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Congratulations to Cathie Cullen our half back winner '50.78 Blyth 5234551 THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2001. PAGE 3. Grass irks council By Bonnie Gropp Citizen staff A grass cutting issue continues to raise a whole new can of worms for North Huron council. Byron Ellis, chief building official, reported at the July 3 meeting that he had looked into how urban areas handled the problem of long grass. The question has arisen over a Blyth landowner's complaint about a neighbouring property. Ellis said that in London if grass is left longer than eight inches the city will contact the owner, then if nothing is done, arrange for a contractor to come in and cut it, billing the work to the owner. Another municipality, he said, has two cuttings, one in June and one in September. Councillor James Campbell expressed approval for the latter saying they had a similar situation in North Huron Briefs East Wawanosh. In this the landowner had asked the municipality to cut it twice a year and he pays them. Clerk-Administrator John Stewart said there are areas in Blyth which though classified as residential are not. "How do we handle something like this. Is this something you want to be complaint driven?" he asked council Asked by Councillor Jeff Howson if two cuts a year is enough, Director of Public Works Bob Thompson said it depends. "If the property is beside a groomed lawn they're not going to be satisfied," he said, adding that the best way to address the problem is by going to the weed bylaw. Ellis, however, said that with regards to the Blyth issue there were no weeds. Council suggested that Ellis take a look at the entire municipality and bring a recommendation back to the next meeting. Church run-off bugging neighbouring residents At its July 3 meeting, North Huron councillors were questioned by Bob Thompson, director of public works, on how to deal with some weeds as there is a no-spraying bylaw in town. Though non-chemical spray is good for broad-leaf weeds it would not touch the ones Thompson was targeting. The alternative would be to hire students and buy weedeaters, he said. Councillor Jeff Howson made a motion to spray long grass and weeds around stop signs, hydro poles, fire hydrants and in the cracks along curbs and sidewalks. *** John Matthew, John Mann and Murray Underwood appeared before council in, respect to water damage at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Wingham, caused by runoff from a neighbouring property. They said the landowner had made changes to his property beginning in 1995 and the provisions of the bylaw authorized by the Ontario Municipal Board had not been implemented. Clerk-Administrator John Stewart explained that the OMB had issued an order a few years ago and a hearing had been held in 1999. A site plan and site agreement had been drafted, but the landowner, while indicating he was in agreement had not signed them. Stewart had contacted the municipality's solicitor to review possible action. Council urged Stewart to speak with the solicitor once again. "Is there no avenue Mr. Skinner can take," said Councillor Archie MacGowan. "I'm tired of this guy. I really am." Matthews also asked that Stewart inquire of the solicitor whether the landowner could be responsible if there was substantial damage to the church. "I think we've been pretty patient," he finished. *** Two separate presentations were made to council to review group health benefits, one from Brian Hall for Canada Life and one from Mosey and Mosey for Green Shield and Sun Life. Municipal staff will review the two proposals and report back to council. *** Councillor Murray Nesbitt and Councillor James Campbell reported on the Community Accommodation Study committee meetings in Clinton and Wingham respectively. Both expressed disappointment with the information discussed at the meetings. THANK YOU The members of the Bluewater Kennel Club would like to thank the following businesses and individuals who sponsored trophies at our Dog Shows and Obedience Trials held in Blyth. • The Old Mill • Fleming's Feed Mill • Marian Hindmarsh • Verbeek's Farm and Garden Centre • Dorothy Bassett • South Huron Veterinary Clinic • Dr. Brian Nuhn, Seaforth Vet Clinic • Scrimgeour's Food Market • Sparling's Propane • Howson & Howson Ltd. • Radford Auto Parts • D. Culbert Ltd., Surveyors • Heubner - Ridder Veterinary Hospital • Clinton Veterinary Services • Jim and Dorothy Needham • Gina McDonnell • Jim and Sue Stewart • Jerry and Sue Wilder • Annette & Brian Terpstra • Robert & Peggy Gibb Also thanks to the Village of Blyth, Dave Cook, Trinity Anglican Church Women and the Huronia Branch of the Humane Society for their cooperation in making our shows successful.