The Citizen, 1998-08-05, Page 10Tinder dry
The extraordinarily hot, dry weather which has blanketed
central Huron County for several weeks is a lethal mix
with over-heated haying equipment or sparks for a
rubbish fire. The Blyth Fire Department has attended
several grass fires in the past weeks including this
Maitland Block call, July 30, at right, which kept the
fighters on the scene for an hour and a Monday afternoon
call to Lot 26, Conc. 2, West Wawanosh Twp., left. Blyth
Fire Chief Paul Josling reminds farmers to keep "
machinery clean, dust-free and well lubricated to minimize
heat build-up. Burning of garbage during the extended dry
spell should be carefully watched.
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PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 1998.
As the effects of downloading
and a change to taxation rates con-
tinue to challenge municipalities.
Morris Twp. council will look at
scenarios, one which would result
in a two per cent increase in taxes
and the other a 2.9 per cent.
After discussing the budget at the
July 8 meeting, council instructed
Clerk-Treasurer Nancy Michie to
bring back the two options for fur-
ther consideration.
Council concurred with a motion
forwarded by Turnberry Twp.,
regarding restructuring which stat-
ed that if amalgamation of large
blocks was going to take place,
they would prefer a single-tier gov-
ernment.
Morris Twp. has been granted
$6,397 from the Lottery Corpora-
tion which will go to charitable
organizations in the township. The
Belgrave Kinsmen, Belgrave WI
and Bluevale Recreation, which
operate facilities in the township,
will be asked if they wish to be
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they were considered liable.
***
Council passed a motion to
remove the sidewalk along Hamil-
ton Street and replace it with top-
soil and seed.
An amendment to the motion
indicated that any resident who
wished to retain their sidewalk
added to the roster for lottery fund-
ing.
Chief Building Official Paul
Josling informed council that he
had inspected Lot 25, Conc. 9, not-
ing that the barn is 1,062 feet from
the nearest residence with a current
zoning of AG4-8.
The maximum capacity allowed
is 100+ animal units with a dis-
tance of 570 feet. A manure agree-
ment must be received.
The Blyth Fire Department has
set inspection fees for Huronlea at
$50. and $25 per hour. The county
intends to pay for false alarms and
fire calls.
Council will consider a milleni-
am grant for Kinsmen Park in Bel-
grave and the well system.
Councillors Kevin Pletch and
Neil Warwick and Deputy-Reeve
Keith Johnston will attend the
Association of Municipalities of
Ontario conference.
Reeve Bert Elliott will attend on
behalf of the county.
The township office will be
could sign a waiver, relieving the
village of any responsibility.
***
Bills and accounts totalling
$63,760.78 were approved for pay-
ment.
***
The 1998 budget was approved,
holding spending to $580,563.
***
There were no objections to the
closed for holidays Aug. 24 to 28.
At the July 21 meeting, discus-
sion on bag tags and waste disposal
continued.
Councillors were informed that
bag tags would cost two cents
while compostible bags would be
33.5 cents. Implementation of a
system will be delayed until Jan-
uary.
The Aug. 21 payment of taxes
was deferred until Sept. 25.
Maitland Engineering Services
will be hired to review thr condi-
tion of the Blind Line Bridge, at
Sideroad 20-21, Conc. 2.
Road Superintendent Lloyd
Michie spoke with landowner Ger-
ald Kerr regarding the purchase of
land for the Howson sideroad con-
struction, Sideroad 5-6, Conc. 10.
The cost of construction on
sideroad 15-16, Conc. 5 totals
$31,000 to date. The budget for the
project is $70,000.
The session was reconvened July
23 to complete the business.
Lions Club applying for a special
occasions permit for the co-ed slo-
pitch tournament, Aug. 14-15 and
the Huron Pioneer Thresher
Reunion and Hobby Show, Sept.
12-13.
***
A bylaw was passed to deem reg-
istered plans for South Part Lot 10
and Lot 11, Block B on Registered
Plan 169, not to be registered.
A budget to raise funds through
an increase in taxes was passed by
council.
A consent application from Glen
Warwick, Lot 25 and 26, Conc. 1
was recommended for approval
with consideration for drainage
assessment.
Council was not in favour of a 33
foot right-of-way the length 'of the
property. It was stated that if the
two -properties have the same road
access, the farm access would turn
into the farm parcel immediately
after turning off the roadway.
The Belgrave, Brussels and Blyth
School Fair board and the Brussels
Fair board each received a $365.40
grant.
The clerk was asked to cancel the
companions registration for the
Association of Municipalities of
Ontario conference. If this could
not be done without penalty, the
banquet tickets should be can-
celled.
Morris Twp. received notice that
the drain maintenance allocation
through Ontario Ministry of Agri-
culture, Food and Rural Affairs is
$22,276.26.
Pool rules
a must
Drowning is one of the leading
causes of death for Canadians aged
one to 44. Many drownings occur
when people don't intend to go
swimming, and often can be
prevented if people think safety
first. Drownings are foreseeable
and therefore preventable if people
would take some measures to
minimize risk.
Children in water demand
constant supervision. For instance,
even if a child is familiar with
water, panic can set in and the
danger increases. Hitting the water
at the end of a slide or being
pushed into a pool by another child
can disorient and frighten children.
In a situation like this when
someone starts to panic, they
become a non-swimmer. Being
able to swim doesn't guarantee your
safety.
Anyone having a pool must have
fencing no matter if the pool is
constructed above, at or below
ground level. The fence must be 1.5
metres tall and will be no more
than eight centimeters from the
ground level.
The openings, holes or gaps can't
exceed 10 cms. and must be of
solid structure. It can be solid
wood, metal fencing like chain link
composed of not less than nine-
gauge wire with a maximum mesh
opening size of five cms. The fence
must be equipped with a self
closing device and latched on the
inside or pool side at the top of the
gate so that all will remain securely
so children can't reach it.
This fence must be up before any
water is put into the pool and best a
temporary fence is put around the
area while being constructed.
People having a pool need to
supervise its use at all times and be
trained in the use of safety
equipment, emergency procedures,
water rescue and first aid. Then
make sure the pool depths are
clearly marked out and what area's
are unsafe for diving.
Use a floating safety between
deep and shallow water. Inform
guests of safe entry techniques and
restrict activities to one at a time on
a slide or in a diving area.
Post guidelines like swim only
with a supervisor, play with care,
walk, don't run and feet first entries
only.
Always have safety equipment
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