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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1996-07-10, Page 2Page 2 Times -Advocate, July 10, 1996 alwrp Regional wrap up Huge fire destroys building on holiday weekend SEAFORTH - An extensive fire destroyed a Main Street building and caused smoke and water damage to neighboring buildings on the morning of July 30. According to the Huron Ex- positor, Seaforth Ontario Provin- cial Police Constable Dave Dale detected the fire while walking down Main Street. He noticed smoke coming from the front of the building owned by David Anstett, of Clinton and Michael Anstett, of Exeter. When Seaforth firefighters ar- rived, three storefronts including a vacant store, a craft shop and the Women's Resource Centre were filled with smoke, said Fire Chief George Garrick. Clinton and Goderich fire de- partments were called to assist with the blaze, which began in the craft shop. The fire, which was called in at 6:16 a.m., wasn't extinguished until nearly 1:30 p.m. and began to smoulder the following day. Five apartments above the stores were vacant. Murray to stand trial for murder GODERICH - Although the body of Mistie Nicole Murray has not been found, her father, Steve Murray is charged with second degree murder in con- nection with her disappearance on May 31, 1995. According to the Mitchell Ad- vocate, Provincial Court Judge Garry Hunter made the decision on June 26. A pre-trial hearing has been arranged for Aug. 2. Murray's lawyer, Brian Green- span, expects the two to three- week trial will take place in the spring. Local man makes Agricultural Hall of Fame CLINTON - Varna resident Gordon Hill was one of seven people inducted into the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame at its 17th annual ceremony on June 16, reported the Clinton News - Record. He was recognized for signifi- cant contributions to the devel- opment of -Ontario's agriculture and foodindustry. Among the various farm or- ganizations he was involved with, he was president of the Ontario Farmer's Union in the late 1950's. "It's awfully strange to be honored for doing something you enjoy," he told the Record. Bayfield mill rate down by one mill BAYFIEID . Although the amount the village will be rais- ing through taxation has in- creased, the mill rate for 1996 has decreased by one mill fmm 1995. reported the Clinton New - Record. Council passed the bylaw in a recorded vote at its lune 17 reg- ular meeting. For 1996 the village had a to- tal of nearly $40,000 cut from its budget in provincial and county grants as well as urban road re. bate. Huron. County council briefs GODERICH - The position of County Engineer will be advertised, but a bit late, despite the actions of a county council committee. Huron County council voted at its June meeting to advertise for the position in county and daily newspa- pers. But the advertisement wasn't placed. Hullett Twp. Reeve Tom Cunningham asked why at the council meeting last Thursday. Warden Bill Clifford told him the advertisement would be placed Friday and would still meet the re- quirements for interviews. "It won't meet the deadlines," said Turnberry Twp. Reeve Brian McBurney. "If someone is looking at the position they'll need more than two or three days." ''I'm quite disturbed by this and like Council Cun- ningham, I want to know why." Administrator Lynn Murray said the application deadline will be July 31, a short list of candidates will be determined August 6 and interviews will take place August 16. "Nobody has still answered why it was not adver- tised in June as directed by council," said McBurney. The warden took responsibility saying the commit- tee was reviewing the position and instructed admin- istration to wait until after this session. Clifford said the instruction to administration to wait wasn't included in the minutes of the committee meeting because it wasn't a motion. West Wawanosh Reeve Bob Hallam expressed con- cerns that the summer holidays would limit the num- ber of candidates. "With due respect to our (acting) engineer (Sandra Lawson), I think we need to give everyone full opportunity," he said. Colborne Twp. Reeve B111 Vanstone too wanted policy better adhered to by the council and adminis- tration."I know we have a policy manual," he said. "And I know we've been straying from it quite a bit lately. I know council's motion overrides a commit- tee motion." 4 Ontario Works to start September 1 The Ontario Works, or workfare, program should be under way in Huron County by September 1. County Social Services Administrator John MacK- innon, told county council a business plan must be completed by the end of July. The county's plan to workfare will be presented to the social services com- mittee in August. A public meeting has been called for July 24 for public input into workfare in the county. MacKinnon said there will likely be fewer than 100 people on welfare who will be working in the county out of over 400 regularly on the program. Single parents, seniors, those going to school, and the disabled won't be working in the first phase of the program. Three options remain for waste management Now that a county waste disposal site has been re- jected, three options remain for the use of capacity in current landfill sites in the county. Craig Metzger, from the county planning and de- velopment department, told county council dump sites will have to be shared. Metzger said the three options are: • county management of all sites with municipal ownership. • county management and ownership of the sites • municipal ownership and operation, with county management of garbage brought in from other sites. Southern councillors declare selves candidates Three county councillors from the south end of the county want to be warden for 1997. Stephen Twp. Reeve Bill Weber, Hay Twp. Reeve Murray Keys and Usborne Twp. Reeve Pat Down de- clared their candidacy at the last meeting of county council before its summer recess. All three said they would be making visits to other county councillors over the summer to gather sup- port. Landowners oppose shed construction BIDDULPH TOWNSHIP - A group of landowners oppose Bill Blane's request to build a shed on his property at the north half of Lot 20, Concession 5. In order to work indoors on his 12 trucks and various farm ma- chinery, Blane explained at council's June 18 meeting, he would have to move his operation from his father's property to his own. Diane,Dietricb read a letter voicing concerns of some landowners surrounding Blane's property. Because the township is trying to maintain a predomrrtzantly agricultural municipality, the letter point- ed out,,.Qther areas in the township zoned commercial would be • more appropriate for such a business. She suggested he build closer to Lucan in order to access utilities and take advantage of com- mercial growth. Some neighbors present at the meeting said they didn't have a problem with Blane's proposal. Bruce Haskett didn't object as he feels growth is positive in a municipality. Leroy Maguire also supported Blane's request. Blane himself said he has not received any complaints where he has been working on vehicles for a number of years. He added other neighbors he talked to were not concerned. Councillor Herman Steffens stated there was the possibility Blane would expand his services to outside customers in the future and was concerned other ratepayers would make similar requests and feels the situation could get out of hand. The purpose of updating the Township Official Plan, he added, was to preserve agricultural land. Amalgamation Phrase At council's July 2 meeting, Councillor Paul Wallis objected to the statement in recent amalgamation committee minutes that stated "there seems to be no opposition to speak of, and that we should proceed." He said this phrase did not accurately describe the meeting and could give a false impression. Road Department Roof Road Superintendent Hugh Davis reported the road department shed needs a new roof. According to Davis, the present roof is leak- ing and staff had problems patching it. He received an estimate of $3,600 for the installation of high rib steel. The job is to be tendered. Khiva Drain low tender accepted STEPHEN TOWNSHIP - At its July 2 meeting, council passed a motion to accept the tender for construction of the 'B' branch of the Khiva Municipal Drain submitted by low bidder A.O. Hayter Con- tracting. The bid price is S16,264 and materials are to be supplied by low bidder Coldstream Concrete Limited at a price of $15,557.55. In other council business, a mo- tion was carried for the ad- ministrator to prepare a develop- ment agreement with the Huron Country Playhouse requiring a se- curity of $10,000 to ensure per- formaacel of development plans. Council accepted the budget for the Grand fiend rapid detection study and supporta the Ausable Hayfield Conservation, Authority's involvement with the administra- tion of the program. • Bylaws ".i►iti:. Bylaw 21-1996, the 1996 Mill Rate Bylaw, was adopted, bringing in a zero per cent increase. The 1996 consolidated budget was Adopted as presented. Bylaw 22-1996 was adopted by commit to oawtiol the planting of trees adjacent to township roads. Bylaw 26-1996, entering into a lease agreement with the Ontario Development Corporation for the Huron Park Community Police Of- fice, was adopted. *� Bylaw 27-1996 to rezone Part Lot 10, Concession South Boun- dary was also adopted. A public meeting under the Plan- ning Act was held at 7:30 p.m. re- garding the Pat Glavin zoning amendment application to change the zoning on Part Lot 10, Conces- sion South Boundary to allow gen- eral agriculture. The application specified a minimum size of 50 acres and will restrict the number of animal units. Agreement letters from the Aus- able Hayfield Conservation Au- thority and the Huron County Plan- ning and Development Department were presented. Bylaw 28-1996, a zoning bylaw r to allow the use of Part Lot 10, Concession 1 as a restaurant, was adopted. A site plan control bylaw will also be prepared for the prop- ey. Police search turns up stolen property EXETER - Police report a search July 4 of a local property turned up a three-tier water fountain, valued at $335, which has been stolen from Davis Landscape. On July 5, a pick-up truck at a Wellington Street West residence had its rear window forced open. Stolen was a Pioneer four channel power amplifier and two Pioneer subwoofers valued at $818. WWII albtini presented EXETER - Council presented the Exeter Legion Branch 167 with a World War 11 album of letters at its meeting last Tuesday night. The album includes letters of thanks from service men who were sent signature rings by council. It also contains the minutes of com- mittee meetings held to plan a Homecoming Reunion held on May 23, 1946. Details of when each service man returned were also kept as well as a guest list and pro- gram of the civic welcome. The file of these letters and min- utes was discovered by Clerk - Treasurer Liz Bell, who compiled them into an album. Exeter Legion Executive received the album with thanks and it will be kept on display for veterans, their families and the public to enjoy. AVOID PROBATE COSTS BUY A. MetLife G.L.C. Mark 1. Mcllwah insurance & Financial Service 183 Main St. South Exeter, Ont. 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