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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1980-04-09, Page 18A x-- N-C:ODERICH SIGNAL STAR,. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2:4980 .. _ ... _.::.. The Huron County ' Public Library has moved into a new location on ' Waterloo Street recently after the County purchased the building vacated by the Bethel Pentecostal Tabernacle. The County library was' formerly located on Lighthouse Street "but the new location offers increased 'floor space. The main floor houses offices and:, film storage' and books" are catalogued in the lowe level. (photo by Dave Sykes) ct unacceptable BY SHARON DIETZ Huron County Planner Gary Davidson outlined the issues arising from the draft Planning Act when Huron County Council met Thursday, March 27. The draft Act is the White Paper the Ontario Government has prepared for proposed legislation following a four year review of the planning process in the province. Davidson presented the response prepared by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, (AMO) to County Council and pointed out that AMO has - a . num ber___.of.._fun= dam ental disagreements with the proposed tic legislation. AMO finds the draft Act unac- ceptable in its present form, said Davidson. One of AMO's chief concerns is that the Act gives more authority to the Minister of Housing at a time when the Ministry of Housing is proposing •that the new Act would give a stronger voice in decisions affecting local planning matters to the local municipalities. Regardless of whether or not a planning document has received local approval, the Minister has been granted the authority to modify or refuse official plan amendments, zoning by-laws and plans of subdivision, if he is of the opinion that provincial interests are being threatened. Fur thermore, the Minister does not have to give his reasons for the in- tervention, said Davidson. There is no recourse for appeal by the municipalities provided in,the draft Act. Davidsd`r also ex- pressed concern that under the new legislation, towns in the county would have tosubmit their plans to the county. for approval as the town- ships do. One of the purposes of the Planning Act wasto speed up planning, stated Davidson but the proposed Act makes the process more cam= plicated with very Bob's -retirement... ,'from page 1A per cent and a new car cost $3,000. "Tough things have to be done by this majority government and if Trudeau doesn't do them then our troubles will. 'increase," he said. " Government spending has to be controlled and the Conservatives were working toward that. Crosbie had good things in the budget and . the Liberals are using some • of the ideas now." McKinley's in- volvement with the nation's business for 14 ,.years provided him with tr---vrnrfderf l education'''. and an opportunity to travel: He has travelled across Canada, to NATO nieeting in the Hague, Brus-sells, the United Nations and parliamentary Association meetings in new Zealand. "I think it is necessary for members to travel in Canada and around the world to see what kinds of things are going on," he commented. ,3ob has personal standards of per- formance that he thinks all MPs shbti1d meet and cites those standards as the major reason for his longevity in parliament. "A -lot of people were disappointed that I didn't run again and I got several calls and let- ters." he said. "I always ran against the Liberal trend and won. But as long as a member does his job and looks after his ( onstituents, he will he re-elected." Bob doesn't miss the house, but 'rather, is LIFE, DISABILITY AND MORTGAGE INSURANCE INCOME AVERAGING ANNUITIES GROUP BENEFITS R.R.S.P's H. (HAL) CLAUS ,...Awin r.CLAUS OFFICE 271.1920 Life HOME 544.4495 enjoying looking after his personal interests now. "I am just looking after my own business in- terests and enjoying•it," he said. " I missed it for awhile and then I didn't. It is not difficult to adjust to a new routine." If .there were some aspects of the lob Bob disliked it . was professional politicans and resentment towards Ontario. "Some MPs just look after their o'vn interests and there 'was a great deal of resentment towards Ontariofrom other regions. We've actually been milked bu they don't see that," he said. "Another disturbing thing was' the number o politicians who were there stoply to make a career- or themselves. There is a lot of them." Bob passed ' on the riding to Murray Cardiff and helped him` during the winter campaign in this area. For bob, it was time to pass the job to a younger man and he will be content just looking after his race horse t f detailed procedures which will involve more time. Davidson cited an example where the ap- proval of a plan which now takes 30 days would take 60 days under the new act. At present, the five towns in the county do their own planning autonomously, said Davidson and the county has no veto powe; over them. "The townsi, do their planning well and the relationship between the county and the towns is harmonious," Davidson added. The county would have to become more involved in town planning if the new act becomes law. Davidson also pointed out that the county does not have the right to delegate planning authority to the towns. AMO is of the opinion that municipalities who satisfy criteria should be delegated the authority to approve plans of sub- divisiayn, condominium and consents automatically upon request. In this regard as well the Minister has acquired more authority. Since the eligibility requirements are contained in the Appendix to the Act, they have no legal status. This situation would allow the Minister to alter the criteria at his descretion, providing himself with another tool that could serve to undermine the municipal planning process. One of the most significant changes proposed' by the draft Planning Act is the change in the status of the Ontario Municipal Board. (OMB). AMO does not believe the Board should be restricted merely to making . recom- mendations to the Minister of Housing in aa case where •' local planning decision is supposedly contravening a provincial interest. According to AMO, the Board decision should be final and binding and without appeal except on MA -1 A G E M -E NT -S -E -M -I -N a crash session in bookkeeping, EDERAL' BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BANK 1 \n intrO(lu( tion tr) bookkeeping t('ch'ni(lues. How to set up Jour- nals, r('( ()rd tr,)nsd( tions, post the General !.edger and perform the pr('ll;nlndr\ steps Tor I)r('pdratlofl of th(' I'Inanchal Statements. It's a must for, every smati,business operator! 1\ mall Business. Management Seminar \t THE CANDLELIGHT RESTAURANT, GODERICH ()n THURSDAY, APRIL 17 tram )i iU •\\1 to 4 iO Pv1 Rrai.tr,itii>ti tr'�' or 1130. Ia'r i)r'r,,on, luny hi'Ot) 1'1( ludedFor further information, please contact PETE HUXTABLE 271.5650 If. ti. Illi ,.6JO,in ,incl un,+il i1 along v%,ith \.nur thr'que to the rollov..111 .rrlrlrt '. a \ldn,tt;r'ni 'ril �r rnin,rr i vl(or,rl 1)0\ r Inpoo'nl (lank. 1036 ONTARIO ST. \..1 '1" STRATFORD. ONT. Pu'.rdl Code _ --__ Tel li points of law. AMO believes the OMB should determine whether a provincial policy has been contravened. In addition, the Association believes the OMB is the appropriate body to arbitrate inter -municipal planning disputes. Another issue raised by- the ythe draft Planning'Act is the apparent con- tradiction concerning public participation in planning. . Despite a recent statement by the Minister of Housing, Claude Bennett, that "we are determined to get .the* decision-making process closer to the 'source ... close to the people ... and to make the system more responsive", the- draft Act has inhibited a municipality's ability to plan and represents a serious impediment to the decision-making authority of elected of- ficials according to AMO. Public participation is a required element, said Davidson, but specific procedures to which municipalities must adhere will makethe system too rigid. There should be more recognition of local differences 'by allowing municipalities to provide for public involvement in the way best suited to their needs, resources and administrative capabilities. Municipalities should be given the authority to establish their own guidelines pertaining to notification, hearing and appeal procedures. Davidson told County Council, Huron has been planning . in a ,.similar process to the draft Planning •Act in that municipalities and county are, both preparing --plans - If -the-- proposed Act' becomes law however, the county would need to do a new plan because of the structural differences. ATTENTION VETERANS Ex -Service -Mee and Women end Dependents THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION SERVICE BUREAU OFFICER Mr. Clare Wall Provincial Service Offlcer London, Ontario will be visiting in that area. Anyone wishing Information or assistance regarding war disability pensions. treatment, allowances; etc., is requested to contact the service officer, or secretary' of the local branch, whose name appears below, not later than April 10th, 19110, to arrange an interview. HAROLD YOUNG Service Officer PHONE -524=7145 "NOTICE" Fitness. It gives much more than it takes. roth drainage IMITED FARM DRAINAGE SYSTEMS We will be offering the some service in Huron and Bruce Counties that has kept us'foremost in Perth County sin- ce 1948_ CALLUS NOW FOR A FREE ESTIMATE 396-4722 656-2618 Or Write: Roth Drainage Limited R.R. 1 Gadshill, Ontario NOK 1J0' ALEXANDRA MARINE AND GENERAL HOSPITAL ANNUAL MEETING JUNE 23; 1980: The Annual Meeting of the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital will -be held on Monday, June 23rd, 19110. The _following business 1s conducted at the Annual 'Meetfng.. . - Committee Reports on activities during the previous fiscal year, - Election of Governors. - Appointment of Auditors, - Appointment of Banker. Only members of the Hospital Corporation are eligible to vote at the Annual Meeting in accordance with Sec- tion 2(c) of the By-Laws..."A person who pays the an- nual membership fee of '1.00 to the Corporation In any year; and a member who pays his fees Ily shdll not be entitled to vote at any meeting of the Cor- poration unless his membership fee was paid in full at least thirty days prior to the date of the meeting." Section 2 of the Hospital By -Law stipulates eligibility for election to the Board of Governors as: 2-(a) No employee of the Hospital or Medical Staff is eligible for election to the Board of Governors, 2 (b) No'chlld, parent, brother or sister of any person included in (a) above, nor of the spouse of any such per- son, shall be eligible for election or appointment to the Board of Governors. Goderich and area residents Interested in serving on the 11pard of Governors should contact. Mr. E. 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