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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2002-05-15, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 2002. PPM Flowers for mom Robyn Nicholson and sister Emily were only some of the people who showed up to purchase these planters. The money from the sale of the flowers will go to the Communities in Bloom committee for their work on this year's campaign. (David Blaney photo) IIRCC-S open for business PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING A PROPOSED MANURE MANAGEMENT BY-LAW AFFECTING THE MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at 8:00 p.m. at the Bluevale Community Hall (32 Clyde Street, Bluevale, Ontario) to consider a proposed manure management by-law under sections 102 and 210(144) of the Municipal Act. ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed by-law. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION and copies of the proposed by-law are available during regular office hours at the Municipal Office. DATED AT THE Municipality of Morris-Turnberry this 1st day of May, 2002. Nancy Michie Clerk-Treasurer Municipality of Morris-Turnberry RR #4 BRUSSELS, ON NOG 1H0 (519) 887-6137 PURPOSE AND EFFECT: THE Municipal Council is considering a revised Manure Management By-law for the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry. The by-law was prepared by the Huron County Nutrient Management Working Group as a model by-law for consideration by local municipalities. The purpose of this public meeting is for Council to receive public comments on the draft by-law. A summary of the main requirements of the By-law is as follows: A nutrient management plan (NMP) is required for new or expanding livestock operations containing 100 or more livestock units. Applies to dry manure operations as well as liquid manure operations. Renewal of the NMP every 3 years. A consultant in agriculture retained by the municipality to review applicant's NMP. Manure tanks designed to be leak-proof and may be reviewed by the municipality's engineer. Land base of tillable acres determined by the NMP, located within 15 km of the barn, and a minimum 25% owned, remainder by manure agreement. Where no NMP is required, the land base shall not be smaller than an area equal to 1.5 livestock units per tillable acre. An agreement signed by the applicant to ensure the implementation of the NMP. - Decommission all abandoned wells on land subject to the NMP. Manure storages a minimum of 1 m above the water table. Perimeter drain and monitoring well around liquid manure storage facilities. Disconnect and re-route field tiles within 15 m of liquid manure storage facilities. 365 day storage capacity for liquid manure; 240 day storage capacity for dry manure. Dry manure storages require covers or runoff containment facilities. Field lots of livestock where not buildings or structures are to be erected require an NMP if there are 50 or more livestock units and more than 2.5 livestock units per acre of pasture. NMP Requirements Include: Soil sampling of at least 2 probes per acre; default numbers not to be used. Manure application rates. No manure application on frozen or saturated ground except for unique circumstances identified in NMP. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, an addendum to NMP filed with the municipality. Manure spreading setbacks from wells and watercourses and measures to protect groundwater and surface water prescribed by NMP. Pre-tillage and incorporation of manure when cropping practices allow. Record keeping of manure applications and monitoring. Calibration and monitoring of application rates. High-trajectory manure irrigation equipment not to be used. Use all appropriate best management practices. Review groundwater vulnerability and measures to protect groundwater. In particularly vulnerable areas, a groundwater consultant may be required. Complete copies of the by-law are available at the Municipal Office. time At toact 29 Weekend We have a large selection of beautiful... • Annuals • Hanging Baskets • Perennials • Patio Planters & more 61-ezz--" Jack & Sylvia Nonkes RR#1 Auburn located just west of Blyth, watch for the blue sign on the Blyth Road • 523-9456 • Wingharn E S _ 7.1 .t X t?) Blyth nyth goad Walton Clinton HE council last to know By David Blaney Citizen staff Councillors for Huron East had a nasty surprise last week as their constituents found out about a proposed rezoning application before they did. This wouldn't have mattered except for the fact that the ratepayers were very unhappy with the idea and phoned to complain. Councillors were visibly unhappy about being questioned by ratepayers about a proposal they as councillors knew nothing about. As councillor Bill DeJong said, "I'm astounded that the county knew about it, the newspaper knew about it, the neighbours knew about it before we heard about it." Councillors entered into a long discussion about why it happened and how to prevent a re-occurance. Normally council is not officially informed about rezoning proposals until they receive a notice with their meeting agendas. Deputy-Mayor Bernie MacLellan suggested that this course had been adopted to allow councillors to hear remarks from those both opposed and in favour at the same time. He felt that it prevented councillors from appearing to have a predisposition in favour of one side or another. Other councillors indicated they felt political embarrassment was not necessary to maintain objectivity. Jack McLachlan suggested that notice of proposals could be mailed to councillors at the same time it was mailed to area residents. At this Brussels-area councillor Joe Seili commented, "If you mail them in Seaforth it sometimes takes eight days for the mail to get to Brussels." Suggestions were made to use fax or phone until it was pointed out that some councillors had neither. At the end of the discussion it was agreed that notice of a public meeting would be forwarded to councillors at the same time as notification to the public. The rezoning application which raised the brouhaha turned out to contravene the public health act and was withdrawn prior to the meeting. The War Amps NEVER AGAIN! NEVER AGAIN! the horrors of war. To see a listing of NEVER AGAJN1 videos, i )lid visit our Web site at www.waramps.ca or order a pamphlet by calling 1-800-250-3030. The Listowel Human Resource Centre of Canada for Students (HRCC-S) opened to the public on May 6, to assist businesses and youth with summer employment needs. Last year, the Listowel HRCC-S filled over 300 jobs with secondary and post-secondary students. The grand opening is on Friday, May 17 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Refreshments will be served. "In the coming weeks, summer employment officers will be contacting local employers to discuss their summer employment needs and to make them aware that our office is open and ready to assist them in any way it can," said Erinn Reesor. HRCC-S offices link youth and employers. They provide young people with job opportunities, interview advice, résumé building, job search strategies and offer job- posting and pre-screening services to employers. All services are provided free of charge. The office, located at 210 Main St. E. will be open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Employers interested in using the services and students looking for summer employment can contact the Listowel Office at (519) 291-2922 or (519) 291-2925.