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In the News
GB votes for contract Christmas Bureau underway
By 'Kate Monk
. TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF
GRAND BEND -=r Moping
to protect itself from dra-
matic increases in police
service fees, Grand Bend
council voted to partici-
pate in a county -wide OPP
contract at Monday
night's meeting..
The motion is based on
all .the other Lambton
County municipalities par-
ticipating in the contract
with the exception of
Sarnia and Pt. Edward
which have their own
municipal police forces.
Mayor Cam Ivey made
the pitch to council with
the argument the county-
wide contract would give
Grand Bend access to
more police resources for
the same d..naunt of
money. The county -wide
contract is also a kind of
insurance against an
increase in costs, Ivey
said.
He gave the example of
a Lambton County munici-
pality that had a dramatic
increase in its police bill
foaming a murder inves-
tigation.
"(This contract) ensures
that we're not sitting
there with an opportunity
for a big spike (in costs),"
Ivey explained.
The contract proposal,
spearheaded by Forest
Mayor Gord Minielly and
based on numbers from
the OPP, would see costs
assessed based on 1998
actual costs rather than
property assessment or
population.
The contract would
guarantee maximum costs
for five years but the actu-
al amount could be less.
Minielly's calculations
would see Grand Bend
pay $496,673 or less per
year. It is hoped the con-
tract can be put in place
for Jan. 1, 2000.
Ivey said there would be
no reduction in police ser-
vices in Grand Bend
because of the new con-
tract but it would allow
the village to access police
resources based in other
parts of the county if nec-
essary.
Granny flat turned down
By Craig Bradford
TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF
EXETER — Could you tell your granny no way?
That's the message Exeter council gave to the owner
()hi 'granny flat', located in a converted barn behind _
the home at 126 Andrew St, The message was deliv-
ered after a public meeting on rezoning the property
from residential low-density to low-density special on
Monday night. .
The rezoning would have allowed property owner
Elaine Iacobini to legally rent out the former barn as an
apartment. Council voted against giving the property
the rezoning and against Huron County senior planner
Wayne Caldwell's suggestion the lot be rezoned medi-
um -density residential.
• Council voted against granting the zoning change
mainly due to the several neighbours present at the
meeting opposing the change. One neighbour was con-
cerned about how the renovating of the 60 -year-old for-
mer horse barn went from the intended recreational
use 20 years ago (garage, space for a pool table) to an
apartment over the years.
Another neighbour feared letting Iacobini get her way
would open the door for other Exeterites to build a
small apartment building in their backyards to collect
rent. .
Other concerns included: reduced property value due
to increased traffic; the lack of proper sideyards around
the garage which is located at the northeast corner of
the property; •and the common water, hydro and sewer
servio'es for the lot's two buildings. •
• Coun. Robert Drummond made the motion to tum
down the rezoning and was. seconded by Coun. Peter
Armstrong. Deputy Reeve Dave Urlin was the only
councillor who opposed the motion.
Chief administrative officer Rick Hundey pointed out
tacobini could appeal council's decision with the
Ontario Municipal Board but doubted the issue would
go that far.
Mayor Ben Noogenboom said the only way Iacobini
could get around the ban on renting the garage out as
an apartment was to rent it to a family member.
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Helen Coates and Lois Armstrong sort toys at the Huron County Christmas Bureau Monday at
the Exeter United Church. People can drop off non-perishable food items, new clothing and.toys
at area businesses and the church until Friday.Those wishing to make a monetary donation are
asked to drop in to the Exeter United Church. People who feel they need the Bureau's help can
call the Huron County Children's Aid Society at 1-800-265-5198 for a confidential appointment.
For information on the Exeter Christmas Bureau, call Audrey MacGregor at 235-0972. (photo/Kate
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Once again The Salvation Army appeals to our wonderful friends of
St. Marys and surrounding areas for financial assistance to provide
Christmas for so many in need of help, not only at this special time,
but all year long.
This God-given privilege is ours to serve on your behalf, all who are in difficult
circi)lpstances. Approximately 50 families a month are provided with food,,. clothing,
medical needs, counseling, referrals, etc.
This isa busy time for everyone. To assist you, the vital information for your receipt may
be recorded on the bottom portion of this advertisement, then torn off and forwarded to
this office. Donations may also be placed in our Christmas Bubble; brought to the Office
or Thrift Store. •
May you have a blessed and happy Christmas Season. In your giving, others will also
share in thne,joy of this special season of the year. God Bless You and Yours!!
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