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The Citizen, 1991-09-11, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1991. Ground-breaking Friday but debate continues Continued from page 1 other setbacks, this issue had not been taken into account by the architect and the committee. The wing has to be confined from the rest of the nursing home, which may mean an extension. Two beds in each of the Brussels and Clinton sites and one more nursing station will be added, Mr. Armstrong said. At a committee meeting on August 14, it was noted that the Ministry indicated the plans will be approved once the changes are made. The architect recommended at that time that a tender be accept­ ed and a contract signed with changes being negotiated. Negotia­ tions with the contractor will be done by the architect. At that meeting the architect expressed some concerns from another bidder about the tender of Granville Constructors Ltd., the approved contractors, however, was told by the county solicitors that the irregularities were not legal reasons to reject the bids. Later in the meeting, Bill Smith and Albert Chou of Granville Con­ structors Ltd. told the committee they had felt that one sub-contrac- tor they had named would be able to do the job even though the archi­ tect disagreed. However, they would change if necessary. They did confirm a mistake had been made in naming a sub-contractor on the Central Huron tender, but the price quoted was correct. They confirmed the amount of their ten­ ders for both sites were correct and would be firm. "We have had concerns about contractors and sub contractors that have been since explained to our satisfaction," Mr. Armstrong told county councillors, adding that the committee realizes there has been a serious delay in construction, but hopes it will begin either later this month or by early October. Councillor Bob Fisher wondered whether council had "jumped the gun" in approving a lender before the Ministry had given final approval of the plans. Clerk Nigel Bellchamber said the committee believed they had virtu­ ally all the approvals but, part of the process means the Ministry "holds the gavel" on final approval of these homes for the aged, he said. "It's very difficult. Sometimes Brussels won’t expand recycling program Brussels council at its Sept. 3 meeting voted not to expand its recycling program to include plas­ tic bottles for the time being. Clerk-treasurer Donna White said that Morris Township has arranged through Bluewater Recycling of Grand Bend to recycle plastic bot­ tles such as bleach bottles that take up a lot of room in the garbage. She wondered if Brussels wanted to make similar arrangements. But Reeve Gordon Workman expressed doubts about the way recycling has been going, saying "the whole thing about disposal turns my stomach". Nobody, he said, is pushing for changes to reduce the amount of packaging materials that have to be disposed of and recycling is costing munici­ palities large amounts instead of making money for them or at least breaking even. He warned that if things don't change, people are going to start losing the enthusiasm they have for recycling. Mrs. White suggested council could set up a special bin in town that people could drop off their plastic bottles in but the Reeve said that the bin itself would be expen­ sive and unless someone was there to watch, people would be putting the wrong materials in the bin and the buyers wouldn't want the plas­ tic. The Reeve said he didn't want the village to have to pay somebody to have to take plastic away when it will be resold and melted down for new products. "I want to see that we're getting something back to at least pay its (the recycling pro­ gramme) way." There will eventu­ ally be entrepreneurs who will find ways to make money from recycled materials, he said. Councillor Greg Wilson motioned that the issue of plastic recycling be deferred for now say­ ing "I hate to see our recycling bill go up." Brussels council will look you wait till everything is done, but when working with ComSoc that can be virtually impossible. Money from the Ministry for the Huronview project was financed on a time schedule, so Mr. Mickle wondered whether the funds were still on a flow chart, to minimize interest charges, that may arise due to the late starting. "We have been promised, though not in writing," said Mr. Arm­ strong, "that the flow of money wifi be improved considerably. But I won't comment any further because it is not in writing." He did add that the Ministry will definitely pick up their share of the costs for the addi­ tions. Granville Constructors Ltd., have been instructed to prepare and pre­ sent final prices at Huronview at 2 p.m. on Friday. Further conflict arose over the hiring of a field supervisor for the project. The person would be responsible for monitoring the progress of the work and bringing any concerns or problems to the attention of the architect. Councillor Bruce Machan asked whether or not anyone had any idea as to the cost of hiring such an indi­ vidual. Mr. Bellchamber said that the motion is primarily to designate someone to work with the architect, not the county, on the project and the agreement has been brought forward. "It won't be cheap," he added. "No, it never is," Mr. Machan responded. Mr. Mickle voiced his opposition saying he was under the impression that they were hiring someone to serve the interests of the county, not the architect. "It seems a very cozy relationship with the archi­ tect," he said. Mr. Armstrong responded saying that when the idea was mentioned it was discussed in great length. "The architect at that time said she did not want to be involved, but we are not qualified." "Is she hiring someone to protect our interests?" said Councillor Tom Cunningham. "Who is this person really going to feed information to if there's a problem." Mr. Bellchamber explained that problems would be brought to the architect, who has been hired to protect the county's interests. "If we have a problem we deal with her. We don't have the time or exper­ tise. " He added lhat because the bids were competitive the architect suggested that someone be on-site to see lhat things run smoothly and keep costs down. "That person is the architect's eyes and ears," Mr. Bellchamber said. Sale of Land by Public Auction Municipal Tax Sales Act, 1984 Corporation of the COUNTY OF HURON Huron County Court House Goderich, Ontario. N7A1M2 Take Notice that the iand(s) described below will be offered for sale by public auction at 10:00 o'clock In the forenoon on the 1st day of OCTOBER, 1991 at Huron County Court House, 1 Court House Square, GODERICH, Ontario N7A 1M2. Description of Land(s) Minimum Bld $ (set out the cancellation price as of the first day of advertising) at tennis court surplus later Brussels councillors said, at their Sept. 3 meeting, Lhat they will wait until a new tennis court is complet­ ed before they "consider" a request from Grey about money received from the old tennis court. The village had sold the land on which the old tennis court sat on Elizabeth Street, promising to rebuild a tennis court at the Brus­ sels Morris and Grey Community Centre. In a letter from Grey coun­ cil, Brussels council was asked to consider giving any surplus money received from the sale to the Brus­ sels Morris and Grey Recreation Committee. But while councillors indicated they would consider the request once the project is completed (probably next summer), the cur­ rent councillors indicated they weren't in favour of the idea. Councillor Mary Stretton, Brus­ sels representative on the BMG Recreation Committee said the sub­ ject is brought up at every meeting of the committee by the Grey town­ ship representative Dale Newman. But the agreement the town had originally undertaken when it pro­ posed sale of the old tennis court was to rebuild the court, she said. Nothing was said about any extra money that might be left. Reeve Gordon Workman argued that while the recreation committee was allowed to use the old court, it was never turned over to the com­ mittee by the village. Clerk-treasurer Donna White said that the village lawyer felt it was clear the property belonged to the village, not the recreation commit­ tee. Councillor Bruce Hahn sug­ gested that the lawyer be told to put that opinion in writing to try to head off future conflicts. Meanwhile, Councillor Stretton said, construction on the new tennis courts, west of the arena, has begun. The court is to be dug out and gravel put in this year and the paving to be completed next year. Part of Stephen Tivp. to be lost Stephen township Reeve Tom Tomes, announced to county coun­ cil on September 5 that an agree­ ment has been reached with Grand Bend for the annexation of a por­ tion of Stephen township land to incorporate it into the village. Councillor Tomes said that it was agreed, after some discussions lhat Grand Bend would best serve the area as its own municipality, which is what the people want, he added. Stephen township residents, who would be part of the land annexa­ tion were not pleased, Mr. Tomes said, as they fell they were being given away. "We had to look at what was best for them," he said Mr. Tomes added that though he had been opposed to the proposal, he felt it was in the township's best interest, that council become involved in the annexation, so they could have some control over the outcome. He feels the agreement that has been arrived at is one that suits all concerned. 1. All Lot 20, Registered Plan 192, E/S Anne Street Village of Brussels, County of Huron, Province of Ontario 2. Part of Lot 29, Part of Lot 30; Registered Plan 266 as In Instrument Number 207306 Village of Hensail, County of Huron, Province of Ontario 3. Part of the South Half of the South Half of the West Half of Lot Number Four (4); Concession 3 Eastern Division Township of Ashfleid, County of Huron, Province of Ontario More Particularly described in Instrument Number 54213 4. Part of Lot Number 26 as In Registered Plan 22R3 Part 11; Front Concession, North Town Plot as In Instrument Number 77556 Township of Ashfield, County of Huron, Province of Ontario 5. FIRSTLY: All Lot 23; Concession 2 SECONDLY: All Lot 24, Concession 2 Township of Grey, County of Huron, Province of Ontario 6. Part of Lot Number 32; Concession South Boundary Township of Hay, County of Huron, Province of Ontario more particularly described in Instrument Number 223628 7. Lot Number 8 Marietta Street, E/S Registered Plan 316 Township of Howick, County of Huron, Province of Ontario 8. Lot Number 9 Marietta Street, E/S Registered Plan 316 Township of Howick, County of Huron, Province of Ontario 9. Part of Lot Number 12 as In Registered Plan 22R731, Part 1 Concession 4; as In Instrument Number 191797 Township of Stephen, County of Huron, Province of Ontario 10. Part of the West Half of Lot 38, Concession 1 Township of East Wawanosh, County of Huron, Province of Ontario more particularly described In Instrument Number 201801 11. South Half of Lot Number 7; Concession 16 Township of Hay, County of Huron, Province of Ontario 12. East Half of Lot 18, Concession 2 Township of Hullett, County of Huron, Province of Ontario 13. West Half of Lot Number 18; Concession 2 Township of Hullett, County of Huron, Province of Ontario 14. North Part of Lot Number 19; Concession 2 as In Instrument Number 128038 Township of Hullett, County of Huron, Province of Ontario $ 2,702.51 $ 5,116.67 $ 3,377.14 $ 2,317.97 $19,813.73 $19,885.22 $ 1,886.16 $ 1,888.30 $ 4,471.84 $ 3,858.29 $ 5,299.61 $ 5,549.82 $10,155.94 $ 7,649.89 15. All of Lot Numbers 20, 30, 39, 40; $14,893.37 Part of Lot Numbers 29,19, 45; Concession 14 Elkin's Survey, Registered Plan 289 Village of Manchester, Township of Hullett, County of Huron, Province of Ontario more particularly described in Instrument Number 213706 All amounts payable by the successful purchaser shall be payable in full at the time of the sale by cash or money order or by a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank, trust company or Province of Ontario Savings Office. The municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rest with the potential purchasers. This sale Is governed by the Municipal Tax Sales Act, 1984 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount bld plus accumulated taxes and relevant land transfer tax. For further Information regarding this sale, contact: TREASURER, CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF HURON 1 Court House Square, Goderich, Ontario. N7A 1M2