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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-11-12, Page 13THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12,1997. PAGE 13. Busy month for Morris councillors It was a very busy month for Morris Twp. council as they held three meetings in three weeks. Several drainage issues were dis­ cussed at the Oct. 7 meeting, with further meetings scheduled. Drainage Superintendent Gary Nicholson told council about a drainage problem in Walton for which a letter of concern from the Huron County Health Unit had been received. A follow up meeting was planned for Oct. 27. A report was also given on the Blyth Creek branch drain, Lot 20- 21, Cone. 8. Maitland Valley Con­ servation Authority had requested information on the repair after being contacted by an affected landowner. Though council passed a motion to forward a letter to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs for approval of emergency repairs to the drain, it was rescind­ ed at the Oct. 14 meeting. Andy McBride of Maitland Engineering Services, Wingham, was appointed to prepare a report for improve­ ments to the drain. Council passed a motion to pay the billing for Lamont/Masson Drain, then bill Larry Bray for the billing, less PST, GST and the charge for Lot 24. McBride reported to council that he is working on a report for Gras- by drain and is currently digging test holes. There were no objections to McKillop Twp. proceeding with repairs to Walton drainage works. In response to the North Huron Review Committee, which is look­ Morris residents discuss fire area Six Morris Twp. residents attend­ ed the Oct. 21 meeting of council to discuss the first response area for the Brussels Fire Department. In a presentation to council, George Wheeler said he felt he would be better protected if Brus­ sels was the first response depart­ ment to his property at North Part Lot 30, Cone. 4. Sid White expressed the opinion that Brussels should cover Cone. 3, 4, 5 and 6 to Centre Sideroad and Miller defeats Hallam in W. Wawanosh Continued from page 1 Rob Lawrie (234), Doug Scrim- geour (218) and newcomers Jeff Howson (298) and Murray Nesbitt (220). The PUC positions were filled by incumbent Tom Cronin and new­ comer Dale Whitfield, both acclaimed. With every position up for grabs in West Wawanosh, several new faces will fill council chambers. In a three-way race for reeve, current-councillor Doug Miller won the position over incumbent Bob Hallam, 306 votes to 166. Walter Elliott was successful in his bid for the deputy-reeve's post, earning 291 votes to challenger Gord Hunt's 215. Councillors are Stuart Alton (410), Neil Rintoul (417) and Kevin Sheils (346). Another incumbent reeve lost his seat in Hullett Twp. Tom Cunning­ ham was edged out by Robert Szusz, who captured 293 votes to Cunningham's 267. Doug Hugill was acclaimed to the position qf deputy-reeve with Marg Anderson (463), John Van Beers (374) and Bruce Bergsma ing at amalgamation, council declined to participate because they believe the exercise is a was, c time. With the total impact of downloading unknown, councillors felt the work was not worth the effort, time or cost. The township is not in favour of any of the group­ ings proposed. The township has worked out a sharing of services with Tumberry Twp. for the road superintendent and equipment, feeling it will pro­ vide considerable savings. Councillors reiterated that they are not interested in amalgamation at this time as they wish to remain with the current status. They will not look into amalgamation until a higher authority dictates such action. Council also refused to prepare or forward road information to the County of Huron for the Road Management Systems Option study. Maitland Engineering Services was authorized to contract Golder and Associates to drill a deep well at the landfill site, to determine the depth and nature of cover over the bedrock. The information is needed for a certificate of approval. A tender for snow removal on Cone. 8 and 9, and the adjoining sideroads, from George Radford Construction was approved by council. The contract will be for $30 per day plus $45 per hour from Nov. 15 to March 31. Morris Twp. will plow and sand the Humphrey Subdivision in East Wawanosh Twp., for a cost of $40 per hour for the equipment and $13 Cone. 5 as far as possible, perhaps to Highway 4. After discussions with Brussels firefighters and two Morris Twp. councillors, Wheeler said those people had indicated support to extend the coverage area. Jeff Cardiff told council he believed it made more sense for Wingham to cover the north half of the township while Blyth covers the south. White also told council the Brus­ (362) completing council. All seats in East Wawanosh and McKillop Twp. were acclaimed. Sitting on the new amalgamated board of education will be acclaimed trustees Vicki Culbert, representing the Northwest District of Goderich and the Townships of Goderich, Colbome, Ashfield, East and West Wawanosh and Robert Allen, trustee for the South District of Exeter, Hensail, Zurich and the Townships of Stephen, Hay and Usbome. Add years to your life and life to your years! 30 minutes of daily physical activity not only add up to living longer, they add up to living better. — — — panricipacrion per tonne for the sand/salt mix. Road and general accounts, in the amount of $108,714.97 and S71,963.69, were approved for pay­ ment. A special meeting of Morris Twp. council was called for Oct. 14, to complete business from the previous week. Bylaws were passed to authorize final assessments for the Dorsch, Fraser and Nichol municipal drains. The Morris Twp. Recreation Committee received a grant of $10,321. Council was advised that the township had won first prize in the Tumberry anniversary parade. Don Scott, owner of the horses and wagon will be informed of the prize. A letter was sent to Arnold Egli and Frank VanSteelandt informing them that if damage occurred to a municipal drain due to contamina­ tion, owners are responsible for repairs. This was in reference to Bowes drain. A tender from Great Canadian Landscaping, for work at McCrea Cemetery was approved by council for a cost of $2,660.82. The work will be done in the spring. Wing- ham Memorials will do the restora­ tion work on the stones at the cemetery. Closing out the month, Morris Twp. council held a meeting on Oct. 21. A two-year truck lease tender was accepted from Tolton Motors, Bluevale for a cost of $458.13 per month. Additional kilometres will be purchased up front at a cost of sels Fire Department could provide emergency response for $300 per hour while Wingham charged $1,258 per hour. Stating that all information was not yet available, Reeve Bert Elliott said the matter would be deferred until that time. Questiona regarding 9-1-1 calling also arose. Petitions to extend the Brussels Fire Area were filed until council deals with the Brussels fire issue. The representative for the Central District of Clinton, Seaforth, Bay- field, Blyth and the Townships of Hullett, McKillop and Stanley will be Abby Armstrong of Stanley Twp. (1,804), who beat out her competitors, Lynda Horbanuik (1,544) and Dave Hallman (734). Colleen Schenk of Wingham will take the seat for the Northeast Dis­ trict, which includes Wingham, Brussels and the Townships of Morris, Grey, Tumberry and How- ick, earning 1,882 votes to Della Baumgarten's 1,545. Sharing a Healthier Future" $.04 per km. Due to the sharing of road services, the information will be taken to Tumberry Twp. council for confirmation of the km. Road Superintendent Lloyd Michie returned later in the meet­ ing to inform council the truck ten­ der had been approved by Turnberry council, though they suggest 50,000 km for mileage in lieu of 30,000. The request for maintenance to the Grasby drain branch B was accepted. A letter will be sent to Debbie Fraser, stating that under Ministry of Transportation guidelines, a hid­ den driveway sign is not needed at the Fraser property on Cone. 8/9. A motion was passed which would have Brussels remove snow from the sidewalk which runs to Huronlea. JOHN McKERCHER CONSTRUCTION LTD. • backhoeing • bulldozing • loader and truck rental • sand, gravel and topsoil • stone pile and rubble removal • septic systems R.R. #2 Bluevale 887-9061 if busy 887-9999 Fax: 887-9999 Professionals... Committed to Excellence We are pleased to announce our second successful ACCREDITATION AWARD What does our Accreditation Award mean to you? 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