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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1987-01-28, Page 3,ro Upgrading requested for corner of town CLINTON A delegation of residents'from the Pugh Terrace area were present for council's January 19 meeting to discuss the possibility of having street paving done in that area. Speaking on behalf of the residents, Gord Taylor told council they "feel it is time" upgrading was done in their part of town. "We thought there would be upgrading in 1985," he said. The delegations main reason for attending the meeting was to discover what plans council had for the area, which includes Spencer, Street from North Street to Pughs Terrace; Pughs Terrace to North and Erie Streets and Erie Street from Spencer to Huron Streets. In the past, the roads have been oiled to keep the dust down, but the residents would like a new method to be implemented. As one resident said, "Anything but oil." "Full road service would be ideal (sidewalks with gutters), but that would de- pend on the budget," said Mr. Taylor. He then suggested the experimental coat (surface tar) which was used on Erie and Dunlop Streets be used. Reeve Bee Cooke added to this comrrient, shying, "It's not much more costly (for the experimental coat) than what it would have been to oil those streets." Councillor Gord Gerrits pointed out that the experimental coat of asphalt may not work as well in that area as it .did in the other location. "The water drainage up there is not as good, therefore, what we put on Dunlop may not have the durability," he said. - Mayor John Balfour agreed, adding the road must have a good base so this method could work. Also brought to council's attention was the fact that a lot of heavy trucks use the streets in question, thus the experimental asphalt may not stand up to the excess weight. Mayor Balfour said engineers were look- ing into the upgrading of that area as it is not fully serviced, and "When we get the in- formation and estimates from the engineer, we will gather the residents together and show you exactly what we have. "I'd like to look ata long term, permanent solution," he said. , r. John Wise, speaking on behalf of the residents, said they'll take whatever council can give them. "We would appl'eciate a coat of asphalt opposed to oiling, but we will go for the whole thing if you want to give it to us," he said, adding, "We know there is a cost fac- tor but we just wanted to bring the situation to your attention." Landfill site put on hold indefinitely TUCKERSMITH TWP. - The Seaforth- Tuckersmith landfill committee is not pro- ceeding any farther with the Kootstra pro- perty, just outside of Clinton. The committee made that decision follow- ing 'a meeting with Ministry officials last week, who told them there would be no pro- vincial funding of the landfill available at this time. "We thought there might be some funding for the monies we've spent 'to date in- vestigating the site," said Seaforth Mayor Alf Ross. But they've told us there is none, "It's very disappointing but ... this landfill thing is getting pretty frustrating," said Janis Bisback renamed to board By Alan Rivett The Huron County Library Board has re- instated Hensall native Janis Bisback to the board after a procedural error was discovered regarding the county's citizen appointments to the board. In a letter from the Minister of Citizen- ship and Culture (MCC) Lily Monroe to Warden Brian McBurney dated December 16, the minister emphasized that the library appointments "are for a three year term concurrent with the three year term of municipal council." Mrs. Bisback was left off the library board for 1987 in favor of Isabel Elston after serving only two years of the three year's as a non -elected, citizen member - at -large on the board. "Unless the previous library board members who have not yet served a three- year term have resigned or Council has just cause under the Act for removing them, they would continue to be on the board," the letter concluded. Mrs. Bisback, in a recent interview, said she has received a letter of re -instatement dated January 14 from County Clerk - Treasurer Bill Hanley. However, said the letter said the re -instatement is "under review" between the county solicitor and the MCC Minister Lily Monroe. "Until I'm notified one way or the other, I'll continue to be a member of the library board," said Mrs. Bisback in an interview. She has been a board member for the last five years. According to former chairman of the library board Tom Cunningham, the situa- tion is "up in the air" with the county now seeking clarification of the Library Act which governs the Huron County Library. Board. "Our solicitor is discussing the situation with the Ministry of Citizenship and Culture and with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs to find out whether we ar,,Qr. are not in contravention of the (Libraries) Act," said Mr. Cunningham after the coun- cil meeting on January 8. As for an explanation as to why Mrs. Bisback, a vocal opponent of some of county's policies regarding the operation of the county library system, was left off the library board for 1987, Mr. Cunn- ingham said it was time for some new blood on the board. "We felt that she had been on the board for a considerable length of time, and maybe it was best for the county to find a replacement," he said. Adult education program to start at CHSS By Shellef McPhee Haist CLINTON — The Huron County Board of Education will be working with Conestoga College to develop adult academic upgrading and employment preparation programs. The new line of educational services has been requested by the Canada Employment and Immigration Centre in Goderich, as the result of the recent termination of a similar program at the Vanastra Campus of Con- estoga College. In his report of the board of education trustees at their January meeting, education director Bob Allan noted that alternatives have been outlined between the three groups, and, "It appears that the Huron County Board of Education could offer such a program in the central part of the county for approx- imately 15 adult students at no cost to the local taxpayer. (The service will be funded entirely by Employment and Immigration Canada." Central Huron Secondary School in Clir ton has been chosen as the site of the program. Mr. Allan noted that consideration will also be given to other facilities within the school system. In his report to the board members Mr. Allan further noted, "The Huron County Board of Education is becoming a provider of upgraded education. It is an important community service to offer, and it is funded entirely by Employment and Immigration Canada. There is no local cost attached to this." Accident causes $2,200 damage BRUCEFIELU - A two car accident near Brucefield on January 25 caused $2,200 damage. At 3 p.m. on Highway 4 just north of Huron Road 3, Clinton Carter, 18, of Clinton was northbound and driving behind him was Marjolaine Gaudreault, 38. of Exeter. As the Gaud] eault vehicle pulled out to pass the lead car, Mr. Carter attempted to make a left turn and struck the passing car. No injuries were sustained in the accident but $1,000 damage was estimated to Gaudreault's 1987 Chevrolet and $1,200 to Carter's 1976 Oldsmobile. Charges are pending. s Mayor Ross, adding the Kootstra site hadn't even been given final approval by the Ministry of Environment. "We've stopped. We're not going to spend any more money until we get some different guidance." Mayor Ross added the committee will continue to investigate and work with the Ministry of the Environment, and other landfill owners to find a solution, but sai,d it was pointless to spend any more money on a site, which could possibly still be turned, down, until they can decide how it will be finished. The committee said it is hoping to receive a temporary solution to its landfill problem, at least until the County of Huron finishes a feasibility study it is conducting on the crea- tion of a county -wide landfill. Ii0B WILSON Bob Wilson. Vice -President and partner, in the firm of Ball -Macaulay Limited is pleased to announce his purchasing of all the remaining shares of the company from Mrs. Clara Macaulay and Mrs. Francis Ball. 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