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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1974-03-28, Page 5The bill is in the hands- df town council for this year's levy charged -against the' munidipality for membership in the Maitland Valley 'Conser- vation Authority. That bill totals $11,749,,3;5. "I'd liike`to see us not pay the entry," . said Depu'y-reeve Stan Profit. "Someone told us we don' t have any choice. 'Is this a dream or can we drop out." "Once you're in you're An," i?sAid Councillor Frank Walton), ' council's representative on MVCA. "The fact is, we have to pay it," said Councillor. 'Dave Gower who has been .opposed. to membership ,in MVCA from the beginning. "-But we could petition the government to start an Act of Parliament to withdraw." Profit said he'd like tome a • copy of the legislation everyone says is there concerning com- pulsory membership in MVCA. "That shouldn't be dif- ficult, answered Gower. *•*-* Charles Kalbfleisch, band- master', of the Goderich Laketown Band, -has written to council asking for some finan- cial assistance i to support the band concerts ,at Harbor Park this summer. Considerablediscussion took place on the` matter, led, off by 'Councillor Bill Clifford..,Clif-- ford told council it was his :un- derstanding the financial assistance was being 'requested in lieu of caltect:' ns from the crowd at thenconcert. He said he'd like to see the•collec- tions remain for in his opinion; those collections added "a'bit. .of. the-olft---t-yme- spirit=' --f •-the "I don't think people mind making a contribution for ep - joyment," commented Clifford. Clifford was supported . by; another banal concert lover, Councillor Leroy Harrison who said he is in favor of the collec- tions continuing., He said pic- nickers in the park often stay for the band concerts and "make a day_ of it" Harrison -said people. are notcompelled to give, a donation and 'few decline. When Councillor Frank Walkom said he'd like to see' a financial sta°tement from the •° bandbefore voting any municipal funds to • it, Deputy -reeve Stan. Profit said, the Rec Board gets a" financial statement -every year from the band before making its annual grant to the group. Profit in- dicated this year's grant to the band could be reduced. The letter from Kalbfleisch drew attention to municipalities where .the band, was supported ' 'through municipal funds. "We're .always hearing this sort of thing," said Cokncillor Eileen Palmer. "They do this in .that town, they do that in this town. Let .them. , ''Just because they do it doesn't make it right. We should retain some of our distinctive qualities." The matter:IRAs referred to the Rec Board. • * * * The Goderich RecreatiorAand Community -Centre Board has asked town council to review• board,Qmemlriers'' honorariums: They are requesting • a .'rise from $300 to $400 -per annum for the chairman and from $100 to $•150 for the board members. • The matter was referred to the Administrative Committee. • Council has set a price of $12,000 for .four acres of land ,* hich ¢Superior Propane wants to purchase $n Cambridge , Street behind the Public Works garage. AU ' services arie to be sup- plied by the ,buyer and all legal fees will be paid by the chasers as .well. Council is now awaiting a reply from Superior Propane in this matt a perdiem rate of $20 per day. on out-of-town business only with the 1VIayori receiving $30 per. d'Oy. For full day atten- dance ttendance ,,,at meetings in town, council's approval will be required befgre per diem will be paid. ' 'AAs well, council members are to receive the approval of coun- cil as a whole before attending a convention or seminar. * * Strickland Motors Limited has purchased the.,McGee and Sons property known as lots 20 and 21, registered plan 21. That company is now proposing a land switch with the Town of Goderich. - "Strickland Motors will con- vey to 'the Corporation , of Goderich all land which is now . shown as Bennett Street in ex- change for that portion of Mary Street lying between Maple Street and Bennett Street; Peter Strickland proposed. Strickland, it is understood', would agree to pay up to $350 towards the cost of surveying and legal fees if the members of council concur with the offer. to convey ,and exchange the ,properties.. The deal involves a portion of Mary Street which is "basically • tinused" according to Strickland. "I don't know why it's ,there," he told council. Reeve Deb Shewfelt admitted that in principle, the idea was sound but he suggested• a plot plan on the area by the town's engineer. The ,matter.,.was referred to the Public. Works committee. ** • Members of.=Tolwn Council have perused a list•. of roads -and streets in Goderich which are to be under construction this year. • They are': completion of the storm sewer on Warren Street, $4;800; r ,Stanley Street °from Kingston.' to Elgin,. paving, $3,000; St. David Street, from Kingston to Victoria,' paving, $3,000; St. Vincent from North Street to Waterloo St., ex- cavation, granular base, $26,000; Warren Street from Britannia Road ' to Bennett. Street, curb, gutter, paving, $23,000; Rich Street, excavate 300 feet, $1,668; ,and Sunset,, Drive, excavation, gran lar base, ,$107000.^ Total road construction plan- ned for 1974 amounts to $81,468. Last Thursday town council approved remuneration and per diem rates jor Public Utilities Commissioners. . Com- missioners are tit' receive $700 per annum and $25 per day per diem on out-of-town business. It was further agreed, that . council ;members are to recei%% •,fered to purchase property for sale at Goderich harbor presently owned by ,Walter Stokes (the former Richardson Feed Mill) for a price of $7,500. • Councillor Dave Gower, chair- man of the Administrative Committee said •.that was deemed a "fair offer". "Is it a realistic figure?" ,asked Deputy -reeve Stan Profit who questioned concerning the 'investmerit Stones had in the property in relation to council's offer. - Gower retaliated - with his - belief that it was not council's concern what • Stokes had in- vested._ in the property, but rather what value'the property was to the municipality. Stokes was advised by the town „ before . -purchasing the property that the • zoning on that land would not permit the type of development -he'd plan- . ned for it, A building permit was denied to Stokes last surn- mer. • W.. J. Hughes Realty Limited is, handling the sale of the Stokes property. Reeve Deb Shewfelt, an employee at Hughes, asked that,it be recor- ded in tine Minutes that he took - no .part in the discussions,nor did he vote on the rpatter: * * * - , Students , from Abbotsford, British Columbia, who visited students at St. Mary's Separate School here this week, were en- tertained at a civic luncheon at the municipality's expense. Council voted • $125 toward the project which has.. been arranged by chairman of: the special commitf"ee,• •Councillor Eileen Palmer, * * Police Chief -'Pat King, •has recommended' that the traffic lights at the corner of 'Victoria and Nelson Streets be returned 1 S Goderich F.RENCH;d� .. �.DrY..c Cleaners ri 35 PI!' . dl WEST ST, 5244452 • to continuous service.land coun- cil Chas agreed. In add,itioti, the; left turn off, Nelson Street. onto 1-Ia)milton Street will, be allowed and the "No •I,eft Turn" wording',will be re mw,ed from the road. ***. Courytill,or Leroy *Harrison, chairman of the Parks Division of Council, has advised cbuncil that the cost of trees for plan- ting is up considerably this year. He . recommended that fewer but larger trees be pur- chased since past experience has shown that many of the smaller trees • are ' easily damaged and have to be replaced. Reeve Deb Shewfelt asked about trees in planters op The Square. He learned that this has been given consideration and a section of the Square could have trees this summer, budget permitting. Councillor Harrison. said it was his feeling that the local businessmen should help the , town in this regard. The "Women's Day Out" program is •pt,ea;ed to welcome back Mr, Pat Shanahan who .will lead a session based bn the best selling• book, "I'm OK - You°re OK". Mr. Shanahan: ,is a social worker with the Children's AidSocie'ty and is welrgualified to- discu'ss .th.e natureyof therapy and results that .have been achiever- through this type of work. He will he on hand t� an- swer any questions that you might have as Vi'ell, The program will take plaee on 'Thursday April 4, at''St. George's Hall, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Babysitting will be provided at the hall and please. bring a toy for volar child. Our card games and Yoga classes have, now .permanently moved to MacKay' -Hall. Fuc•hre, 500 and Bridge are played every Mondy, Wed- nesday and.,Friday afternoons from 2:00 4410 pin. I:f trap, " sportation is a problem for you and you`°would- like- to come, please call us at the Centre at 524-6551. Our yoga instructor wilL be leaving in several weeks and we are anxious to continue the program If enough `°people _ show an interest the classes will be, cort.tinu•ed. Therefore if you would 'like to attend the classes corne out Monday, Tuesday or Friday mornings between 10:00 and 11:30 a. m'. and register or call us up at the centre. n If you have an income„of less than $5,000 arkr are over 65 -wears of age then you are eligible for our free incorne tax service. Call ,and make an ap- pointment. Craft classes take . place at the Centre under the direction of Ruth •Beutenmiller every Wednesday morning, between 9:. tr and 11:30 a.m. ,Call or come in and register for the classes. We will try to answer all your questions on crafts and hobbies or try tq,get you started on something new.. , °Mies Barbara Joyce Hays of Calnbridge ;spent' her 'hoLidaya last. week with her grand- parents Mr. andMrs,z,l-tarr Bosnel l of 117 Napier Street. Recent visitors with Mins: Mooney of Gloucester Terrace during the 'school break were Mr. and Mrs. Don Mooney and their four daughters from Lin- den 'Place in Guelph. 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