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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2000-08-16, Page 7THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2000. PAGE 7. Morris council news Public meeting held to discuss zoning FROM BELGRAVE Higgins family gathers The 73rd Higgins Reunion was held on July 30 at the Belgrave Women's Institute Hall with 85 in attendance. There were children's games in the afternoon prior to lunch. President Greg Higgins welcomed everyone and asked for a moment’s silence for members lost since the last reunion. Prizes were given out to the oldest, Carmen Farrier; the youngest, Loretta Higgins; coming the farthest, Brian and Brenda Jones, Victoria, BC; closest age to 73, Don Higgins and the candy guess, Ashley Higgins. The elections for the next reunion in two years were held. The new president will be Arthur Fitch. Family members attended from Barrie, Stayner, Stratford, Waterloo, Belgrave, Belmore and British Columbia. Supper was then served and enjoyed by all. A public meeting was held in conjunction with the Aug. 2 session of Morris council to discuss a zoning amendment. Under consideration was an amendment for South Part Lot 26, Cone. 6 would which see the zoning changed from AGL general agriculture to AGA 16, agricultural small holding-special provisions. The rezoning is part of a con­ sent application for the cre­ ation of two parcels of land. The zoning would recog­ nize the existing residence and the frontage. Under AG4 zoning, the minimum frontage is 23 metres or 73 feet. However, the amendment would allow a frontage of just nine metres or 30 feet for the laneway. The retained parcel is 39.3 hectares or 97.2 acres with a barn to be demolished. The residential lot is 1.12 hectares or 2.8 acres with a residence, two accessory buildings a driveshed and pumphouse. To accommodate a I0-foot separation between the sewage system and lot line, the lot line will be moved. A bylaw was passed to allow the rezoning. The barn is to be removed within two years and a drainage agree­ ment will be drawn. A bylaw was given first and second readings for the 9-1-l road names. Wingham PUC will inspect the water systems in Belgrave monthly and receive a copy of the weekly water test results. The agreement for the North Huron/Wescast com­ plex was tabled and filed though notes regarding items of concern were included. The transition board will consider the Knights of Columbus agreement as well as the name of the complex. It will be suggested to the complex board that Morris Twp.’s contribution to the complex be based on usage as with the Brussels and Blyth community, centre agree­ ments. This recommendation is subject to the transition board’s approval. Council will sponsor an ad for the Wescast opening in the amount of $100 and for the Huron County Plowing Match for $25. Clerk-Treasurer Nancy Michie will attend a public sector account board training session in Hamilton, Aug. 30- 31. Reeve Bert Elliott, Deputy- Reeve Keith Johnston and The road account in the amountsof $25,243.59 was approved for payment as was the general and park account in the amount of $68,906.07. The recreation committee accounts in the amount of $4,000 were approved for payment. Councillor Neil Warwick and guests will attend the Frank Cowan social hour at the Association of Municipalities conference in Ottawa. Thanks Following a presentation to the Community Involvement Team at Wescast Industries Inc. in Wingham, Detective Const. Kevin Hummel, co-ordinator of the Huron County Crime Stoppers, received word that Wescast will pick up the one-year lease on the Crime Stoppers’ van. Hummel second from right, thanks George Skinn. Also present were team members Len Schmidt, Ray Walker, Carl Mowbray and Liz Weishar. (Advance-Times photo) PEOPLE AROUND BELGRAVE By Linda Campbell Call 357-2188 Sincere sympathy is extended from friends and neighbours to the family of Miss Cornelia Marie (Lia) Sanders who passed away at the London Health Sciences Centre on Monday, July 31 at the age of 17. May your thoughts and prayers be with her parents Bert and Mary and family Michael, Brian and Enn. Sincere sympathy is extended to Helen Stonehouse from her commu­ nity of friends and neigh­ bours on the recent loss of Lewis. Cherished memories will help to ease your sorrow. Remember Helen in your thoughts and prayers. Congratulations to Kim Dodds and Allen Walker who were married on Aug. 12 in the Belgrave United Church with Rev. Cathnne Campbell officiating. Would the person or per­ sons who borrowed a large gas can please return it to its home in Belgrave? 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