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The Citizen, 1987-01-14, Page 13THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1987. PAGE 13. E. Wawanosh debates subdivision purchase BY GARY WALDEN At a special meeting on Dec. 31, East Wawanosh Township council set the wages for the coming year for its employees. The reeve and councillor’s wag­ es stayed the same with the other employee’s wages rising by ap­ proximately four per cent. Grader and snowplow operators went from an hourly wage of $10.44 to 10.86 per hour; casual labour from $6.24 to $6.50 per hour; the road superintendent from $10.94 to $11.36 per hour and the clerk-trea- surer’s salary from $23,500 to $24,500. In the case of the road superin­ tendent there was some discussion as to making it a salaried position. Both councillors Ray Hallahan and Jim Taylor felt that since it was a full time position, with limited control on the number of hours that arc worked, that it should be a negotiated salary for the year, so that they know exactly how much the position is going to cost them. However, nothing was changed and it was deferred until next year. In the case of the clerk-treasurer, there was some discussion that a part-time helper be hired. There are a number of times when Mrs. Thompson has to be away on Township business and since ratepayers want the office open for their convenience, the best solu­ tion was to hire someone. This course would also be beneficial for busy times of the year such as taxes and assessment. The township this year purchas­ ed a new sander for $15,384 and mounted it on the township truck. It was decided to go this route, as finding custom operators for the job was proving to be very difficult. Open house dates were set for the reassessment hearings. They are February 11 from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and February 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The location of the open house is at the Westfield Commun­ ity Centre. Ratepayers may attend this open house to discuss the changes in reassessment to their properties. Another Open House, is one that is being held for re-zoning and changes to the second plan of East Wawanosh. Anyone with a ques­ tion as to what they can or cannot do with their property should come and voice their opinion. The dates for the Zoning Open House are February 17 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the afternoon and from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. that evening and on February 18from 1 p.m. to4 p.m. The open house will be held at the township shed in the council chambers. The “Right-to-Farm” legisla­ tion being pushed by Hon. Jack Riddell was discussed briefly with the comment from councillor Fred Meier that this piece of legislation puts a lot of restrictions on farmers and farming practices. For exam­ ple, if enacted, when a farmer spreads manure, he would have to plow it down almost immediately. In regards to donations, the Blyth Festival was turned down again this year. Councillor Meier felt that it didn’t benefit the township and that if they needed more money then they should raise their prices. Noone disagreed with him. With regards to a donation to the C.N.I.B., the initial response was no, however councillor Halla­ han felt something should be given. As a result they donated $50. A nother problem is arising at the township’s dump. Apparently there are a number of people who are not ratepayers of East Wawa­ nosh using the dump site for their garbage. Since a number of neighbouring townships have gone to a card system to control dumping at disposal sites it appears East Wawanosh may have to follow suit. When in place each resident or taxpayer will possess a card allowing them to dispose of their garbage at the East Wawa­ nosh landfill site. Anyone withouta card will not be allowed to dump there. A potentially interesting meet­ ing of council has been scheduled for January 26 at 12:30 p.,m. to discuss what to do with the sub-division in Belgrave that the township has purchased. Atthe lastmeeting councillor Hallahan made a motion that the township attempt to sell the sub-division to a developer and let him finish it. After all it’s his business, he knows what people want, knows what has to be done and knows how todo it. Developing sub-divisions and selling the hous­ es in it are his business not the business of council. Councillor Taylor although not agreeing to sell it as such just yet, agreed that buying the sub-divi­ sion may be just the tip of the iceberg as far as spending money to develop it. One estimate already in is that it will cost $30,000 for a pumphouse to pump the water and $50 per meter for the distribution pipe. However, Reeve Ernest Snell doesn’t want to sell the sub-divi­ sion to a developer. He feels the township can develop the area better and cheaper, and as a result the lots will sell more quickly. Councillor Taylor wanted to know how they would arrive at the price of a lot, as some are more desirable than others, and also who is going tosell the lots - the clerk-treasurer or would they have to call council each time someone wanted to buy a lot. Councillor Hallahan argued that by selling to a developer these would be his problems and instead of council having 38 purchases to contend with if council sold them individually, they would have only one if a developer bought it. Reeve Snell felt that if a developer bought it, he would sitonitand not develop it. However, Councillor Taylor felt that was more likely to happen if individuals bought it. Farmers expecting to retire in five to 10 years would buy the lots and then wait. Alsowhois going to be the first one tobuild there. He may end up all by himself for a number of years. Councillor Hallahan also felt that if a developer has a consider­ able amount of money tied up in a sub-division he is going to push it through to completion. Another point in favour of selling it to a developer is that the township can collect taxes on it. As long as the township owns it they lose the taxes. However, Reeve Snell feels the township should go ahead and sell the lots individually and then develop the sub-division. Road superintendent Campbell says that each lot would have to be landscaped by the owner, such that water from that lot was not dumped onto his neighbour. Councillor Hallahan felt that by selling the lots piecemeal, such a plan would be very difficult and if any problems developed between lot owners, the township would be caught right in the middle as they would be the developers. As a result if any financial problems developed because of poor man­ agement or developing of their sub-division then the township would have to come good for the money. Councillor Meierdidn’t think that a developer would be interest­ ed. However, pending further esti­ mates to see how much it’sgoingto cost to develop the sub-division the motion to sell it was defeated and a special meeting was set to discus s what to do with it. In the meantime anyone with views on this sub-division has a chance tolet their councillors know how they feel. JFe in the New Year WITH GREAT DEALS PLUS The Best Financing Terms Low, Low Down Payments with up to 24 months — also longer terms up to 60 monthsl Hurry - Limited Time Offer Belgrave A CW elects Nancy Jardin president The January meeting of the Belgrave A.C.W. was held at the home of Mary Isabel Nethery on Tuesday, January 6. The president Mrs. Nancy Jard­ in read the meditation on the theme of the Incarnation and the scripture was read by Olive Campbell. The prayers were said in unison. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Mrs. Gladys Van Camp and the treasurer’s report given by Mrs. Jean Nethery. The roll call was answered by nine members reading St. John, Chap­ ter 17. The dues were paid and collection taken. Three bales were sent to Casabanca before Christ­ mas. The election of officers for the coming year resulted as follows: President, Nancy Jardin; Vice President, Ardyss Johnston; Se­ cretary, Gladys Van Camp; Trea­ surer, Jean Nethery; cards com­ mittee, Mary Isabel Nethery. The program was prepared by Ardyss Johnston who read three poems “The Changing Seasons’’, new Y ear’s Reverie’ ’ and “ A- nother Year.’’ The meeting closed by singing grace and lunch was served by the hostess. UCW evening unit studies 'Beauty' The Evening Unit of the U.C.W. was held atthe home of Mrs. Mabel Wheeler with 27 members pre­ sent. The theme of the worship service was “Beauty" taken by Mrs. Sam Pletch and Mrs. Mabel Wheeler. The business period was follow­ ed by programs given by Mrs. William Coultes on “Images of Women In the Bible, Third World and at Home." 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