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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1986-11-19, Page 3THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1986. PAGE 3. Jim Howson [left] of Blyth was one of a number of Huron County residents who had a chance to talk to Finance Minister Michael Wilson Friday in Goderich. Also chatting, with Mr. Wilson [right] was Dr. James McGregor, Huron County’s Medical Officer of Health. No free ride Oeop/e around Blyth 523-4792 ✓V Mr. and Mrs. Lome Kress, Summer Blyth residents for the past six years, left recently for their winter home in Florida where, each year, they spend six months. On their return in May, they will be residing in London, close to one of their three sons. Mr. Kress was bank manager in Blyth from 1959 - 1964, and an employee of the Bank of Commerce for 36 years, in Exeter, Seaforth, Wingham and Blyth. The Kress’s regret leaving their friends in the Huron area as well as their airy apartment on Dinsley Street, East, where from every window, they could enjoy expan­ sive country side scenes. Jean enjoyed this atmosphere for her art work -- oil and water-colour paintings. The Kress’s look forward to visiting with their Blyth friends next summer. Property standards law likely next month Homeowners in Blyth will likely be under a new “property stan­ dards” legislation by the end of the December council meeting Dec. 9. Council discussed the by-law withbuiidinginspector Eugene McAdam at its November meeting of council Tuesday, November 11 and it was finally decided Mr. McAdam would form a committee with Councillors William Howson and Lloyd Sippel to formulate a by-law and circulate it to the other councillors before the next meet­ ing. There is a certain amount of urgency to the passing of the by-law because the new Pride program, which replaces the Ontario Neighbourhood Improve­ ent Program, stipulates that muni­ cipalities must have a property standards by-law in place, as well as a community improvement area designated in the official plan, before applications will be accept­ ed. Blyth council hopes to have an application for the program by the initial deadline at the end of January. Under questioning from council­ lor William Howson who asked where the village stood at present on property standards legislation, Mr. McAdam said that there were limited standards set down several years ago but they had no teeth. “It’s long past time it should be looked into.” Council based its preliminary study on a by-law passed by Brussels council and Mr. McAdam said that most of that by-law was sufficient for the village. There might be some changes the council might want to put in such as having the enforcement committee made up of councillors instead of appointed citizens from outside the council but for the most part the Brussels by-law was applicable to Blyth. He agreed to undertake closer study of the by-law and compare it with other such by-laws along with Councillors Howson and Sippel and bring in recom­ mendations at the next meeting. for driveway pavers The much-debated issue ot what to do with paved driveways during street construction will likely get a final hearing at the December meeting of Blyth village council. The by-law that will be drafted will say that village council will pay none of the costs of paving driveways beyond the edge of the paved roadway. Earlier council had accepted a policy that would have seen council pay half the costs of paving driveways from the edge of the pavement to the property line but only on streets that were being paved by the village. Later there was argument by what was meant in this policy and a decision on what should be in the by-law was postponed to the November meet­ ing of council held Nov. 11. Councillor William Manning, who had earlier supported a more generous involvement of council said he had come to the conclusion the policy was unfair because many people on streets that had already been paved, or people who paved their driveways after a street was repaved, weren’t getting the same treatment. He felt the village should either extend the offer to everyone or not offer it at all. In the circumstances, he said, he felt it would be fairest to everybody if council didn’t pay for any of the paving. He had done some re­ search, he said, and most munici­ palities seemed to have the latter policy. “I’d go along with no paving a lot sooner than I’d go along with paving each and every driveway,” Councillor William Howson said. Reeve Albert Wasson said there was one way that the village should become involved and that is if through street construction, the grade of the road is changed such that a driveway is changed. In the end council agreed to have a clause covering this eventually added to the by-law which will be given final study at the next meeting. Happy jotfi VILLAGE OF BLYTH Special Garbage Pickup for Large Items SATURDAY, NOV. 22,1986 11:00 A.M. This is the last pickup of large items until spring Until further notice for any special landfill site privileges or animal control requirements please contact the clerk's office 523-4545. Mrs. Clara Rinn attended the baptismal service for her great- • granddaughter in the Kirkton United Church on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Rinn and family also attended this service. All the relatives were invited to the home of the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Foster. Eleven tables were in play at the weekly Monday night euchre party at Blyth Memorial Hall. High scores went to Alice Buchanan and Nora Kelly (playing as a man). Low scores went to Marj Ritchie (Brussels) and John Hesselwood. Ruth Sheills had the most lone handsforthe ladies and Harvey Sillib for the men. A special prize was won by Bernice McClinchey. Blyth Senior Citizens will hold their regular meeting on Wednes- dy, Nov. 26at Blyth Memorial Hall. Cards and games will be played. Mary Walden and Joe Holmes had the high scores at the Lost Heir card party at Memorial Hall Wednesday night. Low lady was Alma Madill and low man was Millar Richmond. There were 24 applications for the vacant position of Blyth village clerk-treasurer. Council met to open applications Monday night. 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