HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2005-09-01, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2005.
Morris-Turnberry council briefs
Council size
still on agenda
Gone fishin9
It was a fun day outdoors, Aug. 20 as Huron OPP spent a day fishing with kids at Falls
Reserve. This was the second year of the program which saw 132 participants last year.
Under cloudy skies and enduring the occasional drizzle this year were over 140 children.
(Photo submitted)
Clerk said co-operation key
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that it would be impossible for them
to change the dates of the show as
they are booked five years in
advance as part of a circuit. Judges
come from great distances and have
to be arranged in advance.
In a telephone interview late last
week, Stewart explained
emphatically that the main goal is to
find a solution for both parties. “We
do have an overlap in time, but we
want to determine how to satisfy
both groups.”
Stewart said he felt that the arrival
of the Campvention people did not
necessarily have to impact the dog
show. “My understanding is that
they will take what area’s available
to them.”.
The campsite has 800 available
sites and to accommodate both the
dog show and Campvention on the
Thursday 400 sites are required,
Stewart said. “So by both parties co
operating I don’t see an
impossibility in working this out.”
Pullen said they have agreed to
start the show earlier in the day and
with the addition of an extra judge
could hopefully move it along so
they might be out an hour earlier on
the Thursday.
Stewart said that if necessary staff
could come in to help the
Campvention people prepare on
Thursday. “It’s unfortunate, but both
parties will have to give a little bit.
To me the logical solution is to try to
work together on this.”
One thing Stewart stressed several
times, was the fact that both events
are important. While the dog show
has been a part of the community for
over 20 years, the Campvention
opportunity is giving the township
an opportunity to promote the
campsite. Over $100,000 has been
invested in improvements for this
event.
“As a community and as council
we want to see both groups use the
facilities. We will encourage them to
work together,” he saicf adding that
they had always known there would
be a tight time frame.”
Whether or not Morris-Turnberry
council should decrease in size was
discussed at the Aug. 23 meeting in
Belgrave.
Members reported on what they
found from talking with people in
the community. They said that the
opinion of constituents was mixed.
Some felt fewer members would not
be as effective while others felt
fewer members would save money.
The item was deferred until more
feedback could be collected.
***
There were amendments made to
the personnel regulations for the
Municipality of Morris-Turnberry at
the Aug. 23 meeting.
Work attire was discussed and
denim blue jeans were taken out of
“unacceptable attire.” T-shirts with
bold logos were left in as
unacceptable attire.
This affects all municipal
employees including office, road
and landfill workers.
***
Council discussed the possibility
of buying a chain of office for the
council members to wear. Chain of
office is a large necklace on felt with
symbols on it.
Council was looking into a
goldplated one. It would be used for
ceremonial purposes.
Mayor Dorothy Kelly offered to
pay up to $1,000. The cost of the
chain is $2,405 plus tax.
Council decided that was too
much money and is going to
continue to look into the matter
further to see if there are less
expensive options.***
A decision to donate $300 to the
Brussels Agricultural Society for the
fall fair was made.***
There was some concern raised by
councillor Edna McLellan about
safety at the corner of Button Line
and Moncrieff Road. Residents in
the area were concerned about the
lack of a warning about the drop in
the road. Public works co-ordinator,
Barry O’Krafka said he would look
into it further.
***
A petition to pave Queen Street in
Bluevale was discussed. This item
was deferred until the 2006 budget.
***
Construction on the Bluevale Hall
was discussed. Work must be
completed by the first week in
November.
Unattended cooking is
the number one cause
of home fires.
Pay close attention
when you're
cooking and
stay in the kitchen.
MEETING NOTICE
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MORRIS-TURNBERRY
The Council meetings
scheduled for the month of
September, 2005 for the
Municipality of Morris-
Turnberry will be held:
Tuesday, September 6
at 7:30 pm
Tuesday, September 27
at 7:30 pm
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