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BATTYE '''•420 Hamilton St., Blyth ( at Manning's Building Supplies),,----' \ Tel: 519-523-9311 FLOORING1Ci N THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 1998. PAGE 17. County council debates Morris Twp. landfill bill A refusal to pay a portion of the bill for the Morris Twp. landfill site study caused a lengthy debate at Huron County Council, Thursday. As part of its negotiations to use the Morris and Exeter landfills as waste management sites for the north and south of the county, county councillors had earlier agreed to pay for engineering costs up to $15,000 for Morris and $20,000 for Exeter. Exeter had sub- mitted a bill for $17,359.55 for the work while Morris submitted a bill for $8,639.47 for engineering plus $6,959.01 for a consulting economist and $2,176.66 for legal advice — for a total of $17,511.14. The waste management sub-com- mittee of the planning and develop- ment committee had recommended the bill for the engineering be paid but the amount for the consulting economist and the legal work not be paid until it was clarified what had been done. "It was necessary for us to have this information to deal with the Continued from page 2 photocopying for The Ark in the amount of $385. *St Bill Woodley, vice-chair of Wheels Away attended the meeting to explain the new fee structure. Due to the loss of a $21,000 Min- istry of Transportation grant, an increase was established to com- pensate. The municipal increase will be up to $3 per ride, rather than $2. With 22 rides last year form Brussels, the estimate is $347. 75. Last year was $281.75. a** A discussion on loose dogs prompted Councillor Joe Seili to suggest that owners be reminded that there is no free disposal. county," said Morris Twp. Reeve Bert Elliott arguing the bill should be paid. "We wouldn't have spent this money if the county didn't want to use our sites." But Bruce Machan, reeve of Wingham and chair of the commit- tee said the original motion by county council said only engineer- ing costs would be paid so his com- mittee couldn't recommend payment. Elliott said the information it got from other consultants could have been provided by the engineer but it would have cost more and taken longer. Reeve Roy Triebner of Exeter supported Elliott. Exeter's engineer had provided all the information, he said, while Morris's engineer felt he needed outside consultants. He rejected a suggestion from Dr. Gary Davidson, director of planning and development, that copies of the reports should be provided to the committee to justify the expense. "It's unacceptable to ask the "If we know who the owner is and they don't come to pick up the dog, it's recoverable on taxes," White concurred. *5* Lisa Winger will be asked if she is interested in working two days per week at the municipal office throughout March. a** A discussion about some trees that need to be cut was followed by at least one councillors' view that the village needed to start replacing some of the ones which had fallen. "The village is going to be bare," said Councillor Greg Wilson. White said that the village staff had had some trees in the past, but didn't have any place to put them. municipalities to provide the docu- ments because they're part of the negotiations (with the county)." "You can't give all the informa- tion away to the people you are dealing with," agreed Elliott. "After the deal is made you can have all the information you want." Brian McBumey, reeve of Turn- berry Twp., supported Morris. "Morris and Exeter seem to be negotiating in good faith," he said. "We're the beggars here. We're the ones who want to use their landfill sites." McBurney proposed an amend- ment that would have paid the bills and changed the county policy to pay all future bills that were rele- vant to negotiating an agreement. But Jim Love, reeve of Hay Twp, argued this would leave the county wide open to unexpected costs. It wasn't Morris or Exeter councillors he was worried about but "I don't have faith in engineers being overly honest". Even Triebner cpposed the "They went to the industrial park," she said. When councillors began naming some places, she said she would pass them on. "It doesn't make any sense to cut trees down, then say we have nowhere to put new ones," said Wilson. *a* Donations were made to the Brussels Agricultural Society in the amount of $250 and to the Bel- grave, Blyth, Brussels School Fair, in the amount of $100. a** White and Reeve Ralph Watson will attend the Huron County Municipal Officer's Association meeting in Seaforth on Friday, April 3. Cost is $15 per person. amendment, saying it would have been too open to abuse. Robin Dunbar, reeve of Grey Twp., argued that the county had the right to know what was in the reports, just as a company that is offered for sale opens its books to the buyer. The March meeting of Londesboro UCW was held at the church on Friday, March 6. It began at 1 p.m. with cake and ice cream, served by Joan Whyte, Betty Millar and June Fothergill. Slides of Madagascar were shown. Members sang, Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee and Just As 1 Am. This was followed by prayer. Scripture was read, then the members sang The Church is Wherever and Come Let Us Sing of a Wonderful Love. The meeting closed with God of Greeters at Londesboro United Church on Sunday, March 8 were Bert and Joanne Lyon. Flowers at the front were placed by Allan and Barb Bosman in memory of Barbara Anne Coultes. Ushers were Bert Lyon and Chris Knox. The junior choir sang. The sermon topic was "Abandoning Ship". Discussion Group meets on In a recorded vote (where larger municipalities have additional votes), McBurney's amendment was defeated 55-7. Morris was invited to appear before the next committee meeting to justify the additional consul- tants' fees. Grace and God of Glory. They used the World Day of Prayer Service. Those taking part were Betty Archambault, Mary Peel, Joan Whyte, Helen Lee, Margaret Good, Reta Kelland, Audrey Thompson and Josie MacGregor. UCW ladies are to make pies and sell them. The money will go to Susan Howson and be given to Camp Menestung. Balance on hand is $4,400.38. Mrs. Philips of Blyth will attend Easter Monday to speak to the UCW. Thursday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m. The topic is anti-Jewish Senti- ments, in the gospel of John. Bring any of the following to the church by March 23 and leave them on shelves in the choir room, Campbell Soup labels, eye glasses, postage stamps and grocery store tapes. There will be a work bee at the church on March 23. Brussels council talks dogs Junior choir sings Stratford Cemetery Memorials Ltd. SPECIALIZING IN All Types of :if, Memorials and Inscriptions Ross Ribey Seaforth, Ontario NOK 1 WO Tel: (519) 527-1390