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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1987-12-16, Page 13PAGE 12—GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 164987 Still Looking for a Gift. Blyth Festival Vouchers Phone 523-9300 or 523-9225 and pay by credit card MON.-FRI.9A.M. TO5P.M_ ORRIPE RSONAT THE 80X OFFICE OR THE SAGA,RITTH OMMO ORE iik..' ' Wr AllIGA , .., Your Local Dealer for Hardware & Software Electrohome Admiral Emerson GRANGER'S TLV• LTD. 92 South St God.eric.i: 524-8925 GIVE A GIFT THEY'LL CHERISH! The Sights of Goderich captured in the Go-erich Limited Edi- tion Collector Plates. They're now in stock and ready for Christmas ONLY at The Goderich Frame Shoppe at Bluewater Photography. SERIES 1 Depicts the Goderich Courthouse and the unique Square. A few editions are still available. SERIES 2 Shows the Goderich Harbour and the Salt Mine. Hurry! This edition is nearly sold out. SERIES 3- New for 871 A limited edition plate of the Goderich Lighthouse. Exclusive to the Goderich Frame Shoppe. We also carry a 'large selection of handcrafted solid wood frarnes to display & protect your valuable Collector plate. Goderich Collector Plate Series only at GODERICH FRAME SHOPPE AT , BLUEWATER PHOTOGRAPHY 41 West St. Goderich 524-2881 New5 dfill site discussed from nage 1 board of management. Each municipality will have one representative on the board who is appointed by their council. As well, each municipality will have one vote. AGREEMENT The final details of the landfill site agree- ment between all of the municipalities is not yet finalized, however, the third draft copy suggests fees for usage be paid according to the municipalities population. With this structure, the Town of Goderich would pay the highest percentage, 34.1, with their population of 7,282. The Town of Clin- ton is the second highest with a population of 3,119 for 14.6 per cent. Third highest is the Township of Tuckersmith with 14 per cent with a population of 2,974. Other percentages are: Township of Goderich, 10.4 per cent with a population of 2,212; Town of Seaforth, 10.1 per cent with a population of 2,153; Township of Colborne, 8.5 per cent with a population of 1,806; Village of Lucknow, 5 per cent with a population of 1,068; and the Village of Bayfield, 3.3 per cent with a population of 697. Two other proposals for the fee structure include assessment, which would take population, industry and commercial business for each municipality into con- sideration; and poundage which would have a rate set per pound using a few variables such as collection vs. no collection and rural and urban. ©hare in a girl's tomorrow II Volunteer as a Big Sister today. Contact: Adele l Drennan 524-6675 41 Discover the Ball & Mutch difference this Christmas Over 80 chairs on Display RECLINERS —WING ROCKERS — GLIDERS FROM 199. Wooden Bar Stools 2 or more each • Tea Carts FROM ONLY 249. Cedar Chest A GREAT SELECTION INCLUDING GENUINE LANE CEDAR CHESTS FROM 249. Magazine Racks AS LOW AS 24.5° Card Table Sets FROM ONLY Curio Cabinets FROM ONLY 469. BALL & M UTC H Illl.11�p;l`IIIIiiC� �11�ii,i►11 II,, FINE FURNITURE 71 ALUM' IT., CLINTON 411243115 flN.E nIRNMIRF AND DECORATING ACCESSORIES • ALBERT STREET . CLINTON • 482.9505 This last propos4 was made by Tuckersmith Townshipind met with some disapproval from lancfll site committee member and Goderiel Councillor Bill Clifford. "At the beginning, I determined that anyone who comes in sl d pay an upfront charge. However, as went through the agreement, each m polity brought in their own thoughts sometimes we agreed and sometimes , e disagreed. But the end result was this ()raft 3) agreement. "I backed off from theiapfront charge for a few reasons - one wa? ecause there will be a closure cost, theiore, they will be paying some of that. "But it bothers me a IitIle bit that we have a new kid on the block who wants to make the rules. That may bE a little harsh, but that's how I feel," said;uncillor Clifford. Jack McLachlan, Cl of Tuckersmith Township, told thole present that Tuckersmith isn't exact the "new kid on the block" as they have'pproximately 600 people using the site pr ntly. However, Bob Bell, R e of Tuckersmith T' wnship and the nE Huron County WWarden, said he had L.concern with his township and Seaforth bung "caught with the perpetual care of the;rld site." In answering Wardo Bell's concern, representatives from cknow and Col- borne Township said th paid an upfront fee when they joined the e, which could be considered the same as ' closure costs. Another part of the agtement is that once a municipality has signet it, they are in it for the life of the site ar 20-25 years after the site is closed. Once the agreement t been signed by the municipalities invol Kl, it will have to be approved by the Itario Municipal Board. After studies have ten conducted, a public hearing to allow be new users into the landfill site will be led. According to Clinton'trepresentative on the committee, Gord Gelits, the committee will have to obtain ai Environmental Assessment Exemption. "Because we are closrg a site and open- ing beside it, we can try .0. the exemption," said Councillor Gerrits. INSURA E The question of envirolnental liability in- surance was also discus eI at the December 10 meeting. Mr. McCabe said the T.ajority of landfill site users are with FranCowan while Clin- ton and Colborne deal wJohn Slade. "We may have one olicy for all the municipalities, or, for tie municipalities who have different insinrs, we will have them produce.a documea saying they have adequate insurance. I "In all honesty, we teed to do more research," said Mr. McCibe. It was suggested that he two insurance representatives be invi;cd to a board of management meeting. As for ownership of tie site, Goderich Township will purchase to land and lease it to the eight municinalitie,. AP) 3 RETRAC ,ON NOTIO In the Loncbn Free Press Sat. Dec. 12/87 should have read London & S.I. Thomas stores only., A & P apologizes or any inconvenie a this may have cased our customers. Originally, the Holmesville Lanalill Site Committee had hoped to get the new agree- ment finalized and signed by the end of 1987. However, that doesn't seem possible so they are now aiming for the end of January. Step two, which is the studies, will be car- ried out in 1988 and the closure of the old site and phase one of the new site are set for 1989. - "Hopefully all the red tape and studies will be done in the next year," said Mr. Hunter. Consultants for the Holmesville site are the Conestoga Rovers. Mr. McCabe told those present that $45,000 has been spent on studies and another $40,000 will be spent. He also announced that two more applica- tions fon grails have been submitted - one is under the WMIP program for closure of the existing site and is worth $265,000. The se- cond one is allow for various amounts over several years under the Financial Assistance Program and totals $1,726,000. HOURS Recently the hours at the landfill site have changed due to "haulers abusing the site by not covering the garbage," said Goderich Township Reeve Grant Stirling. "In order to run a better site we needed to reduce the hours." This has caused a problem for some con- tractors, one of which is Bud Chamney who has the contract for the Town of Clinton. Both Mr. Chamney and the town have received complaints about garbage being picked up late. Another concern is the fact that with the later opening hour at the dump, the men cannot pick up the garbage along main street before businesses open, causing them to carry it further and adding time to the job. This point was raised by Clinton Mayor John Balfour at the meeting and he was told that changing the dump hours again has not been considered as of yet. "At our next meeting, we'll be meeting with Mr. Levis. We'll see if he can't reschedule staff or what we can do about it," said Mr. McCabe. "Each municipality has it's own con- cerns," said Mr. McCabe. "We'll have to hash it out with the board of management." On the topic of concerns, Reeve Stirling said, "It's no great honor to have.a landfill site this close." He went on to say how the Hamlet of Holmesville had rats and they believed they were coming from the landfill site. They brought in some experts and the problem was eventually solved. Mr. McCabe said one of Goderich's con- cerns was that they have compaction, which would mean less handling at the dump. In trying to let the representatives know that they're worries will be addressed, Mr. Hunter said, "What we're concerned about is having eight happy partners and the best run site this side of Toronto." For now, the board of management will be kept busy dealing with the insurance issue, finding the best method for proportionment and coming up with another draft (Draft 4) for councils' approval. .c KING'S BOOK & GIFT SHOP Just off the Square on East Street, Beside the Post Office. Your Community Card Shop •Grooting Cards *Party Ware •Office Supplies •Books 8 Gifts •Wedding Stationery SHO. • THROWERS AR,E MOVING FAST Once the snow flies, Honda snowthrowers move FAST. Lost yedir, we sold out early. If you want a Honda for Christmas call us today and avoid being disappointed. To Ensure Christmas Av a ila b ility Call262-3318 Now HONDA HS 35... Honda power, instant start, lightweight $649 11.R. 1 Varna 262-3a18