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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1980-07-17, Page 18• Paige 18 . Citizens News July 17, 1980 Zurich council approves ;insurance changes In keeping with other turned thumbs down to a Huron County request by the Huron County municipalities, Zurich has board of education for the Continued from page 4 Miseellsneows Rumbliig farming community, who in many cases, were far- ming long before an area was developed, be exposed to the potential of suffering financially as the result of an action which he had little control over, especially in a rich agricultural area. These are just a few of the many questions which council will have to address when they approve or turn down the proposed amendments to the secon- dary plan. �Ehe neen ijo,jest MOTOR HOTEL DINNER HOURS Dining ROom Opens Daily for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 18 & 19 Smorgasbord every Sat. and Sun.5 p.m. ENTERTAINMENT every Friday & Sat. night Schnitzel Night `` Verde &, Lillian Every Wednesday . 5 p.m. We offer a Schnitzel dinner $ A 95 including salad bar for only The Green Forest Motor Hotel GRAND BEND 1 -"way 21 1 Mile S. Traffic Light For Reservations Phone 238-2365 quarterly payment of education taxes. The board had advised municipalities through a letter to county council that be receiving the levies in quarterly payments as provided by law, the interest payment by the board would be reduced by ;70,487. This would result in a net saving to the taxpayers in Huron of $48,465 and the balance would be shaved from the provincial grant. Clerk -treasurer Sharon ziakersaidendorsementof the move would Just about ,double the costs of tax collecting in Zurich since the village presently levies taxes only twice a. year. Thiel said he . would go along with the request if the board of education could indicate that school taxes woulddecrease $48,000. • When it was asked if the village could collect taxes three times a year Baker replied that this would require another tax billing. Following a review of the village's insurance; council ,made -a couple of changes in their policy. Following a review of the policy with Dave Reed of the Frank Cowan Insuran- ce Company and local in- surance agent Robert Westlake, the village's building inspector and the municipal building's janitor will be covered under the councillor's accident policy. At an additional cost of -;15 per person to the village, the employees would receive $100 per week if disabled and $5,000 would be payable to their heirs if they were killed while on the job. Ata cost of $15 per year the egnipment building at the ball diamond will be covered and the insurance for the contents of the municipal building has been raised from $12,600 to $15,000 for an extra ;7. Y.: The village also okayed the increasing of its municipal liability insurance to $3 million from $2. This will cost the municipality - an additional $116. Council was in general agreement with the suggestion from Reed that the insurance on the hydro system's truck by upped by $15,000 to $45,000but that this must be decided by the hydro and water system. For the third consecutive year council said no to errors and omissions -insurance which would cost $470. Reed said 850 muncipalities in Ontario have purchased the coverage with about 50 percent of the mun- icipalities in Huron covered. Of the approximately $11,000 in insurance premiums about one half of this amount goes towards insuring the arena which Reed said continues to be a high risk. He said , $800,000 of insurance for the new Hensel' and district community centre costs less than the $106,000 of coverage for the local arena. The idea .of splitting up the recreation, parks and community centre boar into two committees was an idea which had been discussed at their last meeting councillor, Bob Fisher stated. Fisher said it had been suggested by George Haggit that the park and arena be administered bytwoseparate groups. Haggitt also won- dered if the appointing of ratepayers from the surrounding townships might not be a bad idea. Haberer said the present bylaw would have to be changed but Fisher noted that council could change the bylaw at their discretion. Al Sinclair of the London office of the ministry of culture and recreation would be willing to provide some input into the local recreation picture, Baker said. She was instructed to set up a meeting between the board and Sinclair early in August. It appears .councll and Hay township have come to 'terms on the cutting of the grass at the ball diamond and the soccer grounds in the old Zurich Agricultural Society grounds, just outside of Zurich. Fisher said he had been approached by brother Ross, roads superintendent for Hay about the matter. It was agreed Hay and Zurich will take turns cutting the grass. In other business, council: Learned that the ministry of health has no intention of reducing the level of am- bulance service in the area. The letter was in reply to a communication sent to the ministry by area munic- ipalities concerning the sale of the Westlake Ambulance Service. Learned Fisher was very - disappointed over the amount of work in the community park which had been accomplished by the Experience 80 students from the Ausable-Bayfield Conservation Authority. Fisher termed it "a waste of money." Reiterated their stand on not getting involved in who has title to roadway into the Frederick Street apartment. Supported a resolution from the town of Latchford which called for the ministry of education to avoid the increased "centralization of the school system and that some thought be given to the revamping of student busing within the province. Received a letter con- cerning changes in the school electoral district in 1981based on the new assessment figures. Under the new assessment figures Stephen township would . be Financial assistance Management counselling Management training Information on government programs for business See our Stratford Office Representatives BILL SCHUTZ AND/OR BOB PEARCE AT: The Devon Building Building, Main Street, Exeter ON: The 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month. (Next Visit Date: Tuesday, July 22) If you require financing to start, modernize or expand your business and are unable to obtain it elsewhere on reasonable terms and conditions or if you are interested in the FBDB management services of counselling and training or wish information on government programs available for your business. talk to our representative. FEDERAL Bu$INE:>5 r Ver, . -Thr F ,/ N for an appointment or further inform .ition on ILI the Bank's services call 271-565'.. or write 1036 Ontario Street, Stratford. Opening new doors to small business. TOPPING THE BAT — 'Captains' Barry Marles of the CFR Super Star team and Super Bean Bob Fisher top the bat before they start their hilarious game of baseball, at the Zurich ball diamond, on Friday night. • Staff photo i Notice Children wishing to participate in the Children's Parade at the Zurich Fair 1n Sat., July 19th are asked to register in advance at the Office 'of the Hay Township Farmers'„Mutual Fire Insurance Company from Monday, July 14th to Friday, July 18th; 9:00 to 12:08 8 1:00 to 5:00. CLASSES, AS FOLLOWS Best Decorated Bicycle Best Decorated Tricycle Best Cbmic Couple Best Comic Costume Best Fancy Costume Best Fancy Float Best Comic Float responsible for the election of the separate school representative to the county board. Hay township presently looks after the election.The other change would see Goderich lose a member from the board and the area of Seaforth, Hullet andMcKilloppick up a trustee. Learned that an increase for sewage pumping charges might be needed next year. Learned that building permits totalling $39,500. were issued in June. Wrote off taxes in the amount of $2,162.72. Declared August 4 as Civic Holiday. Set the renumeration for the reeve, councillors, commi ttee members and non - council members appointed to boards. Authorized the attendance of Baker at municipalfinance seminar inLondon in September. Quebec journey Continued from page 5 and climb the Holy Stairs. Back to Quebec City for a exciting late afternoon tour of Upper and Lower Quebec. The drive through_ the narrow streets was thrilling. We became aware of our historic and cultural roots.A highlight of this tour was a drive through "La Place Royale" where we were able to visit a famous church dedicated to our blessed mother "Notre Dame Des Victories" the oldest church in Quebec. An artistic and historic feature of the church is a book suspended from the ceiling. This book represents the ships that came to Canada in 1644. On Thursday morning July 10th we were up and away early and arrived at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Cap (Cap de Madeleine) At 10:30 a.m. all gathered around the main alter for mass offered by our dedicated chaplain of the pilgrimage Fr. Mooney. We were then free to visit the beautiful grounds and the little chapel which housed the miraculous statue of Our Lady. One of our pilgrims was a little reluctant to leave this Holy place. But - the bus was leaving and with a little bib of coaxing she finally got on!' On to Montreal and a nights stay at the Sheraton Hotel in the heart of down- town Montreal. A short..visit to the breathtaking Notre Dame Cathedral during our historical tour of the City by "Murray Hills tours" as well as a longer visit at St. Joseph's Oratory. If one did not have faith it would be ,hard to understand that this great ediface built in St. Joseph's honor is predominately the result of the love, sacrifice, prayers, and work of a humble little lay brother - Brother Andre. This shrine was of par- ticular interest to a few of our group as they have had the honor, many years' ago of actually seeing and talking to this Holymanwho many hope will one day be canonized. Friday homeward bound with a stop at Gananoque for lunch and some souvenir shopping. All of the pilgrims will never forget the rewarding experiences of those 5 days. Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Ruston, Mrs. Miller, Fr. Mooney and Sister Ber- nadette for helpingto make it just that ati uch more.