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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1975-10-16, Page 14• rtairmtp.. Of povompaPtxtete . p rtt. *;# "vet • " ' 'HOW' et WL tanning fi teethtY standardsas 04 ay the PrOitittee of are 110 AppliCable to a countstall as Huron due froPalr and population By way of recommendations* the report asks that Huron pity Council become more involved in the assessment, pluming, development and support of recreatiOn in the county. It was suggested that a policy •be developed which would outline the county come/Vs role in recreation. This policy, it was further suggested, would be for- mulated after consultation by county council rePresentatives with the Municipal Recreation Committee. The report further recom- mended that neighboring tmmicipalities be encouraged to develop methods of co- operation in the delivery of recreation services and education in changing trends in the philosophy -,of leisure. liuron County Council was aitted t� establish an un- conditional grant system to municipalities that establish an - area recreation structure, and rural and urban municipalities that are presently sharing program and facilities would be urged to develop joint com- mittees to expedite co- operation in the delivery of recreation services. Finally, the report recotn- mended that an equitable and fair system for cost sharing and decision making among municipalities that are sharing programs and facilities, be developed using an appropriate formula system pr stems. It was requested that Huron County develop a recom- mended list of guidelines and criteria to be used in the development of this system. It was suggested that to develop these guidelines and criteria, the county must rely heavily on the lay and professional th5.,,rtrre.es.,,ftt fralready e...tst "-Mitfy attifie otkrtr* of Cufture Recreation. The 4 -page report, the impetus for which originated from a resolution passed by the Town of Clinton and forwarded • to Htiron County Council in January 1974, was the result of the collection of much data, including an attitude inventory. s u an ap- s, Parent %a of Cooperation and co-ordination in providing bwilities and services for reGreation within thecouralk :4*There was a Mb a demand 10r more ot. this," Melfhtlay told council. "There are few wimples of coordinated ef- fOrts around the construction and maintenance of recreation facilities, or around the &vett roma and maintenance of recreation programs, and there was very little sign of any -mutually agreeable cost- sharing between neighboring municipalities to order t� sustain these recreational opportunities." The report laid out the congluskms for the study: "%stoically, Huron County Council has played only a minimal supportive role in the development of recreation in the couny. There are a number of examples of capital cost sharing in the construction of recreation facilities among neighboring municipalities within the county. Howeve.r, • there are also examples,where thistles not occurred. "Witir regard to tax dollars allocated for the maintenance ond operation of recreation facilities and program, in nearly. all cases the cost has been born solely by the numicipality in which the facility or program is located. As a result, there is a trend toward establishing surcharges for non-resident participants. "Recreation participation opporemity is requited by both rursd and urban residents of the county including alf ages and both sexes. All levels of goyernmeni -within the coil* have iiiitaligatibrkb share in Providing recriiiion service. "There is general agreement on the need for co-operation and sharing between neigh- boring municipalities regar- cling decision making, finan- cing and planning within the county, but there is confusion as to how this can be effectively resolved and implemented, • A reqaun .. pr the varlowrounlet all the wayfroronth Per, OaPita in the stillage Of Zurich to 21 'eents-per be in Stanley TownShip. Tbe towns pay an average Of $25,66 per capita; the villages. $27.52; andthe toWnsilIPS0,$2.74. Total cost of recreation across the county was $665,434.03. With a population here of 53.4'1, that means that • the cost per capita in the county for recreation was $12.43. Another interesting set of figures in the report showed that of 53,493 persons in the county, 15,558 are under )5 years -of age; 14,646 are bet- ween 16 and 35 years of age; 13,319 are between 36 and 60; 84819 are over 61 ; and the ageof 1,151 persons in Huron County is unknown. CIOUNCIL REACTION Reeve 13111 Elston of Morris Township said that while costs do look- out of proportion, arenas in small communities like Belgrave and Belmore operate "100 percent gratis" when local people give time and effort to the programs. He reported a recent com- munity supper for 1,100 people the proceeds of which will "run our programs". —these big arenas with ar- tificial ice are nice to have, possibly." Reeve Elston said. 'butt I'm wondering if we ca: afford it." Reeve Gerry Ginn of Goderich Township said his •first impression of the report was that it was "just another way of getting dollars out of the rural muniipalities". "But now I've come to believe there are some very worthwhile recommendations in the report," Reeve Ginn went on. He said now that most municipalities have their own recreation committees, it is a natural stepping stone to the kind of proposals contained in tatreportt 4: — Reette Ginn said there is a 'need for an overall planning hoard for recreation in Huron County to ensure that some facilities are located in the town and some in the rural municipalities, and to ensure that all possible recreational facilities throughout the county are being utilized. BUY N A SAVI BONDS rek anifnienne Brectekew make OnSters for their *nova and daddmins their crafts program lit the VanastrotD0Y C*reVentre. (News-Reeerd 0020 Reeve Qinn further recommended that the restructuring committee of county council, previously charged with .the responsibility of studyffirthe co-ordination of such srevices as recreation, police and fire protection and garbage disposal, study the report with an eye to forming District Recreatkm Loards and a County Recreation'Advisory I3oard. • Jack McCutcheon, Reeve of Brussels, said that recreation makes for a better community. He echoed Reeve Ginn's sen- timents that overall co- ordination in the county is necissary because municipalities, by themselves, are just too small to support facilites once they are established. "We Should look to establish facilities where they will benefit the most people," Reeve McCutcheon stated. Hullett Reeve John Jewitt said he was opposed to finan- cing recreation by 4axing. property. "And l'in afraid that's what this report will lead us to," said Reeve Jewitt. "How much should come from the taxpayers' pockets and how much should be paid by the users ?" asked Jim Mair, Morris Township Deputy - reeve. Reeve Warren Zinn of Ash- field Township urged township councils to study the report and look at the facts and figures. "it should be a great help:" said Reeve Zinn. • NEW manoiv Later in the morning, Reeve, Gerry Ginn formally presented a motion that the recreation study go to the restructUring committee for further recommendation. "This is something that in- volved more than one com- munity." said Reeve Ginn, New Canada Savings Bonds one of the best things you can do with your money. They offer you a great combination of security, income and flexibility. They're secure, because Canada Savings Bonds are backed by all the resaurccs of Canada. They pay good income, an average annual interest to maturity in 1984 of 9.38%. Each $100 bond begins with 88.75 interest the first year and then pays 89.50 interest for each of the remaining 8 years. 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At this point, Warden Anson McKinley reminded council that the comnilttee meeting at which the restructuring committee was urged to co- ordinate fire, police, recreation • and garbage collection, is still not an official meeting since a report of that meeting stili hasn't come before council as a whole for recommendation. • Reeve Zinn, Charman of the development committee, favored sending the recreation report to the restructuring committee. It was his con- tention that the restructuring committee would have more time to devote to this alt im- portant report.' However, the motion was lost when put to council. Reeve Zinn then said that the development committee would be seeking the aid and adviceof the restructuring committee when dealing with the matter. Over 250 Monuments on Sale WITH A VARIETY OF COLORS. STYLES AND SHAPES TO CHOOSE FROM — MANY NEW THIS YEAR Whether it's a + MONUMENT +MARKER + INSCRIPTION et Yon are remembering a loved one T. PRYDE It SON LTD. HELP YOU DECIDE -ON YOUR MEMORIAL REQUIREMENTS IN CLINTON Deneatte VISIT ' 77 ALBERT ST. BUS. 492-9505 RES. 4824004 Noted to, effeetive .1 and end their 440044 support of adult crossing wards at the end of the ear The board employs an adult guard et Victoria Public School in Gederich and pays half the wages of a similar guard near Exeter Public School. The original decision was made to eliminate the guards and student patrols to end the possibility of legal liability in the event of an accident. M that time the board hoped Exeter and Goderich councils would pay for the guards as other councils in the county do. On September 4 Exeter council agreed to assume the cost as of ' uld MOiday he fel. „ wa some misun- drstanding beiweert avail% guards, Theresolution°rreekgienet odericb board continue provIding Student patrol safety program for the elementary school sYStent• and said it would review the woiouattutertaokfe ectrofortitongingoi thaerdnseelnd Exeter board member Clarence 'iKing” MacDonald • said "I don't know who should pay for the service of the crossing guard but in no way can a grade „, seven or eight student handle w street 'crossings during the busy ‘trallie on Highway 4 in Exeter." The motion to stick by their original decision was made by trustee John Elliott, Michelle Sinith wore an open Invitation during Imagination Day, held recently at Central Huron Secondary School. (photo hy Jack Mutt) • JUST ARRIVED! 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