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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1985-09-11, Page 2Page 2 Times -Advocate. September 11, 1985 Recommendation for next year's council Close vote okays Huronview renovation pI,, A recommendation to spend $716,000 over three years to snake im- provements to one wing of Huron - view, home for the aged, will be made by the outgoing Huron County coun- cil to the new council elected this fall. Suspended pair get :250 fines Fines of $250 each were levied against three men who appeared in Exeter court, Tuesday, on charges of driving while their licenses were under suspension. Edward J. Neeb, 19 Goshen St., Zurich, pleaded guilty and was given a further six-month suspension to nm consecutive to the one already impos- ed for failw a to pay past fines. He was given three months to pay the fine. James L. Fitzgerald, 279 Sandown Drive, Waterloo, entered a not guilty plea, basing his defence on the fact his wife had signed for the registered notice of his suspension and he had not been living with her. However, Justice of the Peace Douglas Wedlake advised the man he should have notified the ministry of any change of address. He was given 60 days in which to pay. The third man, Douglas Murray Dane, Kitchener, was not present and was convicted in absentia. He told police he had not received notice of his original suspension. The receipt of notice had been signed by his fathers Dane was convicted and given 30 days in which to pay. The only other case heard on Tues- day was a speeding charge laid against John Thomas Buck, Farm- ington, Michigan. He was fined $46.50 for driving at a speed of 109 in an 80 km zone on March 22 on Highway 21. Interlocking Paving Stones for driveways - patios - walks - pools - landscaping accents equipment rental for do-it-yourselfers - discounts available on larger 'purchases - delivery available ALSO patio blocks lawn edging sidevalk blocks ark benches curbing picnic tables Pitodact4 4e 2 Parkside Ave. Zurich, Ontario Phone 236-4305 In a 15-14 recorded vote at the September 4 session of county coun- cil, it was decided to recommend the $1.4 million project go forward by tak- ing advantage of provincial money being made available for homes for the aged. "I knew it would be close but not that close," said Huronview's management committee chairman Marie Hinknell of the recorded vote. McKillop Reeve Hicknell said the proposed project calls for renovations to the 1953 wing of the home for the aged located just south of Clinton on Highway 4. The renovations included more washroom facilities, a kit- chenette and a nursing station. The two latter items are not present in that wing. The chairman of the Huronview committee said this project being recommended is only half of the work that a report earlier this year said it needed at the home. Phase 11 involves renovations of $1.59 million. The recommendation to proceed with phase one follows the provincial government's action of putting aside $75 million over the next three years for homes for the aged. For Huron - view, this means 50 percent of the pro- ject will be paid for through provin- cial dollars. Huron County taxpayers will pay the t^emaining 50 percent of $716,000 over three years. As indicated by the recorded vote, not all of county council is in favor of even recommending the project, let alone going ahead and actually doing it. "It's the dollars," said Hullett Township Reeve Tom Cunningham. He noted that with farmers getting less than $3 for a bushel of corn it would be tough to convince them their tax dollars have to go up to support Huronview. kt.„ 1 VISITING MUSEUM FROM THE NORTH The Canada North Museumobile is at the South Huron Rec Centre the first three days this week. Above, guide Gilles Proulx talks to Mount Carmel school students Kim Van Dongen, Laurie Glavin and Shelley Uniac. T -A photo OMB agri-park decision Continued from front page the lawyers and consultants hired by the municipalities. In responding to complaints from Exeter over the apparent conflict of interest for the planning department that arises when two municipalities served by the department endup in an argument, Davidson said that situation often arises. "It is not a situation of taking sides," the planning head explained, noting that Exeter could have called on members of his staff to testify at the hearing. He said there have been situations where members of the department have argued against each other at hearings, adding that planners can have differences of opinion, as can lawyers from the same office who may disagree on the same issue. Davidson said there were no recriminations for members of his staff who differ with the opinions of others in the department, even for those who differ with Davidson's opi- nions on planning matters. CORRECTION The Co-operators address is 0 the C the for INSURANCE SERVICES in the Credit Union Building 374 Main St., Box 1233 Exeter, Ontario 235-1109 Verna Gingerich AUen !titUa: SATELLITE & ANTENNAE MAIN STREET, THEDFORD, ONTARIO .,i 296-5565 or 786-4848 TV RECEPTION AT IT'S BEST! * Established dealer * 3 service vehicles, radio dispatched for fast reliable service * Quality equipment built to last * Commercial and •residental installations * Ask about our leasing program for satellite systems Coming soon! Grand Opening of our new store Located at Main St. E., Thedford Mtn..0-6 Chine/ Saturdaysys to -s VISI Open nights by SATELLITE/�/RE�C/EEPTION EQUIPMENT SPECIALISTS Appointment The Hay subdivision, which has already received draft approval from the ministry of housing, was passed by the county planning committee and Exeter's reeve at that time, the late Don MacGregor, actually made the motion for the approval. Davidson said from that point on, the matter has been in the county's hands and has been handled in a straight -forward manner with all recommendations being made by his department in writing. He added that it would obviously have been better had Exeter objected to the plan of subdivision at that time so its merits would have been debated prior to the present battle. Davidson concluded his interview by saying that he hoped a com- promise could be reactied between the two municipalities so another costly`OMB hearing could be avoided. Exeter Reeve Bill Mickle, who spearheaded the decision by council to register the ooection over the Hay plan, agreed that Hay or the developer could move to set the whole procedure in motion again. However, he. questioned whether the ministry of agriculture and food could justify the need for the subdivi- sion on good agricultural land when properly zoned land in Exeter was available in close proximity. He said the Food Land Guidelines are explicit in suggesting that com- mercial and industrial development should be directed to nearby urban areas. Mickle said there also appeared to be a contradiction with the Hay pro- posal and the Exeter official plan, both of which were drafted with the assistance of the county planning department. I can't understand what county planning is," Mickle said in reference to the contradiction as he sees it. "We have a jungle". Pick personnel head . Sarnia native Gino Giannandrea has been named personnel relations administrator for the Huron County board of education. He will be starting October 15. Giannandrea attended elementary and secondary schools in Sarnia. He is a graduate of the University of Windsor in Economics and Mathematics. He received his Bachelor of Education degree at Queens's University in Kingston and is currently completing a Master's degree in educational administration. Ile comes to Huron County from the Carleton board of education where he is employed as administrative head and also serves as staffing resource officer. Giannandrea has extensive experience in the field of employee relations. As personnel relations ad- ministrator, Mr. Giannandrea's chief areas of responsibilities .will be negotiating with the major unions, in- cluding the teachers' federation, as well as recommending appropriate remuneration for non-union employees. His responsibilites will also include allocation of staff to the schools. His starting salary is about the same as a secondary school prin- cipal's or about $63,000. Giannandrea replaces Peter Gryseels who started employment with the London board of education on August 1, "1 live on a farm," said Reeve Hicknell indicating she understood the state of economy for farmers. "I also understand that at times we must reach out. Even in our own business we reach out and make it. I believe we can make this (Huronview ptoject) too," she said. Turnberry Township Reeve Brian McBurney said the timing for this project is "not good. Reeve Cunn- ingham agreed, pointing to the museum project, saying both projects at one time would be too much for Huron County taxpayers. "It's not going to get any cheaper," was Brussels Reeve Cal Krauter's opinion. "This money is there for us now for our asking. If we say no, Huronview will be on the bottom of the list," said Hicknell. This council cannot commit funds for the next council which will come in following the November 12 municipal election. Those voting in favor of recommen- ding the project to the 1986 council are West Wawanosh Reeve J.R. Ait- chison. Grey Reeve Leona Armstrong, Ashfield Reeve J.F. Austin, Clinton Reeve Ernest Brown, Seaforth Reeve William Campbell, Blyth Reeve Tom Cronin, Reeve Hicknell, Bayfield Reeve Dave Johnston, Wingham Reeve Joe Kerr, Brussels Reeve Cal Krauter, Howick Reeve Jack Staf- ford, Stanley Township Reeve Paul Steckle, Stephen Township Reeve Alan Walper, and Goderich Reeve Harry Worsell with two votes. Those voting against recommeding the project to the 1986 council are Hay Deputy Reeve Tony Bedard, Tuckersmith Reeve Bob Bell, Reeve Cunningham, Morris Reeve Bill Elston, Zurich Reeve Robert Fisher, Exeter Deputy Reeve Lossy Fuller, Colborne Township Reeve Russel Kernighan, Hensatl Reeve Harry Klungel, Reeve McBurney, Usborne Township Reeve Gerry Prout, GoderichTownship Reeve Grant Stirl- ing, East Wawanosh Reeve Neil Vi>A• cent, Stephen Deputy reeve Ralph Weber, and Hay Township Reeve Lionel Wilder. Absent for the vote was Exeter reeve Bill Mickle, and Goderich Deputy Reeve J.P. Doherty. OW" a_—all r—atsr—■ria---IMP" r+•INN trt Mr" OM MO' 16.4111■11 One-to-one basis is the quickest way to learn. Enjoy Lessons! 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