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M-T council ponders roads surplus By Andrew Smith Wingham Advance Times A roads budget surplus for Morris- Turnberry of $500,000 has led councillors to look a little closer at what's being done to keep the roads in shape. Councillor Neil Warwick said the municipality has been running two years with a major roads surplus. "In the spring, we fight and scrimp to find the dollars to keep the tax rate low and then we end up with a surplus," Warwick said. Road supervisor Barry O'Krafka said some tar and chip work would put a lot of the money to good use, but councillor Jim Nelemans said it would be foolish to spend recklessly without a plan. "Maybe we should be waiting until next year," Nelemans said. "If we're going to do that we could hire more work done." Warwick questioned the reason for a surplus, and if there was anything that should be getting done that isn't. As far as maintanance and upkeep, Warwick said the vehicles should be in perfect order with a surplus that size. "Is there stuff not being done under this budget that should be done?" Warwick said, "Maybe we're scrimping on things we shouldn't be . scrimping on." O'Krafka ran down a list of budget items that came in under budget, including $30,000 on tree trimming, $11,000 on ditching, $20,000 on grading, $22,000 on gravel resurfacing and $50,000 on snow removal. Revenues for the municipality were also over by $50,000. In terms of future projects, 0' Krafka would like to see some trees trimmed on B Line, as well as some other paving projects that need to be done in Turnberry, which could get expensive. Councillor Paul Gowing said a lack of men is a problem but suggested hiring some jobs out like tree-trimming and ditching to get it done. "It's not hard to hire someone in with equipment and get them going on it," O'Krafka said. He will be able to spend $200,000 on projects for the rest of the year. Mayor Dorothy Kelly suggested the remaining amount go in a reserve to tar and chip a new road first thing in spring, preferably located in Morris after spending a lot in Turnberry. O'Krafka said Brandon Road would be a good candidate for tar and chip, as it's firm road with few potholes, with minimal work done beforehand. "There's some dangerous ditches on that road, it'd be nice to have that done first," O'Krafka said. Test holes will be considered on Brandon Road during the fall. Huron East heats up over Seaforth compost issue By Shawn Loughlin Citizen staff At Huron East's council meeting on Oct. 17, clerk-administrator Jack McLachlan brought a letter to council's attention regarding the insurance claim on the Seaforth compost site. This proved to be a hot-button topic for the council who felt so strongly about the letter one way or the other they reopened the motion. The letter in question recommended that the compost site be moved, but ensured that the completion of this action was not a condition of the insurance program. The motion from Aug. 22 to keep the compost site where it is was reopened, but ultimately voted the same way, keeping the compost site put. Complaints regarding this motion included the distance to drive and the safety of the site. Deputy-mayor Bernie MacLellan.said that council prefers to be proactive, but unfortunately in this case, they. have to be reactive. "The distance shouldn't matter. We have an incident where the insurance company is willing to turn the other cheek," McLellan said at the meeting. "If there's another incident, it's a non-issue. Move it out." Upon this motion being carried, Tuckersmith councillor Larry McGrath, called for a motion to be discussed regarding an urban surcharge being attached to use of the compost site, a motion which was classified by Seaforth councillor Lou Maloney as splitting hairs and was ultimately defeated. Major problems in this motion were the increase of paperwork that would inevitably come as a result of road employees having to revert back to keeping timesheets, the impossible task of policing the site and discerning the users. A motion was carried however, that signs be posted at the site that declare there be no burning and council will look into a bylaw or a fine attached to such actions at their next meeting on Oct. 31. Presbyterial meets or rally in Stratford church By Bessie Thompson Publicity Secretary Take they Message Out, was the theme of the Huron Perth Presbyterial Fall Rally held at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Stratford on Sept. 26. Chairperson, Janet Gibson led in the call to worship by reading responsively with the group. The WMS purpose was then read in unison. Mary Duffin of St. Andrews PCW and Rev. Hugh Jones, on behalf of the session, welcomed those present. Area education consultant Rev. Anne Yee-Hibbs introduced the workshop The Sabbath. Attendees were divided into smaller groups for discussion. She presented a certificate of recognition to Caven WMS which have disbanded. _ - Lois _Horne gave an informative book review. Following lunch put on by the host PCW, Motherwell Avonbank PCW looked after the produce and bake sale held through the noon hour. Proceeds will go to the Jobat school in India. The Four Steps, a southern gospel group from Stratford, got the afternoon session off to a good start. Eunice Bissett and Jean Sangster of Goderich WMS took part in the devotions. The speaker for the afternoon, Saralyn Lichty, spoke on the orphanages she has helped with and gave a list of articles they are in need of. Cromarty looked after the offering and dedication. Courtesies were given by Stratford Knox and the meeting closed with a hymn. The closing prayer was given by Helen Dunseith of Harrington PCW. Business Directory • (-Frank Workmat Electric 20 years serving r Brussels & area •Farm •Home 'Commercial R.R. #3, Brussels 1 9-887-6867}