HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1999-04-14, Page 26PAGE 26. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14, 1999.
Morris, Turnberry happy to pick up where left off
By Margaret Stapleton
Advance-Times Staff
The townships of Morris and
Turnberry have resumed
amalgamation talks - more or less
where they left off two months ago -
with a goal of creating one
municipality by Jan. I, 2000.
A meeting held on Thursday night
in Morris produced considerable
headway on several areas as the two
rural township councils appeared to
find common ground.
The rules of procedure were made
clear right from the outset when
Tumberry Councillor W. Paul Elgie
asked: "Are we still going to work on
our first assumption of consensus?"
Morris Reeve Bert Elliott,
chairperson of the meeting, replied,
"This group has never changed that.
There is no change on the ground
rules...The meetings will be run and
the issues dealt with the same way."
From there, a discussion ensued
around policing concerns. Both
Morris and Turnberry purchase
services from the Ontario Provincial
Police and both have approved the
cost allocation of policing services on
a basis of workload and levels of
servicing through a policing contract
with the County of Huron.
RESERVES
Each township provided a listing of
reserve funds within their respective
WILLIAM ROBERT PHILLIPS
William Robert Phillips of
Brussels died tragically as a result
of an industrial accident on
Monday, April 5, 1999. He was in
his 35th year.
Bill will be sadly missed by his
beloved wife Wendy and his
children Scott and Robyn of
Brussels. He was the beloved son
of Bob and Dorothy of Calgary,
AB and dear brother of Brian
Phillips and his wife Ivy and
Cheryl Phillips, all of Calgary. Bill
was the dear son-in-law of Larry
Smith and his wife Marilyn. He
was a brother-in-law to Linda
Knight and her husband Warren,
David Smith and his wife Karen,
Paula Smith and her fiance Steve
Silcock, Murray Smith and his
fianc£ Jennifer St. John and dear
uncle to Sharen, Jenny, Curtis,
Garrett, Evan and Kelsey.
Bill was predeceased by his
mother-in-law Elaine Smith.
Born in Calgary, Bill came to
Ontario in 1987 and quickly
became a part of the community.
Bill loved all sports, particularly
playing broomball with the Blyth
Bears.
He was a wonderful husband,
father, son, brother, a great mentor
and friend. He will be missed
dearly.
Friends were received by the
family from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m.
Wednesday at the Schimanski
Family Funeral Home, Brussels
where the funeral service was
conducted on Thursday, April 8 at
2 p.m. with Rev. Cathrine
Campbell officiating.
The pallbearers were Warren
Knight, Brian Phillips, Pete
Alexander, Ken Pennington, Kevin
Pennington and Andrew
McCutcheon.
Interment was at Brandon
Cemetery, Belgrave.
As an expression of sympathy,
memorial donations may be made
to the Children's Wish Foundation
or the Bill Phillips Trust, c/o CIBC,
Brussels.
municipalities, including working
capital and reserves for specific
projects.
"I guess the question is how much
(money) should be spent in each
township and how much should be
pooled," posed Elliott.
Both townships have money
earmarked for specific projects. For
instance, Turnberry has set aside
funds to buy-out its leased backhoe
this year and a grader in two year's
time. Morris too has its own
commitments to specific projects.
"I can't see why we can't go on the
same books," said Morris Deputy
Reeve Keith Johnston.
Turnberrry Clerk-Treasurer
Dorothy Kelly agreed.
"I don't think anything needs to
change, just carry on."
In the end, it was agreed by
consensus that each municipality
would contribute $150,000 to a
working capital fund and specific
reserves would remain as established.
LANDFILL
The Morris township landfill has
been mentioned as a possible site to
take garbage from the county.
A group of concerned citizens
formed last year to oppose such a
move and Elliott predicted those
people will want to know what will
happen to the site under
amalgamation.
Morris and the Village of Brussels
MARGUERITE STRETTON
Marguerite Stretton (nee Bryans)
of Brussels passed away on Friday,
April 2, 1999 at Seaforth
Community Hospital. She was in
her 85th year.
Born in Morris Twp. in 1914,
Mrs. Stretton was the daughter of
the late Harvey and Alma Bryans
and the loving wife of the late
James Herbert Stretton. Mrs.
Stretton attended school in Brussels
and worked as a clerk in Wood's
Dry Goods and at Stretton's and
was a very active member of the
ACW of St. John's Anglican
Church.
She will be sadly missed by her
children Geraldine Bradshaw and
her husband Gordon of Listowel
and Frank Stretton and his wife
Mary of Brussels. She was the dear
sister of Phyllis Fischer of
Cambridge, Myna Howard of
Listowel, and Lome Bryans of
Windsor. She was the cherished
grandmother of 11 grandchildren
and 17 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Stretton was predeceased by
her brother Russell Bryans and
step-son Herb Stretton and his wife
Norma.
Friends were received by the
family from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m.
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now use the Morris site, which has an
estimated 100 years of life remaining.
"But we haven't heard anything
from the county and that scares me,"
Johnston admitted.
"Have you got enough room for us
to join?" asked Turnberry Deputy
Reeve Randy Foxton.
"Your concerned citizens might get
a little wild if you're taking in twice as
much garbage," added Turnberry
Reeve Brian McBumey.
If Brussels and the Twp. of Grey
amalgamate, explained Elliott,
Brussels' garbage probably would go
to the Grey site, leaving room in the
Morris dump for Tumberry's garbage.
"Our biggest concern is taking the
county's garbage," Elliott added.
Turnberry currently operates a
transfer site that sees waste
transferred outside the township.
"We've been fairly happy with
exporting," said McBumey, but for
some Tumberry residents, he noted,
the Morris landfill might be closer
than the existing Tumberry site.
NAME & LOGO
There was unanimous approval
given for a contest to find a name and
logo for the new municipality.
The contest will be open to
residents of both townships. A mail-
out this spring will provide further
details and contain a questionnaire for
township residents, at McBurney's
suggestion.
Monday at the Schimanski Family
Funeral Home, Brussels. The
funeral service was conducted at St.
John's Anglican Church on
Tuesday, April 6 at 2 p.m.
Interment was at Brussels
Cemetery.
As an expression of sympathy,
memorial donations may be made
to the St. John's Church Memorial
Fund.
ANNIE SMITH
Annie (Fyfe) Smith of Dundas,
formerly Kurtzville died April 5,
1999 in her 84th year.
The former Annie William was
the mother of Robert Fyfe and wife
Evon, George and wife Mary Lou,
all of Hamilton, and David and
wife Gwen of Linden. She is also
survived by step-children Harry of
Ethel, Bill of British Columbia,
Aileen of Ethel and Gloria of
Grimsby.
Annie was predeceased by
husbands David Fyfe and Archie
Smith.
Twenty-two grandchildren,
several great-grandchildren also
survive her.
Annie is buried in Hamilton
alongside her first husband.
CONCLUSION
At the end of what was determined
to be a productive meeting, Elgie
made a statement:
"It is a pleasure to be here. It's a far
cry from the last (amalgamation)
meeting (with Wingham, East
E.Wawanosh councillor has concerns
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Wingham Councillor Archie
MacGowan, yet added he'd like to see
the group begin talks in the meantime
to facilitate restructuring.
Wilkins-Treble agreed, stressing the
fact she’d still like to see the group
form and have discussions. Her
motion was tabled until the group's
next meeting on April 22.
Wingham Deputy Reeve Ron
Beecroft suggested the term
'commissioner' be changed to
'facilitator' in the motion.
East Wawanosh Councillor Judith
Gaunt was concerned about the
results of bringing in a commissioner,
explaining he would look at a county
wide situation, which would perhaps
lead to one-tier or large grouping.
OPEN TO MORE GROUPS
Although the group of three has
officially banded together to discuss
amalgamation, it is open to additional
groups joining later.
"You know Morris and Tumberry
are going to be in the pot sometime,"
said MacGowan.
Blyth Reeve Mason Bailey
expressed his disappointment with
being separated from Morris and
Tumberry talks.
"We don't need any more
animosity," he said.
EARLIER EAST WAWANOSH
CONCERNS
At a March 30 restructuring
meeting (prior to the municipality
split) Gaunt wondered fiow the rural
issues of East Wawanosh would be
NOTICE
In regard to Ben Cowan’s
obituary, there was to be
spring interment in Blyth
Union Cemetery.
However due to a change
made by his family, Mr.
Cowan was buried April
9 in a Stratford cemetery.
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May 1, 1999
Kiwanis Community Centre
111 Lakeside Dr., Stratford
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
An Information Fair for families
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featuring
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A networking opportunity for families and
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Come and learn about Behaviour Issues, Tax Breaks,
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Please register by April 23, 1999
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Wawanosh and Blyth). It s been
enjoyable, constructive and valuable."
"We don't need anything. We don't
need consultants," Johnston noted,
adding the two townships are capable
of coming to an amalgamation
agreement on their own.
affected as part of a new group of
three. The township, she explained,
doesn't want to be overpowered by
Wingham.
"Are we simply the link in the
middle?"
She said ratepayers are suspicious
of paying for services they won't
receive.
DO AWAY WITH
CONSENSUS
Meanwhile, the new group decided
to replace the controversial consensus
decision-making process with a
'majority rules’ plan. At each meeting,
two representatives from each
municipality will vote on decisions,
with the chairperson being a tie
breaker when needed. Alternative
representatives will be available.
CONCLUSION
"Tonight's probably been one of the
most open and easy-going meetings
I've been to in a long time," said
MacGowan.
Others agreed the meeting had been
very constructive and look forward to
making further progress by meeting
every two weeks.
The group will continue its talks on
April 22.
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