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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1985-02-20, Page 2Page 2 Times -Advocate, February 20, 1985 County councillors want items split Museum, Huronview decisions put off again It's back to the drawing board for the proposed renovations to Huron County Pioneer Museum and Huron - view, home for the aged. After a lengthy discussion and after hearing from a delegation of museum supporters, at Huron County Councils February 7 meeting, county coun- cillors didn't want to go back to their councils and ask for $500,000 a year for the next six years. "It's too much, " seemed to be the accumulative cry of the majority of county councillors. Both projects are estimated at $3 million a piece and assuming that the county would have to pickup at least 50 percent of the cost of each, it will cost about $3 million to the county for both projects. At the Janua-y session of Huron County council, its executive commit- tee was asked to find out how much the two projects would cost above the county's regular budget. The county had been anticipating a cost of about $300,000 a year for five years for just the museum. Several reeves said they had talk- ed their councils into supporting the $300,000 for the museum but didn't Will pay off Reeve claims Reeve Bill Mickle remains highly optimistic that the work of his economic development committee will pay dividends for Exeter. In his annual report to council, Mickle said this week that "one of these days, Exeter will attract more tt new industry which will create more jobs, growing retail opportunities and a continuing growth pattern for hous- ing and recreation". "It is a process that takes time and dedication on behalf of council and citizens," he added, saying that the programs of the past and the direction into the future must be addressed by council "for I believe we have to re- establish our goals and commitments." In 1984, the committee had 14 in- dustrial inquiries. Five of these in- quiries remain active and many sought information on empty buildings. In that regard, Mickle said he still foresees the need for industrial "in- cubator or starter" units in Exeter. He said the opportunity for a small business to get started in suc ,unit-_ eous o xeter. It is one way entrepreneurs can become established and often they grow and develop to the point of needing larger facilities. The committee is still working with a client from England and expects in the near future to be meeting with representatives of the firm to discuss Exeter as a potential site for the company. Other inquiries from the U.S.A. and Canada have developed over the past year and in two cases, the committee members are actively pursuing the opportunity. Mickle advised that during a recent discussion with an official from the Frankfurt offices of the ministry of in- dustry and trade, he was advised that interest in Germany has diminished due to exchange rates and increased production activity. The Reeve reviewed the many seminars and other activities con- ducted by the committee during the past year. The committee members also presented their proposed budget for 1985. It calls for expenditures of $8,100 for advertising, brochures, booklets, travel, memberships and special projects. know if their councils could support the $500,000. Exeter deputy -reeve Lossy Fuller asked for the results of a letter sent out to councils last November asking for their opinion on the museum. Although no specific numbers were available, clerk -treasurer Bill 'Hardy said about 80 percent of the municipalities responded and the ma- jority were against spending $300,000 a year for five years. Mr. Hanley said no response indicated support for the museum. Some of the municipalities sug- gested making the museum's collec- tion smaller. Councillors started talking about delaying a decision. This talk took the form of a motion to refer the funding question back to the executive committee. This motion, supported 15-9 caused Warden Paul Steckle to vacate his chair to speak against it. Past warden Tom Cunningham filled the warden's spot temporarily. The warden pointed out that the county faces problems because most of the buildings it owns are at least 30 years old, facing repairs and the county hasn't put any money aside over the years to fix these buildings. "We cannot defer any longer," said Warden Steckle. Had he not been a "Great advocate of the museum", but the warden said he recognizes the fact that the coun- ty msut take action. Both Warden Steckle and museum supporter reeve Dave Johnston said referring the matter back to commit- tee could delay the museum decision for a year or more. The leader of the Huronview supporters, McKillop reeve Marie Hicknell also spoke against delaying a decision. County council did make a tem- porary decision on the museum and approved a tentative budget for Huronview. A $144,875 budget for this year was approved for the museum. This an- ticipates $15,000 in admission fees meaning at least a portion of the museum could be open. To open the main floor. of the museum this year, the county will hire engineer B. M. Ross of Goderich to make plans to bring the first floor up to a "reasonable standard". Mr. Hanly said this would involve adding about two fire doors. A $5.3 million budget was approv- ed for Huronview after $214,000 for renovations was removed from the expenditures. Half of this amount, $107,000 was to be paid by the county and the other half from the province. The county's share of the Huron - view budget is $421,135. The province picks up $2.5 million of the cost while $2.4 million is paid for through patient fees. . The results of the recorded vote to refer the funding to executive com- mittee is as follows: Those voting against are West Wawanosh reeve James Aitchison, Grey reeve Leona Armstrong, Goderich deputy -reeve John Doherty, McKillop reeve Marie Hicknell, Bayfield reeve Dave Johnson, Col- borne reeve Russel Kernighan, Hen- sall reeve Harry Klungel, Brussels reeve Cal Krauter, Warden Steckle. Those voting in favour of deferring C1-1-$THK BA, 091►Y M HIR BLOCK Why wait for Your tax refund when you could get Cash Rack now? 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Huron Dairy hands out samples Princess Denise Nethery visited Exeter Public School Wednes- of butter to kindergarten students Cameron Sadler, Perry T -A photo were Ashfield reeve John Austin, Tuckersmith reeve Robert Bell, Clin- ton reeve Earnest Brown, Blyth reeve Tom Cronin, Hullett reeve Tom Cun- ningham, Morris reeve Bill Elston, Exeter deputy -reeve Lossy Fuller, Zurich reeve Isadore Laporte, Turn - berry reeve Brian McBurney, Usborne reeve Gerry Prout, Goderich Township reeve Grant Stirling, East ' Wawanosh reeve Neil Vincent, Stephen reeve Alan Walper, Stephen deputy -reeve Ralph Weber, Hay reeve Lionel Wilder. Plaza opportunity Continued from front page "At least decorate the windows," he added in reference to empty stores, saying that was necessary so it wouldn't give the impression that Ex- eter is dying. He also had a message for local ratepayers who don't support local businesses. He said when business failures occur, the lost tax revenue has to be picked up by other segments of the community. In concluding, Inch stressed the im- portance of sharing the workload in staging promotional events and also the importance of retailers making every effort to ensure that people shop at their neighbors' stores as well. Bob Swartman, who announced he will be filling the term of BIA chair- man John Wuerth, suggested to the 50 people in attendance that Exeter mer- chants can do business considerably cheaper than their competitors in London. Inch quickly agreed with that con- tention, saying that the rental costs in Masonville are "horrendous". He said retailers in the new mall will be facing a square foot rental cost that will be about equivalent to what local merchants pay for half their entire premises. Swartman said that the biggest gimmick of all enjoyed by Exeter • retailers is good prices and good ser- vice. "We thrive on that, he commented. ' Former BIA chairman Ron Cottrell urged the members to get together on store hours. He said half the stores were closed on Friday night and sug- gested this would turn people off from going downtown on Friday nights. Swartman said it may be time for the BIA to consider hiring a full-time professional to work in conjunction Absent for the vote were Hay deputy -reeve Tony Bedard, Seaforth reeve Bill Campbell, Wingham reeve Joe Kerr, Exeter reeve Bill Mickle, Howick reeve Jack Stafford, and Goderich reeve Harry Worsell. , A SLOW START Construction activity has started out at a slow pace in Exeter in the new year. Building inspector Brian Johnston reported this week that only six per- mits were issued in January, with a total value of $11,000. The figure was $74,032 in the same month last year. 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The 1985 cemetery budget is $73,520. That's the same as the past year when $64,578 was ac::!tally expended. Most of the difference came in less money being spent on wages and insurance than anticipated. Wages and benefits make up most of the budget: The proposed expen- diture in 1985 in that regard is $57,000. The town contributes $21,000 in operating funds and $1,000 in captial reserve. The Exeter cemetery board members have submitted their budget for the current year and it calls for no increase over 1984. The Exeter and area fire board is close to that with their budget calling for an increase of only $1,000 over last year's budget figure. However, the fire board budget is up considerably over the 1984 actual figures when only $99,194 of a propos- ed $122,100 was spent. This year's budget has been set at 8123,100. Of that total, Exeter pays 52 per- cent, Usborne 33, Stephen nine and Hay six. In addition, Exeter will contribute $4,000 to the reserve fund for a new pumper, while Usborne will con- tribute $2,400 and Stepehen 81,120. Ilay is not contributing to the reserve fund, preferring to pay their share at the time of purchase. Always an unknown factor in the fire board's budget is wages. That is dependent to a great extent on the number of fire calls to which the brigade responds. Last year, the ad - A -B budget Continued from front page has been Budgeted at $300,975. .. Improvements to the Port Franks cottage Tots are expected to cost $137,000. This cost is being paid for from money received last year from the sale of some fort Franks cot- tages. The authority has expected to make about 8210,000 last year from the sale of cottages in that area but made $4514,510. Employment programs, offset by federal and provincial grants have been budgeted at $119,700. The majority of the cost to run the authority is picked up by the ministry of natural resources. ARCA will be asking for 8580,032 this year, down from $682,135 in 1984. Ministry representative Roger Martin of Lon- don told the annual meeting not to ex- pect an increase in provincial money this year. User fees - paid at the conservation areas - are expected to toat $223,308 this year. The authority also hopes to make over $66,000 from selling trees and make another $137,000 from sell- ing cottages at Port Franks. FLOORI NG If you're looking for carpet or vinyl for o small area or on entire house • Save Time • Save Money • See us First �* i 1�;. _.- sit+r 'I ,iii ,. Do it yourself or hove our �' :J, installer Ed Allen do it for ou Hopper- Floorhi Hooker3SS Mein St., S., Exoter 23!1990 • 3i 7 ministration, training, wages and benefits budgetwas $50,60 and only $43,875 was spent. The 1985 budget calls for $53,100. 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