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Home My WebLink AboutLakeshore Advance, 2013-10-23, Page 9Wednesday, October 23, 2013 • Lakeshore Advance 9 Land agreement passed by Central Huron Council Gerard Creces QMI Agency 1t was a full house at Central I luron Council'111es(lay, October during a special meeting to pass Bylaw 41 - the boundary agree- ment between Goderich and Cen- trallluron. Residents of both Goderich and Central I luron were in attendance, each with their own concerns about what will happen O11 their respec- tive sides of the great divide. Under the agreement, land south of Goderich's current border to 1)echert Road would become )art of the town, while Central iurop would gain water and sewer capacity stretching as far as Kitchi ganli Road. It is a deal that has been 30 years in the snaking. tinder the agreement, which is expected to be ratified by the prov- ince as of Ian. 1, 2014, there will IW no services extended beyond 1)echer1 Road for four years or until 200 residential units are developed in Goderich. The cost for residents hooking up to the water and sanitary Tines would he $2,200 and $2,100 respectively, and those connected would pay 1.5 times the Goderich rate for the first 15 years, 1 .25 limes in years 16 to 25 and he at parity thereafter. Central Moron bylaws would ('('IIS(' to he in effect i11 tht' annexed land, except those pertaining to zoning, highway traffic, drainage Or site plans. Roth Conn. Brian Hamlin and Hundreds of students turn out for job fair/trade show Gerard Creces QMI Agency More than 400 Huron County high school students and 55 exhibitors were welcomed into the Bluewater Community Centre in Zurich for the first ever Industry Connects job fair and trade show Thurs- day, October 3. Exhibitor space was maxed out for the event, with 49 exhibitors inside the com- munity centre and six outdoors. Every sec- tor of I luron's economy was represented. Economic Development Coordinator for the Municipality of Bluewater, Murk Cassidy, said health care was the most popular option for students, while agricul- ture mainstays'lhompsons and the lien - sail Co-op - two of Bluewater's largest employers - were also attracting a lot of attention. Ilay Conunu nications WaS another popular choice, he noted, and students were drawn to a marine simulator from Georgian College that put them in the seat of a tanker coming in to port. "The mayor and council are very pleased to have hosted this event, Cassidy said. "It is the first time it has been hosted in Bluewater and supports their work in economic development.' '1'hnt includes addressing the growing I luron- Perth Landowners Associ- 11ion president (:idly Moyer attempted to lay into solicitor (reg Stewart over section 1 i 1 of the Municipal Act, which dictates municipal restructuring. Stewart explained how the Act applied, as boundary adjustments and trans- fer of municipal powers are cov- ered in the definition of restruc taring, belt re adding he wasn't there to debate. Barninl said with potentially 700 homes being built in the annexed land, Central I luron lakeshore sales would suf- fer, and pushed for more time to conic up with a plan with Central 'mon residents. "Goderich can't create land, but we can create services," said !Italian. "Goderich is not doing anything but looking after Goderich:" skills gap, which has ramifications for both employers and those looking for work. The Jobs are there, the people are willing, but the skill set is missing. "(Students) are very much aware of that; Cassidy said of the skills gap. "As they are snaking their course selections they want to know how can they get hired." Gntde 10 and 12 students were selected to take part - Grade lOs because it is the first year for elective career courses and Grade 12s because they will he selecting post -secondary school or entering the workforce. Cassidy said the businesses' feedback was great regarding the students' engage- ment and interest in Jobs in Huron County. While the morning was dedicated to students, the afternoon allowed busi- nesses to network with each other, adding value for the exhibitors as they had a chance to find out what else is being offered in 1 iuron, whether It be finding a new customer or a new supplier. "'That afternoon piece is critical;" Cas- sidy said. lie added while Bluewater was the host of this year's event, the goal is to have the business community take over. The industry Connects event was a partnership between Bluewater and the Noor County labour Board. &artr&Lt o IIE:A1, l'II& WELLNESS Extravaoyoza Sat. November 16th, 2013 9:30 am to 4:30 pm South Huron Rec Centre Hall, Exeter EXETE fie SPONSORED BY l whtl are ANI) AN I IAN, l % Door Prizes Every 'h Hour SPECIAL & DE,. Througho Healthy Soups,t and Snacks' Available from 11 Grind Prize Drawl I G fl :, , ., - . 4. Y. b R1(tORY a 0 Pin ;11111 11IAS1 k'; POLICE BRIEFS Cottle. Burkhart! Metzger said it doesn't platter where the land lies, if council can provide services they should. Ile noted the first public meeting was poorly attended. Resident Maria 1 holnit's-Spence asked for council to hold a show of hands from the gallery to settle the platter once and for all. however, that (1id not happen, leading to audible disappointment from the crowd. 11111 Bouchard, a Goderich resi- dent, said he was not opposed to the agreement, but dict not want to see rows of new townhouses affecting his property value. Ile said builders should be sensitive I() what it already in the area. "'faxes won't go (town," he said about townhouse development. "But property values sure will." CONTINUED FROM > PAGE 8 were served with three day warn range suspensions. The concentrated enforce- ment and education efforts by I luron OPP certainly helped to keep the highways safer this past weekend in Huron County. Nine collisions were investigated by police with none of them involving seri- ous injuries. Four of the colli- sions were animal related and one was a minor fender bender in a parking lot. Although Operation Impact is over, the Huron County ( )PP (detachment remains commit- ted to raising awareness and enforcing traffic latus associ- ated with the "Big 4': Youth charged with multi- ple offences (FOREST, ON) A 1antbton Ontario Provincial Police (()1'P) patrol officer, who, on October 16, 2(13 before 10:00 p.m. spotted a golf cart being driven in Forest, ended up with a reported stolen golf cart from the local golf course, and two youths charged with multiple offence's. A 15 year old male. from For- est, ON, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Jus- tice Act (Y(:IA), has been arrested and charged with one count of Possession of Stolen Property. Ile was released Iioh Wood, speaking on behalf of Fusion homes - who own the land directly south of Goderich -- said the development represents a significant investment in the com- munity, adding they are willing to hear from the public and discuss what they have planned. "Time is of the essence;' he said. "We are really to break ground next spring. In discussing the issue on the steps of town hall following the meeting, Central I !mon residents were worried about giving up the ghost with the agreement, trading land for services that may not be required. '1he bylaw passed three readings with only (:our. Rarnin) voting against. from custody and will appear in a Sarnia court on Novem- ber'2It, to speak to the charge. A Ili year old male from London, ON, who cannot he named under the YCIA, was arrested and held for a Bail !tearing. The youth faces the following criminal charges: • Possession of Stolen Property • Public Mischief (Lied to police about his identity) • Possession of Marihuana The 16 year old male has also been charged under the Liquor Licence Act with: ■ Being tinder 19 years Consuming Liquor • Being tinder 19) Years Enter- ing Licensed Premises ■ Presenting Identification Not Issued to'Ihat Penson ar Ve4i0OFFICEIIOI1R Grand Bend The New Office Hours for The Lakeshore Advance will he as follows... Mondays - 8am - 4pm Tuesdays - CLOSED Wednesdays - 9am - 4pm Thursdays - 9 am - 4pm Fridays - 8am - 4pm 58 Ontario St. N., (:rand Bend 1'11: 519-238-5383 EMAIL: lakcshurc..►dvanceOesunn edia C.1 boro Ailvanco