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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1979-03-29, Page 6PAGE 6--GODFRICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 1979 Want floor ' lens for airport terminal A lengthy discusion regarding the proposed airport terminal and the possible construction of a larger terminal -hangar facility by a private in- dustry, took place when the Goderich Airport Committee met on Wednesday evening, March 21. The outcome of the dicussion was a motion that the committee ap- prove an expenditure not to exceed $250 for floor plans for the new ter- minal. A report from the ad hoc committee con- cerning the airport terminal as read by Dick Wright was received by the committee as printed. Airport co-ordinator Ed Scruton reported to the committee that Carlyle Bannister of the Bluewater Truck Centre had given the airport use of one of the fire fighting carts with the equipment to be charged at the committee's cost. The committee passed a motion authorizing that the gquipment be charged and that the secretary, Ken Hunter, check with the town's insurance agent regar- ding the cost of charging. A lengthy discussion about the construction and costs of a new run- way at the airport took place with a motion that the committee approach the provincial govern- ment at the earliest possible instance to enquire about the availability off grant money for a new runway. This motion was carried even though committee chairman, Don Wheeler, informed the rest of the committee that he had talked to Transport Canada with regards to the availability of grants and had found that there are none available in the near future. Co-ordinator Scruton stated that at the time of his hiring, he was asked if he was interested in obtaining his pilot's licence. He has started flying lessons and asked if the committee would grant any financial consideration. No motions were recorded regarding this request. The co-ordinat.rr was instructed by the com- mittee .to purchase tie - down ropes as required. The committee passed a motion that the yearly rates for tie -down fees be set at an amount equal to 11 months rent with the renewal date being March 1, 1979 of each year. The committee moved that Commissioner of Works, Ken Hunter, investigate the structural adequacy of the town owned hangar and report back to the committee. A discussion took place about the location of the temporary hangar owned by Mr. Stewart and Mr. Machan. It was the consensus of the com- mittee that the location of the hangar be left to co- ordinator Scruton. Committee secretary Goderich Township meeting • Ken Hunter gave a brief report on the status of the tree trimming at the end of the runway. He stated that the actual trees should be counted, within a week's time and the necessary information forwarded to the town solicitor. A letter from Donald Ross advising the committee that he has decided to take his air- craft out of the covered storage area at the air- port effective the end of March 1979, was received and filed. A letter from Huron County Council advising the committee that council has authorized a grant of up to 50 per cent of operating deficit of the Goderich Airport to a maximum of $23,000 for 1979, was also received and filed. The meeting adjourned with a decision to hold the next meeting on April 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the town hall council chambers. Want building permit Goderich Township, Cauncil listened to several deputations when it met on March 19. Mr. and Mrs. Hartman were present at the meeting to again seek approval of a building permit to increase an existing commercial operation. No motions were recorded regarding this. Fraser Aylsworth was present to explain his severance request. Council passed a motion to invite Gary Davidson, Huron County planner, to a meeting to discuss_ development on lot 10,. concession one regarding this severance request. Mr. Gemeinhardt and Mr. Wallis were present to solicit support in their „land severance request also. Regarding this request, council passed a motion that the Reeve attend the hearing on behalf of the township. Spence Cummings, Huron. County Development Officer, was present to explain the aims and work of the County Development Committee with em- phasis on industrial, commercial and tourism areas. • Blake Edwards of the Ministry of Natural Resources was present to discuss projects of the Ministry, in particular those in the Wingham district. Mr. Harris and Mr. Cox were present to explain the development of Conklin's plan of sub- division on lots 109 and 105 Maitland concession. Council passed a motion that streets C and D be joined into one street rather than be left as two short dead ends and that the rest of the plan as presented on March 19 and dated March 16, be approved in principle on full services. John Seaman: had a poultry claim and af- di avit.' The claim was investigated by C. Ellis who estimated the total loss at 30 pounds: Council moved that Scaman's poultry claim be denied. Robert Storey's plan of subdivision for lot 27, concession 11, as revised, was approved in principle by council. Council moved that the Goderich Branch of the I.O.D.E. be given per- mission to hold a tag day at Zehr's. The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority presented the Shore Line Study Report to council. Council passed a motion that Ian Deslauriers be invited to attend a council meeting on either April 16 or May 7 at 8:30 p.m. to discuss the report. • By-law number 3, 1979, a by-law to regulate land use and the buildings thereon was given three readings, and passed by council. Accounts totalling over $11,000 were ordered paid by council. Tenders for crushing, hauling and stockpiling gravel were received from Lavis (15,000 yards at .$1.54 and stockpile 3,000 yards at .99) and Radford (15,000 yards at $1.60 and stockpile 3,000 yards at $1.05). Council passed a motion to accept the Lavis tender. Pollard Brothers tender for calcium at . $103.50 per flake ton, was accepted by council also. Building permits were -issued to R. Fulcher for a manure storage tank, to William Chowen• for a storage shed, to Philip Gemeinhardt for a sugar shanty and to Bluewater Centre for four cabins. For ape a Dickens of a Check the Classifieds, first! 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