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A debate uvei who should be expected to
pay for consent fees ultimately -resulted in
action that effectively removed more than
$18,000 in. anticipated revenue from the
proposed 1987 budget of Huron County's
department of planning and development.
Huron County Council, at its February
meeting in Goderich, turned down a plann-
ing and development committee recom-
mendation to increase the fees for consent
applications to $750, a 50 per cent increase,
over the 1986 fees, because the majority
felt the price was too high for applicants to
pay.
The fees were increased to $500 just last
Year,' council was told, foil °' g several
years at $250. The conuni e's recom-
mended increase for 1987 was based on the
expected cost of.processing the number of
consent applications expected this year.
Last year 85 applications cost a total of
$57,225 to process while revenue from fees
amlunted to just $37,625. In order to cover
the a .•tual costs of processing the applica-
tions, the fee should have been approx-
imately $673. While. some members. of
council felt the applicant should pay for
the cost of processing 'since 'that person
was the one to benefit most, the majority
felt $750 was too much to ask the applicant
to pay. The decision Co reject the proposed
$250 increase was made, however, before
council was aware of the ramifications of
..its action. Seconds after the hands were.
counted to turndown the recommended in-
crease, council was then asked to give
preliminary approval to the 'department's
• proposed 1987 budget before referring it to
the executive cormnittee for review. The
budget was for a total of $521,958 with the
courfty's share set at $382,808, an increase
of four per cent over 1986.
At this point, ,the effect of the previous -
decision was made clear as sore
rnelnbers of the planning and development
committee pointed out the resulting•loss of
revenue which •the'fee hike was expected to
generate. -,And, : because of, this, the
e
ts
ent easy
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county's portion of the budget would 4i0w
be increased to more than $400,000, if the
department hoped to retain all of its pro-
posed programs. As the impact of their ac-
tion became clear, members of council
rose one after another to suggest possible
methods of rectifying what they were now
beginning to consider as a faux pas.
"Sometimes we vote before we know the
repercussions of what we are doing,"
Hullett Township Reeve Tom Cunningham
'said. Erasing anticipated revenue from
the budget would not help members of
council 'in "holding our increases to a
minimum this year".
Bayfield Reeve Dave Johnston said the
county's budget -setting procedure was at
fault, something he has been attempting to
change for a number of years now. "Whys
can't the county set aside one day to deal
with the budget, rather than have them
( departmental proposed budgets) come in
piecemeal when we don't have the facts
before us to deal with them," he asked. ,
Under the current system, each depart-
mental budget goes through a lengthy
review process at least twice by council
before getting final approval and inc•or-1
portion into the overall Huron -County
budget. Usually, the departmental pro-
posals are included in reports of commit-
tees made at council's regular monthly,.
rneetings.:Usborne Township Reeve Gerry
Prout argued that all council needed was
to "use a little common sense". It should
be understood, he said, that a committee
recommending such a fee hike "had One
its homework."
Grey Township Reeve Leona Armstrong
said that although council may have acted '
hastily in refusing the increase, she hoped '
the, planning department could live within
a four per cent increase while still absorb-
ing the loss in anticipated revenue.
Planning Director Gary Davidson said it
wouldn't be that simple., The cost of .pro-
cessing consents comes off the top and the
department has no control over.. them, he
Icy walks hazardous t
1,etter .e, i'iers •and other delivery
er'nployees throughout the Huron Division
• 'are once again dealing' -with hazards 'of
winter. Each year, uncleared _and slippery
walks and stain; result in numerous injuries
adding to lest --tulle accident statistics • of
REAL ESTATE INC.
3 NO1"TH ST., GODERICH
524-2667
New Listing
said. it pe:upi gtiant consents, the planning
department is bound by law to process
them.
"There is not very much we can do to
alter the costs and still process them t con-
sent applications I the same," he added.
Hay Township Reeve Lionel Wilder, 1986
planning conunittee chairman and one of
those supporting the fee increase, called
the debate a waste of time since the fee
crease issue had been dealt with. "Let's
accept our r tistake and get on with it, he
said.
It was also suggested that council send
the proposal on for management commit-
tee review rather than back to the plann-
ing and development conunittee since.
council, would still have at least ••one more
go at i".
In a'21-10 recorded vote,. council approv-
ed sending the proposal on for manage-
ment conunittee review. In favor were:
Mrs. Armstrong, Goderich Township
Deputy Reeve Laurie ('ox, West
Wawanosh Reeve Cecil Cranston, Mr. ('un,
ningham, Hawick Reeve Gerald 1)'Arc'e1.
Hay Deputy Reeve ('laire 1)eichert. Town
of Goderich Deputy Reeve .John Doherty,
Morris Reeve Doug Fraser, Ashfield
Reeve Allan Gibson, Warden Brian
Mr'Burney, Stephen Deputy Reeve Ken
McCann, , Mr. Prout, Stanley. Reeve
Clarence 'Rau, Hensall Reeve Jim Robin-
son, Goderich Township Reeve Grant Stirl-
ing, Brussels Reeve Hank TenPas,
Stephen Reeve Tom Tomes; ,Blyth Reeve
Albert Wasson, Mr: Wilder and Town of
Goderich Reeve Harry" Worsen l two
votes).•
Iiopposition were Tuckersrnith Reeve
Bob Be11, Seaforth Reeve William Bennett,
Clinton Reeve Bei' C'ooke,. Zurich Reeve
Bob Fisher, -Exeter Deputy Reeve l,ossv
Fuller, • MCKiJ,lop. Reeve. Marie Hicknell,
Mr. Johnston., Wingham . Reeve Bruce
Machan, Exeter• Reeve Bill Mickle and
East Wawanosh Reevde.F i'nc'st Snell:
ost
Canada Post.
The Corporation's "Break the Ice" c'ain-
paign is aimed' at increasing public.
awareness of the problem and encouraging
customers to remove snow and ice from por-,
ches and entries, during the winter: Posters
and pamphlets, available at postal -outlets,
and a publicity campaign are. being used to.'
inform the public'
Last winter in .Huron l oorriprising all of,
southwestern Oritar•id'), 189 .injuries due to
slips and fails' Were reported iii 17 of the divi-
sion's larger Letter Carrier offices (none of
these occurred' in Goderich). The. time lost
due to•:these injuries represented a direct
Cost to Canada Post of $292,900. If replace-
ment and overtime costs were included the
dollar figure would be significantly higher.
1
carriers
Across Canada, -2,388 injuries caused by
falls occurred during the winter period last •
Year.,•
.
Internally, safety campaigns ' for all '
employees, will continue as a priority item
but we think further reductions in lost -time •
accidents, are possible if city s'dewalkswtand
private walks and.steps are t clear of ice
and snow," said Dan -Dobbs, Manager of
Huron:s Occupational Health and Safety
Meer,( ;.c -that the.
public • will respo .r 3. "'liively when they
realize our Letter Carriers are exposed to
serious' injuries especially during the
winter.." •-
,Residents are asked to keep their walks
and steps 'as clear as''possible'aitd to use
sand and salt when necessary:
Robert flunking of the ( hntun Junior 1 arrners ('lob was named the ntitsl:indinn; Iirs1
year member at the Junior harmers a1u19.nl'h;u►quet.'The'1986 !furor' ('euiitt I'il•sidein
t)ianne OWiidld made the preseiitatiun. in IlN7 finhcrt heads the Junin! 1 :i' wet, ;et the
County level. 1 Shelley, itle•l'hee Heist photo)
6 ACRES, MINUTES FROM TOWN: Modern
split, levelstone front, home only minutes
from town. 3 bedrooms,,family room with
brick fireplace, paved drive; TV dish. Call
Muer 524-2569 and he'll show you the
man more extras this property has to
offer.
New Listing
OPEN HOUSE - THIS SATURDAY
February 14th 1:30 to 4:00 P.M.
Fite Junior Farmer members vied for the little of Outstanding Member for 19! i. yi ilia
tu%Iior harmers seventh annual barrette( in Clinton. Jani4'e Murray oI ,tieat'u1h
selected as the recipient of this high standing award.The finalists included t left to right'
Linda Cunningham, of the Clinton Club, Bill Armstrong presenting that ask ar•d I1' .1a 0 ( 4
Murray. Kevin Dutot of the Huron ('Iuh and Anne Altonof the West Huron Club, .lh'e-ot
for the photo was.Al Rennins of the South Huron ('iti): AShellev McPhee (Hoist photo's
STANLEY TWP: Surrounded by -mature
walnut trees this spacious 2 storey brick
boasts a country kitchen, family room with
fireplace, 4 bedrooms, 105 acres, 10 acres
bush, .90. acres workable. Large hip roof
barn with colored steel shed. Call Gord
482-3307 for your personal viewing. Ask-
ing $159,000.
IDEAL PROPERTY FOR NATURE LOVERS:
Over 2000' of river frontage and acres
galore make it a property you won't want
to miss out on. 1 storey older renovated
home with good barn. Sunroom, central air
and vac, drive alert. Workshop with 1 bay.
Call Bruce 524.7762 for full particulars.
RCCREATEON OR PERMANENT HOME: A
delightful setting surrounds this quality
built house. 3 bedrooms, master with en -
suite and walk-in wardrobe, well appointed'
kitchen, family room, as well as living an'd
dining areas. Call Lee at 5248451. r
Small Acreage
10 ACRES - HIGHWAY LOCATION: Prime
country property only minutes from town.
Family room, living room and 5
bedrooms. Some work to do with excellent
potential. Includes barn 40' x 60' set-up
for pigs or chickens. Call Gord 482-3307
for all the particulars.
Bruce Ryan 524-7762
Murray Rourke 524-25,69
Les Willems 524-8451
Gordon 11111 482-3307
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Pr'ofessionallar9l and
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151 SUNCOAST DRIVE WEST
This is your opportunity to inspect the popular 4 level side split home. This 4 bedroom,
lake area home features a professionally finished family room level complete with wall to
wall carpet, Conestoga wood heater and bullt-in.wall book shelves. Recent improvements
include new patio door to sundeck, updated insulation, new roof plus replacement win=
dows. Spacious, fully fenced backyard area for the kids. A perfect location for public and
high school. Listed now at $95,000. See for yourself this Saturday between 1:30 and 4:00
p.m. For full details or an earlier inspection call: Pete Bettger 524-2966 or 524-2865 (res.)
Fully renovated Goderich area restaurant with
full 500 ft. of highway frontage, For details call -
Don at 524-2966.
-6,450 sq. tt. block building close to Suncoast
Mall with restaurant and body shop,
-Clinton commercial building offers main level
office and beauty salon. 3 apartments on 2nd
level. Ths income property is showing an ex-
cellent return and must be sold.
-Near downtown Bayfield. 2 storey brick
building with highway commercial zone.
-Brussels Inn: Former village motel. 2 storey
brick building with dining and take-out area.
15 rental rooms or convert to apartments.
-Goderich, Targe 12 room commercially zon-
ed house on highway frontage. Close to the
square and amenities.
-2100 sq. ft. commercially zoned building one
block fr'bm the square in Goderich.
-Lucknow, 7 unit apartment building plus
detached 2 bedroom home and 25' x 25' shop.
-21 Acres, 3 miles west of Clinton has office,
display area and workshop plug 2 bedroom
modular home.
For details on these and other fine income
properties, contact Don McCauley at 524-2966
or 524-4226 (res.)
53 West St®® God :+ riche Ont. 528 731 ei
FARMS - RESIDENTIAL - VACATION - COMMERCIAL - RURAL
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ELEGANCE CHARM DWNTOWN LOC T80
171HIIfry1+
2 storey red brick home, tastefully
decorated. Features'dining room, efficient
gas hot water heating. Centrally located.
Goderich: Downtown restaurant, fully equip-
ped with spacious, + quality 4 bedroom
06212211hent.
Just Listed: 1.2 acres of serviced, commer-
cial zoned land on major traffic route. Close
to Suncoast Mall. Cell Pete Bettger 524-2966_
a333,. 41111Meffi
Goderich Highway Commercial: 165 ft. of
prime commercial frontage .on Rayfield Rd.
near McDonald's. Fully serviced. Call Maurice
at 524-6031.
Port Albert Area: 891/2 acres of systematical-
ly tiled cash crop land. All workable. Excellent
buildings, 3 bedroom house. For details call
Genre at 529-7931.
Just Listed: Goderich downtown area com-
mercial building with or without existing
business. Includes 2 apartment units. Call
Pete at 524-2966.
Apartment For Rent: Central location,
spacious 4 bedroom apartment, heat and
hydro included. Immediate possession. Call
Don at 524-2966 or 524-4226.
IMMEDIATE POSSESSION
4 bedroom brick home. Excellent starter
home. Priced to sell. Phone today.
EXCELLENT STARTER HOME
MOVERS - FULL SERVICE MOVING - NEAR OR FAR - CALL 524-2421
2 bedroom bungalow with 2 car garage.
Tastefully decorated with lower level fermi.
ly room & workshop. Situated on 2' ,
spacious lots. Call for details.
A
Maintenance free 2 bedroom bungalow.
Could be converted into 3 or 4 hedrotlet
home. Easy to heat. 548,500.00,
RETIREMENT OR RETREATS Well maintained 2 bedroom 12' x 60'mobile home
on lakefront' lot in quiet, well maintained park. Features all the advantages of town
living.
LUS,INESS OPPORTUNITY: Good brick building with living quarters ehove
retail area of approrl. 1200 sq. ft.'Owner retiring • will accept good home in exchange.
Phone for details,
DRI'`., E A LITTLE, SAVE A:UANDLE! Excellent 3 bedroom brick bungalow
in Clinton. Modern kitchen, finished basement, cedar deck on large lot. May possession.
John Talbot -
es.: 524-2520
FOR A FREE PROPERTY EVALUATION, GIVE ONE OF OUR
QUALIFIED SAUUS STAFF A CALL TODAY.'
Wayne Scott Dave Wilkinson Jim Bisset
Res.: 524.8087 RNs,: 524.6885 Res.: 524-2431
14* Af3 470 Se* .?s.
Terry McCllnchey
Res.: 524 3147