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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1985-03-20, Page 5Hay approves recreation and road budgets' The 1985 recreation and roads budgets were discussed and approv- ed at the second regular March meeting of Hay township council, chaired by Deputy Reeve Tony Bedard in the absence of Reeve Lionel Wilder_ CouncillorJohn Elder submitted a recreation budget of $19,200, lower than last year's $20.455. Elder ex- plained that many requests for grants or increases were turned down, and this year's allocation for the ball dia- mond is only $1,500 Dashwood Com munity Centre was the sole recipient of an increase, from $1,000 to $1,500. Hensall's request tor a five percent in- crease was refused When a provincial grant of $6,000 is subtracted, the actual cost to Hay ratepayers will be $13.200. Road superintendent Ross Fisher drew up a budget for his department of $244,600 for local maintenance and $130,000 for contruction. The increase of $25,800 from last year's figures will be partly offset by an addition in grant money of $17,000, leaving $8,800 to be raised by the township. This will mean a tax increase of about 2.5 mills. Five more miles on concession 2 between Highways 83 and 84 will be surfaced with tar arid chip. In dealing with an aiplication by Paul C. Marsh to transfer to him a triangular-shaped parcel of land ad- jacent to his property on lot 9, plan 39-536, Elder expressed his opinion that the township should receive financial compensation. t Marsh had found on applying for a severance that the land he wanted to square off his own lot was not owned by a numbered company as he had thought, but by the township. t Bedard said council would also want verification that the conveyance would not mean interference with public use of roads, right-of-ways or active park areas which would have to be replaced by the town' hip. After all the facts are ascertained, V '4 1 f council will ask for a meeting with the applicant. A letter to Jack Riddell from the new minister of the environment repeating his predecessor's argument that the proposed water pipeline along Highway 21 does not meet the ministry's criteria for funding was discussed. Clerk Joan Ducharme has been working with consulting engineer Burns Ross to determine the road frontage and cost to each proper- ty owner before sending out letters asking for upfront money. - Elder said he was concerned that the township had already spent $25,000 in studies and mailings, and was "no closer to getting water now than in 1979". With no grant forthcoming, and a restriction forbidding the township to borrow the amount needed for the line, the only glimmer of hope would be backing from the province, Ducharme said. Council agreed to wait until an of- ficial positive or negative response to the township's request for backing was received before proceeding with the survey to determine willingness of property owners to pay in advance. A gravel tender from McCann Redimix, Dashwood to supply and spread $79,250 worth of gravel at $3.17 per ton was accepted. It was the lower of two tenders received. Pollard Bros. quote of $188.95 per flake ton for liquid calcium chloride was accepted. R.M. Bell will be advised in reply to his letter that if he wants to hook into a catch -basin he must sign an agreement accepting responsibility for all repairs, replacements and maintenance necessary for the ex- isting tile drain. Hay has been advised by Grand Bend that the fire retainer has been increased from $1.500 to $2,000. 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"These trees, with the weight on the one side, are to the point of splitting and to rectify this we are having them drop crotched and shaped in order to retain them, he explained. Davis said the excessive pruning may result in some complaints from citizens. but he assured council that "when the foliage appears and within a year or so the trees appearance will be greatly enhanced and the life of the trees should be extended". The work is costing the PUC $4,640. Davis noted the problem was created by the utility "although there was no alternative". Councillor Dorothy Chapman ask- ed for a explanation of the term "drop crotched'. "Use your imagination," Mayor Shaw responded, but quickly added the explanation that the centre of the trees was being cut down to prevent interference with power lines. Trans Hydraulic Oil Get the lift you need! 20 I. pails - 6 x 4 cases HO I. 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