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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1991-12-04, Page 3County considers cutting all grants GODERICH - In an attempt to cut costs, the Huron County Coun- cil took a long look at eliminating most of their grants on Thursday. But following a 23-10 recorded vote, it was decided they would all stay intact. The county's 1991 budget for grants was $210,000. A recommen- dation was brought forth to reduce all but the $125,000 which goes to the five local hospitals. "As past chairman of the airport, we operate at a $35,000 loss. If we didn't have a grant it would be $50,000," said Goderich's John Do- herty. The Town of Goderich runs the airport and in the past has seen its grant decrease. It was suggested by more than one county councillor that the grants for local fairs which totals $5,325 come out of the Agricultural Committee's budget. Norman Fairies of Howick Township and Grey Township's Le- ona Armstrong agreed if the fair grants were cut, then a lot of people could think twice of volunteering their time to do extra fundraising. "You'll step on a lot of people's toes by cutting back these grants," said Armstrong. Money has been of major con- cern to the county, especially the last couple of months when they have spent $15,000 on a manage- ment consultant for Huronview and $50,000 for a deputy engineer. "The grants do not come up to some of the other things we spend money on," said Marie Hicknell of McKillop Township. Exeter's deputy -reeve Lossy Full- er said the county has to take a stand as far as its budget is con- cerned and Tom Cunningham of Hullett Township was concerned about the educational bursaries. "Some of them [who receive grants] can do without, but some of them need it very much. The bur- saries are very well received," said Cunningham. The county's executive commit- tee had brought a motion to county council that the hospital grants be maintained but that all other grants be reduced for 1992 by two-thirds of their 1991 level; tor 1901 one- third of their 1991 level .,d to zero for 1994; except for those grants which were $100 less in 1991 and that these grants be re- duced to zero by 1992. Clerk -administrator Nigel Bell - chamber said that all the recipients of last ye-lr's grants had been con- tacted by ,nail. "Some s bid it would be a serious change to their program. None vol- unteered to forego the grant," said Bellchamber. Exeter utility bills hit with increase EXETER - With an eye to what the expansion of the water system is go- ing to eventually cost the town, the Exeter PUC are planning a 10 percent • increase in the flat rate for water bills. After Monday's council meeting, that increase will also apply to the sewage surcharge. The new rate will come into effect January 31, 1992, and will mean that the residential rate will climb from 360 a day to 40¢, say the PUC. The PUC is currently seeking out additional water supplies for the town now that the capacity of the Usborne Township wells is being reached. One alternative being considered is a pipeline to connect the town to Lake Huron water lines to the west. However, the question on councils' minds Monday evening is how the higher water rate would affect the sewage surcharge. Since the sewage rate is a fixed percentage of the water rate, the PUC asked council whether the percentage should remain the same, thus raising the sewage surcharge 10 percent as well, or be adjusted to a lower percentage. The sewage surcharge was recently increased to 125 percent of the water rate in order to build a reserve fund for a sewage system 'expansion. "The water rates are going up. We can leave it so the dollar remains the same, or we can tie it in with the 125 [percent] so we get more gross reve- nue," observed mayor Bruce Shaw. Councillor Robert Drummond asked if any extra revenue would go into the reserve. When told yes, he recommended the 125 percent surcharge be allowed to accompany the new water rate, which council approved. -Times -Advocate, December 4, 1991 -_:--� Marg Gilmour who retired from her village of Lucan office position after 19 years was hon- oured Friday afternoon. From the left are Clerk Ron Reymer, deputy reeve Harry Wraith, Mrs. Gilmour, councillor Bryan Smith and reeve -elect Tom McLaughlin. Arson suspects caught by police EXETER - On Sunday, Decem- ber 1, 1991, Police responded to a fire call at the Canadian Tire Store, 456 Main St., Exeter. Investigation revealed that a fire had been ignited in the garbage storage shed located along the south side of the main building. This fire then spread to a nearby storage building and to the main store, causing both fire and smoke damages. Damages are estimated at $25,000.00. The subsequent Police investigation located two boys, aged 9 and 10 years, who were re- sponsible for setting this fire. Their names are not being released by po- lice. The Exeter Police indicate they have charged individuals with issu- ing fraudulent cheques to local businesses. None of the items pur- chased have been recovered. All three, will appear in the Ontario Court, General Division, Exeter, on January 14, 1992. Charged with two counts of false pretenses is Graham Ross, 26 years, of 212 Andrew Street, Exet- er. Bank deposit stolen EXETER - The Exeter Police are investigating the theft of a bank de- posit from The Feather Tick Store, 359 Main St. S., Exeter, on Satur- day, November 23. Stolen was a quantity of cash, credit card receipts and cheques. Police are urging anyone who'• made a purchase at this store via cheque on Friday, November 22 or Saturday, November 23 to please ascertain from their bank if the cheque has cleared. If the customer finds that their cheque has not cleared their bank, Police request (IYW1"()ME1I APPIIEUIATII)N SALE FREE Turkey with the purchase of any appliance - GENERAL Get great pric- es, top brands and local ser- vice PLUS g free turkey, now until Dec. 21 (I,) ELECTRIC YSS3059 RUSSELL E 432 Main St.,, ECTRIC (EXETER) LTD. 235-050 those individuals to place a "stop payment" on that cheque, and at- tend to The Feather Tick Store to issue a replacement cheque. It is sincerely hoped that the good will of such customers might signifi- cantly reduce this substantial loss. Charged with five counts of false pretenses is Brenda Bailey, 30 years, also of 212 Andrew Street, Exeter. 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