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Lakeshore Advance, 2011-03-16, Page 14County to hear more on low frequency noise Cheryl Heath OMI Agency Thanks to a question delivered by Cour, Bill Sienlon (Huron East), councillors learned the county is a step closer to forming an ad hoc committee that will address Low Frequency Noise (LIN) related issues. County planning director Scott Thu - saw says administrators will be present- ing a report at an upcoming committee - of -the -whole session, which will highlight the committee's proposed budget and composition. lbusaw says while five of the county's nine member municipalities have expressed interest, the county is still await- ing feedback from the others. Another Look Ashfield Colborne Wawanosh is pre- pared to take another look at a pro- posed county -wide mandatory septic r 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 system inspection program. ACW Reeve Ben Van Diepenbeek reports while his council it was originally alarmed by the proposed cost per house- hold at about $322, new figures have them pondering a change of heart at about $31 per household over five years. "We're quite interested in this. Our council would like to see another presen- tation," says Van Diepenbeek. "We want to bring back for discussion and bring it back to the county, too" Moving Forward Councillors are moving forward with a plan that will see the County of 1huon take the reins of social housing development in Goderich. '!hanks to a walk-in report delivered by housing manager Barb Hall, a county committee will be formed, which will include three county councillors, two Maple Tree !lousing Corporation mem- bers and a county appointed chairman DISPOSE OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COUNTY OF LAMBTON RESIDENTS ONLY (Commercially Generated Hazardous Waste Will ti QT bo Accepted) CORROSIVE Betides Orin Owners Own Cleaners TOXIC REACTIVE FLAMMASLE P.Wcldes Pool Chemicals Gasoline. Paints RM Polson Ammonia SRO 81e1ter Pharmaceuticals Bleach OMs. Solvents Clewing Fki ds Aerosols Propane Cylinders In every home there are products that need special cars. You'll recognize them by these warning signs. When you use these hazardous products, you use them carefully. When you don't need them anymore, you should dispose of them Just as carefully. That's what Household Hazardous Waste Day is all about • an opportunity to clear potentially dangerous waste out of your home and protect our environment - water,land and air • at the same time. If hazardous products are thrown in the regular garbage, they can Injure sanitation workers (N W. M ALSO ACCEPTED: NOT ACCEPTED: and cause long-term environmental problems Bring your Household Hazardous Waste to the special depot, and 1 will be dean with by experts, at no cost to you Sharps (Hypodermic Neediest PCB's, oom4nertlal industrial Of radrnactive wastes, tires, errpioslves (Maras . ammunition) ,),,..r,. PERMANENT HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT at Clean Harbors Canada, Inc. 4090 Talfor Road, St. Clair Township, Ontario For mors internam call the County of 1.ambton Public Works Department at 510 0404001 114111142441112 or visit www.Iambtononline.ca ORANOEDROP Moket' .drop that will become known as the Maple Tree Community i lous- ing board of directors. Mean- while, Maple 'Tree's original board, comprised of all volun- teers, will continue in an advi- sory capacity for such tasks as tenant screening. !call notes the new board is necessitated as part of the pro- visions spelled out by the prov- ince in order to acquire $350,000 in ministry funds nec- essary to complete construc- tion of the multi -unit Nelson St. building. "We're hopeful we've met the province's mandatory con- ditions, notes Ilan. While Coun, Paul Klapp (Bluewater) asked what the committee's cost implications are for the county, CA() Larry Adams notes the only added expenditures will be per diem rates for councillors. Big Fate During a conversation about the region's ongoing problem with an exploding coyote population, council- lors learned a pack of coyotes recently took down a cow near Dungannon, "They're taking down full- grown cattle now, so they're not going away," says Coun. Ben Van Diepenbeek (ACW), County CAO Larry Adams says while the county is con- tinuing with its quest to part- ner with neighbouring coun- ties in order to implement a regional approach to combat coyotes, the county is keep- ing its current compensation package and hunting zones in place, Coun, Bill Rowson (Blue - water) later noted he would prefer not to see higher com- pensation rates offered to hunters in the summer months, when coyotes are more difficult to track. "1 don't want to see two- tier rates," says 1)owson. 'talking a Look Coun. Deb Shewfelt (Goderich) says a current county plan to take a look at county staff salaries should include a comprehensive com- parative chart of neighbouring counties' pity scales. "'1'o me, I think we're flying in the dark," says Shewfelt in reference to the fact county council has yet to review that information. While Human Resources director Darcy Michaud was asked to present those num- bers to councillors, Shewfelt later argued all of the numbers could be released to the public rather than discussed in an in camera session (closed to the pub- lic) as proposed. "People that pay the taxes should know," says Shewfelt, "'They should know whether we're high or whether we're low." County CAO Larry Adams notes the main issue is some of 1 IR's information has yet to be ratified so it is deemed confi- dential and not for public view. Ultimately, council agreed to review all of the numbers behind closed doors, though members of the public can review the broad report. Good Times In his monthly address to county, Warden Neil Vincent (North Huron) reports Huron County hosted a sweet suite during the recent convention popularly known as Good Roads. 'We passed out a lot of food to people, notes Vincent, add- ing a "good sprinkle of mem- hers of the legislature" met with Huron County represent- atives, including seven cabinet members. Vincent also took time out to mark the recent passing; of Ditch the workout join the party! fitness Weekly Classes starting Tuesday March 29t11 Old Town Hall Bayfield 7:oopm - 8:oopm each Tuesday March 29th special offer $7.00 per person Regular Drop in rates: $to,00 per person Contact Crystal -lee Olson 519-565-5068 former county warden George McCutch- eon, who served 1 iuron in 1962. And, notes Vincent, this past week marked the first-year anniversary of the shooting death of Iluron County OPP Const. Vu Pham near Winthrop. lob Well Done Councillors learned the County earn confirmation that it was on the ball w, its handling of the 111 N 1 outbreak. In reporting on a recent meeting with Health Minister Elizabeth Matthews, board of health chairman Bernie MacLellan (Huron East) says Huron County earned recognition for its pro- tocol during the event. Though there wasn't a high five per se, the county earned "verbal confirmation" that it efficiently dealt with the situation. Community Conference 'lhe county's planning director reports March 22 has been set as the date for a community conference at the Bluewater Shores property, formerly known as the Salvation Army camp. 'lbusaw notes the event will give participants a chance to celebrate the county's success stories, including its water protection committee and immigration partnership council. The conference will bring together a number of stakeholders for a series of workshops and plenary sessions, says lbusaw, adding Wayne Caldwell is sched- uled to make a presentation on trends. Clock Committee 'Three county councillors - Dave Rayne (South Huron), Joseph Steffler (Huron East) and Brian Barnim (Central Huron) - are stepping up to pitch in on an ad hoc committee that is tackling the question of how best to address clock repairs at the county building. That committee was formed after some debate at an earlier committee - of -the -whole session, which would've seen the county paying $5,000 to an engineering firm that would spell out the specifications and Request for Pro- posals on the project, which is budg- eted to cost about $25,000. Hamlin, who criticized the idea of pay- ing $5,(00 for what amounts to "paper- work" at that earlier session, noted he is volunteering for the committee and will not be seeking any per diem pay for the sessions. County Culture In reporting on the Huron County Library Board's most recent session, chairman Brian Harnim notes the hoard is asking Iiuron-Bruce MPP Carol Mitchell to consider an increase in its operating grant. Further, reports Haman, the board is preparing to form a (EO hiring com- mittee, which will include the warden, hoard chairman and vice-chairman, two board members, the (;AO, the director of library resources and pons' lily outgoing soon -to -retire cultur services director beth Ross. Councillors learned the person cho- sen for the job will be both the county's cultural services director and chief librarian, which are the duties currently held by Ross who is set to retire from the post in lune.