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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGoderich Signal Star, 2011-09-14, Page 17t i tv's social services director ng in the Muskokas Aug: 21, d a twister touched down in rse of the next few days, Overboe to .t iuron County ept. 7, it was definitely not seal. ers enacted our emergency 'erboe, noting that in such county is responsible for a duties and services includ- shelter for displaced peo- g and receiving donations, clothing and food to those 1 that with five staff,' says ng the recently introduced which gives residents. any ley require, proved instru- days following the storm. send. It took a lot of pres- nf~irms Overboe, who says with provincial regulations, Iso had to visit each tenant sing to ensure their safety. ry fortunate in that we had damage," says Overboe. he .adds, given that many tenants were without elec- services, provincial regula- d county staff to toureach ourly basis in the event of a iergency. leo providing upwards of 00 meals a day," says mediate issue was the need unty and court house per - the courthouse. Overboe re was some initial discus- sing the Jacob Memorial court services, that move essitated the use of every the facility. er to assess the courthouse t )verboe, a number of gov- fes had to be consulted. Ministry of Labour and the vironment. 's next phase of action is to longer-term transition for o offer u a stress manage - at 8 at is interviewing everyone e storm in a door-to-door hotels in an area stretching south to grand Bend and north to Kincardine in the days following the tornado. Ultimately, says Overboe, the goodwill of tite county's residents shone through as rural residents opened their doors to many of those impacted by the storm. While Overboe notes a more comprehensive report is forth- coming, Coun. John Grace (Goderich) says Union Gas officials were impressed by the speedy response to the issues in need of addressing in storm's aftermath. "Hats off to you, Dave, and the Salvation Army," says Grace. In a separate report, Over- boe reported that the court- house would remain closed for longer than first expected dueto three separate reports of asbestos found during testing. When asked by Coun. James Ginn (Central Huron) whether the courts are still seeking more space in the building, Deputy CAO. Dave Carey says the Ministry of Attorney General's office expressed some interest in possibly making some improvements to the facility before returning. aftermath Goderich Mayor Deb Shew- felt took an opportunity to note rumors of the court- house being shifted from Its foundation are false as Over- boe confirmed windows were broken but the courthouse "fared very very well. Struc- turally, the engineers say the building was sound" According to Ministry of Attorney General spokesman Brendan Crawley, there are 24 ministry staff typically situ- ated at the courthouse includ- ing Crowns, court and victim services staff. That number does not include members of the judiciary, court security officers, policy, family taw and Legal Aid staff, duty counsel orstaff at the law library. Asked whether the recent disruption would lead the ministry to reconsider the location, Crawley said, "There are no plans to permanently evacuate the courthouse. Once the building is repaired, we will move in." Crawley also confirms the courts are continuing in their quest for more space. "We are currently reviewing our options regarding space within the courthouse, but there has been no deteirtriina tion made on any future plans." Dave Sykes Goderich Signal -Star The last vehicle stranded on the Square and damaged by the tornado was last week. The Courthouse in the background sustained some damage. estion-and-answer session lors, Overboe confirmed reports of anyone who is ause of the twister though oderich residents were ted in motels, inns and style to your event ith no worries' Chad Mann 19-357-3015 rUzi nmannlimos.com -WELCOME SERVICE- Ifyou are a Newcomer, or know someone who is, call Kim'Burgsma 524-0163 .. for Gift Certificates and local information? www.goderichgreeter.ca or email kim@godenchgreeter.ca 4 GQDF4R$Cu Ca»oda t pr int town PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING A PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDIVIENT AFFECTING TIIF. TOWN OF GODERICH TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Goderich will hold a public meeting on Wednesday. October 2011 at 4:00p.m. to the Goderich Town Council Chambers to consider a proposed Toning amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act. BE ADVISED that the Clerk of the Corpora- tion of the Tow_ n of Goderich considered this application to be complete on.September 8. 2011. ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting andlor.makt" written or verbal representation either in support oft or in opposition to the proposed atnendinent. ONLY individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a by-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A notice of appeal may not be filed ban unincorporated association or group_ However, a nonce of appeal may he tiled in the name of an tnthidual who is a member of the a.tarpon or group on its behalf, NO PF:ILSON or public body shall be added as.a pan to the healing of an appeal unless; before the. by-law passed. the person or public body made oral suhmissions .!t a public meeting or written suhmi•- sions to the Council or. in the opinion of the Ontario Municipal Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person t'r public body as a party. ADDITIIONAI. INFORMATION relating to the proposed zoning amendment is. availahle for inspec- tion during regular office hours at the Town C'lerk's oifrice DATED AT THE TOWN OF GODERICH THiS 14th DAY OF September, 2011. Larry J. McCabe, C:lerk•Adminlstrator Town of 6oderkh 0 57 West Streets Goderich ON N7A 2KS (514► 524-LU4 P1 lRPO E AND EFFECT: This By -lave allows the temporary relactation 01 land use's di placed by the Goderich tornado of August 21. 2011.for a period of 18 months; Lots, buildings and structures used for temporary relocated use are required to be suitable for the use, have a teawmahlc supply of parking spaces and loading facile- tie s t t f necessary) on site or nearby. and the Chief Building Official has been notified of the location. Where a relocation is t0 a temporary structure. such as a movable trailer or tent, approval from the Chief Building Official is required. The by-law permits tcrnporary relocations for a pcnod of 18 months. Prior to the termination of thi, by-lpw, Council may pass another by-law extending the p.nod of tient- the by law will remain in cffe This by law amends Zoning Ry -law .18.198$ of the Town of Guderit:h. This by-law applies to alt land% to the Town of t',odench. - • Legion Gives Back ,„ -: To Their Community ., s ,.., , , , , , r Goderich Branch 1.09 President, 0 Comrade Paul Thorne presents a cheque to Captain Bramwell Pearce of the Salvation Army Suncoast Citadel's Disaster Relief Fund. The Town of Goderich was severely damaged by a�`'" tornado on August 21,► C.i 2011, leaving many . ,,, t.;,,,,,,3 homeless and without ..i food or shelter van 1. ` .,� i Goderich Legion BR. 109 56 Kingston St. 519-524-7731 GQDF4R$Cu Ca»oda t pr int town PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING A PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDIVIENT AFFECTING TIIF. TOWN OF GODERICH TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Goderich will hold a public meeting on Wednesday. October 2011 at 4:00p.m. to the Goderich Town Council Chambers to consider a proposed Toning amendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act. BE ADVISED that the Clerk of the Corpora- tion of the Tow_ n of Goderich considered this application to be complete on.September 8. 2011. ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting andlor.makt" written or verbal representation either in support oft or in opposition to the proposed atnendinent. ONLY individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a by-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A notice of appeal may not be filed ban unincorporated association or group_ However, a nonce of appeal may he tiled in the name of an tnthidual who is a member of the a.tarpon or group on its behalf, NO PF:ILSON or public body shall be added as.a pan to the healing of an appeal unless; before the. by-law passed. the person or public body made oral suhmissions .!t a public meeting or written suhmi•- sions to the Council or. in the opinion of the Ontario Municipal Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person t'r public body as a party. ADDITIIONAI. INFORMATION relating to the proposed zoning amendment is. availahle for inspec- tion during regular office hours at the Town C'lerk's oifrice DATED AT THE TOWN OF GODERICH THiS 14th DAY OF September, 2011. Larry J. McCabe, C:lerk•Adminlstrator Town of 6oderkh 0 57 West Streets Goderich ON N7A 2KS (514► 524-LU4 P1 lRPO E AND EFFECT: This By -lave allows the temporary relactation 01 land use's di placed by the Goderich tornado of August 21. 2011.for a period of 18 months; Lots, buildings and structures used for temporary relocated use are required to be suitable for the use, have a teawmahlc supply of parking spaces and loading facile- tie s t t f necessary) on site or nearby. and the Chief Building Official has been notified of the location. Where a relocation is t0 a temporary structure. such as a movable trailer or tent, approval from the Chief Building Official is required. The by-law permits tcrnporary relocations for a pcnod of 18 months. Prior to the termination of thi, by-lpw, Council may pass another by-law extending the p.nod of tient- the by law will remain in cffe This by law amends Zoning Ry -law .18.198$ of the Town of Guderit:h. This by-law applies to alt land% to the Town of t',odench.