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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1995-05-03, Page 16Race is on Cubs from packs throughout the district met in Brussels on Saturday to take pat in a moto- cross race, using regular bicylces, at the Conservation Dam. These two competitors make it a neck and neck confrontation as they race to the finish. Morris council orders trees The development of the Wing- ham Airport site at Lots 7-14, Conc. 1 will proceed to the next step as Morris council accepted a request from the Town of Wing- ham, at the April 18 meeting, for the closure of the north side of Sideroad 10/11 at Conc. 1. Council will proceed with public notification concerning the propos- al. Councillor John Duskocy made a motion that all costs of the road closure be paid by Wingham. The motion passed. The airport committee will also obtain a survey of the road for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, to accompany the closure application. McKillop council made a deci- sion regarding the asphalting of Conc. 6/7, during the April 5 meet- ing. After a maintenance cost com- parison for the entire length of the concession, council agreed to call asphalt tenders for the 6.176 mile stretch east of County Road 12 to the Huron-Perth boundary road. The road will be ashpalted 1 3/4 inches thick to a width of 22 feet. The estimated cost of the project is $285,715. The calcium chloride tender for Pollard Highway Products, in the amount of $205.98 per flake equiv- alent imperial ton, was accepted by council. The contract includes sup- ply, delivery and application. A.G.Hayter contracting Ltd. earned the contract for the con- struction of the Maloney Municipal Drain, subject to the passing of Bylaw 8. The amount of the tender was $20,410.20. Road Superintendent Wayne Dolmage advised council of the deterioration of the culvert at Lot 27, Conc. 12/13. Council recom- mended immediate replacement. Dolmage was authorized to call With the passing of a bylaw on April 18, Hullett council agreed to enter into a contract with the Min- istry of Environment and Energy for funding of a municipal recy- cling program. The tender submitted by DaLee Dust Control for the supply of cal- cium chloride, was accepted. The price was set at $202.12 per flaked ton. Council accepted the proposal from Jardin O.M.E. Insurance for the township at a cost of $15,345.18 for the year. The women of Wando Island, a tiny, wet island off the coast of South Korea, support their families by growing hot red peppers for export, diving for seaweed and producing vegetables from small gardens. At the recent triennial conference of the Associated Country Women of the World (ACWW), of which the Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario (FWIO) is a member, the Canadian delegates decided to help these women by providing them with a drier to properly dry the hot peppers to prepare them for market. ACWW Area President (Canada) Peggy Knapp stated the women "do not want charity." They feel they must contribute to their island Ratepayer Deborah Himmelman made a presentation to council opposing the intended airport, requesting a zoning change before the development is approved. Though council agreed to look into the necessity of a zoning change, John Schenk of the airport committee says it is the commit- tee's understanding that rezoning is not required. Schenk also advised council that the township would not have to contribute financially to the project. Township planner Craig Metzger will discuss the rezoning and devel- opment of the site at the May 2 meeting. tenders for grass cutting for a three year term. The interim mill rate was set for the township. Residential and farm will be 8.322; commercial, 8.322 and business, 9.790. The general levy for the Ausable- Bayfield Conservation Authority will be $752. A zoning bylaw was amended to provide 45 meters for interior side yard depths for buildings and struc- tures for livestock. A grant of $300 was approved for the Maitland Bank Cemetery. Permission to sell beer and liquor at the Winthrop Community Centre during a ball tournament on June 9 to 11, was approved by council. The money raised will go towards minor ball and park maintenance. A term contract employment agreement was signed between Joseph Bernard Ryan and the town- ship. Council endorsed the city of Brampton's resolution to encourage the province to delay the imple- mentation of Bill 163 until it could be aligned with Bill 209, The Members' Integrity Act. The road and general vouchers were approved for payment in the amounts of $14,916.84 and $17,649.29. Gordon Lobb will be allowed to obtain 10 honeysuckle trees from a township gravel pit, at a price of $25. The trees will be dug by a tree spade under the supervision of the roads department. Auburn Hall will receive an advance of $1,000 to assist with operating expenses until outstand- ing accounts are collected. Council donated two township hats to the Blyth Legion Penny Sale and 10 chairs from Londes- boro Hall to the Hullett Parents Group auction. community and be responsible for the proper running of their drier. In returns for the drier, each woman has agreed to pay 20 per cent of her pepper sales for maintenance and 20 per cent to a scholarship fund to help children of members attend school on mainland Korea. Canadian delegates are com- mitted to raising $9,200 to buy the hot red pepper drier for the Korean women by the end of 1995. The red pepper drier project is just one example of how women can work together to improve the quality of life for all people. April 29 is ACWW Day. On this day Women's Institute members will celebrate international goodwill between women everywhere. With the reeve's and deputy- reeve's seats filled, Morris council decided to defer the matter of the vacant council seat to the May 2 meeting. The deputy-reeve's post was filled on April 18 by Keith John- ston, when council decided to nom- inate the councillor who had earned the highest number of votes in the last election. The selection of Johnston was unanimous. Tenders for road work and main- tenance were accepted by council. Saugeen Farm Supply of RR4 Walkerton was awarded the con- tract to supply and apply Tembind dust suppressant on 80 miles of road, for a total cost of $59,366.13. Asphalt cement will be applied to Sideroad 15/16, Conc. 2 and 3, by Lavis contracting Co. Ltd. of RR2 Clinton. The cost of the project will be $39.15 per tonne for 4,000 tonnes. Payment for the asphalting will be assisted by Ministry of Trans- portation supplementary funding, in the amount of $50,000. Approval was given to coverage provided by Frank Cowan Insur- ance. The premium has increased 30 per cent for 1995. Road Superintendent Lloyd Michie advised council that the Ministry of Environment recom- mends the mounting of garbage cells in the landfill site be changed and that the scrap metal area be added to the Plan of Operation to increase the capacity. After cancelling a proposed tree planting at the landfill site earlier in the year, council reconsidered at the April 4 meeting, and agreed to order 7,600 trees from the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority for planting in 1996. After concerns were expressed at an earlier meeting, with regards to building permits being issued before council gives approval, Chief Building Official Paul Josling informed council that it is illegal for him to withhold permits. Having discussed the concern at a recent seminar, Josling says he should only report to council with a list of permits issued and not seek their acceptance. Information obtained at an OMAFRA meeting on, manure dis- tances will require a change to the zoning bylaw, says Josling, but will create a system which is better to use. Two building applications were acknowledged by council: George Blake, South Part Lot 30, Conc. 8, car garage and Sylvia•Parish, North Part Lot 1, Conc. 8, steel granary. Josling reported at the April 4 meeting, that John Pipe of North Half Lot 23, Conc. 6 requested per- PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 1995 Airport development takes step forward McKillop Twp. asphalts east section Conc. 617 Hullett looks at recycling ACWW contributes aid mission to move a 37 foot by 7.6 foot mobile home into the bush and place on wheels. Council had no objections. A bylaw was passed to authorize the demolition agreement for a resi- dence on the property of Jack and Betty Glousher, Lot 11, Conc. 2. A new residence will be built on the property. A financial statement was received from Turnberry Twp. with regards to Bluevale Cemetery. No donation will be needed for 1995. The township will obtain prices for rolling the municipal office lawn. Harold Vincent of Belgrave objected to the the implementation of curbside pickup and the manner in which the surveys were counted. A letter will be sent advising him majority rules. Council will monitor pickup at the Belgrave WI Hall and the Unit- __ed Church forone year to check volume. A capital fund of no less than $5,000 will be set up within two years of the agreement signing, for the well system in Belgrave. Carter Disposal discontinued charging for cardboard bins at the landfill site as of March 21 and will therefore be retained for recycling. The June 20 meeting of Morris council has been changed to June 22. Approval was given at the April 4 meeting for the payment of the road accounts, $17,293.19, and the general account $29,471.03. The Walton Sports Club was granted $500 and the Walton Hall was given $100. Council agreed that function tick- ets for council members on the committees should be paid for, but by other councillors wishing to attend. A fire reserve of $4,350 will be set up in the budget. Council accepted the gift from the estate of Susannah Olive Lat- timer. Meet with PREMIER BOB RAE and Agricultural Food & Rural Affairs MINISTER ELMER BUCHANAN Hosted By PAUL KLOPP your NEW DEMOCRAT CANDIDATE In HURON kfield Town Hall Tuesday, May 9th at 3:30 p.m. For more information call 524-5444 or 1 800-881-8673 Authorized by the CFO for the Paul Klopp '95 Campaign