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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1988-09-28, Page 1Reeve Clark reveals sewage project progress Editor's Note: The following report on the progress be- ing made on the Lucknow sewer project was submitted this week by Reeve Herb Clarke. It outlines the steps currently be- ing taken by the Village towards the development of a sewage system for Lucknow, and the work yet to be completed. The Village of Lucknow has now exercis- ed the options on the sanitary sewer treat- ment site located east of the village on the Brooks and Milne properties. The site con- sists of some 50 acres of land. As soon as the land survey has been completed, the deeds for the property will be prepared. All the reports, environmental assessments, etc, have now been com- pleted and submitted and reviewed by the Ministry of the Environment (M.O.E.). The Village Council is presently waiting for the issuence of their certificate of ap- proval and the approval from the Ontario Municipalities Board (O.M.B.) for permis- sion to debenture the village's share of the total costs. The project, priced in excess of $5 "million, will be subsidized 85 per cent by the M.O.E. with the village paying the re- maining 15 per cent. Unless some unfor- seen problems arise,. the cost of the sanitary sewers for a standard lot would be less than the cost of installing a new septic tank and tile bed. The estimated cost at present is $30 per metre frontage (approximately $10 per foot), plus a $750 connection charge. Operating and maintenance would amount to approximately $140 per year and would appear on the water billings. Meeting with ratepayers Before the financing is put. in place, a meeting will be held with the ratepayers of the village to hear any suggestions or concerns. At present, Village Council is suggesting these three alternatives: 1. A one-time cash payment. 2. Quarterly payments which would ap- pear on the tax bills and be considered cash. 3. Payments over a ten-year period. The ratepayer would have the choice, but the more cash payments that are received, the less the amount that would have to be debentured. Council expects that two tenders will be called. One to complete the installation in the village and one to complete the con- struction at the treatment site. Connections will be provided for at the property line and it will then be the owners' responsibility to make the in- stallation from the connection to the house. Construction is expected to begin in the Spring of 1989 and the project should see completion by the end of that year or early the following year. Lucknow Tourism Committee Directory sign considered, An estimated quote of $700 for a village directory sign was presented to the 15 members of the Lucknow Tourism Com- • mittee at their regular monthly meeting held last week. In addition to the eight -foot by eight -foot metal framed sign, the local, group will consider the placement of road signs. outside the village at a cost of $100 each. Discussion at. the meeting, • which was chaired by Rick McArthur, centred around the placement of the directory. It was thought that the sign might be best placed on the fence between the funeral home and Mrs. Fisher's house. It was also proposed that a bulletinboard be placed at the post office. The group, which is working diligently to "put Lucknow on the map" as a tourist destination, is also attempting to produce a brochure for Lucknow and area which will promote businesses and services. Larry Cowan has been asked to make a sketch of the brochure and to produce an estimated cost of .printing for the next meeting. Dick Askes will be chairperson for the fund raising committee. Jim Lyons made a suggestion at last week's meeting that the Scotch Thistle and horse shoe be used as the village ef'nblem instead of the Shamrock as Lucknow has always been noted as a Scotch settlement. He also brought up the idea of developing Treleavan's mill pond as an area for wild life such as Ducks Unlimited. It was decid- ed that Joanne Weber would contact several people to see if such a venture is possible. Other ideas to promote tourism in and around Lucknow icluded the placement of public washroom signs at the Town Hall and a bulletin board outlining village ac- tivites. It was suggested that a motel and laundromat would be an asset but that the current lack of sewers prohibits anything of that nature. The Lucknow Tourism Committee meets on the third Monday of each month at, 8 p.m. at the Town Hall and would ask that anyone with suggestions or ideas in this regards attend the next meeting. The paving of Campbell According to a report given to the Sen- tinel by Reeve Herb Clark on behalf of the Village Council, temporary repairs will soon be made at the Campbell Street con- duit location to eliminate the bump which currently exists there. The conduit, which allows water to pass under Campbell Street, is located just west of Inglis Street. The entire street was scheduled to be re - paved, but Council has now requested a hold on the paving until the forthcoming sanitary sewers for the village are in place. The mains for the sewage system will cross Campbell Street at different locations. Following the sewer installations, ex- pected to begin next Spring, the area over the conduit will be planed and the entire street paved. This project is to be financed 100 per cent by the Ministry of Transport and Communications. • ii : 1 1.4. A three year veteran of trail riding, 11 -year-old Patrick Magee readies his steed for the day's journey. (Pat Livingston photo) Good horse sense By Pat Livingston Sunny skies and warm temperatures greeted the approximately 25 riders, members of the Chesley Saddle Club, who gathered at the property of Larry Cowan on Saturday to particiapte in the 12. mile trail ride through Kinloss Township. These lovers of horses and the great out- doors came from as far away as Wingham, Dungannon, Lucan, Clearwater, Brussels, Walkerton and Kincardine to take part in the ride. When this Sentinel reporter arrived on the scene, Harold Hardy of Lucan and Bob Wrigth of Dungannon were found leaning against their trcuks discussing horse and, of course, the weather. The animal in the Hardy trailer was making his presence very well known, probably in anticipation of the day ahead. Upon commenting on the nose protruding from the trailer, we were informed that this was not a horse at all but rather a three-year-old mule that Mr. Hardy takes out on the trail rides. The mule was indeed an impressive specimen. Over the next half-hour, more trailers arrived, some including whole families who enjoy this form of recreation together. The Chesley Saddle Club was formed 12 years ago and hold numerous one, two, three and five-day trail rides throughout the year. The club's five-day ride this year, which takes in 100 miles of trails, was held in the Chesley area and had ap- proximately 55 riders daily. All meals are supplied via the club cook trailer. Riders for that event came from Toronto, Orangeville, Sarnia and other poinst in Mid -Western Ontario. Riding the Rockies In August of this year, Larry Cowan, along with other members of the club, flew to Edmonton and enjoyed a 10 -day trail ride through the Canadian Rockies. Motor vehicles are replaced with horses and sad- dles as experienced mountain guides led the group into the lure of western adven- ture. The clear mountain streams and stunning views of the Rockies were an ex- perience to remember for the club. The Chesley Saddle Club is a member of the Ontario Trail Riders Association. Anyone interested in joining or obtaining futher information on the organization is asked to contact Larry at 528-2730.