HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-04-30, Page 8PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30,1997
Blyth council briefs
Road committee to look at drainage problem
Grace Correira and Janet Amos
of the Blyth Festival spoke with
councillors at the regular meeting
of Blyth council, April 22.
Thanking council for the past
support of the Festival, Amos
informed council of the 30 per cent
cut in grants from the Ontario Arts
Council and further cuts expected
in the future. Understanding that
local municipalities are also dealing
with grant reductions, Amos asked
council to consider financial sup
port for the 1997 season.
Council approved a $1,750 dona
tion and a grant for rent of $3,680
to the festival, the same amount as
in 1996.
After hearing concerns from Joe
Hallahan about a drainage problem
at the north end of his property
Councillor Robbie Lawrie stated
that the road committee would look
at the situation.
Hallahan stated that rain water
collects in a pond at the back of Joe
Hulzebos' property and eventually
flows over a dam, running onto
Gene Gore's and Hallahan's land.
Hallahan and Gore installed a
drain two to three years ago which
helped the water problem, however
it is not solved, he said.
He asked if a drain at the back of
Blyth delays
user-fees
decision
The implementation of user fees
for waste disposal has been delayed
due to time constraints.
Blyth Clerk-Treasurer John
Stewart presented a draft bylaw to
council at the April 22 meeting,
stating the landfill committee and
Hullett Twp. council still require
time for a review.
Retaining the June 1 deadline
would not allow the other groups to
properly consider the bylaw, partic
ularly if changes were needed, said
Stewart.
Council agreed an autumn start
ing date could be established.
Reeve says
no more taxes
In a discussion over the 3.05 per
cent tax increase by the Huron
County board of education, at the
April 22 meeting of Blyth council,
Clerk-Treasurer John Stewart said
it would mean an additional
$10,032 to be collected by the vil
lage.
Reeve Mason Bailey restated
council's position not to collect any
additional taxes over the amount
gathered in 1996.
Stewart suggested a bylaw be
considered before the issuance of
the June tax bills.
A bylaw will be brought before
council at the May meeting.
The Huron-Perth County Roman
Catholic Separate School Board has
not yet set their mill rate.
Bluewater
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of the program, dropped from
228.8 kg. of waste per household
per year to 158.18 kg.," after imple
mentation of the user fee.
Yamamoto-Chapman also told
council that recyclable prices were
a long way from the 1995 level, but
there had been a slight increase.
his property running to the culvert
at the arch to pick up the excess
water could be considered.
A restructuring meeting was held
in Belgrave, April 17.
Councillor Doug Scrimgeour
reported that the meeting was infor
mative, but not very productive.
Though several municipal repre
sentatives agreed restructuring
should be looked at, others believed
the status quo should be main
tained.
"With funding cuts, I don't see
how this can happen," said Scrim
geour.
Another meeting will be held
June 25.
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A bylaw was passed setting the
salary and wage ranges, per diem
rates of pay and council honorari
um.
The reeve will continue to
receive $2,400 while councillor
rates will stay at $1,700. This rate
will be reduced by $60 for each
meeting missed.
An additional $60 will be earned
for each special council, committee
or board meeting attended through
the year.
For full day meetings, confer
ences or conventions held out of
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NOTICE
OF THE PASSING OF A ZONING
BY-LAW AMENDMENT BY THE CORPORATION
OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MCKILLOP
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of McKillop passed a By-Law No. 9 of 1997 on the 22nd day of April,
1997 under Section 34 of the Planning Act RSO 1990, as amended.
AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or agency may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of the by-law by filing with the Clerk
of the Township of McKillop, not later than the 20th day of May, 1997, a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law, and the
reasons in support of the objection, accompanied by payment of the fee prescribed Under the Ontario Municipal Board Act.
AMOUNT OF FEE payable on appeal is $125.00.
Only Individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a zoning by-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A notice of appeal may not
be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a
member of the association or the group on its behalf.
AN EXPLANATION of the purpose and effect of the by-law, describing the lands to which the by-law applies and maps showing the
location of the lands to which the by-law applies are provided below. The complete by-law is available for inspection at the municipal
office during regular office hours.
DATED AT THE TOWNSHIP OF MCKILLOP THIS 30TH DAY OF APRIL, 1997
Marion McClure, Clerk-Treasurer, Township of McKillop
RR #1, Seaforth N0K1W0
(519) 527-1916
PURPOSE AND EFFECT:
This by-law represents a general housekeeping of Comprehensive Zoning By-law 26 -1988 for the Township of McKillop. This zoning by
law amendment makes a number of changes to various sections of text and a key map correction. In general, the majority of these
amendments apply to the entire township. These amendments can be summarized as follows:
Thls By-law allows for the extension of existing zoning to include abutting lands that are being severed and merged on title with the
existing parcel for minor lot enlargement purposes.
Revisions to the current minimum separation distance requirements between agricultural and non agricultural uses to generally
incorporate the New Minimum Distance Separation formula (MDSI & II) recommended by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural
Affairs. Also included are definitions for several terms used by the new formulas. Reference Is also made to the Township's Liquid
Manure Pit By-law.
The definition of a public road Is expanded to require buildings to maintain the appropriate set-blacks.
This By-law permits existing deficiencies of a building to be recognized as legal non-complying after a severance or rezoning Is granted,
however, this provision would not apply to parking requirements.
Also Included is a clarification of the date of non-complying status.
This By-law permits an encroachment of .6096 metres (2 ft.) Into any required yard.
The provisions for accessory buildings are amended and consolidated.
This By-law also Includes regulations for the location of Microwave Communication Towers within the Township of McKillop.
This By-law Incorporates setbacks for liquid livestock manure storage tanks and animal housing structures, from wells and
watercourses, and a minimum separation distance for the establishment of manure storage facilities.
A general provision Is added to allow for a building to be established straddling a lot line.
This by-law Incorporates maximum livestock units per hectare on farms with less than 20 ha (50 ac).
The required length of liquid manure storage capacity is changed to an elght-month period.
Key Map 6 Is amended to correct the zoning of part of lot 26, con. 4 from AG1 to AG4 to permit a single-detached residence.
The zoning amendments are proposed as amendments to by-law 26-1988. The Key Maps showing the location of the lands affected by
this amendment are shown below.
TOWNSHIP OF McKILLOP
LOCATION MAP
SCHEDULE A
THIS REZOHING AFFECTS THS ENTIRE TOWNSHIP OF MoKILLOP
SCHEDULE 'A'
KEY MAP 6
Marion McClure, clerk.Ron Murray, R»*eve