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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-01-22, Page 2i • Shun conventions There's nolace like home...and that pays dividends for Exeter ratepayers.. Statistics released this week by Clerk Lis Bell show that members of last year's council spent only $3,417.68 in total above their annual stipends attending conferences, conventions and other municipal events. A large portion of that was for in- dustrial' promotion as Reeve Bill Mickle's account for mileage and meals while promoting the town was $1,147.16. The mayor's annual stipend is Pre -inventory $4,460 and the other members of cam - dl received 1X$,58$. The statement, as required under the Municipal Act, shows that Gaylen Josephson receiv- ed nothing in addition. The totals for other members, which include their stipend and mileage, meals, conference registra- tions and lodgings are as follows: Dorothy Chapman, $3,018, Losay Fuller, $2,832.55, Morley Hall, $2,926.66, Ben Hoogenboom, $2,630, Tom Humphreys, $3,051.89, Bill Mickle, 54,107.39, Bruce Shaw, 14,629.78 and Don Winter, $2,766. MANY NEW FACES — The South Huron roc centre board of manage- ment has five new members this term and is no longer male dominated. Attending Thursday's inaugural, back row, left: Peter Snell, Pat Down, Dorothy Chapman, Phyllis Johnson, Kathy Whiteford, **-0. 01. facilities manager Cam Stewardson and Ken Oke. -Seated are rec director Lynne Farquhar, vice-chairman Tom Tomes, chairman Jim Workman and secretary Joanne Fields. New rec board members facing same old problems While the majority of members on the South Huron rec center board of management are new, they quickly found out that some of their major problems this year will be old. "If you want to quit, now's a good time to do it," quipped Exeter Mayor Bruce Shaw after delivering an ad- dress to the board members, Thurs- day that noted that "the pressure of money" will always be at the back of their minds along with the perennial problem of not having a formal agree- ment among the participating municipalities on operating grants. Shaw described the lack of an agreement on the operating budget as the "main problem" and when asked by Exeter Councillor Dorothy Chap- man if there was.any move to resolve the situation, he replied that, negotia- Weather aids removal work Aided by mother nature, the Exeter works department has caught up with snow removal tasks and the three part-time staff members hired a week ago have been laid off. The added staff, approved by the executive committee at an emergen- cy meeting, worked for six days, works superintendent Glenn Kells reported, Monday. In answer to a question on the priorities set for snow removal in town, Kells said that the first factor is safety and snow is removed in any area where it may create a hazard for motorists or pedestrians. Ile noted that the ministry of transportation and communication dicates that Highway 4 must be main- tained at a certain width for vehicular traffic and this is given priority treat- ment as well as high traffic areas where youngsters have to walk to school, tions were underway and he hoped it may be resolved- this year: The Mayor had a copy of an agree- ment that had been prepared in 1977 which outlined the sharing of capital costs for the new rec centre by Ex- eter, Usborne, Stephen and Hay. - It also contained provision for the sharing of maintenance costs and deficits, but the percentages were never filled in and the agreyment was never signed by the heads of the four councils. He explained that the sharing of the capital cost of the facility was re- quired for grant purposes at the time construction and the municipalities never did have to contribute any funds because it was all provided through fund raising projects. Board members were told that the lack of an agreement was in reality not their problem, but was one that had to be addressed by the councils. "Legally, Exeter is responsible for the -entire operation," he -explained, adding that that was not the way the original committee had wanted it, nor was it the way Exeter council wanted it. "Exeter ratepayers feel double - taxes and that a more equitable ar- rangement is needed." He concluded by acknowledging that the members faced a tough job and would often be left to their own devices in coming to grips with the financial problems. Shaw added the hope that the lines of communication between the board and council would be good with the aim of reducing potential frjction. Another of the old problems facing the new board will be regarding the upkeep of the facility. That was emphasized by newly elected board chairman Jim Workman, who cited the- need for more money to be put ito maintenance and repairs to keep the building in better shape. He said that a provincial grant of $2,500 recently, received would not ply for very much and said it would be a shame tont keep the building up in view of the amount of money initial- ly invested in it. The SHDHS teacher said the par- ticipating councils should look at the problem very seriously. Profitable parties do create problem What started out a few years ago as a party for the staff at the South Huron rec centre has turned into a profitable venture, but it has created one problem. Board member Kathy Whiteford pointed out that the staff now do most of the work in staging the annual Christmas party at the rec centre, which this year attracted so many from local groups and businesses that it had to be extended to two nights. Ms. Whiteford noted that the staff now work so hard that they really don't get to enjoy the party and she The $200,000 difference. An answerto the stiess ofRRSP investing. 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In another staff rebated matter, Tom Tomes said he di 't know how two female members worked in their offices because it is "so bloody cold". Facilities manager Cam Steward - son said he had been in the process of moving a heater to the foyer for the past three months and expected to have the task completed soon. Rec director Lynne Farquhar in- dicated she and Mrs. Fields were spurring him on in that task. The board authorized the atten- dance of Stewardson and Dave Atthill at the Ontario Arena Association management development program from April 27 to May 2 at total cost for both at 715.50. They also were advised by Steward - son that the water tank on the ice machine is leaking badly and will have to be taken to St. Jacobs for repairs estimated to cost between $400 and $500. Heritage group choose officers The Exeter and District Heritage Foundation elected new officers at its January 15 meeting. The new presi- dent is Bob Heywood, Olga Davis is secretary -treasurer and Doug Gould, Valerie Gould and Doug Ellison are directors. The Old Town Hall will celebrate its 100th birthday in 1987 and it is hoped that some centennial projects and celebrations will take place. Interested citizens are invited to at- tend meetings. The next meeting is January 29 at 8 p.m. in the Old Town Hall. He also said "this is the year" the councils have to sit down and get the funding issue out of the way so the board can run the facilities and recreation without that constant pro- blem confronting them. - Workman was acclaimed to the chairman's post, as was vice- chairman Tom Tomes, reeve of Stephen. At their inaugural, the board decid- ed to reduce their committees from three to two. Tomes will chair the finance; personnel and policy com- mittee. Other members will include Usborne representative Pat Down and Exeter representative Peter Snell.. 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