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The Citizen, 1994-07-13, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 1994. County votes to split landfill site agreements Owners of sites that are candi­ dates for a Huron County landfill will now be able to negotiate an agreement to let county officials walk over their land without also giving permission to drill test holes. County council decided at its July session to allow a splitting of the agreement. Previously property County hires weed inspector owners were asked to sign an agreement that paid them $500 to allow county officials to walk over the land to see if there was any­ thing that would eliminate it from further consideration, and conduct lest well drilling to see if subsoil conditions were suitable. Some owners of the 11 candidate sites were not willing to sign the blanket agreement, however. They were willing to allow officials to walk the land but not to drill. The new agreement will allow them to at least take the first step without committing to allow drilling. Meanwhile, Craig Metzger, pro­ ject co-ordinator for the Huron County Waste Management Master Plan, said that landowners on eight of the 11 sites have already signed agreements to allow inspection and drilling and officials have reviewed those sites. "We don't have a report from the consultants as to which ones can be dropped (from further consideration)," he said. After a lengthy debate over pro­ cess and cost, Huron County coun­ cil agreed to hire John Gibson, who was chosen from among 23 appli­ cants, to succeed his father, Joe Gibson, as the county weed and tree inspector. The hiring of a part-time employ­ ee took on a full-time discussion for council as the process was attacked from various directions. Lossy Fuller, deputy-reeve of Exeter, objected to the pay level being at level three of the salary grid, instead of level one. "Just because he is overqualified doesn't mean he should start higher up the grid. The job description doesn't change." But Lyn Murray, clerk-adminis­ trator, explained that in the original advertisement for the position a set dollar amount had been quoted — the same hourly wage that the incumbent had received. Later the Agriculture and Public Works Committee had decided to change and put the position on the grid. Level 3 was close, but still below, the wage advertised. Level one would have been nearly one dollar an hour less. But that just caused more debate. Deputy-Reeve Fuller felt the grid shouldn't be involved at all in a contract position. Jack Coleman, deputy-reeve of Stanley Twp. felt the advertised rate had been too high. "I don't feel we should hire a new person at the same level as someone who has worked for us for 25 years," he said. Bill Vanstone, reeve of Colbome Twp. worried that placing the salary on a grid meant an almost automatic yearly pay increase. Eventually, after one amendment was defeated and another failed to find a seconder, the motion to hire Mr. Gibson passed. The debate, which lasted nearly 45 minutes, helped push the council session from a half-day meeting to a full- day meeting. Each of the 32 coun­ cillors will receive an additional $31.88 because of the declaration that this was a full day meeting. B. Machan seeks wardenship Wingham Reeve Bruce Machan has announced his intention of seeking the position of Huron County Warden for 1995. Reeve Machan was the only per­ son to declare his candidacy at Thursday's July council session. Traditionally that is the meeting when candidates declare them­ selves. However last year Ashfield Reeve Allan Gibson waited until September to declare his intentions and was the eventual winner over two candidates who declared them­ selves in July. St. Helens gets new signs The village of St. Helens will soon have signs at the four bound­ ary limits to mark visitors arrival in the hamlet. West Wawanosh council autho­ rized Kathy and Gary Leeman to request Jack Millar to prepare the signs, at the quoted price of $182 for four, and the wording to be at their discretion. A bylaw was approved which will provide for the erection of slop signs at the St. Augustine intersec­ tion. Road Superintendent George Humphries was authorized to call tenders for a tandem dump truck approved by the Ministry of Trans­ portation under supplementary sub­ sidy allocation. Mr. Humphries was instructed to mark trees to be logged in the Inlis Pit and to obtain quotes from three sources for the job, which includes the price for tops which are to be removed. Council requested the township solicitor to redraft the offer to pur­ chase the Foran farm to clarify por­ tions of the agreement. Tom Pridham, engineer for the Dungannon Drain and Joan Arm­ strong, township clerk-treasurer will apply to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs for funding under the infrastructure program, to be applied to the cost of the pro­ posed Dungannon Drain. Council will apply to the Mait­ land Valley Conservation Authority for a permit to place fill in Lot 21, Cone. 8 to provide an access laneway to the residence. The road and general accounts were paid in the amount of $84,104.09 and $19,744.75, respec­ tively. Ease on down the road This machine made short work of what looked like a big job along Blyth's main street last Friday. The new curb and gutter was installed smoothly along the west side of Queen St. during the afternoon. Group meets to discuss tourism Have you ever sat in a local restaurant and overheard a visitor ask an employee of the establish­ ment, "What's there to do in Huron County?", only to hear the reply, "Nothing." The Central Huron Economic Development Committee (CHEDC) would like to work with business owners in Central Huron to supply them with the information to make tourists aware of the many attrac­ tions in the region. CHEDC held a special meeting on July 3 and invited owners of restaurants, bed and breakfasts, hotels, motels and campgrounds to attend. Cindy Fischer of the Huron Tourism Association (HTA) pro­ vided those present with member­ ship packages and information on the association. Anyone wishing information on the attraction in Huron County can obtain a copy of Huron County Travel Guide through their clerk's office or they can contact Marie Jefferson of CHEDC al 482-3997. Going on Vacation? Is your vehicle ready? .Bring it in for a Service or Tune Up! DAN’S AUTO REPAIR 523-4356 Dan Snell Licensed Automobile Technician SPECIAL Area youth gets special award Ann Gamiss of RR 4, Wingham was one of 10 young people from Southwestern Ontario who received Canada Day Youth Awards at a Citizenship Court ceremony in London on July 1. The awards are presented to young people for their community activity and work on environmental issues. Presentations were made at an outdoor ceremony at White Oaks Community Centre, London. Following the awards presentation, 29 people officially became Canadian citizens in a formal ceremony. * Computerized tune-ups * brakes - turn drums & rotors * exhaust * headlight aiming ‘ tires - sales, repairs, computerized wheel balancing * service * battery sales - testing & service * vehicle inspection station OIL and FILTER INCLUDES • up to 5L 10W30 oil • oil filter CHANGE * chassy grease * labour S19 95 CHECKING • fluid levels (add as required - extra) • tires - pressure & condition • exhaust parts ENDS JULY 30/94 * belts Phone 523-4356 for an appointment Open Mon. - Fri. 8:00 - 5:30 Located at Snell Feed & Supplies Ltd. +08 Westfield ^oad Auburn Wingham Belgrave