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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1983-01-26, Page 3Clinton council Parking sp cera to go In other council business Mayor Archibald said he met with ministry of transportation and communication ( MTC ) officials regarding council's request to have two parking sr:,:ces removed from the south corner of Huron Street, at the amain intersection of town. The MTC ad- vised that this section of street should be prohibited to parking, allowing a right turning lane at the traffic lights. He also asked about the possibility of traffic lights at the busy downtown corner Of Rattenbury and Albert` Streets. However the MTC opposed this request, since traffic lights are already located a short block away. The MTC said that they could carry out a traffic study at the intersection. If the study proved that additional lights were needed, they would pay 90 per cent of the bill. df the study proved otherwise, but the town still wanted lights, the town would pay 100 per cent. The cost would be a minimum of $35,000. Sign coning done The Clinton library will no longer go under the name sign, Pro Hardware. Situated in the former hardware store, Councillor Burgess asked whether the sign would remain while the library is located there for the next two years. Clerk Proctor said that the county library had no plans to erect a new sign. He said that last fall costs estimates were $1,000 to have it removed and replaced. Council agreed that the Pro Hardware sign should at least be removed and Mayor Archibald suggested raking the town works department to take it down. Ma nda Street on the list Matilda Street residents will be pleased to hear that in 193 the street will be up for reconstruction. For the past several years citizens have voiced their concern that Matilda has been in desperate need of repairs, however the high cost of the project has always been the greatest problem in seeing the work completed. This year council will concentrate all funds for street reconstruction on Matilda. It is roughly estimated that the job could cost $142,000. This w'' include recon- struction, the first coat of asphalt, sidewalk on the west side, stown sewers and engineering fees. Three hydro poles have not been included in the cost. Reeve Ernie Brown said that the project would be more expensive than most street reconstruction work in Clinton and he suggested calling two tenders and phasing the work over two years. Clerk Proctor noted that tenders are usually accepted with the agreement that any portion of the project may be post- poned. He noted that last year the ministry of transportation and communication subsidy was $165,000 and $50,000 was used for construction. Councillor John Deeves stressed that the top portion of Matilda should be given top priority since this section of the street was in the worst condition. Morris holds raises to 5 Morris Township council gave approval to road superintendent, Lloyd Michie concerning tree plan- ting in the village of Belgrave, at their meeting, January 3. Council decided not to give themselves a pay increase with wages remaining at the 1982 level. The reeve will receive his usual $1,211 year- ly salary and the deputy reeve $1,050. Councillors will receive $1,111. Township clerk,.Nancy Michie received a ive per cent wage increase and a three per cent merit in- crease and will be paid $7.30 per hour. The casual labor rate will increase five per cent, up to $6.30 per hour, from $6. Mileage payments for towns *p employees was increased from 30 cents per mile to 35 cents, or 20 cents per kilometre. Tile Drainage Inspector, George ]Michie received a $1 per call increase from $15 and will receive 35 cents per mile. Waste disposal super- visor, Adam Smith received an increase off five per cent from $6 per hour to $6.30. Although council members did not receive increases, payment for attending special meetings was in- creased $5 per meeting. The reeve will receive $30 and deputy reeve and councillors $25. Other meetings attended as designates of council, will be paid for at the rate of $35 per day plus expenses. The council, clerk -treasurer and road superintendent will be allowed to attend one con- vention yearly with all ex- penses and registration paid. Councillor Doug Fraser reported that the Blyth and district fire area board has set its 1983 operating budget at $25,111. The levy for Mor- ris township is $3,750. A new fire truck will be purchased at a cost of $65,000. The township will be responsible for their share of $9,750. Councillor Fraser noted the fire department operating levy decreased $5,000 in 1982 because of a $6,000 surplus. Hielke Roetcisoender and Peter Kelly attended the meeting to discuss their assessment for the Kelly Municipal Drain. Council noted that although the assessment for the 1982 repair of the Kelly Drain cannot be changed, council will hold a meeting of all lan- downers on the Kelly Municipal 'I rain when a peti- tion for repair is received, to settle all assessment pro- blems and questions before repairs start. Council was informed by the Ministry of Transportation and Com- munications that the extrac- tion of gravel is possible from lot five and seven, con- cession two, owned by Peter Campbell and lot 15, conces- sion four, owned by Clarence Yuill. Council advised that if extraction takes place, that the township request an agreement with the road superintendent that haul routes be maintained and rehabilitated at the satisfac- tion of the council. A number of represen- tatives to various boards were named by council. Isobel Garniss will be the representative on the Wingham and district hospital board. Alan Searle will hold the same position on the Seaforth hospital board. Representatives on the Brussels, Morris and Grey community centre board w be Doug Fraser, Clem McLellan, Doug Machan and Alan Campbell. Carmen Craig and l::ruce Richmond are the representatives on the Blyth community cen- tres board and represen- tatives of the township on the Belgrave community cen- tres board are Bob Grasby and George Procter. Appointed for a three year term on the Brussels Medical Centre Board is Jim Mair. William Turnbull was appoint i for a two year term. l:,luevale Hall Board ° representatives are Etoile Johnston, oss Turvey and rill Elston. Rural leadership seminars Last September, Dennis Tirnbrell, the Minister of Agriculture and Food for On- tario, announced a series of leadership workshops to be held in winter of 1983 for members of all rural organizations. During the fall months, a committee of eight people representing rural organizations, agribusiness, and the Ministry met to recommend format and subject matter. The leadership workshops (nicknamed R.S.V.P. — Rural Seminars for 'Vital People) are ready to roll. The Workshop in this area will be held on Monday, January 31 at Seaforth in the new Conununity Centre beginning at 9:45 a.m. The goal of the R.S.V.P. program is to further develop leadership skills within members of rural organizations. The main topic of each workshop is how to run an effective meeting or program. Ses- sions include setting goals and objectives for your organization, parliamentary procedure, and evaluation. There will be a chance to meet members of other rural organizations and the day will conclude with a banquet and guest speaker. Cost is $5 per person. Pre registration is necessary. For further information con- tact your Clinton office of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. Mark your calendar for Monday, January 31, and please phone the O.M.A.F. office at 482-3428 or Zenith 73040 to reserve your spot. AN TETT JEWELLERS 8 Albert St Clinton 682-3901 on 20 -Piece Service for 4 Silverplate and Stainless y;9 . ,V•, . V r ,. ;o• nr �r.F QC C„ 4r., 4,r 4 LAST CHANCE! Sale Ends this Saturday, January 29 DONLUJA The grand winners of an evening of fun and excitment were chosen on January 20 after the Awana Club hosted it's third annual Grand Prix model car race. More than 40 han- dmade vechiles competed for the top trophies and a char. -e to go to district finals in Stratford. The winners were, front row, left to right, Danny Dupee, third place, design; Tricia Davison, first place, speed; Karly Yanchus, second place, speed. Second row, Matthew Langendoeu, third place, speed; Kim Holliadshead, first place design. Back row, Tracy Biloma, second place, design; Tammy Dupee, fourth place, design. (Shelley McPhee photo) Na clear hunting in Perth Despite a presentation from representatives of the Wingham District of the Ministry of Natural Resources, Perth County Council continues to oppose a deer hunt for the county. The ministry represen- tatives explained the pur- pose of a deer hunt and how it operates to county council at its Jan. 13 session. At council's previous session in December it had to turn down a request to have a four-day hunt in the county. A motion to rescind the December motion, to enable council to put forth a new motion, was defeated. Ministry representatives, recreation supervisor i::ill Creighton, biologist Mike Malhiot and conservation officer Bob Pegg said they would like council's support for the deer hunt. Mr. Malhoit explained it is the ministry's position to support hunting. The number of deer in the county is unknown but the number of kills from starvation, predation and cars has in- creasedits the past four years. He added a survey will be done this year to determine the actual number of deer in the county. "How many are kill..,,?" asked Elma Township Reeve Glen Coghlin. The biologist said there were 23 deer killed in Perth County in 1982 and noted three were killed by dogs. Reeve Denham said, "for the love of the deer," he doesn't like to see them l.lied on roads. He noted that in the past 30 days there has been such a kill in his township of i:.lanshard. It's DxieLee's IRY��*yp .0 this year th p rty is at your pi, . ce We're celebrating our 1st Birthday in Clinton with a fantastic 2 for 1 SNACK SALE. It's our way of saying "Thank Yoif'. Join the Party Jan. 27th. 2 for 1 SNACK SALE ONE DAY ONLY THURS., JAN. 27th EACH St`JACK CONTA 2 pas. of tender Chicken grad Fria$ Limit 6 per €ustoenor ii4lorry, no phone orders. t the Cillatori Store only OFFER GOO® AT CLINTON LOCATION ONLYI 31 VICTORIA ST. CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY JANUARY 26, — PAGE 3 erie, -` ..owns Centore et new tio Goderach Township Council has hired OKON Structures to prepare working plans and specifications for an addition to the township's community hall under those specifications agreed upon in consultation with council January 17 and provided that supervision of said addition be at an upset limit of $2,620. C. Dendekker and William McMullen of OKON Struc- tures were present at the Janaury 17 council meeting to discuss an addition to the hall. Several alterations were agreed upon and Mr. Dendekker agreed to return on January 22 to again discuss the alterations with a group of township women. Ken Dunn of B.M. Ross and Associates was also present at the January 17 council meeting ,to review plans for a township garage. Council passed a motion to have B.M. Ross and Associates prepare preliminary cost estimates on a wood core building and also on an all steel building. 1 motion was passed to appy for the final township road subsidy on an ex- penditure of $327, 1.63. A land severance was requested by J. Laois and council decided to deal with the application as per questionaire. A motion was passed to apply to the Ministry of Transportation and Com- munications for approval of an over run of contract no. 78-13 G.T. in the amounts of pit run 7,040 yards, top soil 1,286 yards and crushed gravel 2,029 yards. A building permit requestea by R. Steenstra for a cattle shelter on lot 37, concession 11 was approved by council. It was also agreed to give T. Penhale a one year extension on his building permit. Council passed a motion supporting the Canada - Ontario Employment Program and instructed the clerk to make application to it. Accounts totalling over $9,1It were ordered paid by council. This amount in- cluded $5,265 for the Clinton Fire Area interim budget levy and $3,713.83 for the road superintendent payroll. Guards and sb.elds Removal of guards and shields from equipment has caused many serious farm injuries. Machinery is nor- mally equipped with shields and guards to protect the farmer. If for some reason a guard has to be removed, replace it before using the equipment again. Simple guards prevent many serious mishaps. "DO IT OUR WAY - IT WON"i' HURT" This has been a message from the Farm Safety Association. Winter -e vice Save $50°00 to $200.00 on Service installed Case Parts NOW! thru Feb 15th. 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