The Citizen, 1997-05-14, Page 2Brussels council briefs
Street repair work to begin
Starting anew
Earth Day was celebrated at Melville Presbyterian Church
when John Alexander Work II helped his grandfather,
Graham Work, turn the sod and plant a Scotch pine. John
is the son of Brian and Jackie Work of Caledonia. Brother
Rick and sister Jessica look on.
Brussels council at its May meet
ing discussed the repair work to a
number of streets.
A quote from Lavis has been
accepted for work to portions of
John, Flora, Hawke and Catherine
Streets at a total cost of $35,225.
Councillor Greg Wilson reminded
that while the figure seemed high
there had been no road work done
last year.
A ratepayer, who wants to extend
the asphalt in front of his home at
his own cost is to be notified when
Lavis is in town to do the work.
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Participants for the Ontario
Works Program have begun their
employment in the village. After
their first day, Clerk-Treasurer
Donna White told council that they
had done excellent work. I think it's
a good program and so far it's
working out well for us."
Councillor Mary Stretton said
that the clean-up at the trailer park,
undertaken by Wayne Hockey, has
been going well.
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A total of 281 history books had
been sold to date. White said she
was pleased noting that sales were
better than she had expected for
this point in time.
The tender of Jeff Clark for the
grass cutting at the pumphouse,
Lions Park and the mill area and
Conservation Park was accepted. A
total of three had been submitted.
Clark's tender was $25 for the
pumphouse, $35 for the Lions Park
and $75 for the mill and park.
While his tender was not the low
est, being $5 over the lowest ten
der, council fell that as Clark was
local and had indicated he would
trim every other cut for the same
price, the slight difference was
insignificant.
"He lives in town and pays taxes
in town," said Reeve Gord Work
man.
"Also," Stretton added, "we
know what kind of work he does.
We know he does a good job."
Councillor Greg Wilson suggest
ed that White keep track of how
much the service costs the village.
"If we're going to keep getting this
land, "we might as well buy a trac
tor and put somebody on it."
MVCA used to maintain the mill
park, but due to downsizing they no
longer have the staff, so it has fall
en onto the village.
Road Superintendent Hugh
Nichol, Councillor Ralph Watson
and Workman will attend Huron
County Road Superintendents'
Trade Show, June 4 and 5.
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A tender from McCutcheon’s for
two tires in the amount of $238
plus tax, including installation and
balancing, was accepted for the vil
lage truck.
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In search of lost history
The Brussels history book committee is looking for anyone who may
have some information regarding the origins of Minor Ball and Minor
Hockey in the village. If someone has the old minute books or knows any
significant detail we would appreciate hearing from you.
To date, we have absolutely no background into either organization and
as sports have been a big part of the village's history, no account would be
complete without this inclusion.
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