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-
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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.
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