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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2007-04-26, Page 21Morris-Turnberry council will ask engineers for the Gregory, Fischer Pringle Drain in Turnberry Ward to explain engineering costs that some people thought were out of line during a lengthy debate at Morris-Turnberry council, April 17. The issue was raised by a delegation of George and Nelson Underwood of George Underwood Farms, RR1, Wingham. Noting that administrative costs of $91,500 (including the engineering costs) were nearly double of actual construction costs of the project, Nelson Underwood asked “Doesn’t that seem like a lot of money for the cost of the drain?” “It’s almost as if I had an architect charge $600,000 to design a $200,000 home,” George Underwood said. He said that in his past experience, engineering costs were typically one-third the cost of the drainage work. Administrator clerk treasurer Nancy Michie recounted the history of the clean-out project which was petitioned by the landowners involved in 2002. But the engineering company was tied up with water projects at the time and so didn’t get to the drain work immediately. Later, one of the people who was working on the drain left for another job, adding to what eventually became almost a five- year delay. Councillor Mark Beaven objected to any idea that the delay could have increased costs. The company’s prioritizing of its workload should not drive up costs for the client, he said. He wondered what the municipality’s options were for protesting the costs. Michie said there had been no complaints at the landowners meeting regarding the drain. “Now we have complaints and we can go to them and ask for information.” She noted that the landowners had asked for a reassessment when they petitioned for the drain work so that would require some additional work by the engineer. “I understand that,” argued Nelson Underwood, “but a lot of that information is available on-line from their office.” Beavan finally made a motion, seconded by councillor Paul Gowing, that the engineer be asked to a meeting to explain the administration and engineering costs for the project. It was carried. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2007. PAGE 21. Morris-Turnberrycouncil discussesengineering costs This is just a test Brussels firefighters were called to an emergency at McDonald Home Hardware last week only to find people with painted bruises and blood awaiting assistance. The firefighters praised the exercise afterwards, saying it was a great experience and that they would love to do more of them in the future. (Shawn Loughlin photo) Business Directory Offering a full range of services: auditing, accounting, business planning, income tax planning, personal financial planning, computer and management services. BDO Dunwoody, LLP Chartered Accountants and Advisors Alan P. Reed, CA P.O. Box 1420, 152 Josephine St., Wingham, ON N0G 2W0 areed@bdo.ca 519-357-3231 Offices throughout Ontario and Canada Frank Workman Electric 20 years serving Brussels & area •Farm •Home •Commercial R.R. #3, Brussels 519-887-6867 PAUL COOK ELECTRIC Home, Farm & Commercial Wiring BELGRAVE 519-357-1537 Affordable CAR AND TRUCK RENTALS Large & Small Trucks fridgecarts - piano dollys- moving blankets Complete Selection of Cars Our rates qualify for insurance replacement Passenger Vans full size or mini STRICKLANDS 344 Huron Rd. 519-524-9381 GODERICH 1-800-338-1134 P.O. B OX 127 145 MAIN STREET EAST LISTOWEL, ONTARIO N4W 3H2 PHONE: 519-291-3040 Fax: 519-291-1850 Email: wuca@w-u.on.ca Visit our website www.wardanduptigrove.com “Locally owned & operated” P.O. Box 69 470 Turnberry Steet Brussels, ON N0G 1H0 (519) 887-6100 Fax: (519) 887-6109 e-mail:dsholdice@himginsurance.com SUNSHINE COUNTRY CONSULTING ACCOUNTING & INCOME TAX SERVICES COMPUTER SALES & INSTALLATIONS E-FILE AVAILABLE Ralph Watson 810 Turnberry St., Brussels, ON N0G 1H0 Bus.: (519) 887-6011 Res.: (519) 887-6236 TRUCK & TRAILER SERVICE Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7-5; Sat. 7-2 • Fully Licenced Truck & Trailer Mechanics • Truck, Trailer & Bus Safety Certifications • All Heavy Truck & Trailer Repairs BLYTH 519-523-9681 1-800-276-4163 24 hours 519-524-0599 Truck & Trailer Repair Facility Supplier of quality parts for trucks, trailers & equipment ~ Light truck & car parts ▼▼▼▼▼▼ The Citizen 541 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-9114 404 Queen St., Blyth 519-523-4792 There is something for everyone Drop by our offices and see our wonderful selection of books. NEW CONSTRUCTION AGRICULTURAL RENOVATIONS RESIDENTIAL C a l l 519-527-1538 Tarion Home Warranty Builders By Keith Roulston The Citizen