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By Andrea
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887-2605
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.
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Parks and Recreation Ontario (PRO) is pleased to be your provincial host of Summer Active 2002 in Ontario.
You can become more active in 2002 by participating in community events
hosted by the Municipality of Huron-East Recreation Department and PRO.
VANASTRA RECREATION CENTRE
June 3 - June 14 Open House
New individuals can receive 4 free passes (max) to attend any of the following
aquatic classes:
Aqua Aerobics
Mon., Wed., Fri. 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Aquafit For Seniors Mon. & Fri. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Arthritic Water Exercises Mon. & Fri. 11:30 - 12 p.m.
When you attend more than 3 classes you will receive a $5 off coupon to use
toward your purchase of a session of lessons. This is an active and interesting
experience everyone needs to try. Come out and meet some new people and be
active. Please pick up your free passes from the staff at the Vanastra Rec Centre.
For more Information please call 519-482-3544.
BRUSSELS MORRIS GREY COMMUNITY CENTRE
June 1 - Open House for the Brussels Morris Grey Swimming Pool
Come join us for a free swim at the newly heated pool from 11-12:30 p.m., free
hotdog for all swimmers. Late Pool Registration and Day Camp Registration
from 12 - 2 p.m. BBQ from 12 - 2 p.m. Hotdog and Pop $2.
For more information call 519-887-6621
SEAFORTH & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTRE
June 4 & June 11 - Open House for Aerobics Class with Drusilla Leitch.
Join Drusilla for a free aerobics class from 9 -10 a.m. at the Seaforth & District
Community Centre on June 4 and June 11. This is a great way to become active
and meet some new people. Hope to see you there!!
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 527-1272
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With thanks
David Perrie, a former teacher at Grey Central school, who continues to guide students :n
environmental and nature lessons, was honoured for his contributions to their education during
a recent assembly. (Bonnie croon photo)
PAGE 8. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 2002.
Ethel United Church celebrated on
Sunday with Church in the Park.
However, due to the rather cool
morning, the service was held in the
church.
With Joan Golden at London
Conference, the Sunday school
teachers led the worship service.
The Sunday school children
presented a puppet play entitled The
Lost Bunny.
Those taking part were Sara,
Emily and Isaac Baker, Shalin and
Alyssa Diehl, Lindsay and Lauren
Stewart and Brittany and Travis
Brubacher.
The Bell Choir performed some
musical selections for the
congregation.
Beth Earl told the children's story,
How to Make a Good Sandwich.
Following the service a delicious
barbecue and lunch was enjoyed b).
all those in attendance.
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