HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2009-10-01, Page 3THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2009. PAGE 3. Surprised by the estimate for anew building at the Blythcampgrounds last month, NorthHuron councillors accepted the
revised plan at the Sept. 21
meeting.
While the township had received
funding towards the construction of
a new washroom/laundry/storage
facility, the price tag of $544,000
had staff and council regrouping.
Noting that at this point the biggest
need was for storage, director of
recreation/facilities Pat Newson
proposed sitting down with
contractor John Beldman to see
what they could do to bring that
number down.
With a total budget figure of$137,050 submitted, councilcommended Newson on her efforts. “Thank you,” said councillorAlma Conn. ‘This is great, what weneed.”The proposal is to build at this
point a 40x80 shed with exterior
doors and a concrete floor on one
half. The future washroom side of
the building will have a gravel floor
to allow for the installation of
plumbing later.
The plumbing and electrical on the
storage side of the building will be
completed by the township to the
extent the budget allows.
The building will be classed as a
storage facility with an opportunity
in the future to reclassify it as an
assembly building.
The cost for the contractor is now$114,737.63, with design costs inthe area of $6,600, leaving a balancefrom the budget of $15,712.37. This,said Newson, will be used forremaining items on the building.
“I think we are at the place where
we can move forward and stay
within budget,” said Newson, adding
that Beldman had been helpful in
trying to cut costs.
Newson said she has also
investigated the opportunity of
hook-up trailers for extra washroom
facilities.
She told council that she had
questioned the designer on why the
shed had come in so much higher
than a farm shed would be. “It’s an
assembly occupancy building so the
design loads are higher.” Everythingfrom the trusses to the concrete isdifferent than for a low-occupancyshed, she said. “I know it does have to be builtstronger,” said councillor JamesCampbell. “But I still question the
price.”
Newson also requested that the
building permit be waived. However,
clerk-administrator Kriss Snell that
they don’t waive permit fees, but
could do it through contingency. “So
(the chief building official) still gets
his money. It’s just from a difference
source,” said Snell.
Deputy-reeve Murray Scott made
the motion to accept the
recommendation. “And we will find
the building fees in our budget.”
Happy birthday to Bernice Pierce
who celebrates Oct. 1.
Happy belated birthday to Nancy
Hakkers who celebrated a milestone
on Sept. 23.
Congratulations to Chad and
Candy Haggitt who were married on
Saturday, Sept. 26.
We wish Tony and Nellie Van
Bakel good luck in their new home
in Bayfield.
We are glad to report that Gord
Haggitt is home from London
hospital and we wish him a speedy
recovery.
BLYTH UNITED CHURCH
Greeting at Blyth United Church
on Sunday, Sept. 27 was Myrtle
Badley. Ushering were Nancy
Hakkers and Hope Button. Bryce
Glousher ran the power point.
Call Joann at 519-523-9274 if you
wish to order meat pies.
The stewards want you to share
your talents in an auction on Nov.
21.
The call to worship was followed
by the first hymn, We are Pilgrims
and the prayer of approach.
The first scripture reading was
from Matthew 16: 13-18. The
children were asked to come to the
front for their story time. Gideon
Garrett helped light the candles at
the front of the church.
Rev. Gary Clark asked the children
what pride meant? He explained to
them that pride was like a balloon.
When people praise you, you feel
big like the balloon being inflated.
When someone is feeling down he
told them to give that person a hug
and they will feel better about
themselves.
Ally Glousher carried the Christ
candle and Candice Abell carried the
shepherd’s crook downstairs for
their time of fellowship.
The choir anthem was, Walk with
Me.
Rev. Clark’s message to the adults
was, Humility Transforms Pride.
Pride is the number one sin of the
seven sins. Most people are
uncomfortable talking about
sin.
Humility means to be grounded,
pride takes us up and humility keeps
us level. Humility and pride are
always at war with one another.
God works through us and we
should ask for his help through
prayer.
The second scripture was Matthew
14: 22-33.
The next hymn was, Take Up Your
Cross.
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Monday, October 12
for Thanksgiving
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Meeting Schedule
October 5 Regular Council Meeting
7:30 p.m. - Council Chambers
October 13 Committee of the Whole
7:00 p.m. - Council Chambers
October 14 Blyth Arena Advisory Committee
7:00 p.m. - Blyth Arena
October 14 Wingham Area Fire Board
7:00 p.m. - Wingham Fire Hall
October 17 Hazardous Waste Day
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Wingham Public Works
October 19 Regular Council Meeting
7:30 p.m. - Council Chambers
October 20 North Huron Police Services Board
7:00 p.m. - Board Room
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By Bonnie GroppThe Citizen
In appreciation
Doug Scrimgeour, centre, of Blyth was recognized for six years on the Wingham Police
Services board Sept. 15. A plaque was presented by chief Tim Poole, left, and North Huron
councillor and PSB chair Archie MacGowan. Scrimgeour said he appreciates the dedication of
the Wingham police as well as the board. (Advance-Times photo)
Council accepts revised cost for shed