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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2007-11-22, Page 16Huron County was featured on thefront page of the popular Todaysection of the Sept. 5 London FreePress. Information was presented at the Huron County council meeting, Nov. 5 telling councillors that the article highlighted the fall food bounty, the restaurants and producers which serve and supply the local foods. Many businesses were highlighted. *** The county was represented at the Chrysler Arts, Beats and Eats Celebration in Pontiac, Michigan. The event was organized by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism. More than 1.2 million visitors attending between Aug. 31 and Sept. 3. Visitors explored a showcase of Ontario’s best attractions, destinations and events. In the report to council it was noted that many booth visitors were aware of Huron County and were provided easy routes to the county, travel guides and regional brochures. *** At the Oct. 3 session of council, Huron East councillor Bernie MacLellan requested that the planning, agriculture and public works committee review the fee for renewing a temporary use zoning bylaw. He felt the fee was too highfor simple repeat applications. The committee discussion notedthat the fees were drafted by a municipal and county working group with input from all municipalities and were adopted by all municipalities and the county, effective July 1, 2005. The fees are intended to be reviewed every five years. The committee’s recommendation was theat the fees not be changed. This was approved by council. *** A report for 2008 capital rehabilitation projects to roads and bridges will be looked at during budget deliberations. *** The county ratified a four-year agreement with CUPE 4513, Emergency Medical Services Union. According to human resources director Darcy Michaud this was a “good deal for the county. We are the only group in the province to get a four-year deal.” *** In lieu of departing gifts to councillors departing warden Deb Shewfelt donated $25 in each councillors’name, for a total of $500 to United Way. *** The county approved thecontracting of the CentralEmergency Reporting Bureau withSeaay Communications for an additional five years at 55 cents per capita based on 2007 population. *** Morris-Turnberry councillor Dorothy Kelly reported on the work of the Huron County accessibility advisory committee. Audible crossing signs at the five points corner in Goderich, enforcement of accessible parking areas nd the improvements being made in Huron East were among the information items provided. “This is an eager group. They are on that committee because they want to be,” said Kelly. *** A contracts will be executed withConestoga Rovers and Associatesfor a net metering wind generatorfeasibility study for the county. The cost is not to exceed $75,000, plus GST. *** From the committee of the whole, information was presented regarding discussion on subsidizing courts costs for host communities. With the rising security costs, Shewfelt believed it was unfair to have the host community (Goderich; North Huron, Wingham court; South Huron, Exeter court) pay all the costs. Treasurer David Carey reminded that any net revenue the county receives from the provincial offences offices goes to reduce the county levy. A consensus was reached that thecounty administration work with thelower-tier administrations in Goderich, North Huron and South Huron to bring back a report with a breakdown of costs, including possible costs to the lower tiers for recommendation at committee for possible subsidizing of costs in 2008. *** A recommendation from committee of the whole that staff be directed that the tax levy increase be not more than five per cent in 2008 was approved. PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2007. Howick councillor Max Demaray wants to see some cleaning up at the bridge in Wroxeter. At the Nov. 5 meeting of county council Demaray expressed frustration over a “pile of cement” that had been left at the site. Demaray had requested the area be cleaned up at a previous meeting and brought it up again at the committee of the whole meeting, Oct. 16. He was told then that $125,000 was being held back until the work is complete. “It’s still there,” Demaray said Thursday, “and it’s been moved off township property onto private property.” “You certainly have a point,” said warden Deb Shewfelt. “I don’t know what action we can take.” Huron East councillor Bill Siemon said that it would have seemed a hold back of cash would solve the problem. Chief administrative officer Larry Adams is going to look into the matter further. Until then, the county will be “hanging on to the cash,” advised Shewfelt. County council briefsHuron’s fall bounty featured in ‘Free Press’ Continued from page 15 manufacturing, the forestry industry and the mining industry need rates that will make job sustainability possible. Commercial and excessive residential users need rates that will make it feasible to sustain the farming, manufacturing and primary resource sectors in Ontario. Conservation incentives are also needed in a realistic rate plan. OFA supports any initiatives that will reduce the level of greenhouse gases being dumped into the atmosphere. Shifting away from coal-fired generating plants must be encouraged. As a replacement fuel, more than a million tons of corn cobs could be supplied by farmers – this would reduce coal gases and greenhouse gasses by an estimated 15 per cent. Following this plan, farm income could be increased while production costs would remain stable. As the time approaches for an increase in electricity production or a decrease in consumption, it is estimated we have five years to reach the objective. If the province can be convinced to support an increase in the number of small power producers, it may not be necessary to have as much new nuclear production. OFA is confident more emphasis on the farm role in energy production can bring the province's needs and production capacity into line. We need support of this principle from the government. 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