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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-04-16, Page 3NOT TOO STURDY Ball's Bridge was the topic at a public meeting held in Auburn on April 11. It is felt the bridge is no longer adequate and Huron County Council provided five alternatives for the public. The favored one is to leave the wrought iron pinned bridge as is and build downstream. (Anne Narejko photo) Committee wants to save bridge... • from page 1 Alternatives four and five suggested the replacement of the bridge approximately 50 meters upstream and downstream. "The sole purpose of these alternatives is to maintain the heritage aspects but we don't feel it is feasible," said Mr. Dunn. Alk No estimates were given for these alter- atives. Funding . The Ministry of Transportation and Communications (MTC) will fund 80 per cent of the project because it is a boundary bridge. The remaining 20 per cent will come from the county tax rate. Mr. Dempsey further explained he has received "a verbal yes" as to turning the roads into county roads from the MTC. He also added the MTC will fund up to 80 per cent but will not spend any funds on the ex- isting bridge. "However, there are other grants to do so," said Mr. Dempsey. County council also felt alternative one was the better of the five, adding the ex- isting bridge will stay open for a max- imum of 10 years. If the bridge is destroyed in anyway, it will not be replac- ed. After 10 years, the situation will be reviewed. Question Period When the floor was opened to the public to ask questions, it was suggested that the county "leave well enough alone," ques- tionning the amount of usage of the bridge. Mr. Dempsey said, "I can't give a firm answer on how much the bridge is used. Traffic counts are between 100 and 200 but on a bright day there may be more traffic and on a dull day there may be less traf- fic." If traffic could go straight from Ben - miller to Londesboro, Mr. Dempsey estimates the road and bridge would fall into the 400 to 1,000 vehicles per day category. Nick Hill, a local architect, lives on the corner of the baseline ( County Road 8) and the road which leads to the bridge and feels the roads committee has handled the problem well. "I respect your opinion to preserve the bridge for its heritage quality," he said, adding many people stroll along the bridge and painters use it as a subject. Harry Lear, of Hullett Township, says he has heard many compliments from corn dryers and feed millers directed towards the county for their decision to establish an adequate bridge which will allow them to transport their goods more efficiently. According to Mr. Dempsey, that is one of their main objectives. "We are looking at the needs. We need convenience, emergency access and the delivery of goods," he said. The April 11 meeting was the first public meeting held concerning Ball's Bridge. No second meeting date was set and no deci- sion as to which alternative will be used was made. i }h1 :dIJ "l liµI School holidays s cheduled. dor 198 CLINTON - The number of school days and when school holidays will fall were discussed during the Huron County Board of Education meeting on April 7, and in accor- dance with the Ministry of 8ducation's policy, there will be a minimum of 194 school days. Of the 194 school days, a minimum of 185 must be designated as teaching days, leav- ing a maximum of nine days as professional development days. For secondary schools, 15 days may be designated as examination days. School holidays for the upcoming year (1986-87) will be: Labor Day - September 1 Thanksgiving Day - October 13 Christmas Break - December 22 - January 2 Mid -Winter Break - March 16 - 20 Good Friday - April 17 Easter Monday - April 20 Victoria Day - May 18 Tony McQuail asked the board if it was possible to plan professional development days so they fall on days when there is an ac tivity of educational value scheduled. Direc- tor of Education Bob Allan said there is "quite a bit of lobbying" by organizers to have this done. "We are told it can make or break an event," he said. However, he added that not everyone can be accommodated. Name Change The Board has eliminated the public use of three school names for the trainable retarded. They are Golden Circle, Huron Hope and Queen Elizabeth. They have also eliminated the use of the term trainable retarded in association with these schools. "The term trainable retarded will be replaced with pupils of the school," explain- ed Mr. Allan. However, he did say the three school names will have to be used when con- ducting official business. The recommendation to make the changes came from' the Special Education Advisory Committee. Staffing The Board is proposing to add one addi- tional teacher in the elementary school system for the upcoming year. They are also anticipating an additional 23 students will enter the system. At the secondary school level, the Board is proposing an additional seven teachers will be hired and anticipating an additional five CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 19 -Page 3 PLIC will install streetlights CLINTON - After reviewing installation prices submitted bx the Public Utilities Commission (PUC), council has agreed to give the , PK the go ahead to install the During council's February and March meetings the possibility of tendering for the job was discussed, but figures presented by the PUC met with their approval. ° Phase two of the Ontario Neighborhood Improvement Program calls for 85 lighting units to be purchased and installed throughout the town. The total cost has been estimated at $35,000. The"PXJC originally submitted a cost of $410 per unit. This figure included the ex- pense, of the fixture, photo cell, lamp, bracket, wire, sales tax and labor. A later estimate had the cost per unit at $322.45. During their April 7 meeting, council agreed to allow the PUC to proceed with the streetlight installation at $322.45 per unit. Driveway Changes Council established a policy that will allow residents to change their single car drivpwav rnrhina to double ear drivpway curbing if trier so, desire. To make the change, the owner must first receive approval fromthe superintendent of public works. The owner must also assume all costs. New Trees A total of 175 trees will be purchased and planted by the Town of Clinton. Of the 175 trees, 150 will be an assortment of Norway Maple, Sugar Maple and White Ash with a cost of $6 apiece. The remaining 25 trees will be red maples at $18 apiece. Insurance The town's insurance went up drastically this . year as a "result of high court set- tlements and everything else," said Mayor John Balfour. Council agreed to pay the $46,944 in- surance bill which was up 84 per cent over last year's. Parade Entry • The Town of Clinton will enter the Township of Stanley Sesquicentennial Parade on August 2. The type of entry had not been decided upon at council's meeting. Town applies to program... • from page 1 ingness to minimize any tenant displace- ment. Prior to being considered for condi- tional approval by the municipality, the landlord must provide a plan outlining how tenant displacement will be minimized and confirm that the tenants have received writ- ten notification of the rehabilitation plans. In addition, tenants who are displaced must be offered the right of first refusal to the unit after the rehabilitation is completed. Note: The intention of this program is to minimize the impacts of major repairs on tenants, both in terms of rent impact and in terms of displacement. LAKEFRONT CONTRACTING 15 Years Experience • ADDITIONS AND RENOVATIONS • ROOFING, DECKS •CUPBOARD REFACING •KITCHEN ISLANDS • COMMERCIAL COUNTERS • PAINTING B. AIRLESS SPRAYING • CHIMNEY • FAMILY ROOMS • NEW CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Fully Insured INTERIOR & EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS For Free Estimates Call CLINTON 482-5487 GRAND BEND 238-8994 —We Guarantee our Workmanship students will enter the system.' Mr. McQuail questioned the reasoning behind hiring one teacher for 23 students and seven teachers for five students. "The student -teacher ratio for secondary schools is not as high (in Huron County )°as it is for our neighbors, therefore we are trying to reach that ratio," said Mr. Allan who also explained this type of hiring was part of an agreement made last year. $500 Donation A request for a donation to the Central Huron Secondary School (CHSS) choir was endorsed by the board at their April meeting. The sum of $500 will be forwarded to the school to offset the costs of uniforms and a trip to Washington. 'As you likely already heard, the 40 member CHSS choir is planning a tour of Washington fromMay 8 to 13. "Since 1984, the music club has been endeavouring to raise the money required for uniforms, and the tour," noted Susan Howson, a representative of the parent sup- port group, in a letter to the board. The choir has held several projects and have paid $50 each to help raise the required funds. 50 WAITS Of CAR STEREO ATA GREATPRICE"� VOLUME-•�- TONE e Put, BAL. 't)S SCAN - sr,.r-AR ELECTRONIC TUNING' .1..- lr�v AUTO REVEiE k". 1n2.1 ' I� ismoons•• tip• r soa.- -w. IAM tI' SEEK Mk "E(J.II I.M A1.1 ,a- - ^�... ,•�. IAC (1' .IU MR, II+ �- N1 FADER -Cr TUNE M+'4N • oi.C111f�l�ll I u 50 WATT AUTO STEREO SYSTEM • AUTO REVERSE, NIGHT ILWMINATED CASSETTE • 7 BAND NIGHT ILWMINATED EQUALIZER • 6"x 9" 3 -WAY HIGH POWER SPEAKERS $29 " NOTICE The Town of Clinton would like property owners who would be interested in taking advantage of the LOW RISE REHABILITATION PROGRAM "a program for updating buildings built prior to 1960, with a minimum building size of less than 5 storeys and a minimum of 2 self-contained rental units" to call or inquire at the TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE 23 Albert St., Clinton 482-3997 BY APRIL 25, 1986 also, please note that OHRP funds are still available to low-income homeowners. SEC WEEK APRIL YOU CAN NOW f �ETARIES � . , f. ISA' !lIA� i} - ay, t. "1` ‘ .46 ,,,,,, 20-26 d,q SAVE ` Aqua Fresh 100 ml ONLY TOOTHPASTE , .9 Listerine 11.. 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