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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1982-06-09, Page 3Says tag system unfair, unjust The administration of Ex- eter's animal control bylaw is "very unfair and unjust to conscientious dog owners" Exeter council members were told, Monday. Verla Russell made that charge when she appeared before council to lodge a con- cern on the way the town col- lects for dog tags, noting that she was refusing to pay a 115 penalty assessed for not securing a tag for her canine prior to the deadline this year. The Sherwood Crescent resident said that she and her husband decided not to buy a tag this year because many of their friends and neighbors ,had never purchased tags and the only reason town officials levied the fine was because they knew she had a dog bas- ed on the fact the couple had been honest and voluntarily purchased tags in the past. She suggested the only fair way to control the situation was to have a dog enumerator so all dog owners would be known and required to pay for the tags. Mrs. Russell also charged that dog owners were being discriminated against in com- parison to cat owners and fur- ther that female dog owners were discriminated against through being assessed 15 Family Garage Sale Sat. June 12 10-4 p.m. Rain date Sun. June 13 Nicolina & Kleinfeldt Streets, Lucan Follow signs at O.P.P. station. Antiques, books, household etc. tools, toys, items, YARD SALE Sun., June 13 10 to 1:30 In Lakewood Gardens South. 6 km. North of no. 83 on no. 21. Antique hand tools, radial tires GR70 x 15, mis- cellaneous items plus Display of 011 Paintings higher fees for their canines. She said her dog, for which she has now purchased a cur - Okay purchase of used truck Although not included in this year's budget, Exeter council this week approved purchase of a truck to replace the 1971 vehicle which has been laid up since December due to mechanical problems for which parts can not be found • to get it back into service. The works committee recommended purchase of a used 1974 vehicle on consign- ment at Frayne Chev-Olds for $2,500. Councillors Gaylan Josephson and Bill Mickle were critical of the fact the purchase had not been includ- ed in the current budget in view of the fact the truck has been out of service since December. "It's not big dollars, it's the principle," Mickle said, noting that almost a year ago, council had asked for an in- ventory of all vehicles with a detailed explanation of their. use, age and life expectancy. "1 get up tight about snap decisions outside the budget," he concluded. Chairman Don MacGregor said the repairs to the truck had been included in the budget, but a new rear -end could not be found for the vehicle and so the replace= ment of the truck had to be considered. The truck is used primari- ly for special garbage , pickups, leaf and •snow removal and last year over $2,500 was spent in renting a truck to replace it when it went out of service. The motion to buy the truck ,as recommended by the com- mittee was approved unanimously. 111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 Hank's Market Garden fresh Vegetables Box Plants RR. No. 1 Exeter (just south of Exeter dump i1111111111111111111lul11ll11111111111111111111r. Yard Sale Sat. June 12 at 282 Huron Street East 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Steel door, chesterfield set, kitchen table and chairs, dressers, drapes, clothing, etc. rent tag, was always leashed or confined to the yard, while untagged dogs and cats were allowed to run at large. Councillor Lossy Fuller said animal control was one of the hardest problems fac- ing council, noting people were more aware of the pro- blem at this time of year due to the fact their gardens are often damaged by dogs runn- ing at large. Clerk Liz Bell, in answer to a question from Mrs. Russell, said the town collected about $2,000 in dog tags last year and an amount equal to that was paid to the local pound keeper for the boarding of stray dogs that were picked up. Councillor Morley Hall said he could understand the con- cern of the delegation headed by Mrs. Russell, noting that it appeared the people who were honest and came for- ward to buy dog tags were Fair penalized by those who don't, bother to buy tags. "We all know all people don't abide by all bylaws," Councillor Gaylan Josephson commented and told Mrs. Russell she should call the police or catch any stray animals on her property and take them to the pound. He then presented a motion to have the matter turned over to Hall's social services committee for study and it was approved. Mrs. Russell, saying she was still refusing to pay the fine imposed, noted she would await council's decision on the matter. Later in the meeting, when the Ontario Employment In- centive program was being discussed, Councillor Dorothy Chapman suggested that hir- ing a dog enumerator could be one possible project to undertake under the government -funded program. board rental Continued from front page pay?" Birmingham asked. Hern said several figures had been bounced around from 12.00 up, but not up to 1750. He admitted the delega- tion did not have a tQp figure to offer. At this point rec board member Caroline Merner noted that the cost to her group for the expenses involv- ed in the fair was $629, based on labor, utility costs and supplies. She also noted that many other groups had contributed significantly to the rec grounds and facilities and it was difficult to justify giving one group a special rate. Birmingham again inter- jected that if the groups were going, to sit around and discuss the historical and emotional side of the issue all night, the rental price would never be negotiated. "We have a figure," he said in again asking the fair group to make their offer. "You have to come to us with a figure," cohort Bill Rose added. Down, saying he could sym- pathize with the rec board in their budget problems, said they had still not recognized the Agricultural Society as a special group', but rec direc- tor Lynn Farquhar said this was not true, as the rental rate of 1750 was 1300 to $400 below that which would bb charged to other groups for the use. "You're the only ones we recognize as a special group with discount rates," Mrs. Merner added. The fair board delegation finally agreed to meet privately to arrive at a figure to offer and when the session resumed, they said they were willing to pay 1450 annually for 10 j)ears, plus the added costs which they have looked after in the past. Obviously relieved that a figure had finally been put on the table, Birmingham said it was a good figure for negotiating, but both. he and Rose said it should be indexed. The rec board then met privately and came back with their offer to accept the $450 for five years or to carry it over the 10 years with it being One day you met him... the wonderful man with whom youll share your life. Now you want every detail of your wedding to reflect your love. • Fresh or silk ar- rangements for the bride and wedding party • Altar bouquets or baskets, arranged candelabra . pew bows, pew candelabra, aisle runners. . For that extra special day "We Care" Eiic TQoctt PEDLAR FLORISTS 414 Main St., Exeter, Ontario CENTRE MALL Phone: 235-0221 World Wide Wire Service indexed to the consumer price index. When former rental charges were being discuss- ed, it was . learned the ag society hadn't paid any rent in 1980 or 1981, that being blam- ed as an over -sight on the part of the rec centre administra- tion. Since the war, the nor- mal charge has been $200 per year. . Dolores Shapton said other fair board directors were amazed that Exeter's charge was so high for use of the grounds and facilities. Bill Mickle suggested to her that due to the free use for the past two years, other fair of- ficials shouldn't have been laughing at Exeter's predicament. During the discussion, Eric Finkbeiner suggested that perhaps the three area coun- cils should contribute more to the fair so they would in fact be picking up some of the ren- tal charge and the rec board wouldn't have to do something against their policy in showing favour towards any one group. It was noted that Usborne makes a grant of 1150 to the fair, Exeter grants 1300 and • Stephen township reduced its support this year to $50. Hern said he felt Usborne council would have a better feeling towards recreation if the ag society was given a better deal by the rec board. He said he feels guilty that Usborne doesn't pay more towards the rec board's operation, saying he would be prepared to pay more on his taxes in view of the fact almost one-third of the par- ticipants in local programs are from Usborne. Salary study - Continued, from front page the efficient operation of the Town. • - compensation costs can be accurately budgeted for and controlled. - the system has built-in mechanisms to allow for future adjustments in salary levels, organizational changes and _ similar revisions. - Council renumeration is fair and competitive. 2. To review the organiza- tion structure and manage- ment practices of the Town and, if warranted, to make recommendations to ensure that duties are properly assigned and exercised, decision-making and com- munication practices are ef- fective and adequate control and accountability pro- cedures are in place. When completed, the pro- ject will provide the Corpora- tion with: 1. Job descriptions clearly - spelling out duties, accoun- tabilities and reporting relationships. 2. A fair and easily understood salary and benefit structure. , 3. Comprehensive local and regional salary and benefit surveys. 4. A:system for evaluating Town positions to establish ranking and classifications within the salary structure. 5. Procedures for implemen- ting the salary system with schedules of job classifica- tions, individual salary in- creases, if any, resulting from implementation and initial and future costs. 6. Salary administration and performance review pro- cedures arid. forms. ' 7. Recommendations to fill major gaps, if any, in the Town's benefit plans. 8. Specific recommendations on Council salaries, benefits and allowances. 9. Recommendations on revised reporting relation- ships, staffing " ar- ranagements, administrative policies and other mechanisms necessary to achieve the aims of Objective No. 2. 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