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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1996-11-06, Page 2PAGE 2. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1996 They were working in the lab This spooky trio was busy in the lab at Brussels Public School on Thursday for the Halloween activities hosted by the senior grades for the primary students. Councillors split in rental request shouldn't be a problem. "If I owned a trailer down there and I couldn't rent it, l'd'be mad." "But why do it for some and not for others. I'm not in favour," said Stretton. Watson made a motion approv- ing the request. Stretton and Coun- cillor Greg Wilson, who had at first appeared in favour of the request, expressed opposion, so, Workman was left to second the motion, which was defeated. Councillor Joe Seili had declared a conflict. Brussels People "HANDS ON ENVIRONMENTAL FAIR" Thursday, November 7, 1996 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. B M & G Arena Brussels Free Admission Speakers, Games, Demos & Displays For more information call 887-6572 Christmas Party. At BMG Community Centre November 30, 1996 Social Hour 6:00 - 7:00 - cash bar Hot Dinner (wine available) Laugh with CKNX's Garry Ballagh Dance to DJ Classic Rock from 9 to 1 Christmas Corsages for the ladies $15.00 per person Come as a group or bring a few friends No Group too big or small - Great for your staff Christmas Party For reservations call Rhonda Fischer at 887-6268 Tickets must be reserved by November 20th Proceeds to BMG Recreation BRUSSELS UPHOLSTERY For all your upholstery needS • Furniture • Auto • Machinery seats etc. Sample and estimates free of charge Brian & Sandy McKnight Mill St., Brussels 887-6056 Let the LIVING AIR XL-15 k LIVING AIR Put the Power of a Thunderstorm in your Home or Office This revolutionary air purification system is so remarkable it must be seen to be believed. Just plug it in, it's portable, and see what happens to pet odors and stale air. If the air in your home or office is less than ideal, you may need Living Air. Call your Independent Living Air Distributor now for details on a free trial. Alicia Deither (519) 887-6502 See me at my booth at the Environmental Fair in Brussels, November 7. BRUSSELS 5R's COMMUNITY THRIFT SHOP 5th Annual Meeting Thursday, November 28, 1996 7:30 p.m. Brussels Mennonite Fellowship Brussels, Ontario Agenda: * Reports of activities of Thrift Shop during preceding year. * Financial statement and report of auditors. * Appointment of auditors for current year. * Election of directors. * Transaction of any business either special or general, which is pertinent to the interest of membership which may properly come before the annual meeting without prior notice. $5.00 for lifetime membership, purchased at the store. Membership must be bought prior to November 14, 1996 Only paid members are eligible to vote. • Your participation is greatly valued. ,•••••1111, Council votes for experience By Bonnie Gropp A request to sublet a mobile home at the Brussels trailer park stirred up some debate at the coun- cil meeting Monday night. Lois Schneider asked council's permission to rent her trailer, which has been sitting vacant for over a year, to her daughter. She said that all the bills would remain in her name. Clerk Treasurer Donna White told council that the clause in the property lease said residents of the park can sublet only with council's approval. Councillor Mary Stretton was vehemently opposed. She said that- five years ago, when her brother had tried to buy one of the trailers to rent to her parents council refused to give him approval. Stret- ton warned councillors that by changing their minds in this situa- tion, council might "open a can of worms. You could be setting a precedent." Councillor Ralph Watson argued, however, that every request of this nature would be assessed on its own, so council would still have control over who was renting to whom. "You can't start playing favourites," said Stretton. Reeve Gord Workman agreed with Watson saying that if Schnei- der rents to immediate family and the bills stay in her name there as of November 20, 1996 .r-Akamit New Extended Hours Wednesday 9 - 6 p.m. Thursday 9 - 8 p.m. Friday 9 - 6 p.m. Saturday 830 - 1 p.m. Aesthetics & Electrolysis By Bonnie 56 King St., Brussels 519-887-6661 ((, IL By appointment only pkase Zit_.,4 74,Sf -4310Mit By Bonnie Gropp Go with experience or the cheap- est. That was the decision facing Brussels council on Monday evening regarding snowplow ten- ders for the village. . After advertising in the newspa- per, the village received two sealed tenders, one from last year's con- tractor, Bauer Farm and Garden, the second from Neil Beuermann. Clerk-Treasurer Donna White said last year's service cost the village $54 per hour of plowing and $30 per day from Nov. 27 until March 31. That was the tender amount from Bauer's this year as well. The Beuermann tender was for $50 per hour and $30 .per day. Each has to carry the minimum $300 insurance. White noted that Bauers use a grader, while Beuermann would do the plowing with single axle dump truck. Concerned that Beuermann's truck might not be the best equip- ment for the job, Reeve Gord Workman questioned whether the lowest tender must be the one accepted. "We've had a few years of trouble free plowing, because (Bauers) have a machine to do it properly. That's maybe not the way to feel but they have a decent outfit and I say leave it as it is. A truck can't do it." Councillor Greg Wilson, howev- er, felt that the lowest tender should be the one accepted. Councillor Mary Stretton concurred, adding that there had been complaints received over the plowing in the past and maybe it wouldn't hurt to try someone else. "We've always gone with the lowest tender," she said. "If we're not going to take the lowest," said Wilson, "who will tender next year?" Councillor Joe Seili agreed., "You,_ won't get them tendering and all of a sudden, up, up, up," he said refer- ring to the price. Seili then asked White the num- ber of hours spent plowing last year. The total was 120, which Karri-Anne Nicholson - Ambassador of the Fair, Dorothy Cummings, Anne Exel, Bessie Johnston and Leona Armstrong attended the District No. 8 Agricultural Societies Annual meeting in Milverton. Congratulations goes out to Joan Wissler for winning second prize for her quilt (Country Bride Pattern) in the Huron-Perth Quilt Competition. would mean an additional $480 this winter if the higher tender was accepted over the lower. Councillor Ralph Watson said, "I'm afraid that cheaper may not be cheaper in the long run. I'm inclined to think it's not enough dif- ference to make up for the experi- ence." Seili said that while he would perhaps like to see someone else take over the job, he didn't want to see the bill -for the work go up because of mechanical problems or less efficiency. Prior to writing the motion to accept the Bauer tender White informed council that they "might as well not advertise anymore for the job." "Yes, Bauers can go up to $100 next year," said Wilson.