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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1986-11-05, Page 3• • • • Councillors veto compromise suggested by lawyers. Times -Advocate, November 5, 1986 Page 3 The saga will eontlnue for a IIttIe Ionger yet The saga of Exeter's TV dish con- tinued at council this week, and while lavers for the two sides had work- ed out a compromise, it was not ac- cented by council and tht saga will apparently continue for a little longer yet. council received a copy of a letter this week that had been sent from their lawyer, Michael Mitchell, to the Goderich law firm of Donnelly and Murphy, who are representing dish owner Shirley Mommersteeg. The communication indicated that the lawyers had received advice that TV antenna could be moved to a loca- tion on the roof of the Mommersteeg garage at 32 Gidley St. W. Mitchell recommended to council that the dish be moved as the new location conforms to the re- quirements of the zoning bylaw and that council require Mrs. Mom- mersteeg to replant one tree which would have to be removed to accom- modate the move. Okay using reserve for magnetic net buy Exeter council this week gave their blessing to a request from the South Huron rec centre board to use funds from a reserve fund to finance new magnetic nets being planned for the facility. The nets, which cost about $3,000, will actually be donated by Kentucky Fried Chicken, but the firm will be paying only $500 over each of the next six years. That left the board to finance the actual purchase and to recoup the money as it is received. Councillor Ben Hoogenboom oppos- ed the suggestion that funds be taken from the reserve fund and then paid back as they are received. He said it was great to be wanting such things, but noted there was no money for them and they should not be install- ed until the total money is received. Councillor Gaylan Josephson quick- ly responded with his opposition to that suggestion, noting that "too many people have been hurt sliding into goal posts." "For the safety factor alone, it is worth the money," added Councillor Tom Humphreys, who noted that the only cost involved would be the Ions' of interest from funds taken from the reserve. "There's no reason to refuse the re- quest," Josephson commented, noting that the money would be repaid to the reserve fund. Cam Stewardson, facilities manager, appeared to discuss the matter, along with the concern which had been expressed at the last coun- cil meeting over the board's current financial situation. After answering several questions, most of them from Reeve Bill Mickle, Stewardson was asked to work clos- ly with the town in monitoring the financial situation through to the end of the current year. Stewardson indicated cash flow was a little tight due to unforeseen ex- penses, such as increases in in- surance and wages. He advised coun- cil that some machinery and building repairs had been put off until next year in view of the tight budget situation. It was noted that a member of the town's public works department had inspected the tree in question and found it not to be in good condition and in all likelihood would have to be removed in the near future anyway. The proposed agreement also call- ed for trimming some other trees in the vicinity? f the dish. The final two requirements were that Mrs. Mommersteeg would have to apply for a building permit for. moving the dish to the new location and also abandon her appeal of a court decision reached in June which found the dish to be in contravention of the zoning bylaw. The local woman was found guilty of contravening that bylaw and had been fined $400. The fine was paid, but the court decision was appealed. Protective Plastics Continued from front page two 20,000 square foot (1,850 square metre) areas -when our product is 10 feet (three metres) wide and 50 feet (15 metres) long - it's kinda hard to weave it through the pillars. "Brantford isn't that far away" from Huron Park, Scott said. "I drive close to that distance commuting to work myself." Canadian Auto Workers (CAW) na tiogal representative Bert Rovers said he is frustrated by the lack of ac- tion he has received in an effort to keep the firm in Huron Park. Rovers and the union, which represents about 75 of the Huron Park employees, would like to see the On- tario Development Corporation build a new plant at Huron Park for the firm and have been hounding Huron - Middlesex MPP Jack Riddell, and through him, Industry Minister Hugh O'Neill, for some action in that regard. When the matter came up for dtsssion at Monday's session of Ex- eter council, members backed a mo- tion by Councillors Gaylan Josephson and Ben Hoogenboom to discuss the matter behind closed doors. After that lengthy deliberation, council moved back into open session where Hoogenboom then presented a motion that the matter be tabled. Reeve Bill Mickle, who was acting chairman in the absence of Mayor Bruce Shaw, opposed that suggestion, noting that tabling the matter would not bring council any closer to resolv- ing the issue. When there was no seconder, the motion was dropped and Councillor Peter Snell then,presented one which recommended that council allow the trimming of trees at the dish owner's expense, and within reason, to facilitate reception for the antenna in its proposed new location. i Councillor Tom Humphreys ques- travention 0i the zoning bylaw by hav- tioned whether that would be_ ap- ing the dish located_ in_its present spot. proval to trim the trees with a view hat motion' was approved to better reception or to prolong the unanimously. life of the trees. The hearing on Mrs. Mom - Snell said the trimming approved mersteeg's appeal of the decision would not be to the extent of en- reached in Exeter court by Justice of dangering the trees. the Peace Douglas Wedlake had been After further debate on that motion, scheduled for October 15, but was set Hoogenboom argued it was too vague, aside when the two law firms entered while Josephson said it would set a into negotiation to settle the issue precedent where others would want without going through the cost of the their trees trimmed as well. appeal. That motion, which had been In his letter to the Goderich law seconded by Deputy -Reeve Lossy firm, Mitchell pointed out "that if Fuller, was supported only by Hall your client at the outset had ap- and Snell was defeated. proached the Town of Exeter in a Mrs. Fuller then presented a mo- reasonable manner, her wishes would tion to write their solicitor advising of have been accommodated". their concern about removing any Mitchell noted that "a considerable trees, suggesting that other possible amount of legal expense has been in - sites on the property be investigated curred as a result of your client's in - for the dish and that the owners be transigence to meet the requirements reminded that they are still in con- of the Com . . ' nsive Zoni : 13 law". USBORNE CENTRAL SPOOKS — Shown during Friday's Halloween party at Osborne Central School are from the left Cory Hibbert, Jackie Morley, Wendy Parsons and Josh Dougall. T -A photo • Has good and bad news after reservoir inspection Manager Hugh Davis has good and bad news about the results of the water reservoir inspection to report to the regular October meeting of the PUC. The good news was the discovery the concrete was in "fabulous" shape, and the reservoir was relatively. clean. However, draining the reservoir revealed the fact the pipeline coming in from the dam through the wall and running the length of the reservoir to the basement of the pumphouse was dangerously unstable, hanging from rods and wrapped with wire. Every joint had been leaking. The inspection also exposed a pipe taking water from the eavestrough on the main building through the reser- voir water to a drain below. Davis said luckily none of thi,water had leaked into the reservoir. but the unorthodox arrangement could have caused contamination which would have been very difficult to trace. Acting on advice from engineer Bruce Potter, a decision was made to reinstall the pipeline correctly by strapping it to the floor while the reservoir was empty. rather than waiting and going through the drain- ing procedure again later. The eavestrough drain was discon- nected and the top and bottom holes plugged with concrete. A leaking valve was also replaced. Acting on the assumption the water sloshing around on the reservoir floor had been draining slowly because of reduced pressure, the reservoir was sterilized with chlorine, and the springs turned back on. This resulted in two inches of water in the pum- phouse basement. The drain was plugged. Tree roots and silt had piled up against a steel grillwork installed in the drain 200 feet from the reservoir to keep out animals. Davis said he decided on his own authority to install a manhole at the site. The hole has been excavated and fenced off. Delivery of the manhole has been delayed, as the supplier dropped and broke the first one. Davis said all this will run the cost of inspecting and repairing the reser- voir over the estimated $1,000, but do- ing everything now is the most economical way out. The PUC is money ahead in another department. Secretary Marilyn Sillery went through the books and found items totalling $748 eligible for the federal sales tax rebate. This pro- cedure will be done each year. Another windfall of $1,608 was rebated after the government chang- William Mason Studio of Photography Quality • Still photography • Video Productions • Frames and Albums Studio and . Darkroom Facilities (519) 235-0134 77 Main St., Exeter ed its sales tax policy on meters. Thirty-three water services have been installed so far this year, with more to come. The utility has been notified that the wholesale rate to the municipality will be up five percent next year. The Exeter PUC has not yet set the 1987 retail rate. • • Council and the BIA have agreed to share the cost of replacement Christmas decorations for the poles along the main street. JOIN THE CROWD BE A REGULAR BLOOD DONOR Meet your changing financial obli- gations with a Financial Security Planning Program from The Co-operators. Call today for complete information. Verne Gimjerich C0 the t) co-opetatols At our new location 429 Main St., Exeter • (between Extate Realty and National Trust) Phone 235.1109 ter' HOME Mitt) (OMMFRCIAL FARM TRAVEL USBORNE BLOCK PARENTS — Primary students at Usborne Central School learned about the Block Parent program, Thursday morning. From the left are Usborne co-ordinator Jan Gardiner, students, Laura Bowers, Tamara Triebner and Jennifer Westlake and Exeter OPP Corporal Dave Woodward. • I • YOU ARE INVITED..... The citizens of Exeter Area are invited for the Legion Remembrance Service at Trivia Memorial Church on Sunday, November 9 at 11:15 a.m. Service at Cenotaph at 10:40 a.m. Please Note The Laying of Wreaths and Last.Post will be at the Cenotaph at 10:40 a.m.- All .m. All those who participate in parade, assemble at Legion Hall Fall in at 10:15 a.m. Veterans in Exeter and surrounding area are urged to participate. • Medals will be worn. After the parade you are invited for a cup of coffee and fellowship At the Legion Hall from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. • •