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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1987-02-11, Page 24 PAGE 2 —GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1987 TIIE continues. Ed Hage and his staff would like to thank everyone who made their Grand Opening such a success. At this point we would like to announce the draw winners: ®Mr. Gerald Lamb, R.R. 4 Goderich Connie Kole, Goderich eJohn Johnston, Brucefield ®Johanna Wunnink, R.R. 2 Goderich ®Bernard Fisher,\R.R. 2 Clinton ®Norris Peaver, R.R. 4 Goderich *Will McQuaid, Goderich *Terry Sweiger, Dashwood If you missed out last week TH[R['S STILL TIME! RATES AS LOW AS 3 up to 24 mo. Fir a limited time on certain 1986 & 1987 models, We are also offering the best warranty in the i dustry for 1987 models backed by the leader ©f extended war.raln:tles>.:. j ODERICF! LYMIJTI-i •HRYSLER LTD. °6Bhoko honcho) with tfi , Horns of thea Groat Ous e Where Service Sella Cern and Truckel 414 Huron Rd. Goderich 524.7383 •at a•OP141 V%mokvaiswilo*?1. ."Irerc Libr� Y In a recorded vote at Huron County coun- cil, the members. voted to take the advice of the county solicitor and keep the one extra public member on the Huron County Library Board. Council voted 23-8 in favor •of the board's recommendation, to take the advice of the county solicitor which is to take no action on the appointments until the private members' bill (Bill hr7), a bill which would dissolve the' county library board and make it a committee of council, is clarified. The private member's bill, which would dissolve the board and make it a committee of Huron County Council, is still before pro- vincial legislature. At that point citizens ap- pointments would not be neccesary, but the county has said that it would keep citizens on the board. ' However, in a letter to county council by the county's solicitor Dan Murphy, he con- ceded that the terms set down in the Libraries Act "would probably be deemed to be three year appointments." The situation arose when Huron County, in setting the committees for 1987, replaced to retain prese t size Library Board member Janis Bisback of Hensall with Isabel Elston. However, the county received a letter from the Minister of Culture Lily Monroe in December advising council that the appointments to the library board were concurrent with the three-year term of council. Mrs. Bisback was subse- quently re -appointed to the library board. Exeter Reeve Bill Mickle_questioned the board's position of keeping four private members on the board, saying the elected members have lost their majority on the board. "With four citizen board members, there are as many as the elected members who should nave the majority on the board but have now lost that majority. I don't unders- tand what's going on. Let's open this thing up and find out what it's all about," said Mr. Mickle. Library Board Chairman Jim Robinson, the Reeve of Hensall, said the board has been running smoothly with the four citizen and four 'elected board members, and saw no reason to change the situation. "We could appoint another council member, but I don't think it's necessary with the board needing a majority. There has been no questions about that," said Mr. Robinson. "I, as chairman, am prepared to work with the situation as it now stands as that is the consensus of the board." Bayfield Reeve Dave Johnston said his concern was that the county was not "carry- ing on in improper manner" with the cur- rent setup of the library board. Mr. Robinson replied that by re- appointing Mrs. Bisback, the county is con- forming with what the Minister of Citizen- ship and Culture had advised. Former Library Board. Chairman Tom Cunningham said, although the county must follow the provincial ,.legislation on citizen appointments, inuncipalities should be lob- bying for yearly citizen -at -large appointments. "We should be lobbying the government for changes in this legislation, so the - members on the library. 'board can be replaced each year to make sure new blood is coming on to the board," said Mr. Cunningham. Huron council supports mayors' group • from.page 1 8 improvement, economic development and a continuing but informal liaison with county council. ' ' Mr. Shaw said the last ten years 'have already brought about significant changes to Ontario and gradually to Huron County. . However, the next decade.promises more, discomfort as we adjust to a wide range of changes, he added. Statistics indicate that Huron County has one of the best unemployment rates in. the country, food production here dwarfs any other area in the province and gross farm income far exceeds the national average, he said. As a result, we consider • , this to be °..rural county, yet no more than . , 25 per cent of county residents can be con- sidered ..farmers or members of families, There are fewer than 3,700 farms in Huron and probably .fewer than 3,000 ' farm families, he said. The shift from farms to towns and . villages has been slow but steady, he said, resulting in the appearance of new pro- blems. 'We, 'as urban leaders, will even- tually have to 'provide •answers, but more and more responsibility will be shifted to the county (government) for providing policy, insight and leadership' in these. areas. With more and more of county council's time devoted to urban problems and less to rural concerns, help and co-operation .was essential. Each of the mayor's is prepared to assist, he said, but from the outside. "Not one of us is supportive of the notion that heads of council should be county representatives." Clinton Mayor John Balfour was the committee's spokesman on the issue of economic development. The' only option the county has for easing the tax burden and ensuring growth, he said, is to agressively. seek more industrial, com- mercial and tourist development. With the farm community no longer able to support themselves let alone the urban areas that have been so dependent upon them farm operators are finding they now require a second income in order to sur- vive and looking to the urban centres to • provide that support. An overall, Con- certed effort should begin immediately) to meet this change, in roles, he said. The for- mation, of a separate economic develop- ment office and the appointment of a full time development officer are now required to,meet the changing needs. "We can no longer wait for development to approach us." - A full tine development officer would aggressively pursue' all phases and ' avenues for attracting development that may be open. The, planning department would also be relievedof an extra role and have more time to devote to the increasing planning workload. There are several areas currently using similar systems, Mr. Balfour said. "And. they are working Huron • County On Jan. 22, a Huron County resident was convicted in Provincial Offences' Court at Goderich of possession of 'illegally hunted deer.. He was fined $354.00 and the one deer involved was turned over to the Salvation Army in Wingham. . A concerned citizen had reported hearing shots fired in. the Saratoga Swamp a known extremely well." Wingham Mayor Jack Kopas said the committee hoped the liaison with county council would continue, perhaps through the executive conunittee, but on an infor- mal basis rather than as a deputation or 'delegation. • "Today, if is our hope that this venture will be extended further through a co- operative, informal partnership with' coon-- • ty council for the betterment of all citizens of Huron, regardless of whether they reside in township, village' or town," he said. Garb & Gear's sure cure for the Mid -Winter Cabin Fever ETEX ES & MITTS MENS & LADIES Ides! SKIING EQUIPMENT PARIS $2999 tea. 449.88' KARHU CLASSIC TOUR EW Reg. 879.99 KARHU SPORT TOUR BC Reg. 884.88 From the Staff at Mac's Convenience SK (LADIES SIZES) S �J 90 Reg.14O 8109.'99 6 BONNA EXPLORER TOURING 1 0999 999 Reg. 8124.99 OT r . HEIERLING - . 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