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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1995-02-01, Page 11FOR EST FACT (NC)—More than 32% of the Earth's land surface is covered by forests. Canada is the second-largest country in the world and almost half of it- 416 million hectares, a landmass equal in size to Europe—is covered by forests. Styles and quantity vary by store 1 diamond Save more than money! Every time you use a Cash for Kids coupon 150 goes to help Ontario Kids through. Cancer Research Foundation, North Eastern Ontario Chedoke-McMaster, Hamilton and Region CHEO, Ottawa Kingston General Perinatal, Kingston, Bellevillle Mt. Sinai Perinatal, Toronto St. Joseph's Perinatal, London Sudbury General Perinatal, Sudbury Variety, The Children's Charity Worth of Money Saving Coupons • • GROCERY INDUSTRY FOUNDATION TOGETHER THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1995. PAGE 11. Morris council Pork producer considerate of neighbours The proposed rezoning of Lot 3. Conc. 5 brought more than 35 ratepayers to the Jan. 17 meeting of Morris council. Pork producer Wayne Fear requested the zoning change to allow a liquid runoff manure tank, at a reduced distance from McCrae Cemetery. The proposed tank is to stop runoff into Belgrave Creek and the zoning change is needed because of the proximity of the cemetery. The runoff tank would be allowed under the current law if not for the ceme- tery's location, says Chief Building Inspector Paul Josling. The present bylaw sets out a dis- tance of 425 meters and the propos- al would place the tank only 325 meters from the cemetery. Neither the Huron County Plan- ning Dept. nor the MVCA had any objections to the proposal. Information received from the Ministry of Environment and Ener- gy, the County of Huron Health Unit and the Village of Blyth showed no objections. However, a delegation from Bel- grave presented a petition to coun- cil, containing 117 signatures, which stated the opposition to the proposal because of the odour. Howard Morton outlined some of the concerns of the villagers by list- ing their thoughts. Huron County has forced residents of Morris to relocate to Belgrave (or other urban areas through planning regula- tions), there be an increase in agri- cultural intensity if the project is approved, there is already two days of odours from Wayne Fear's when the manure is spread on the fields and the residents do not want the buffer zone decreased. Clare Van Camp of the McCrae Cemetery board says he cannot see the justification in bringing the boundaries closer to the creek and cemetery. The MOEE should be protecting the residents. During the general discussion which followed, residents ex- pressed concern over the necessity for the runoff tank, whether runoff was actually getting into the creek, if testing had ever been done and if further changes were planned if the zone change was approved. A restricted zone change would mean that double the separation distance would be needed and it restricts the animal production and operation, says Craig Metzger of the Huron County Planning Dept. This operation pre-dates the Mor- ris Secondary Plan, which must be taken into consideration, whereas a new operation or expansion would have to meet new guidelines, he says. The situation should be moni- tored before a decision is made, says Jack Van Camp, but he would not object to the proposal if it was proven to be needed. Mr. Fear says if people of Bel- grave think (the tank) will cause a problem and they don't want the building, he doesn't want a prob- lem. Mr. Metzger explained the next step for the proposal. The bylaw would be considered and then there would be a 20-day appeal period after a decision. During council's consideration of the bylaw, Mr. Metzger suggested that it could be amended to say the runoff tank is not a liquid manure tank (a runoff tank would be 80,000 gal. and a liquid manure tank would be 150,000 gal). There is no proof, at the present • Colour Printing • Posters • Letterheads • Envelopes • Business Cards time, of a problem with runoff as no testing has been done, he says. A 48 inch wall around the yard and eaves on the barn would also be required by the MVCA, says Mr. Josling. Council deferred the decision until Feb. 14. • Business Forms • Brochures • Flyers • Carbonless Forms • Labels Council supports. Wheels Away WE CAN DO IT ALL! After a presentation from Vicki Piluke and Bev Brown for Wheels Away, stating an increase in rider- ship by 51 to 53 percent, Morris, council resolved to support the pro- gram, at the Jan. 17 meeting. Morris Twp. will share the costs with other municipalities, on a use by resident basis, of any operating expenses not covered by provincial subsidies, donations or fares. The township will enter into an agreement with Arteeka Canine Control for dog control. Two applications were received for the position of dog counter. Both applications were accepted at a rate of $3 per dog, with the town- ship split between the two . Carl McLellan will look after the south half of Conc. 5 through to Conc. 10 while Donna Stute will be responsible for Conc. 1 to the north half of Conc. 5, including the sideroads on Conc. 5. Mr. McLellan's portion will include the edge of Brussels and the hamlet of Walton. Ms Stute will cover Belgrave and Bluevale. The work is to be completed by Feb. 28. A bylaw was passed which will see the erection of stop signs at -Conc. 8-9, Sideroad 10-11. A second bylaw regarding four- way stops signs for the intersection of Jane and Hamilton Streets in Belgrave will be prepared. The residents of Belgrave and Bluevale will be receiving ques- tionnaires about the acceptability of household waste pickup. A cost estimate would be obtained before sending out the forms. In a motion moved by Councillor John Duskocy and seconded by Deputy-Reeve Bert Elliott, any requested drainage work must be commenced and completed in the year of the request or the landown- er delaying the work must pay all costs. Council approved of the Wing- ham Area Fire Board proceeding with the purchase of a tanker. A donation of $200 was approved for the CNIB. vvellets'L d. presents... COMING SOON IN THIS NEWSPAPER CASH for KIDS Im ANSTETT'S libi,YRS HEARTS priced $ 99°0 to $249°° MANY ITEMS PRICED TO SAY "I LOVE YOU" ANSTETT JEWELLERS LIMITED 5 Convenient locations to serve you: CLINTON • EXETER • ST. MARYS • GODERICH • LONDON (White Oaks)