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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1994-05-18, Page 9Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, May 18, 1994 — Page 9 West Wawanosh holds itmill rate portion at '93 levels WEST WAWANOSH - Council has held the municipal portion of the 1994 mill rate at last year's level, on both farm/residential and business/commercial. The county portion also remained the same as 1993. ' Residents within the municipality will face a higher mill rate, however, due to increases on the education .,scene. Public school elementary and secondary portions increased .62 per cent and 12.72 per cent respectively. Separate school levies increased 4.99 per cent on both elementary and secondary. As a result, the total mill rate for a farm/residential public school Lions. Ladies commit $5,000 •from page 1 a -round loop. Workoees are being held every Wednesday night until' completion. The next is to start in Waterworks Park with the stone dust pathway. The Lions Ladies will provide monetary support to the Lions for the pathways. Deanna Reavie says they have committed $5,000. Frank Alton, speaking for the Horticultural Society, explained their plans for a picnic shelter at Waterworks Park. Tile shelter will measure 16' x 24' acid will house six 6' x 5' . picnic tables. Plans are to start this week with grading, leveling and gravelling the area. The erection of the shelter has been contracted out. The open -sided building will have hydro and a barbecue will be located in close proximity. It is hoped that the shel- ter will be completed in June. The local Legion is planning to build a bridge at Waterworks Park, across Dickie's Creek. Delores Sokoloski said the a replica of a Dutch bridge will be constructed, and will be done in conjunction with the Legion's commemoration of the 50th anniversary of D -Day. The Kinsmen's involvement., as part of the scenic walk through the village, is to construct a boardwalk located on the Elgin Street road allowance leadingto the Kinsmen Park. Tom Andrew said the 600' boardwalk would probably take two years. Village representative Lynn Peck said donations have been received from smaller organizations and families. These will be used to purchase park benches or picnic benches. Chris Hart said MVCA will focus spring plantings on several proper- ties between the Luckriow Public School and Waterworks Park, along Anderson's Creek. Private lan- downers will be encouraged to consider similar plantings on their properties. The natural habitat along the three streams flowing through the village.has been gradually and unknowingly damaged through the removal of vegetation from along the valley lands. This natural vegetation must be replanted to insure the health of the watercour- ses: Common species that are found locally will be used. Landowners wishing to become involved are invited to call MVCA 335-3557 and ask for Chris Hart of Phil Beard. Did you know? In 1991, there were over 60,000 admissions to Canadian hospitals for the treatment of asthma; over 164 admissions each'day. In 1989, there were over 34,000 admissions to Canadian hospitals for the treatment of asthma in children under 15 years of, age. That means more than 93 children were admitted to hospital each day for the treatment of asthma. supporter is 16.293 (+3.53 per cent from '93); for farm/residential separate school supporter 16.599 (+2.95 per cent from '93). The additional levy for Auburn residents is 1.474 mills (residential). Street light apportionments in both Dungannon and Auburn have decreased considerably; due to the fact that a,private contractor will now do maintenance work rather than Ontario Hydro. No charge for maintenance is included in the levy for 1994 because that charge is unknown at this time. The rate in 1995 will reflect the maintenance charge of 1994 and will be higher in proportion to the amount of maintenance required. Tom Pridharn of R.J. Burnside and Associates was appointed by council to undertake the survey and plan of the proposed drainage works for Dungannon. A minor variance application, by `Samuel J. Miller, requesting relief from the side yard requirement of 60 metres, was approved., Council approved the purchase of a, laser transit, at an y$tpproximate cost of $3100. A. J. Sherwood attended the May 5 meeting to voice his concerns regarding council's handling of finances, road projects and.;other matters. Council, along with the road superintendent,• will consult John Foran and the Ministry of Natural Resources regarding the possiblity of obtaining some gravel from the Foran pit via a wayside pit licence, Quotes will be obtained to construct an access ramp to the municipal office via the council chambers door at the west side of the building. • Auburn Recycling Program The municipality has entered into an agreement for a proposed recycling program in Auburn. A large blue bin has been in place since last summer. The bin is rented from Chamney Sanitation and sits on Chamney's lot. • The proposed agreement provides for charges for lifting and proces- sing only to be split between West Wawanosh (41 per cent), .Hullett (41 per cent) and East Wawanosh (18 per cent). The program is a. voluntary one put in place in an effort .to reduce landfill. Joan Armstrong, clerk, says others in the immediate area outside Auburn are also welcome to use the • recycling bin. 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