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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1986-06-18, Page 2Page 2—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 1986 Rsiiznation br i wit it contr.ver,si:i in Bayfield • from page •1 ed a week ago. Why wasn't the job tendered?" She further stated that.she had heard that the arena was not kept up to standard and was not properly pai,;<'o11ed. She asked, "When do we award someone for not doing a job with a better job?" Councillor Quick, filling in in the absence of Reeve Johnston, said that council deter- mined that it was unnecessary to tender for the position when current employees on staff were capable of filling the job. John Graham was hired as the new road superintendent at a salary of $20,059 per year and Steven Telford was promoted as a municipal arena/roads worker to arena manager at a salary of $17,000 per year. "John Graham has as much experience as Rick Penhale did when he arrived on the scene," Councillor Quick told the News -Record. Questions were raised about John Graham's qualifications to fill the position and concern was voiced that he does not have the proper driving permit required to operate trucks and other machinery. Council said that he would be taking a test for the new licence. Councillor Cliff Freeman noted, "He (John Graham) has lots of time to get the ap- propriate licence." Further discussion centered on John Graham's hiring and the question of the clerk's involvement in this. Clerk Graham fervently stated that he was in no wax involved in a conflict of interest on this matter. "I vote on nothing," he stressed. "I am on- ly an employee of the village. There's ab- solutely no way that I can have a conflict of interest." Further public opposition focussed on the fact that while the new arena manager is working under a six month probationary period, no such stipulation is required of the new road superintendent. Councillor Quick said that council felt that the probation term was not needed for John Graham. Councillor Freeman added, "If John Graham does an unsatisfactory job, he will be removed." Debate would have continued if council had extended their 10 minute open discussion period. The 10 minute open period is featured at every Bayfield Council meeting and is regulated by a municipal by-law. The audience asked for an extension, but council members ignored the requests and proceeded to adjourn the meeting. Doris Hunter spoke on behalf of the public representation, noting that it was an "ungracious procedure" on council's part to cut-off Ruttier discussion of the matter. Councillor Freeman asked her, "Do you think. it will make any difference in continu- ing? People have made their minds up that we made the wrong decision." Dozens of we i wishers and supporters gathered round Rick Penhale following the meeting, to give him a band shake and a pat on the back for a job well done as road superintendent. Later in discussion with the News -Record reporter Mr. Penhale said he wished the new superintendent the best of luck, noting "I hope he doesn't run into some of the problems I did in the last month. I worked well with council over the past five years, but I hope council won't change polities mid stream like I en- countered.' He further explained that the work as road superintendent is a demanding job for one full time and a part tirne empjoyee. "It covers a lot of ground. We have a marina, ball diamonds and as many miles of streets as Clinton." Mr. Penhale stressed, "I don't have any problems with John Graham taking over as road superintendent or with Steven Telford. I don't begrudge either of them...I feel sorry for John." Mother wants something done about negative attitude... ® from page 1 suspension, however she questioned the board policy on this, asking, "Is it reaching the root of the problem?' Mrs: Soots is also concerned with the ef- fects of behavioral problems on other children in the classroom. "I have experienced a situation in which a teacher does not exhibit the strong, consis- tent, firm control in a classroom that allows for a good learning environment. I feel that a lack of this control will have a negative ef- fect on all students in that class." She asked about support systems, for students and teachers who are encountering problems; about board policy on inspection of teachers and, what action a parent can take if there are concerns about a teacher. Mrs. Soots stressed the need for good education in a child's "formative years" and she noted, "If they do not receive a firm, stable and secure background now, mentally, emotionally and physically, their success as individuals and in further educa- tion can be jeopardized." "I must be concerned about my children's education for it is their future with which we are dealing. This is not to say I wish to dic- tate the policies and practices of the school board and the schools. But it is to say that I believe involvement, caring, interest and support contribute to good schools and good students," she concluded. SPECIALS OF THE WEEK KUENZIG FOOD MARKET CLINTON THE BEST MEAT TO EAT �rMrr��r`rlwtrrr�rriwr��wrrwsrr.wir�rr Schneider's 454 g. Cello Pak >• Crest Tartar TOOT100 mlHPASTE WITH COUPON BELOW OECIAL. 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