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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1987-03-11, Page 28PAGE 28. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 1987. Debate over Belgrave subdivision continues The selling of the Humphrey subdivision in Belgrave was dis­ cussed at length by East Wawa- nosh Township council atits March 3 meeting. In order to hold the line on spending, Councillor Jim Taylor made the motion that the subdivi­ sion be put up for sale, as a whole, with the purchaser being subject to the subdivision agreement. Coun­ cillor Ray Hallahan seconded the motion. Both councillors feltthat this was the best - if not only - way to get the subdivision developed. Both felt a developer could go in and finish the subdivision and push the sale of the lots better than the township could. As well, it wouldn’t require that any more money be invested by the township, while the township would immediately recover any money invested so far, and would be able to start collecting taxes on the land again. This motion was defeated when councillors Don Schultz and Fred Meier voted against it, and Reeve Ernie Snell broke the dead-lock by voting against it. A second motion was made by councillor Meier to list and sell the lots individually, with the provi­ sions that no further funds be invested until a minimum of 15 lots had been sold. Councillor Schultz seconded the motion, but when the vote came, councillors Hallahan and Taylor opposed it with Reeve Snell breaking the tie by voting for it. The feeling of those who voted in favour was that the lots could be sold for less than if a developer sold them, and as a result, the lots would sell more quickly. The selling price of the lots was established at between $6,000 and $7,500 each, depending on the lot sold. Arguments against selling lots in this manner were that since 15 lots had to be sold before any servicing could begin, then no date could be given for construction starts. Secondly, 15 lots is a lot of development for a small commun­ ity, andthecouncillorswerenot sure there were that many buyers available to get the subdivision started. ReeveSnellfeltvery strongly that the consumer demand was there, and is hoping now that all those who have expressed interest will come forward at this time to purchase a lot. New regulations are now in effect at the East Wawanosh disposal site. First of all, only residents of East Wawanosh can use the site. Residents have been issued a card and must produce it when they require access. This rule had to be imposed to stop non-residents from using the dump. Secondly, all garbage must be sorted as to materials which can and cannot be burned. There are now two dumping stations at the disposal site and residents must have their garbage sorted before they getthere. As these regula­ tions were imposed by the Ministry of the Environment, council had no choice but to accept them. RobertCharter of RR3, Blyth presented a report to council on information he had gathered for the township centennial history book. Mr. Charter felt the first step is to form a Horizon group, so the township would qualify for grant money for the project from the government. Secondly, that a committee be formed to decide on Harry Garniss dies on 86th birthday HARRY GARNISS John Henry (Harry) Garniss of RR 5, Brussels died at his home on Sunday, March 1, 1987. It was his 86th birthday. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Garniss. He is survived by three sisters, Ethel, (Mrs. Burns Moffat), Lillian, (Mrs. Earl Elliott) and Edith Garniss, all of Bluevale. Also surviving are three brothers, Bert Garniss of Wingham and Ed of RR 4, Wingham and Tom Garniss of Brussels. He was predeceased by one brother, Frank in 1983. Also surviving are four nieces and seven nephews. The funeral service was held from the McBurney Funeral Home, Wingham on March 3 with Rev. Bonnie Lamble officiating. Spring interment will be in Bran­ don Cemetery, Belgrave. Donations to the charity of choice would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Bluevale 4-H dub learns safety the content of the prepared book. He said that there are a number of books from neighbouring town­ ships that could be used as references, but the final decision would rest with this committee. The next step would be to find a publisher who can advise as to the format required. Mr. Charter said thatitwilltakealotof work and probably two years to get it all together, and that the project will be expensive. All members of council agreed to go ahead with the project. Donations were made to the Town and Country Homemakers for $200, and to the Blyth and District Community Centre for $3,963 toward the new brine chiller. Council decided to hire Barbara Black as part time help in the office at $6.50 per hour. The dog licence fee for 1987 will be $10 for the first dog, $15 for the second dog, and $25 for a kennel. BY JANICE HEISE The Bluevale III Bachelorettes had a very “energy filled” meeting toopen the “Surviving with Style” club. Fuse boxes and how to use them was one of the topics. Knock, knock. Who’s there? A stranger. If a situation like this happened to occur to any of the members of this club, they would be prepared. To handle this problem, they were told to talk through the door, never open it. A safety check before entering the house (broken windows, open doors) is also a good precaution when you’re home alone. At meeting two, Jennifer Grum- mett opened the meeting and then members “followed their sto­ machs’’ as their leader, Sheila Verbeek,ledthemto the kitchen so they could prepare a spicy apple drink. Along with this, to add a little pizzaz, they made a pizza. The meeting notes were then read over and members received tips on calorie-conscious, interesting and nutritional eating. 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