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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1983-04-13, Page 3BOOK NOW FOR MOTHER'S DAY • Discussion o theproposed 100 ,Per, cent faral land: tax rebate program was heated with tempers flaring during, the monthly meeting of the Huron., .Federation of Agticultuure. • The meeting was held In Ethel April 7. The final. decision of ,the meeting was•to hold a special meeting,'early this week, to • discuss the proposed rebate tax system for rural property owners. A volunteer task force, organized as a result of last month's meeting to examine the 100 per' cent °rebate, disclosed results of a special meeting held last Tuesday. President of the federation Tony McQuail, asked Bill Trick, secretary of the committee, to present a report. Before the report could be presented, Clete Dalton interjected, asking why the Huron federation's motion to oppose the 100 per cent rebate passed at the Mar. 3 meeting, was not presented at a recent Ontario federation directors' meeting. Mr. McQuail explained there, was nothing in the resolution ordering the federation to bring it for- ward at the provincial level. He noted the question was raised by other county federations. . Admitting she was not a member of the federation, Alice Burt stated "this same subject was discussed five years ago by the federation. Then they were in opposition and now they are supporting the tax rebate. All the people I have talked to are -opposed to a 100 per cent tax rebate." Restrained As the hostility was restrained, Mr. Trick ex- plained the first formal meeting of the volunteer task force was held April 5 with Jim' Armstrong, R.R. 4, Wingham, acclaimed chairman. Five of the eight members attended. "We discussed the man- date given the committee as defined in .the resolution. We felt time is of the essence. • The 100 per cent rebate issue • requires i�tndepth research:" He noted if 'opposition is volved,: it must be done soon. because of the advanced stage of the legislation. "We have reviewed the integrity 'of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and maintain that the present stature of the organization must be stressed." Mr. Trick listed several groups opposed to the proposed legislation, including; feel Federation off Agriculture; Huron County Council; Bruce County Council; Grey Federation of Agriculture; and the Simcoe Federation of Agriculture. The Halton Federation and Essex Federation are reviewing the proposal. "It was due to the urgency of the matter that our committee approved that a report be given' tonight. We are requesting a review for alternatives to the program", explained Mr. Trick. "We must move quickly or no alternatives will remain. If directed, a resolution will be sent to the O.F.A. meeting in Toronto on April 20." The proposed rebate system gives rural lan- downers the opportunity to apply for a 100 per cent tax rebate on farm land and outbuildings taxes. Owners will pay 100 per cent taxes on their residence and an imaginary lot. Mr. Trick felt the program requires refinement and discussion. "The policy of the program is only outlined in a small . booklet." Mr: McQuail announced he had -discussed the issue with the committee. "It is a concern of the federation. There has not been a general meeting called to discuss the rebate proposal. In the in- terest of gathering more information and offering the committee to meet again - before the April 20 C.F.A. directors' meeting in Toronto, it would be valuable to hold a general meeting in Huron -County to discuss the 100 per cent rebate 1,7 proposal." ght "The committee will have the opportunity, to gain in- sight to various viewpoints and gather additional in- formation" :explained Mai. McQuail. '1i propose Ap0i119 as the -date for thespecial meeting to deal with the topic. Holding a meeting was agreeable to the com- mittee:" He felt the special meeting justified "the fairness to the county federation as a whole." Grey township councillor, Murray Bray questioned the reaction of the tax rebate at the recent provincial meeting. John Nesbitt replied, "There doesn't seem to be many counties excited about the proposal. Only about three or four. The minister of agriculture, Dennis Tim- brell, assured us that it would be written in the legislation that property rights would not be lost and foreign owned land would not be able to apply for the rebate. I suggest we pass a motion to take the Huron county stand to the provincial meeting." Stalling "We are entering into a stalling situation," stated the reeve of Stanley town- ship, Paul Steckley. "It seems the federation in general opposes the 100 per cent tax rebate. Let's discuss it tonight and present it to the province." An unidentified spokesman was concerned that the true feeling of the county was not being realized. "I feel this meeting is stacked by those in . op- position to the rebate." A frustrated Mr. McQuail explained the proposed tax rebate was announced in various farm related publications in 1981. ,Noting there was no opposition in 1981, he said, "much of this discussion has now resur- faced. If I am going to represent the federation as president, I feel the whole membership should be represented." The reason for MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Established 1876 Ph. 527-0400 91 Main St. South, Seaforth FULL COVERAGE Farm & Urban Properties DIRECTORS & ADJUSTERS Ken Carnochan Lavern Godkin Ross Leonhardt John McEwing Stanley Mcllwain Donald McKercher John A. Taylor Trewartha Stuart Wilson AGENTS E.F. '•Bill" Durst Boh McNaughton • Wm. Leiper 482-3354 527-1877 345-2234 523-9390 524-7051 527-1837 482-7527 482-7593 527.0687 527-4455 527-1571 523-4257 CALL AN AGENT OR THE OFFICE 60 POLICE CARS TRUCKS -VANS -STATION WAGONS & 4X4's 15 - 1977-81 Chev s. Plymouths & Fords 2 - 1978-79 Lincoln & Cadillac 3 - 1978 Plymouth Station Wagons 2 - 1976-79 Choy. 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Opposition to the tax rebate was high as several visitors voiced their concerns., (Wassink photo) a special meeting, Mr. McQuail explained is because, "I just have a real insecurity that tonight's meeting is only a representative of the whole membership. "Let's make sure the democratic structure of the federation remains intact Democracy has to be made to work and work fairly," explained Mr. McQuail. "The committee was agreeable to hold a special meeting. I have no desire to sabotage any specific group. I feel I have to represent the whole of the county." A resident of Ashfield township complimented Mr. McQuail for representing the majority of the county. He insisted that the federation, "go back to thegrassroots and speak for them all." Mr. McQuail agreed, "what the grassroots say is very important. Therefore I am calling a special meeting to be held April 19 in the Clinton high school cafeteria at. 8:30• p.m. so we can be sure of our position." . Another spokesman asked if this date • allowed . time following- the meeting to draft a proposal to present at the pr.vtncial directors' meetinge following day. Federation director, Jim McIntosh stated, "this has to be discussed Much earlier, within the next seven days." "I believe time is being wasted", shouted Mr. Dalton. "I don't believe this meeting is stacked. If it was, there would.. be people standing outside the door.", Noting the 11:00 p.m. adjournment procedure, Mr. McQuail raised his gavel and announced the meeting as adjourned. Following a discussion with Jim McIntosh and various committee mem- bers, Mr. McQuail admitted the April 19 date was too rushed to present a proposal to the provincial meeting the following day. He announced a special meeting would be scheduled early this week. (Editor's note: The special meeting to discuss the pro- posed 100 per cent tax rebate will be held Thursday, April 14, 8:30 p.m. in the Clinton high school gymnasium. 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