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The Citizen, 1991-09-11, Page 22PAGE 22. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1991. County briefs County council accepts Radford tender The tender of George Radford Construction Ltd., in the amount of $31,244, GST included for crush­ ing gravel at Kroeze Pit was accepted. ****** County Engineer Denis Merrall gave a report on the progress of the road construction between Ben- miller and Londesboro. He said the project was progressing well and the last block should be completed by the end of September. HCBE tours Wingham P.S. In the management committee report to the September 3 meeting of the Huron County Board of Edu­ cation it was noted that a tour of Wingham Public School had been conducted to give consideration to parking problems and address the long-term need of expanding the playground. The location for a new portable classroom was identified as well as probable locations for building additions if necessary. Committee chair Rick Rompf said a review of the indoor facilities addressed possible improvements to the school offices and to the reception area. Options to expand library space were also reviewed. The reorganization of special edu­ cation facilities and portions of the building formerly occupied by the Golden Circle School were noted.**♦ Board administration will investi­ gate the possibility of extending an existing off-street angle parking strip at Wingham Public School by creating a fenced parking area and bicycle racks. This will be reviewed by Wingham. HCBE makes boundary adjustments Huron County Board of Educa­ tion at its September 3 meeting, finalized a boundary change, that would affect Vanastra and Huron Centenni.il Public School. The change is for Part Lot 45, Cone. 2, of Tuckersmith township which comprises a mobile home park, commonly known as Mor­ gan's Trailer Park. This will not be an attendance area served only by Vanastra, as opposed to one served by both schools. The trustees were informed that notices listing the lots and conces­ sion of all property affected were circulated by way of the school newsletter to the parents and by first class mail to all owners or occupants based on information in the assessment role No objections had been forthcoming, it was noted. Trustee Allan Carter said that he had been contacted by some ratepayers who had felt that though they would not be directly affected by a change, they should have been notified. Director of Education Bob Allan replied saying that though he did not want to seem defensive, he felt that was a situation that could be extended forever. Trustee Norm Pickell queried as to why anyone in the south part of a township should be concerned about a change occurring in the north. "If they move into that area in the future, they will know before they move in," he said. Mr. Carter, agreed with the logic, slating that he was simply relaying some things that had been brought to him. "We are giving notice to the peo­ ple affected by this," reminded Mr. Pickell. "It s not like we are going behind anyone's back, not with the The road committee reported at the September 5 meeting of County council that the rumble strips south of County Road 25 in McKillop township will be improved when County Road 12 is resurfaced between Walton and Winthrop. ****** The contract for the supply of propane to the Wroxeter garage was awarded to Sparling's Propane in the amount of $0.165 per litre. ****** *** The Management Committee asked administration to explore the merits and problems of relocating grades 7 and 8 from Wingham, Turnberry and East Wawanosh Public Schools to a separate wing at F.E. Madill Secondary School. It is felt that if practical this would eliminate the need for major building expansion programs, pre­ dicted for each school in this decade. The report should identify bene­ fits for student learning, including access to specialized facilities not available in elementary schools as well as any problems. The commit­ tee asks it be completed by Decem­ ber 1. ♦** A recommendation was passed revising the hourly rate or groups using school facilities when custo­ dial services are required to $19.30 from $18.40 last year. Such revisions are computed on the basis of average overtime rates from current collective agreements. way we have set this program up," he noted referring to the procedure the board established for giving affected individuals opportunity to be informed and express concern over any proposed boundary changes. The board also changed the boundaries for Robertson Memorial and Victoria Public Schools in Goderich. With the change, the school boundary separating the attendance areas has become the full north/south length of North and South Streets for all new enroll­ ments. Families with children presently in attendance at Victoria Public School who reside in areas that will become part of the Robertson memorial Public School area will be permitted to attend Victoria. Trustee Bea Dawson remarked that she couldn't believe there had- continued on page 27 BRUSSELS LIVESTOCK Division of Gamble & Rogers Ltd. UPCOMING SALES TUESDAYS 11 a.m. Slaughter Cattle & Cows THURSDAYS 11 a.m. Veal* Goats, Sheep & Lambs FRIDAYS 10:30 a.m. Pigs 1 p.m. Stockers Remember the Farmer’s Market Saturday 8-1 BRUSSELS 887-6461 Mr. Merrall said that there had not been as much resource put into construction this year and the bud­ get was tight, which had caused some concern. "Mother Nature has been good to us and we should come in one budget," he said. ****** Mr. Merrall was authorized to be a member of the Ministry of the Environment’s Waste Management Master Plan Steering Committee, They pertain to situations where a custodian is required in the prin­ cipal's judgement, Mr. Allan said. The bid of Esso Petroleum of $0.2150 per litre for the supply of fuel oil to selected HCBE schools for this year's healing season was accepted from six tenders.**♦ Tenders were called earlier for five buses as approved for grant purposes by the Ministry of Educa­ tion. The total cost of the purchase, including taxes is $238,717.**♦ Tenders were accepted for sever­ al projects. They are: addition at Hensall Public School, D. Bender Construction, $308,500; fire alarms at McCurdy Public School, J&J Construction, $38,824; roofing at Tumberry Central Public School, Bluewater Roofing, $28,360; roof­ ing and brick repair at Robertson Memorial Public School, Exeter Roofing, $202,444; roofing and fire alarms at Vanastra Public School, Smith-Peat Roofing, $199,670; healing system at Central Huron SS, Culliton Brothers, $205,333; fire alarms at CHSS, Albion-Lane, $99,690 and air handling at the Learning Resource Centre, $47,270. It was noted that all work is on schedule. Completion dates at CHSS will extend into late Octo­ ber. The new space at Hensall Pub­ lic School will be ready for occupancy by late September. A letter was read from Brussels Public School principal apprising HCBE of the contribution of the Brussels Optimist Club, which organized and financed the level­ ling of the school yard to provide for a proper soccer field. Mr. Kemp said the facility would be available for use by both school and commu­ nity clubs under an agreement between the board and the village. "I would want you to know that the staff applauds the initiative taken by the Optimists to assist Brussels Public School to better serve its students and the communi­ ty at large," said Mr. Kemp. which is being established to assist and advise the Ministry staff in the development of its restructuring process.****** Councillor Norm Fairies told council he was "taken aback" by its decision to turn down an applica­ tion of consent from a Howick township couple. "Our council sup­ ported it and they went to the Plan- ’ ning Department and were given tentative approval. They spent $10,000 and have had it turned down," hesa+d? Mr. Davidson, the County Plan­ ning Director, told Mr. Fairies the couple are being instructed to pro­ ceed by a plan of subdivision, which protects both the municipali­ ty and the purchasers of the proper­ ty. "The concern is for properly serviced lots," he said. Councillor Ernie Snell said it was his understanding that the ministry says they don't want anymore sep­ tic tanks. "There is no hope in my mind for small villages to develop." ****** Council voted to begin phasing out the completion of child day care applications after discussion with the municipalities involved. Initially, there were very few applications for child care subsidy since parents paid costs themselves, usually. Over the years, more and more demanded and received the subsidies resulting in more staff requirements. To the end of July 66 child day care applications were completed. For example, since June 1991, the Wingham Children's Centre had requested 36 applica­ tions for child day care. VEAL PRODUCERS CONSIDER THE FACTS ABOUT SELLING YOUR VEAL AT THE ONTARIO LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE WATERLOO, ONTARIO SALES EVERY TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY 12:00 NOON FACT: Large market, with modern penning reduces bruising and shrinkage. 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