HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1995-05-17, Page 3Times -Advocate, May 17, 1995 Page 3
Coun�ll to walt to joIn new sewage study
New sewage study looks at boundary adjustment and sharing services
ZURICH - Council voted to wait aitd see with regards to contributing reen Simmons, Clerk.
$3,000 for a new sewage study proposed by the South Huron Liaison`-NThe market for recyclables is growing. Bluewater Recycling Associa-
Committee, on Wednesday night at Village Council meeting in Zurich
The committee has proposed a study to look at all aspects of sewage
services in Huron County. With all municipalities participating, it
would cost $18,000. A previous study recently looked at sewage issues
in Huron, however the proposed study is predicted to be much more
comprehensive.
Currently there are three independent studies underway examining
different sewage issues. These include Exeter and the
need for increased capacity, Huron Park and upgrading
a deteriorating plant, and also Hensall and the need for
increased capacity. One alternative to these three stud-
ies is to use the plant in Exeter as the common sewage
location.
The new county -wide study proposes to evaluate the
sewage situation in each of the municipalities, and
could deal with everything from boundary adjustments
to sharing services between municipalities.
The members of Zurich Council are leary of yet an-
other study, and they want specific details and goals
for the new study to achieve.
"We've done so many studies, (and) we've spent so much money,"
said Reeve Dwayne Laporte.
The other council members agreed with Reeve Laporte. "Our de-
cision is not (to participate in the study) this year for financial contribu-
tions, but it depends in the future what they are going to do with it (the
study)."
Municipalities are also coming together on the issue of recycling, re-
ported council. Eight new municipalities have joined the Blue Box
campaign, which costs $33.48 for each new household to join. Current-
ly, there are 45,000 households in Huron County participating.
People are encouraged to recycle everything because, "the more re-
cyclables we send, the less money it costs the community," said Mau -
tion in Huron Park have been so successful they are considering moving
into waste collection, and have looked at buying a compactor truck.
In the spirit of recycling, council also voted to declare the week of
November 6 to 12 as Recycling Week, along with many other mu-
nicipalities in Ontario.
In celebrating Senior Citizen's month beginning June 1, council mem-
bers planned this year's Senior's picnic fc r June 28.
"It's actually indoors," said Simmons. "Because the par-
ticipants would prefer the air conditioning."
On the issue of Finance and Property, a community
meeting will be held on June 14 at 7:OOpm in the Zurich
Community Centre to discuss what once was Zurich Wood
Products. The resident who owns the property wants it re-
zoned so it can be used for a flea market.
Another issue discussed was whether or not to accept a
steel slide from Zurich Public School for the community
playground. The school cannot use the slide anymore be-
cause it will be too high for the new junior kindergarten stu-
dents who are attending for the first time this fall.
Council members pointed out that it could also be a haz-
ard for young children in the community playground, and the liability
cost is too high for the Town. Members also considered the cost of in-
stallation and transporting the slide. A decision was made to politely de-
cline the offer.
It was announced that the Zurich Community Centre has been broken
into "again", said Simmons. Vandals broke into the east side and caused
significant damage. The incident is under investigation by the OPP.
"It was mostly vandalism. But there was practically no money to take
because it's the wrong time of the year."
John Gibson was also appointed on Wednesday as Weed Inspector for
Zurich.
"We've done so
many studies,
(and) we've
spent so much
money."
Reeve Laporte
Office tender accepted
ZURICH - At a special meeting
on May 3, Hay township council
Accepted the tender of Doug Geof-
frey Construction Ltd. to construct
a new municipal office.
The accepted price was
$307,839.99 providing it included a
Lennox furnace and council re-
served the right to make changes to
reduce costs.
Councillor Don Oesch declared a
conflict of interest on this subject
and left the council chambers.
After Oesch returned, council did
discuss various items that could be
changed to reduce costs and these
•
proposed changes will form part of
the contract.
At an earlier meeting, council
approved the proposed 1995 budget
for the Zurich and area fire depart-
ment of $39,336.12, with Hay's
share being $22,268.16.
Council is willing to amend the
beach access requirement of the
Webb Development Agreement if
legal easement is obtained for use
of the Association walkway.
An amendment is being prepared
to permit the issuance of a building
permit for Part 3, Plan 22R-3452
and to require that the beach access
•
L1
..,
-14
•
,
situation be resolved by August 1
of this year.
In connection with the Huron
County Addressing Committee,
road superintendent Ross' Fisher
will be the township's rep on the
driving crew and each subdivision
association will be asked if they
wish to participate in naming of
their roadways for the 911 emer-
gency system.
1,
Correction
The photo which ran in the May
10 issue that accompanied the story
"Local Health Fair brings new ide-
as", should have identified Marlene
Zwaan in the centre as a distributor
of Nikken products.
30% Discount on
DIAMOND
ENGAGEMENT
RINGS and
ANNIVERSARY,
DIAMOND
RINGS
Over $2000.00 with
Cash or Cheque
25% Discount on
DIAMOND
ENGAGEMENT RINGS,
ANNIVERSARY
DIAMONDS and
WEDDING RINGS
with Credit Card or Layaway
Plan from May 1 to May 31
R JEWELLERS LTDd
Main Street Exeter
(519) 235-2720
Vandalism. in
Zurich Arena
ZURICH - A break and enter oc-
curred at the Zurich Arena on
Wednesday night. A candy machine
was smashed and a skate sharpen-
ing machine was pried open. The
damages were estimated at $600.
Police are investigating.
rDEBT PROBLEMS? B�■
Thom aro it«e at ti It
� FREE initial consultation
D. Brno Odom Theta at
McLENNAN & COMPANY LTD.
Trusted In Bankruptcy
484 Richmond Strut, London
Tel: 4334728
J
HOLIDAY �
ADVERTISING
_DEADLINE\
for next week's newspaper
Because of the holiday Monday,
all advertising must be in our
office by Friday afternoon in order
for us to maintain our publishing
schedule
424 MAIN ST. EXETER 235-1331
THUNDER SERIES' OPENER
MAY TWO-FOUR' WEEKEND
NHRA Drag Racing begins this Weekend;
then every weekend all Summer at Grand Bend
Motorplex. See drivers catapult from zero to top
speed in a heartbeat. It's hot! It's fast! Be there!
COME FOR ALL THE FUN!
STAY FOR ALL THE ACTION!
3KMEAST
OF GRAND BEND
ON HWY 81
TELEPHONE
238 -RACE