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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1993-11-10, Page 1PUBLISHED IN LUCKNOW, ONTARIO Wednesday, November 10, 1993 55° G S Y Included Council prepares for OMB hearing KINLOSS TOWNSHIP - During the Nov. 1 meeting, council stet with its solicitor, George Magwood, and members of the taxpayers com- mittee, who oppose the proposed rezoning application of Donegan haulage scheduled to conte before an OMB hearing on Dec. 3. Those. attending included Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Fletcher, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Buchmeier, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Mur- ray, Mr. and Mrs. Tony Wartnaby, Mr. and Mrs. Ery Skrien, Harold Howald, Don Bell, Grant Cudmore and Ricky VanEe. Council instructed Mr. Magwood to proceed with attempting to postpone the OMB hearing to a •later date: Subsequent to the council meeting, Mark Becker, clerk - treasurer, informed the Sentinel the attempt had been unsuccessful. At the meeting Mr. Magwood was authorized to retain whatever agents necessary to help with the hearing and Mr. Becker was instructed to proceed with hiring a planning consultant to aid the municipality with evidence to be presented at the hearing. A further meeting with the con- cerned taxpayers was scheduled for Nov. 8 to discuss evidence which has been compiled to deal with the 0M13 hearing. Tenders/Quotes The tender of Clarence Altan to blow snow at the Kinloss Township landfill site for this winter season was accepted at the rate of $55 per hour. Council instructed Grant Gilchrist, acting road superintendent, to proceed with the quote of Art Breckles for repairs to the township pickup. Mr. Gilchrist was authorized to obtain backup -beepers for any of the township vehicles that do not already have the attachment. Miscellaneous A building permit application from Eric Exel was accepted, sub- ject to the building inspector's approval. Leo Murray and Duncan Campbell, on behalf of the IMP Antique Committee, extended thanks to the municipality for sup- plying a truck, trailer and driver to draw antiques to and from• the match. The next regular meeting is Nov. 15, 7:30 p.rn. Mid -Huron .landfill changes planned by Don Jackson As of Jan. 1 the Mid -Huron Landfill Site (MHLS) will begin charging tipping fees on • all waste. Changes are also pending on what will be accepted as landfill. A. document published by the MHLS Board titled "Waste Diver- sion' states that waste will be diverted through , the following means: 1) Wood and construction materials, including demolished buildings, will be allowed temporarily to be landfilled at the site, however, at such time as the' board finds a suitable alternative method of diver- sion, such material will be banned from the site. 2) Clean cardboard will be banned from landfilling. The MHLS Board will install a bin for cardboard at the site. 3) Yard waste will be banned from landfilling. Yard waste must be separated and placed in a special area at the landfill site. Branches will be stockpiled In a separate area on site. 4) Since each municipality is sup- plying a recycling system in their own municipality, there is no need to duplicate the system. No loads will be accepted that contain items that recycle systems are set up for, Council=- says no 'to trailer addition such as newspaper, steel, aluminum, cans, glass, etc. Scrap steel and white goods (a- ppliances) would be banned from landfilling and would be handled in a similar manncr as they are now handled at the landfill site.. „ The document also states that banned items allowed in a load would be zero per cent, adding that loads containing banned items would be charged double and repeat offenders would be referred to the board. The tipping fee will be $35 per tonne of landfill with a minimum fee of $5. MI -MS Scale Master Ben Mun- nings said he Would like the• public to be aware of these changes in advance, so the transition will be easier. "I am afraid that come January 1, I will get physical threats and I will get called every name in the book, so I want people to know about it now, rather than later," he said. Mr. Munnings said the board decided to make the landfill 'site self-sufficient by having user fees, rather than using tax dollars. "I can't guarantee your taxes will go down, but I can guarantee you that your taxes won't be going to the landfill." He feels that, initially, some people will dump illegally as a protest to the new dumping fees. He stated, "That will only cost everyone more in the long run." He said that the board is anticipating rare cases of illegal dumping, but added, "In my opinion, it won't be in rare cases." He said that he personally feels that the new system is good but he is worried about the response it will get. "As a user, I have no problem with this (system). As the guy that ,has to take the brunt of it (public opinion), I wish it could have been explained better," Ken Hunter, advisor to the S Board said . that at least three- quartors of landfill expenses presently come out of municipal taxes. He explained that the provincial government has called -on all municipalities to reduce their landfill by 50 per cent by the year 2000 from their 1988, per capita level. He said he doesn't think the new system will be well received. "People don't like to pay and they don't like change," he said. He said he thinks the new system will encourage people to produce less waste and to recycle more diligently. . 'ASHFIELD TOWNSHIP - Mr. and -Mrs. Don Wilson, of Kingsbridge, attended the Nov..2 meeting of Ashfield Township council to discuss the possibility of constructing an addition to their trailer. They were advised that an ad- dition to the rear of their trailer would not be allowed as it would not conform to the rear yard set- back requirements in a village residential zone. Also, a minor variance could not be considered as the relief requested would not be of a minor nature, The issue of the legality of the continued existence of livestock in a VR1 zone was discussed. Linda Andrew, clerk -treasurer, was directed to consult the township solicitor for information. The motion of Oct. 19, regarding the transfer of $25,000 from the computer reserve to general funds, was amended to indicate a transfer of $19,800. . Village will be affected by landfill changes by Pat Livingston - While some Lucknow residents are doing their part to reduce waste going into the Mid -Huron Landfill Site (MHLS), increased participation in the blue box program could help in reducing landfill costs when the new tipping fees come into effect. Effective Jan. 1, 1994, the MHLS will begin charging tipping fees on all waste at $35 per tonne with a minimum fee of $5. Changes are also . pending on what will be accepted as landfill (see Landfillchanges planned). Presently the village pays for waste. going into the MHL$ on a per tonnage basis. Roughly five per cent, Of the total waste deposited in the MHLS by tight municipalities, comes from Lucknow, said Councillor Ken Fischer, who sits on the landfill site board. On a yearly basis, this translates into an operating cost of around $10,000, said Bertha Whitcroft, the village clerk -treasurer. Councillor Fischer said the biggest adjustment resident's will have to make is not putting .corrugated cardboard out for curbside pickup. "Cardboard will no longer be accepted at the landfill site (after Jan.l):" Corrugated cardboard is described by Councillor Fischer as that with a ripple in between two layers. Ile said council is in the process of establishing a place for a dumpstcr u0 he located. Residents will be responsible for depositing their own "clean, corrugated cardboard" into the dumpster. Corrugated cardboard soiled with food stains is not to be put in the dumpster. Ordinary dirt does not constitute soiled, said Councillor Fischer. •turn to page 2 Salvation Army prepares for Christmas relief With Christmas fast ap- proaching, the Salvation Army in Wingham is once again preparing for its "Christmas and - Winter Relief" appeal. Due to the steady increase in families in need and the -exten- sive area served, the Salvation Army is once again seeking your support. The arca reaches from Millarton through Mildmay, Fordwich, Molesworth, Brussels, Blyth, Lucknow and Ripley. Captain Roy Scott said, "We never cease to be amazed at the wonderful generosity of these communities and the tremendous support which we receive, not only at Christmas but also throughout the new year." With the closing of the official Lucknow food bang , Captain Scott said the Salvation Army would be working in close cooperation with the Lucknow ministerial and others in the community. "We will of course be accepting applications for Christmas asistance from all in •turn to page 2 Buddy bowling tourney was a big hit with kids. Members of the Youth Bowling Council and their friends were out in full force at the' Lucknow, bowling lanes last Saturday. The "Bring a Buddy" tourney was the first tournament of the year. Champions for each class were: Smurfs age 1 to 4, boys, Richard Morris and Sam McLelland, girls, Amber Norman and Jesse Wood; Pee Wees age 5 to 7, boys James Mann and Sandy Lougheed, girls Whitney Taylor and Lacey Murray; Bantams age 8 to 10, boys Russ Mann and Dan McDonagh, girls, Paula Taylor and Laura Sande; Juniors age 11 to 13, ,boys Jamie Aubie and Jeff Havens, girls Kris- tina Johnston and Cathy Cairncross. All the YBC members received badges and the champions got a badge and a bar. All their buddies received certificates. •' Everyone had a great time. Special thanks to those who helped keep score. Children are still welcome to join the YBC program. Call the bowling alley 528-3437 or Eric Taylor 528- 2110. Adam Martin (left) receives a few instructions ,ofthe art of bowling from his friend Cody Pegg, during last week's first Yourtg Bowling Council tournament held in Lucknow, It was a buddy tourney and Cody brought his friend Adam along to introduce him to the sport. (Pat Livingston photo)