HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2007-08-23, Page 20PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2007.
A request for relief from a
penalty for starting construction of a
building without a permit will be
considered after more investigation
of the circumstances, Morris-
Turnberry councillors decided at
their Aug. 14 meeting.
Councillors were responding to
a presentation from Dave Golley
who protested it was unfair to be
asked to pay double the normal
permit fee because construction of a
fabric-shelter-style building had
commenced without a permit.
Golley claimed he had been in
discussion with Jeff Layton, Morris-
Turnberry’s chief building official
(CBO) for several weeks and
understood there was no problem.
On the day the company arrived to
install the shelter he dropped off the
application, unaware that Layton
was off on leave, Golley said.
But Dave Black, acting CBO,
said that the building code requires
a complete application and payment
of the permit fee prior to the start of
construction. While the company
making the structure did send
through plans for the building, there
was no site plan filed and the permit
had not been paid, he said.
Under regulations, the CBO has
10 days to issue the permit once all
the needed documents are received.
Black said that while from what
he can see, the work done is fine, he
was unable to inspect the cement
footings because the work had been
completed. “We’re walking the line
here. These inspections weren’t
done.”
Golley received support from one
councillor. “I think if Jeff had been
here things would have gone a lot
smoother,” said councillor Bill
Thompson. “Jeff wasn’t here. We
should be a little flexible.”
But others were opposed to
leniency. Mayor Dorothy Kelly and
deputy-mayor Jim Nelemans
worried what would happen if
councillors started bending the rules
of their own bylaw.
Councillor Mark Beaven noted
that the footings had already been
installed before Golley had made the
application on the morning the
structure was to be erected. “What
would have happened if Jeff said it
was going to take a week (for the
permit)?”
In the long run, councillors
decided to wait until Layton’s
expected return in September to get
more information before making a
final decision.
A blend of the past and the present
has brought a fresh face and a bright
outlook to Blyth’s downtown.
Maple & Moose, a co-operative
venture featuring Canadian-made
products, officially opened its doors
Aug. 1.
For months the community has
watched the extensive renovations to
the buildings located at the south
end of the downtown core.
The front facade replicates the
1800s design, while inside the
building was stripped down to the
original brick. Tin ceilings were
exposed and wooden floors
restored.
It is an inviting environment for
the varied items being sold.
Co-ordinator Bev Elliott said there
are currently 20 vendors selling
everything from gourmet foods to
unique works of art.
The products at this point come
from all across southern Ontario.
More will be coming on board she
said.
Vendors pay a rental fee,
then agree to work one shift a
month.
The hours at Maple & Moose are
10 a.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday to
Saturday until the Festival season
ends, Sept. 15. The store will then
close at 5:30 p.m.
“In the winter, we’ll see,” said
Elliott. “The hours will all depend
on how busy we are until
Christmas.”
Morris-Turnberrycouncil investigatespermit relief request
New look
People have been coming in
to check out the home-made
Canadian products offered at
Maple & Moose, which
opened its doors in a newly-
renovated downtown building
in Blyth this month. From
jewellery to art and preserves,
the co-operative boasts a
wide variety of quality items.
There are currently 20
vendors retailing through
Maple & Moose, with others
set to go, according to co-
ordinator Bev Elliott. (Bonnie
Gropp photos)
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PUBLIC NOTICE
BLYTH HULLETT LANDFILL SITE
Notice to amend the fees and charges for the Blyth Hullett Landfill Site.
Pursuant to the Ontario Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, Part XII Section 391 and
Ontario Regulation 244/02, Section 4(1-3), the Board of Directors for the Blyth
Hullett Landfill Site will hold a public meeting to consider amendments to the
existing Schedule of Rates. This meeting will take place during the Regular
Board Meeting, Tuesday, September 18, 2007 at 5:00 p.m.in the Central
Huron Council Chamber, 23 Albert Street, Clinton, Ontario.
Further information may be obtained by contacting the Central Huron
Municipal Office at 482-3997 or email info@centralhuron.com or the North
Huron Municipal Office 357-3550. A copy of the proposed amended Schedule
of Rates will be available at the municipal offices and websites www.central-
huron.com or www.northhuron.ca .
Richard Harding, Clerk Administrator
Municipality of Central Huron