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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-08-10, Page 15W. Wawanosh accepts tenders The preliminary plans for the Dungannon Drain were accepted by West Wawanosh council at the Aug. 2 meeting. Clerk-Treasurer Joan Armstrong was instructed to circulate the report to all interested and affected owners and agencies. A further meeting will be held on Aug. 16 to consider the report. The tender from Champion Road and Machinery Sales was accepted, in the amount of $44,678.65, for a body, sander and snow plow equip­ ment . Council amended a July 5 motion regarding the placement of village signs at the limits of St. Helens. Morris denies drain appeals Morris council held a court of revision on Aug. 2 to discuss appeals regarding the assessments for the installation of the Nichol Drain, Branch F at the northwest side of Brussels. The court of revision was com­ prised of Morris Twp councillors Bert Elliott and Clem McLellan and Brussels Reeve Gord Work­ man. Appeals were presented by Bill and Marie Turnbull and Harold Steffler. Mr. Steffler explained to the court that his lot had been assessed too much based on the number of lots (10) into which his property could be divided. He said the area would accommodate four lots when compared to neighbouring parcels. Engineer Andy McBride of Mait- land Engineering Services ex­ plained to Mr. Steffler that the assessment was based on area not the number of lots. "The Steffler land was assessed double the agricultural rale for the road and half the rate for the resi­ dential land," he said. Hullett Twp. mill rate drops The 1994 mill rate for residential taxpayers in Hullett Township dropped slightly after discussion at a special council meeting held on July 26. Residential rates will drop from a mill rate of 3.158 in 1993 to 3.154 for this year. Commercial ratepayers will also see a .004 mill decrease. However, with increases in the school sectors, the mill rate will increase from 15.239 to 15.790 for public supporters and from 15.624 to 16.096 for separate school back­ ers. Total commercial rates will increase across the board. Council will inform the Huron County Health Unit that council sees no problem leaving Don Scott's weeper bed on the unopened road allowance on Egmond St., until there is a decision to develop the road allowance. The marked logs on Part Lot 13, Cone. 2 will be sold to Craig Hard­ woods Ltd. for $27,300. Trees and tops marked with an X will not be removed. All work is to be completed by Nov. 30. BLYTH MINOR HOCKEY Monday 15 August 1994 8 p.m.@ Blyth Arena (Lobby) This Is a policy setting meeting. All parents are encouraged to attend. The amendment states that the township will not be responsible for future maintenance and upkeep of the signs. The road accounts, in the amount of $16,984, were approved for pay­ ment. Council requested County Plan­ ner Brian Treble begin preparing documentation needed for a plan amendment and zoning bylaw change for North Half Lot 24, Cone. 6. The amendment would allow the township to obtain a license from the Ministry of Natu­ ral Resources to extract gravel. The marked trees at the Inglis Pit will be removed by George Hasen- berger. Council accepted his quote Bill Turnbull based his appeal on the fact that his property is system­ atically drained for agricultural use and he said the assessment was not justified when he has an outlet which works. Mr. Turnbull slated that he did not believe very much water drained from his land to the Miller property because of the under­ drainage and that his system accommodated runoff from Huron- lea. • He agreed that the homes on Frederick Street should be outletted into a drain because some cellar drains presently empty onto Turn­ bull land. Mr. McBride explained, "Branch F was not designed as an agricul­ tural drain, but for surface water. The system will remove much more water than underdrainage." "Agricultural underdrainage was not taken into consideration during the assessment process because it has no effect on a storm sewer sys­ tem," he said. Mr. McBride agreed that a case could be made that underdrainage could be more significant than sur­ face water (runoff for farm land). Mr. Turnbull stated that he does not mind paying the assessment if there is an outlet to the main drain The news from ondesboro [Compiled by June Fothergill Phone 523-4360 V. Hoggart hosts Cheerios The July meeting of Cheerio Club was held on Wednesday, July 27. Lunch was enjoyed at Pepos in Clinton, then the group proceeded to Vietta Hoggart's farm for the meeting. Vietta welcomed everyone and had a reading, The Train of Life. The minutes of the June meeting were read and adopted. Edythe gave the treasurer's report. The roll call was taken up. There were nine This Week’s TRUCK SPECIAL 1985 Ford F150 4 x 4 300 cu. in. 6 cyl. 4 speed Red 137,000 km Saftied Was $6500.00 Now $5,652.00 J.L. McCutcheon Motors Brussels 887-6856 of $9,600. Council authorized the chief building inspector to inform William King that the building front must be fully completed by Sept. 6. Failure to do so would result in the township taking steps to complete the work and billing Mr. King for the costs. Council donated two dozen steins, one dozen mugs and one dozen hats to the Dungannon Senior Citizens to use at their dis­ cretion for prizes for sponsored events. General accounts were approved for payment in the amount of $12,734.43. which he believes is backing up at •present. Mr. McBride said work is pro­ posed for the main drain. Mr. McBride also said, "The Ministry of Agriculture does not have a policy to allow an agricul­ tural grant for drainage in an urban municipality when the land is zoned developmental. However, the Drainage Tribunal has made judgements in the past stating grants should not be determined by zoning." There was also some discussion as to whether all the water drained to Frederick Street because of adjustments made to Elizabeth Street during the construction of Huronlea. The court entered into a private meeting to discuss the appeals, returning with the unanimous deci­ sions that both appeals would be denied. Mr. Turnbull requested the coun­ cils of Morris and the village of Brussels to apply to the tribunal for an agricultural grant for his proper­ ty- The regular session of Morris council reconvened and agreed to apply for the grant for the Turnbull t property since there are no plans to develop the land. members present. Clara Riley read The Clock of Life. Geraldine Dale read Times are a Changing. Collection and draw money were taken up. The draw, donated by Geraldine Dale, was won by Estclla Adams. Cards were played. The August WI meeting is at the Hall on Wednesday, Aug. 10 at 8 p.m. Guest speaker is Jean Mathers of Bluevale. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1994. PAGE 15. AuburnThe news [Compiled by Mildred Lawlor Phone 526-7589 Elliott Lapp heads north Elliott Lapp, his brother Dick of London and nephews Jim of London and Brian of Ottawa recently spent an enjoyable week boating and fishing on Marlin River in Northern Ontario. The Auburn Women's Institute served lunch to the Beef Farmers at the Community Hall on Wednes­ day, July 27. They had visited Wayne Scott's farm at RR 5, Goderich, Bill Sproulc's, RR 3, Auburn and Robinson Syrup Shanty. Mr. and Mrs. James H. Wood of Montreal and Mr. and Mrs. William L. Wood of Brampton visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. E. Lapp. The news from thel Compiled by Margaret McMahon Phone 887-9250 Elmer Best wins 50/50 draw Dorothy Dilworth and Bill Dob­ son were delighted to host the Monday evening euchre party at the Ethel Hall, especially when there were 16 tables of players pre­ sent. The 50/50 draw was won by Elmer Best. Other winners were: high lady, Marguerite Beimes; high man, Elmer Best; low lady, Bette Coulter; low man, Mel Jacklin; most lone hands, June Jacklin and Jim Smith. Tally card winners were: Myrle Bowles, Walter Harrifield, Hilda Holmes, Ross Taylor, Shirley Vert- sope, Lome Lambkin, Leon Schneider, Lois McLean, Kim Cooper and Helen Cullen. The next euchre is Aug. 15 at PRINTING IS OUR BUSINESS Colour Printing Posters Letterheads Envelopes Business Cards WE CAN DO IT ALL! /WWW SERVICE I BLYTH PRINTING INC BLYTH 523-9211 Greg and Nancy Park and Shelley and Bob Worscll attended a taping of The Red Green Show in Hamilton on the weekend and also had the opportunity to lour the Botanical Gardens. / About 30 ladies and men, including Women's Institute members, travelled by cars to the Grand Bend theatre to sec the play Not Now Darling. This was very humorous and enjoyed by all. Recent visitors at Greg and Nancy Park's home were Gwen Bidwell from Goderich, accom­ panied by her former neighbour from England. William Anderson of Newmarket also was a visitor. 8:30 p.m. Congratulations to Barbara Alexander and Steven Bowles who were married July 30 al Ethel Unit­ ed Church. Local Ethel residents attended the Buck and Doe Friday evening in Listowcl for Paul Koetsicr and Angie Wick. Purchasing a vehicle is a big decision! 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