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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1987-10-21, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1987. Bluevale residents protest drain construction Two Bluevale residents attend­ ed the Morris Township council meeting on October 6 to discuss the manner in which the new commun­ ity drain on the Centre Sideroad in the hamlet has been installed, and to ask that further alterations be made. Both Glen Warwick and Harris Campbell said they were not satisfied with the work that had been done, especially with the installation of the four-foot stone catchbasins at the site, which Mr. Warwick said had not been included in the original drainage proposal circulated to affected Bluevale residents. After hearing council’s explana­ tion of the project, Mr. Campbell said that he would like to see how the drain works for a year before any alterations are made. But Mr. Warwick said he felt that culverts should have been installed across the roadway before water is directed to an outlet, and also suggested that culverts should havebeen installed underlane­ ways and ditches in the lawns affected. After a lengthy discus­ sion, Mr. Warwick said that he would wait until he receives a bill for the drainage project before he decides if he will allow his property to remain hooked into the drain. In other business, council direct- Shots in the dark upset council BY GARY WALDEN A great deal of concern and indignation was expressed at East Wawanosh township council by the councillors over the discharge of fire arms after dark by the Ontario Provincial Police (at the Wingham disposal site in East Wawanosh. A number of the nearby resi­ dents were rather alarmed at all the noise and not having been inform­ ed by the police as to what was going on, were rather apprehen­ sive. In a letter sent to council they expressed their displeasure of the complete lack of courtesy exhibited by the police and their night shoot as well as demanding that the Wingham dump site be closed because of the pollution it is causing to the local environment. Council agreed tocontact the Ontario Provincial Police and request that if they have any more night shoots, they at least have the courtesy to inform the local residents. They also are continuing to push Wingham to close their dump under plan of closure within two to three years with no extension. It was reported that the Belgrave library has been moved and is now open for business in the Women’s Institute Hall in Belgrave. Taxes for 1988 willbeundera new system on farms. One hun­ dred per cent will be rebated for farm land less the value of the house. The township decided to collect the taxes owed by using three payments, with the first being due in the spring of 1988. Council decided togo ahead with plans to purchase a 4-wheel drive loader tractor and accepted the tender from Case C. G. Farm Supplies at Zurich for the tractor. It was also decided that East Wawanosh should enter a tree planting program being offered by the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority. It was noted that a number of roadside trees are dying for whatever reason, and that unless council starts planting out new trees to replace them, there soon won’t be any roadside shade trees. ed clerk-treasurer Nancy Michie to send a letter to all township households in an attempt to determine an accurate picture of which local recreation facilities are actually being used by Morris residents. The move came about as a result of discussion of a draft agreement from the Blyth and District Community Centre Board which would assess Mori is at 1 7 per cent of the total operating costs of the facility. The agreement was tabled pending further study, and a letter was sent to the Board advising that the agreement is unacceptable in its present form, and suggesting that a five-year plan of projected expenses be undertaken before it is again presented for consideration. A resolution was passed that the j LEFT OUT IN THE COLD A T CO-OP WE HA VE... SERVICE RELIABILITY, - Radio Dispatch Truck - Competetive Pricing - Equal Monthly Pay. Plan - Full Burner Service - Auto Delivery Plan - 24 Hr. Service DRIVER SALESMAN - WAYNE JEROME THE MAN TO TAKE THE HEA T OUT OF HEA TING FOR YOU THIS WINTER CO o 0) Q. BECAUSE OF POOR HEATING SERVICE? township notify the Ministry of Transport and Communications that the concession signs along Highway 4 are incorrectly number­ ed, and asked that they be changed to the correct designation. At present, the signs show only the number ofthe concession on the north side of the road, instead of showing both concession num­ bers, as is more common on township roads. Morris council feels that the unusual numbering system could be confusing to emergency service personnel, and could result in unnecessary delays in a crisis. A letter was received from Champion Road Machinery of Goderich explaining the apparent price difference in quotations received recently by both Morris and AshfieldTownshipsfor similar road graders. The letter said that a $5,100 error in Ashfield’s favour had been made when Champion presented its tenders, and that both machines should have been quoted at the same price. Morris councillors said they were satisfied withtheexplanation, and expect to take delivery of the new machine before the end of the month. One of the first tasks for the new grader will be the reconstruction of Jane Street in Belgrave. If time permits, part of John Street will also be reconstructed this fall. Morris has applied to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs for funding under the PRIDE program forcommunity improvement. If approved, the funding will be used to pave streets, provide sidewalks and install street lights in the township portions of Walton, Belgrave and Bluevale in 1988-89 fiscal year. Application has also been made to the Ministry of Housing for nearly $60,000 in grants under the Ontario Home Renewal Program (OHRP) for the new year. The following building permits were approved on the recommen­ dation of building inspector Leo Sanders to: Donald Procter, Con- cession5, fora steel granary; to Floyd Hilts, Walton, for a body shop; and to McGavin Farm Equipment, Walton, for a storage and display area for farm machin­ ery. The next meeting of Morris Council will be held at 7:30 p.m. on October 27.