HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2008-08-21, Page 2Morris-Turnberry councillors
made it plain, at their Aug. 12
meeting, that they are not interested
in ceding some Brussels-area homes
to Huron East.
Huron East approached the
municipality after a group of
homeowners on the edges of
Brussels on the Morris ward side
asked to be included in Huron East.
“I think we’d be foolish to
consider it,” said deputy-mayor Jim
Nelemans.
“You have to remember the more
households you give up the less
grants you get,” said Nancy Michie,
administrator, clerk-treasurer.
Council passed a motion to
receive the request but to indicate
the municipality has no interest in
restructuring.
PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2008.
In an attempt to get preparations
for an addition to the Morris-
Turnberry municipal office moving,
council will explore using a different
designer.
Nancy Michie, administrator,
clerk-treasurer, said at the Aug. 12
meeting that there had been little
response from the designer
originally approached for pre-design
work. She had contacted the
municipality of South Bruce and
learned who they used to design
their office. That designer will be
approached.
***
Council voted to allow the
contractor an extension for the
completion date for work on the
Blind Line bridge to Sept. 5. This
year’s wet weather had put
construction behind on other
projects and the company had not
been able to start work yet, said
Barry O’Krafka, public works co-
ordinator.
***
The contract to provide a new
tractor with backhoe and other
attachments was awarded to CG
Equipment of Zurich.
The cost for the Case 5805M-3
with additional options will be
$80,024, including the trade-in of
the municipality’s present backhoe.
***
Tenders will be called for a new
grader with bidders asked for
payment options.
Councillors had expressed hope
they might be able to take delivery of
the new machine in December in
time for snow plowing but pay in
January since there is no money
budgeted for the grader this year but
there is for next year.
***
This year’s plentiful rain is
causing lots of growth on trees and
concerns it is endangering lives.
Councillor Lynn Hoy brought
attention to a stop sign in Bluevale
that is almost invisible because of
leaves. Councillor Paul Gowing
complained about trees on Stone
School Road that are encroaching on
the road.
O’Krafka said it’s difficult for his
crew to get to everything while they
are working on construction and he
might have to hire a private
contractor to do the tree work.
There were other complaints about
the roadsides being mowed for grass
and weeds. O’Krafka said it would
be two weeks before the contractor
started work. If the work is done too
soon it needs to be repeated before
snow season, he said.
With the International Plowing
Match in Teeswater this year, it was
suggested that it might be best to
start in Turnberry Ward to have all
roads looking nice for people driving
through the municipality on the way
to the match.
***
“July was a busy month” said
Steve Fortier, chief building official
as he presented his monthly report.
The month saw 16 permits issued
for a total of $683,600 in
construction. To date in 2008, there
have been 49 permits for a total
value of $3.6 million.
***
The issue of the request to erect a
sign welcoming people to Wingham
within Morris-Turnberry at the north
end of Wingham came back to
council again.
The county road department
would not act on the council’s
previous approval in which it said
“council prefers the sign is worded
‘Wingham ahead’” because the sign
wasn’t actually in Wingham.
Council removed the wording about
the preference and just said the sign
should be worded Wingham ahead”.
***
Council passed a bylaw to accept
Veolia Water Canada Inc. as
manager of the Belgrave water
system.
***
Council adopted a new service
awards policy that will see
employees get a pin for five, 10 and
15 years, a watch for 20 years, an
anniversary clock for 25 years and
gifts of a value of $10 per year of
service for five-year increments after
that.
***
The public meeting ended when
council went into closed session to
discuss a letter from a resident over
water issues in Belgrave, a
recommendation for hiring a
foreman, a small claims court
matter, a property issue involving
Bluevale Hall and highway
commercial policies under client-
solicitor privileges.
Morris-Turnberry council briefs
Project may get new designer
By Sam Fretz
The first meeting of the Grey
Township 4-H Sporting Chance club
was held Aug. 11. Members are:
Isaac Baker, president; Jonathan
Blake, vice-president; Ryan Baan,
secretary; Lexi Smith, treasurer;
Sam Fretz, press reporter; Adam
Baan, Jasmin Roth, Matthew Swart,
Curtis Terpstra, Matt Terpstra and
leaders, Tracey Swart and Monique
Baan.
Members started the day by
roping calves (actually they were
hay bales) and playing frisbee. It
was decided that the name for this
club would be the 4-H Olympians.
Following a barbecue lunch
members walked to Dave Smith’s
golf course in Cranbrook, where
many of the members played golf
for the first time.
The next day, members went to
the home of Howard and Alice
Martin who live along the Maitland
River. This was the starting place of
a wonderful canoeing adventure.
They were taught a few of the
strokes needed to maneouver
through the water. They canoed up
the Maitland to MDL Doors and
back again. Everyone tried steering
the canoe with great success once
they got the hang of it.
The next meeting was held at the
Cranbrook Hall.
Members are collecting pop cans
for recycling and a fundraiser.
The members split into two teams
and each had to design an obstacle
course. Part of the course was to
crush as many cans as possible.
Then members took their chances
with an egg toss and an old-
fashioned game of egg and spoon
race.
The following day members went
to Duff’s United Church to try their
hand at pilates. Instructor Sue
Hannon showed them the basics.
Following the class they drove to the
Hullett Wildlife Conservation Area,
where they had a picnic lunch
followed by an afternoon of hiking
and frog catching. They hiked about
six kms.
The last day of the week was the
achievement program. They
travelled to London, had a picnic at
Victoria Park, then were off to a
place called Spikes where they
played beach volleyball and went
rock climbing. It was a 40-foot wall
with some very tricky spots, but
everyone climbed it, even the
fearless leaders.
M-T says no to restructuring
By Jo-Ann McDonald
The week at the Brussels Legion
started with a meeting for Zone
concerning the poppy and
membership chairs for the 13
branches in the Zone. There were
over 40 in attendance.
Poppy committee members
Catrina Josling and Allyson Cardiff
were in attendance.
The Branch was the place for the
wedding dinner for Shandi Den
Dekker, daughter of Joanne and
Clarence, and Peter Thurley. The
couple married in Kitchener and
following pictures arrived at the
Branch for the dinner. An evening of
presentations and messages of love
followed the meal. The newlyweds
will be residing in Kitchener.
4-Hersgolf,canoe
At the
Branch
By the riverside
4-H members enjoyed a day of canoeing recently. Back row, from left: Matt Terpstra, Monique
Baan, Ryan Baan, Curtis Terpstra, Johnathan Blake, Isaac Baker, Sam Fretz, Tracey Swart.
Front: Adam Baan, Jasmin Roth, Lexi Smith, Mathew Swart. (Photo submitted)
NEWS
FROM BRUSSELS
401 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-8011
O l d f i e l d ’s
T r u e V a l u e &
T h e S o u r c e
Big
S
u
d
s
Lau
n
d
r
y
Brussels
Bru
s
s
e
l
s
Var
i
e
t
y
CAFÉ
More than just a great sandwich!
Hot Friday dinner menu
starting Sept. 5 ~ 5 pm - 7 pm
Ask about catering for
your get-togethers
~ seating for 50 ~ available
in our upper deck room.
1 Week Left!
August 27
September 5
Stuffed Salmon
September 12
Rolled Ribs & Dressing
September 19
Chicken Cordon Bleu
September 26
Prime Rib
S o l a c e o n
T u r n b e r r y
Music
at Gazebo
The Friday night euchre at the
Cranbrook hall had 25 in
attendance. It was hosted by Lloyd
and Beryl Smith, Neil Hatt and Edna
McLellan.
Share the wealth was won by John
Subject and Viola Adams. The
travelling lone hand was won by
Joyce Alexander.
Winners were: high lady, Judy
Hahn; low lady, Shirley Verstoep;
ladies’ lone hands, Myrna Burnett,
Viola Adams, Helen Dobson and
Dorothy Dilworth; men’s high,
Lloyd Smith; low man, Dorothy
Martin; men’s lone hands, Delphine
Dewar and Jean Dewar.
Lucky tally winners were Allan
Martin, Beryl Smith, Neil Hatt, Iola
Subject, Bob Alexander, Sharon
Freeman and Adrian Verstoep.
The next euchre will be held on
Friday, Sept. 5 at 8 p.m.
Euchre at
Cranbrook
Huron OPP are attempting to
locate a black Chevrolet pickup
truck with a distinctive grey or
silver tailgate.
The vehicle has an Ontario dealer
plate attached #965 DMF. It has
been observed in the Morris-
Turnberry area where scrap metal
thefts have occurred. The driver is
described as tall, thin and scruffy.
Anyone with information on the
whereabouts of this vehicle or the
driver is encouraged to call the
Huron OPP at 1-800-310-1122 or
CRIME STOPPERS- 1-800-222-
TIPS (8477).
OPP seeking
black pickup