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The Citizen, 1998-04-08, Page 30Madeline & George Rose of McDonald Dr. in Brussels recently celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary and wish to thank all their family, friends & neighbours who attended a come & go afternoon at their home and thanks for the many floral arrangements. FORTHCOMING MARRIAGE Hugill-Kerr Wayne and Joyce Hugill are pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Jodie Elizabeth to Michael Adam, son of Gerald and the late Annette Kerr, on Sat. April 18, 1998 at Northside United Church, Seaforth. Open reception. PAGE 30. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 1998. Morris residents discuss truck parking A public meeting for a zoning amendment was held in conjunc- tion with the March 24 Morris council session. Two of the proposed amend- ments would affect the urban area in the whole of Morris Twp. and the third, Lot 3, RP 161. The purpose of the first amend- ment was to determine guidelines for parking and storage space for commercial motor vehicles and tractors-trailer in residential zones. The provisions regulate the park- ing of commercial motor vehicles and prohibits the use of any land, building or structure in a residential Morris council held a committee of adjustment meeting, March 24, to consider a minor variance.for South Part Lot 13 and 14, Conc. 3. The applicant, Agricultural Rehabilitation and Development Directorate of Ontario (ARDA), was seeking to have the require- ment for the interior side yard reduced from 16 feet to 4.92 feet, to recognize the distance of the steel clad shed to the lot line of the proposed lot on Lot 13. There were no objections from area, for the parking or storage of a tractor trailer. Though the Huron County Plan- ning Department forwarded no objections to the zoning amend- ment, it was suggested council carefully consider input from resi- dents, in attendance. Bob Wattam submitted a petition, with 21 signatures, which was in opposition to the restriction for tractor-trailers on village streets and lots. Several questions arose concern- ing use of one's own property, attacks on the trucking industry and the length of tractor affected. Reeve Bert Elliott said the prob- the Huron County Planning Depart- ment or Health Unit. Tom Graham, solicitor with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs told council the problem arose when the lot owned by the John Black estate was found to be incorrect. The variance would correct the problem. ARDA plans to sell the farm and transfer the corrected title for the severed lot, to the Black estate. Councillor Keith Johnston lem was with trucks parked on township roads. Brian Kellington said he had parked 'at the co-op and been asked to move. Wattam, who hauls salt and arrives back in the village at 2:30 a.m., said he did not want to get into a cold truck to drive home. There was a suggestion that a bylaw be passed concerning trucks parked on paved roads, though Harry Wilson said the paved road in Belgrave would support a loaded truck. Kellington and Wattam agreed, with Wattam saying he had been expressed concern about the loca- tion of the shed. Graham said the tenant wants to keep the shed and that the Blacks were not concerned about it as they had not attended the meeting. Sandra Weber of the planning department said it was the appli- cant's choice to apply for the vari- ance or demolish the shed. A motion was passed to allow the variance, provided no animals were housed in the shed. A 20-day appeal period will fol- low the decision. turning at Jane Street for 15 years and the road was not broken up. Council agreed to rewrite a solu-. Lion once further direction is received from Sandra Weber of the planning department. A revised bylaw will be sent to ajl in attendance. The second amendment would be for the addition of provisions to prohibit the keeping of livestock, reptiles or exotic animals in urban With Brussels councillors and clerk-treasurer in attendance, Mor- ris council discussed several issues of importance• to both municipali- ties at the March 24 session. The councils heard recommenda- tions regarding the operation of the landfill site. It was suggested more recycling be done, the use of two burn holes was preferred and disposal should be moved into stage one of the new area to get further from the creek on Centre Sideroad. However, Brussels must be given notice six months prior to moving to stage one as they will be charged a per tonnage rate at that time. The current landfill agreement must first be terminated. Brussels Fire Chief Murray McArter and Blyth Fire Chief Paul Josling were on hand to discuss the areas and to establish a two-dog per lot maximum, in an urban area. The third section for rezoning concerned Lot 3, RP 161, to village residential-low density. There had been a mapping error in the original zoning bylaw. This would correct the oversight. There were no comments on the livestock issue and the residential rezoning issue was clarified for one resident. fire agreement. Josling recommended Brussels handle fire education and false alarms. McArter told the councils that Huronlea is interested in house training and that the county should provide extra funds for a fire edu- cation program. Morris council will meet with the county to discuss an agreement for Huronlea. After discussing surplus funds from the Wingham fire area board, council agreed with a motion from Turnberry Twp. that any money owing to the municipalities, over $40,000, be returned. Authorization was given for Ross Procter to attend a line fence semi- nar in London, April 23. A collectors' plate and some t- shirts will be donated to the East Wawanosh auction fundraiser. Morris considers minor variance Hullett calls drain tenders Morris, Brussels meet to talk about landfill After provisionally accepting the report for the Burns and Renkema drainage works, Hullett council instructed R.J. Burnside and Asso- ciates, at the March 24 session, to call tenders for the drains. The tenders are due April 21. A court of revision will be held on that date for both drainage works. Approval was given for the pro- posal which would annex lands owned by Clinton and District Christian School from Hullett Twp. to the Town of Clinton. The tender for crushing, loading and spreading gravel was awarded to Merner Contracting Ltd, at a cost of $79,868.50. Council passed a motion to have Rathwell and Rathwell upgrade the fuel tanks, both for tank fill con- tainment and under-pump contain- ment, at a cost of $2,500. Road Superintendent Jim John- ston was authorized to attend road school, May 3-6, for $600 plus GST. East Wawanosh residents will benefit from a township surplus as the extra money will be used to alleviate increased costs. A report from Alan Reed of Doane Raymond, Wingham, at the March 27 meeting of council, indi- cated a $40,944 surplus. Council agreed to use the money to offset taxes or user charges in 1998. The preference for a two-tiered government system was re- affirmed by council. A letter was sent to the Ministry of the Environment, stating that council will comply with an order regarding minimum sampling Clerk-Treasurer Bev Shaddick will attend two seminars, each cost- ing $25. Approval was given for a dona- tion to Blyth Union Cemetery board in the amount of $690. The Blyth-Hullett landfill budget was approved, with Hullett Twp.'s share being $26,720. Six pins were donated to the Canada-wide science fair to be pre- sented to Exeter Public School. The resignation of Jane Bennett as office support staff, was accept- ed, pending a suitable replacement. Councillors approved the 1998 budget for Blyth and District Com- munity Centre, at the March 3 meeting, in the amount of $17,375.65. The Blyth and District Fire Area budget, with Hullett's share being $17,400, was approved. The Seaforth and District Com- munity Centre levy was approved at $781. The township will apply for a special circumstances grant from requirements for water works for the Humphrey and Belgrave well water systems. Grant Anger was appointed weed inspector. Councillor Judith Gaunt will rep- resent the township on the North Huron Community Centre Com- plex committee. A drainage report will be pre- pared for the Johnston municipal drain, Part Lot 42, Conc. 13, by R.J. Burnside and Associates Ltd. In conjunction with a report for the provincial government. R.J. Burnside and Associates were appointed to apportion the assessments for the McCall exten- sion drain charged to Lot 15, Conc. 12, due to severance. A decision regarding Lot 7 and 8, Maitland block was deferred until servicing arrangements were com- pleted. A motion was passed to reflect alterations of the conditions for severance for Part Lot 21, Conc. 11, to allow the deed to be stamped. Two township employees attend- ed an OMAFRA seminar concern- ing weed control, at a cost of $35 each. Bills and accounts for February, in the amount of $57,067.44, were approved for payment. Authorization was given for the purchase of a Hewlett Packard 6P model printer and upgrades required for the installation of the municipal tax program. Cummings municipal drain, coun- cil instructed R.J. Burnside and Associates to include works for Lot 24, Conc. 14 of Hullett Twp., as it is an extension of the drain. The levy for the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority will be $5,357 and $690 for Blyth Union Cemetery. Two history books and five plates will be donated to East Wawanosh Public School for their live auction fundraiser. IN THE CLASSIFIEDS E. Wawanosh ends year with surplus