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Huron Expositor, 2007-12-05, Page 19News The Huron Expositor • December 5, 2007 Page 19 Council debates fundraising for new FHT building From Page 2 having first right of refusal when the Seaforth development trust bought its land from them but McLachlan said no. McLachlan said he is "fairly confi- dent" that three tenants have made the commitment to move into the FHT building but would not share any information about who the ten- ants are. He said three tenants would gen- erate $85,770 a year, covering the operating costs. As well, he said that if all seven doctor's suites are full at a rate of $1,500 a month, the $126,000 should cover the debenture cost on the -building. SaiS "Over the 30 -year period, we will come within $5,000 of covering the cost," he said. "This looks like a win-win situa- tion if the doctor's suites are all full. My main concern is can we get these tenants on board?" said Seimon. McLachlan pointed out that there would be a deficit with a 20 -year term. "At one point, we were happily giving away $50,000 a year (for the Seaforth medical clinic). It shouldn't be too much of a problem covering some of the deficit for the first little while," said Brussels Coun. David Blaney. "Dave's speaking for himself when saying we happily gave it away," this added Siemon. MacLellan said the building will provide Huron East with a "Cadillac system of healthcare. "I see no reason why there isn't a commitment to go ahead with this. If we can cover the costs, it will pay for itself," said the deputy -mayor. "As long as we can put doctors in there, we can pay the bills," added Seili. McLachlan asked if a fundraising committee would be set up and MacLellan agreed that he would be "100 per cent in favour of the com- munity getting together for fundraising." "We'd better start it before we get the roof on," he said. But, Blaney asked if the munici- ELECTRIC Steven Wynja RR#1 Seaforth ON (519)525-2389 Agricultural • Residential Commercial • Pole Line Construction spot is available phone 527-0240 pality is taking money away from the hospital by fundraising. And, Fisher said he didn't think fundraising should be done for a healthcare facility. "I'm not keen on fundraising for public healthcare and I'd like a recorded vote if it comes to that," he said. MacLellan responded that he thinks some members of the com- munity have already put money aside for the building. "We need to do some sort of drive, whatever we get out of it," he said. "You'll find that some people will want to do something because the building is for the betterment of the community." TRIPLE V EAVESTROUGH HENRY MEINEN TEL 519-348-0844 CELL: 519-301-5784 5" E. 6" SEAMLESS EAVESTROUGH WINDOWS & DOORS SOFFIT & FASCIA Bookkeeper/Payroll Specialist Income Tax Preparation 519-522-0184 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 I. 11 11 11 11 11 ,1 • Box Furniture & Floor Coverings •rl. • Hunter Douglas Blinds • Floor Coverings • Fine Furniture • Simmons Mattresses 20 Main St. Seaforth (519) 527-0680 www.boxfurniture.ca MIKE BOVEN NTRY NEW CONSTRUCTION - RENOVATIONS AGRICULTURAL - RESIDEMIAL 519.527.1536 FAX 527-2270 R.R.#1 Blyth Tartan Home Warranty Builders Eiligseii ELECTRIC' LI MUTED This Spot Available Call the Huron Expositor 527-0240 Seaforth Agricultural Society Office Hours Monday, Wednesday & Friday 12 - 5 pm FACILITIES FOR RENT Modern Kitchen Facilities 1 Wheel Chair Accessible Over 10,000 Square Feet of Indoor Show Area F NCTIONS FOR WHICH THESE FACILITIES MAY BE USED BANQUETS 1 ANNIVERSARIES 'MEETINGS WEDDINGS ' BUCK & DOES For Rental Information CaII (519) 527-1321 Fax (519) 527-0983 www.c4thagsociety.on.ca FARM • NOME • COMMERCIAL • POLE LINES • STANDBY SYSTEMS (519)345-2447 R.R#4 WALTON, ONT. MARION'S PAINTING Free Estimates •Interior/Exterior Painting •Drywall Repair CaII Mike Marion 519-522-0707 (Evenings) JANSEN MASONRY Pete 519-527-0897 Harry 519-527-2117 Brick * Block * Stone Restoration Work Serving The Area For Over 35 Years Seaforth, Ontario Box & SMITH FUNERAL CHAPEL INC. "Our Family Serving Your Family" at 47 High St. Seaforth 519 -527 -1142 -Office www.boxsmithfuneralchapel.com CHRISTOPHER M. SMITH Funeral Director L. Md'athPLUMBIN NG INC. SEAFORTH (519)522-0493 Larry McGrath Licenced Plumber & Licenced Gas Fitter Call Today! Installation Service Repairs 4,0 W.D. HOPPER a SOS1aLTER LL DRIG • FARMS • RESIDENTIAL • INDUSTRIAL • COTTAGES • 5 MODERN ROTARY RIGS • LICENCED BY MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT. FREE ESTIMATES CALL COLLECT 519-522-1737 519-271-7860 "%JThere hopper goes the water flows" SCHOONDERWOERD BROS. CONCRETE LTD. Mitchell, Ontario All Kinds of Concrete Work ♦ Circular Manure Tanks + Complete Foundations + Dry MAnure Storage ♦ House Foundations + Bunker Silos ♦ Floors, Floating Slabs ♦ Driveways, Patios + Complete Excavation and Gravel Supply Phone: (519) 348-0530 Fax: (519) 348-4819 Cell: (519) 949-1177