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Home My WebLink AboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1984-11-07, Page 7The watershed plan focuses on six management areas that deal with natural resources under the headings: flood control, erosion control, water quality, recreation, waterfront management and community relations. The MVCA is seeking public input on its plan and will hold four meetings in the, watershed area beginning Monday, November 12 in Listowel. An open house will be held at MacKay Hall Thursday, November 15 from 1 to 5 p.m. The watershed planner will be on hand at each meeting. For further information, contact Ian Deslauriers at the MVCA office in Wroxeter. • • Iri a report to council, town engineer Burns Ross estimated that almost $22,000 would be required to complete work in the subdivision. That work would include providing water and sanitary sewers to four building lots, the repairing of a storm ewer, paving of streets and regrading and seeding of boulevards and park area. Commissioner of works Ken Hunter informed council that the money available may complete the paving portion of the work. MONTREAL 1 OTTAWA TORONTO MISSISSAUGA ST. CATHARINES PORI COLBORNE CRAMPTON BURLINGTON HAMILTON LISTOWEL GODERICH WINNIPEG VANCOUVER 4 I create newbach ing material could be used ate 26 -acre parcel of land ` to Create a 26 -acre area of to u fined lalid along the southern *Feline of Goderich using materials Min the harbour expansion project was outlined before town council Monday. i ;eplresentatives of the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority appeared before cotiicil to address the prospect of using the clay and silt that will be dredged from the harbour area during the $17 million expansion and reconstruction prject. The material would be dumped in the area south of the water treatment plant to the pollution control plant, creating a 26 -acre beach area. The proposal resulted from the authority's study of an 18 kilometre stretch A shoreline from Port Albert south. A consulting firm was asked to prepare a protection plan for the shoreline area and Tony Johansson of Reinders said the creation of the reclaimed area would give the town more beach front and help stabilize the bluffs. The federal government is also willing to dump the material in the area. While the material to create the beach front is readily available, keeping it in Place is the costly portion oft he proposition. "You could create an area five feet aboveXhe water level with material from the harbour project," Johansson said. "The material is sandy silt and clay till. There would have to be a retaining wall or the material would disperse. Authority manager Bryan Howard said the federal Department of Public Works would like to see the dredged material uses ratner than Uuiupeu out into the lake. "They don't want to dump it in the lake. But it would cost at least $1 million for a retaining wall with about 85 per cent covered in provincial grants while the municipality would have to raise 15 per cent," Howard said. "An, opportunity has. arisen here and if there is interest we should put the message forth soon. The feds are receptive to the project." Mayor Eileen Palmer said Public Works Canada was asking for a motion or indication from council to dump the materials in the area. It was explained that 10-15 per cent of the dredging would be completed in the next year and the total project would be phased over three or four years. The containment of the dumped material would have to follow suit. Palmer expressed concern that the project would be subject to an environmental assessment either by the federal or provincial government. "They are lenghty, costly, tedious. and you're never sure of the answer," she said. The consultant pointed out that steps would have to be taken to ensure that water quality was not affected by the project. The intake pipe to the water filtration plant is in the immediate area. Council referred the matter to the Parks and Waterfront Committee. Palmer indicated that if the town were to act on the proposal a decision would have to be made soon. An on site meeting was held with various government representatives at the harbour last week and work on the $17 million project begins Monday. Council seeks firm proposal before acting Goderich town council has asked for firm proposals or alternatives from interest groups using The Livery, before it will consider taking any action. Council has been asked to step in by Goderich Little Theatre and either purchase the building or donate a sum of money to the group for the purpose of purchasing the former stable. Representatives of the Goderich Arts Foundation and Little Theatre appeared before the administrative committee last week and outlined the situation. The Arts Foundation hes defaulted on the mortgage payments and foreclosure on the mortgage was initiated bya the District Trust Company. The only proposals have been forwarded by Little Theatre representatives who are fearful the building may be sold for commercial interests. Councillor Bill Clifford outlined the situation before council Monday explaining that the administrative committee did not make a recommendation on the ,subject because a decision will have great ramifications and should be discussed by council. "Council received a letter from Little Theatre expressing concer that the Livery was for sale. The" administrative committee lookedat the history of the Livery and tried to -determine if the sale was a ploy to get the price to a state where the foundation could handle it," he explained. "The committee didn't feel it was in a position Lu wring a recommendation to council on the matter. There were too many unanswered questions." After discussion at the administrative committee meeting it was suggested that three options were available: 1. the town could remain out of the Livery purchase and leave it to private concerns; 2.the town could purchase and administer the facility; 3. a donation could be made to Little Theatre to purchase and administer the building. While several representatives of both groups were in attendance at Monday's meeting of council, including members of the Lions Club, who have expressed interest in the purchase of the building, they were looking to council for some direction. "Can you help us?" Betty Etue of Little Theatre asked council. "We are prepared to give you a proposal if you give us some direction." Councillor Don Wheeler told the gathering there *as little council could act on. "There is not a lot we can do and you want us to tell you what to do'," he said. "To buy The Livery you're talking $80,000 to $100,000 and another $50,000 to run it. There has been some talk of the Lions Club buying it but that's not firm." Reeve Harry Worsell asked that the matter be tabled until the groups come back with a firm proposal. Jim Searls seconded the motion. Meeting on French education set for Monday at GDCI Vile Huron Chapter of the Canadian Parents for French (CPF) is sponsoring a public debate on French education Monday, November 12 at 8 p.m. at Goderich and District Collegiate Institute. The public debate will feature three of the most renowned authorities on the subject of French education. The guest speakers include Russell MacGillivray, a former teacher, principal and superintendent ' in the education system who was instrumental in initiating the immersion program in the Carleton - Ottawa area; Gail Litt of the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education and Carmeta Abbott, the founder of a French Language school and a professor at St. Jerome's College, University of Waterloo. Organizers say the meeting is designed to be a public debate on French education and each speaker will make a presentation before opening the session to comments and questions from the public. Designed as an information meeting on the subject of French education, the meeting is important to all parents considering the Huron -Perth Separate School Board announced it will offer total early French immersion classes in St. Mary's School beginning September 1985. MVCA to hold meeting in Goderich on watershed plan The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) is in the final stages of completing its watershed plan which will provide the authority with general guidelines for the next 20 years. Problems with respect to flooding, erosion, water quality, reforestation and a lack of local recreation facilities have had their impact on the plan. In recent years, erosion of valuable farm land, the loss of costly nutrients to our streams and continuing flood plain problems have helped the MVCA to determine priorities for the future. 4 Argo -of** the ultimate v.rwtitty for Sportsmen) Any time of year, on any terrain, Argo takes you into those remote areae, For hunting wild fowl or large game, for fishing or as a workhorse around the farm oar cottage - Argo Is dependable and offers the ultimate versatility for the Sports- man. We've been building All Terrain Vehicles since 1967. DEMONSTRATOR AVAILABLE FOR TEST DRIVE Murray's Auto Body SALES & SERVICE LUCKNOW 528-3503 var GODERICH giGNAL-STAR, WEDNESDAY, NQY MBER 74984—PAGE 7 84, Monda November 12 -Featuring: A Panel of Experts Followed by: An Open Public Discus ion "A Unique Opportunity to Learn the Facts on Options in French Language Education Place: Time: GODERICH DISTRICT COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE 8:00 p.m. Council to cash letter of credit Town officials will cash a letter of credit worth over $9,000 to complete work in the Southridge Acres Subdivision. The subdivision, located off South Street behind the Maitland Manor Nursing Home, is just starting to be developed. In a letter to council, J. Paul Ducharme of Ducharrne Homes Ltd. Dashwood, asked that the letter be released. Council, a • reviewing a summary of work required` the subdivision, endorsed ...ata° tiopitAcaskla, e_lettet_of BUSINESS &, PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY D.B. 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