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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1994-07-06, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 1994. Council agrees to study Bowing to the inevitable, Brussels Village Council agreed Monday night to undertake a feasibility study to upgrade the aeration system at the village's sewage treatment plant. Council has been under pressure from the Ontario Clean Water Agen cy to do something about storage capacity for sludge from the waste treatment process. Last year council had been persuaded to take a grant for an engineering study (funded at 85 per cent) for an expensive storage WMS meets at K.rauters’ The June meeting of Melville WMS was held at the home of Mrs. Cal Krauter. Mrs. Steiss opened the meeting with a poem. A hymn A Story to Tell the Nation was sung. Leona Armstrong read the scriptures, John 2, verses 1-12. Mrs. Steiss gave the meditation which was based on the scripture reading. She then led in prayer. Brussels PS news Grade 8s visit Midland By Cory Smith and Jonathan Stuggins In the last few days of our school year Grades 1, 2, and 3 went swimming, Grade 4/5 made bubbles. On Tuesday, the last day of school, Grades 5/6 and 7 also went swimming. On Friday Grade 8 went on a Council, PUC discuss service Continued from page 1 companies in such projects in the past has been the posting of a per formance bond which guarantees completion of the project even if the company gets in financial trou ble. Often smaller local contractors have been unable to afford the bond and were excluded from jobs. "Just because ’hey can put up a perfor mance bond doesn't mean they are a better contractor," Reeve Work man argued. But Councillor Dave Hastings felt there should be a 100 per cent performance bond in place. "We're the keepers of the (public) purse," he argued. "We're only caretakers of their money." He worried that taxpayers might get stuck for addi tional costs if the contractor got in trouble. But Mrs. White said the village's consulting engineer had suggested that this was a small enough project (he called it a "glorified driving shed") that requiring a deposit and keeping on lop of the bills might be enough. Councillors agreed that a contractor could post a perfor mance bond or deposit a certified cheque for 20 per cent of the bid io qualify. In a related matter, council met with Public Utilities Commission ers Henry Exel and Gerry Wheeler to discuss water and sewer service to the firehall. Councillors had ---------------------------------- woukT like to thank the following sponsors for making BEACH DAY on July 4 a huge success. Brussels IGA, Todd’s Bakery, Thompson Meat Market, Brussels Variety. Thank You for your support. tank estimated to cost $400,000. Later, however council reconsidered and wanted to give the money back, feeling there was no way it would afford the expensive tank in the future. They met with official from the agency during the winter and thought they had convinced them that the cur rent system of renting a farm manure tank for storage was sufficient. Later officials from higher up wrote back to council, pressing them to reconsid-- The roll call was answered by each member reading a line or verse containing the word "flower". Mrs. Steiss then read a poem naming many of the lovely things given by the grace of God. O Safe to the Rock that is Higher than 1 was read in unison. Marguerite Krauter had a reading What Do we want from Life? Helen Elliott presided for the remainder of the meeting. She class trip to Midland to see Ste. Marie among the Hurons, the reconstructed Jesuit Centre of the 1640s. They also went to see Discovery Harbour in Penetan- guishene. Congratulations to Shannon Groves and Christine Yoon for getting the highest marks in the originally planned on servicing the building with "long" services for both water and sewer from existing lines. The PUC commissioners urged council to look at extending both water and sewer up George St. (toward the industrial park) from Turnberry to Princess St. Reeve Workman pointed out that about the same amount of digging would be involved in either route but the George St. route would help service additional lots. "If we don't go off George St. all the digging will only service the firehall. This way the same digging would serve the whole street." Councillor Greg Wilson agreed. "I think this is the way to go. If you're going to pay $10,000 for it this way it's better to spend $20,000 and do it right." Commissioner Wheeler pointed out that property owners along the street should help pay for the ser vicing, either now or at a later date. "Those lots are worth nothing now," he said. He warned that if loo many owners are allowed to FARM HUNTER'S BERRY R.R. #3, Brussels This year we have more RASPBERRIES in production. The crop looks good and will be ready mid-July, weather permitting. Also coming up this summer: •READY* • Peas (PYO or Ready-picked) • Green & Yellow Beans (PYO or Ready-picked) • Sweet Com • New Potatoes • Other Produce (Lettuce, Beets, Radishes, Garlic, Cucumbers, Squash, etc.) Watch for our ads for harvest dates or for more information call 887-9783. Cali Gregg for details our water consultant for Brussels and area. "Have a Safe S Happy Summer!" Hwy. 86 Brussels > 1 ■ Hunter's Berry Farm r ► Cranbrook Walton Lot 3 Con. 12 (Con. 11-12 Gray Tap, / PwodRoad)AQUAFINE 1-800-461-8094 or 887-9432 er or at least undertake a study to upgrade the aeration equipment. The cost of the latter study would be only $5,000, meaning the village share would be only $800. Upgrading the equipment would allow greater capacity allowing one of the aeration tanks to be used as a backup storage area. Councillors grudgingly agreed to go along with the less expensive study. "They're just going to keep at us," said Councillor Mary Stretton. thanked Mrs. Krauter for her hospitality and Mrs. Steiss for the carefully planned devotions. The secretary's and treasurer's reports were given, the offering received and dedicated. The hymn Summer Suns are Glowing was sung followed by repeating the Mizpah Benediction. A tasty lunch was served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Gibson. A social time was enjoyed. Brussels People Rev. Cam McMillan and Barb celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary July 2 with a dinner and open dance at Brussels Legion, and renewal of wedding vows at Brussels United Church on July 3. . In addition to many friends from Brussels, Ethel and Harriston, out of town guests included: Rev. Dr. Peter and Olga McKellar, Kindersley, Saskatchewan; Wray and Betty Titterson, Sean and Carol Baillie, Suzie and Fred Kruz, Bella and Eva Bote, Lorraine Gerber, Melva and Lome Tulk, all from Toronto; Isabel Howey, Brampton; Rene Satchell, Chatham; Don and Wendy Eby, Belleville; Frank McMillan, Edmonton; John McMillan, Richmond Hill; Susan school on the Gauss Mathematics contest. Thank you everyone who made this year a success. We would also like to thank The Citizen for letting us experience the duty of a reporter. We wish everyone a safe and happy summer. hook up long services, "someday when the sewer does go down the street some of the people won't want to pay for it". Councillor Dave Hastings wor- - ried that there was no way to ensure that property owners did pay their share. And Councillor Bruce Hahn wondered how long council could afford to finance future development, pointing out to the money the village invested in the industrial park with little return to date. Reeve Workman felt that if sewer hookups were available in the industrial park more lots would already have been sold. "I can see going down here if we had enough money coming in," Councillor Hahn said. "But how long is it going to take to pay back? Meanwhile the village has to carry the cost until they (property owners on the street) pay back." Eventually councillors agreed to get cost estimates on servicing the firehall from both directions before deciding which route to take. McMillan, Quebec City; Anna Dow, Montreal; Bob and Trish McMillan, Vancouver; Angus and Alice Wilson, Allan and Ethel Findlay, Cumberland, Ontario; Ron, Natalie and Dagny Thompson, Kathy and Genny Smilie, Orlean Ontario. Also visiting the Barton- McMillan home this week are Don and Mary Woods, Hillston, N.S.W., Australia. Rebekahs meet The last regular meeting before summer break of Morning Star Rebekah Lodge took place on June 28 with Noble Grand Lois McCutcheon presiding. There was a good attendance.. There will be no Rebekah picnic this year but there will be a pot luck supper at 6:30 p.m. in the Lodge rooms at the next meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 13. Past Noble Grand Gertie Kellington gave a report of Assembly Sessions which she attended at the Royal York Hotel from June 12-15. JULY & AUGUST B.M. & G. 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