.com
Shortline Specialist ~ Over 50 different companies to choose from
McGavinBest
Wishes
on your
Grand
Opening
Open 7 days a week ~ 565 Turnberry St. 519-887-6224
ATM machine
• GROCERIES • POP • LOTTERY TICKETS
• ICE • SCOOPED ICE CREAM • ICE CREAM NOVELTIES
• SLUSHIE MACHINES • MOVIES
Brussels VarietyA warm welcome to the community!
Congratulations on your
Grand Opening
Safe, Dependable Trucking Service
• Livestock
• Bulk
• Freight
519-887-6122
Bill King
519-531-0449
bill@kwpowerlogic.com
44264 Newry Rd. Huron East, Box 341
Brussels, Ontario N0G 1H0
Office:
519-887-8585
Fax: 519-887-6053
Welcome
To
Brussels!
Gerry Wheeler
519-357-6117
gerryw@kwpowerlogic.com
Brussels Agri Services
& Cowboy Loft
RR #3 Brussels 519-887-9391 • Toll Free: 1-877-887-9391
www.brusselsagri.com
Located at Brussels Livestock, 1 mile east of Brussels
Welcome to Town - Tim & Donna Prior
CAFÉ
More than just a great sandwich!
401 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-8011
Big Suds Laundromat
Open 7 am - 8:30 pm
7 days
Best Wishes on your Grand Opening
Gas Bar
Family Restaurant
& Take Out
Open 7 days a week
Brussels ~ 519-887-6951
Now
Diesel at
Gas Bar
Congratulations and best wishes on your new venture!
oo nn yy oo uu rr
GG rr aa nn dd OO pp ee nn ii nn gg
McCall Livestock
P.O. Box 140, 85345 Brussels Line
BRUSSELS, ON N0G 1H0
Congratulations & Welcome to Brussels!
• Order Buyers • Slaughter/Feeder Cattle • Western/Eastern/Local Cattle
• Cattle Appraisals ~ Processing Available •
Ross McCall • Matt McCall • Keith McLean
Office 519-887-9571 Fax 519-887-9171
Brussels Agromart Ltd.
Crop Inputs • Crop Protection Products • Seed
Brussels 519-887-6273
• General Insurance • Investments • Life •
P.O. Box 69, Brussels, Ontario N0G 1H0
DOUG SHOLDICE,C.A.I.B., A.I.I.C.
Office: 519-887-6100 Fax: 519-887-6109
Res.: 519-887-9820 e-mail: dsholdice@himginsurance.com
Best
Wishes!
Congratulations on your Grand Opening!
JL McCUTCHEON MOTORS LTD.
BOB RICHMOND • JOHN EXEL
519-887-6856 • 1-888-351-9193 • Fax 519-887-6857
USED CARS, TRUCKS,
SUVs & VANS
625 Turnberry St., Brussels
Buy with Confidence
Best
Wishes on
your
opening!
Best Wishes on your Grand Opening
Home Hardware &
Building Centre
McDONALD
Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-6277
RADAR
AUTO PARTS
"You will find it at CARQUEST"
235 Turnberry St., BRUSSELS 519-887-9661
Highway 8 West,
MITCHELL 519-348-8485
20 King St., CLINTON
519-482-3445
Best Wishes
on your
opening
413 Queen St.,
Blyth
519-523-4792
541 Turnberry St.,
Brussels
519-887-9114
The Citizen
Welcome & Best Wishes on your new venture!
Welcome to the Community!
Saturday, September 22
440 Tu r nberr y St., B russe ls