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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1995-05-17, Page 2t. ° buy back lots Continued from front page the property deal for him, Ross Davies of Wingham. At the request of Mr. Murphy,. Mr. Miller said be had no objec- tion to waving his client privileges to allow cross examination of Mr. Davies. During cross examination, Mr. Davies differed with Mr. Miller's recollection that he (Mr. Davies) had advised him the township was going to start expropriation proce- dures against his properties in Wroxeter. Mr. Davies testified he told Mr. Miller expropriation was one of the options being considered by the township. Mr. Miller recalled Mr. Davies telling him that he wouldn't want to represent him in any expropria- tion case, because he (Mr. Davies) also represented the township in matters. The two lots purchased by Mr. Miller in 1993 while he was clerk - treasurer for the Township of Howick, have an unusual back- ground. From 1906 to 1988-89 the Township of Howick assumed the lots belonged to the township. However, they were in an estate and the owners had no idea where they were, or what had happened to them. The lots were located by Mr. Davies for a client who had come to see him on another matter,•and mentioned the unknown lots in the estate. Mr. Miller and his wife pur- chased the Tots in 1993 for $5,000. Subsequently one of the lots was transferred to the sole ownership of Mrs. Miller. When the township found out Mr. Miller had purchased the lots, council tried to buy them back. However, council would not pay Mr. Miller's asking price of • $20,000. , According to Mr. Miller, it was because council was angry at him that his applications for an Official Plan amendment and rezoning were denied. GORRIE DEAL During testimony, Mr. Miller noted on the very night council de- nied his applications,it agreed to sell two lots adjacent to the ball park in the Village of Gorrie. Pointing out the Gorrie park is East Wawanosh supports changing of Part Lot 42 of Con- two lots would ,be available as a smaller with less township -owned open space around it than the Wroxeter park, Mr. Miller said it is obvious to him that he is being treated differently by council. While Mr. Brophy raised some questions about making the Gorrie deal public, saying the matter was now before the Freedom of Infor- mation and Privacy commission, Mr. Middleton stated any business off council is public. Looking at the agreement re- garding the properties in Gorrie, signed by both the township and the proposed purchaser, Mr. Middleton said it represented an intention by the township to sell the properties. However, the deal is contingent upon the rezoning of the properties from Open Space to Village Residential. Any neighboring property own- er could oppose the rezoning, Mr. Middleton noted. Mr. Miller agreed with Mr. Middleton, add- ing he had been denied access to the document. Mr. Miller also maintained be- cause the township thought it owned the two lots, they had been wrongly zoned as Open Space. As private lots, they should be zoned Village Residential, he said, and now was the time to correct a wrong. The township argued there was no discrimination against Mr. Miller. The development of the lots, according to the township, would not only block access to the park from the south, but would prohibit future expansion of the park. Reeve Fairies said he had no idea how the two lots had been missed from the tax roll for so many 'ears, or why the township had fust assumed ownership. During , the hearing, Mr. Middleton suggested that if he did decide in favor of the appellant, he might recommend the property owner build a road to the end of his property. While there is a street allowance adjacent to the properties, a roadway has never , been opened by the township The land" is currently being used by farmers as cropland. In "response to' a question by Mr. Middleton, Mr.• Treble' said the properties in question are not subject to site plan approval by the township. Chtel concerit s costs could ripe• _L41 BROWN The Advance -Tines -Fire chief Harley Gaunt told the Wingham Area Fire Board last Wednesday evening that he had received some complaints about people burning 'junk' in their back yards. "I want to know what we are to do?" he asked the board. "If we go and put out the fire, it will cost the municipality $500 an hour." There wasalso some concern that if the fire department didn't respond to the call, then the fire could become more serious. The chief also wondered if there would be more people burning garbage in their back yards in Wingham, after June 1 when resi- dents will be required to buy tags Fire fighters to be reimbursed Course takes 20 hours The Wingham Area Fire Board whole weekend. will reimburse the two members The board agreed, after some of the department who will be at- discussion, to pay the fire officers tending a trainer/facilitator course $200 plus mileage with each to next month. submit expense receipts in order to Deputy fire chief Lynn Hickey be reimbursed. John Jacques of and captain Bill Doig will be at- Howick Township made the mo - tending the coursebeing held in tion with Mery Baker of Turnber- Clinton, June 23 to 25. ry Township the seconder. The Fire chief Harley Gaunt asked motion carried. the board, at its May meeting last In his report to the board, chief Wednesday evening, that the two Gaunt said that the training at both men be reimbursed for their time. stations in April was in conjunc- He noted that the course will be tion with the Wingham Ambu- held Friday evening and all day lance Services, and dealt with pa - Saturday and Sunday at the Town tient care and the removal from Hall in Clinton. The course will hazardous situations. involve about 20 hours. The fire chief reported that he Gaunt reported that the course was conducting a fire safety baby is to do with the certification of sitting course for a group of girl fire fighters in the province of On- guides on May 18. tario, and will include a standard He also reported that he was level of training for every depart- pleased with the cleaning of the ment within the province. walls and ceiling of the apparatus The fire chief said that in the floor. past, the board has reimbursed fire "Everything had to be scrubbed fighters who have gone oh cours- off with a brush," said Gaunt. es. He said those who were paid He added that Moran Mechani- by the hour, where reimbursed for- cal has finished installing the new loss of income. heating system at the Wingham Board chairman Harold Gibson station, and will begin installing of Howick Township said that the .the new heating system at the Gor- two officers are giving up the rie station. ,• Development changes BELGRAVE East Wawanosh one residence. Township council approved the Council also deemed that the Hullett and Morris stance BELGRAVE - East Wawanosh Township threw its support behind the Townships of Hullett and Mor- in a dispute with the Town of Blyth. The township will be sending a letter to the Town of Blyth, indi- cating its support of Hullett and Morris in regards to the Township of Hullet's dispute with Blyth over representation on the Blyth Area Recreation Committee. East Wawanosh Township wants the recreation agreement ad- hered to. Blyth has four represen- tatives on the board, but has only been sending two representatives to the past few meetings, in an ef- fort to cut costs. In the letter, East Wawanosh Township will let Blyth know that the township is prepared to with- draw from the committee. List of Advertisers to be found in this week's ingbarm Adreach Joe Zehr Auctions All Wall Construction John Cullen Chev Olds A. R. MacDonald John Newell Carpentry Construction Keils Insurance Askes Bros. Construction Keith Fitzsimmons Real Estate Blue Jay Cheering Society Keith's Repair Service Bluewater Driving Academy Ltd. Knechtel's B & M Roofing - Len Metcalfe Auction Ltd. Braemar Maitland Estates Brian Rintoul Auctions Mclntee Real Estate C.A.M.0 McPhee Pharmacy Canadian Tire Allan R. 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Morris Township briefs Bodlmin consent decisions Bodmin Farms requested a re -zoning or minor variance for three lots, at last Tuesday's meeting of Morris Township council. The three lots were Lot 10 and Lot ) of Concession 4 and Lot 11 of Concession 5. Lot 9 is an 83 -acre parcel of land that Bodmin would like to have re- zoned. However, it is 10 acres less than the required acreage°for a re- zoning. Lot 9 is just a few feet short of the required acreage, with the barn on the farm land and the house on a separate parcel of land. Council decided to wait for the survey on Lot 9 before making a final decision, but questioned a minor variance for Lot 10, because according to Coun,John Duskocy, "a 10 -acre parcel of land is not minor." Nothing was required for Lot 11 of Concession 5, because there are no buildings on the property. Cemeteries Coun. Kevin Pletch informed Morris Township council at its last meeting that the McCrae'Cemetery was owned by the Anglican Church, but the church was closing after its service May 7. He said that the church looks after the cemetery, but would like to hand it over to the township. However, Coun. Pletch said that the ceme- tery needs a lot work, and some of the headstones are in need of major repairs. He added that a new entrance would also be required. Regarding the Blyth Union Cemetery, clerk -treasurer Nancy Michie said ,there was still no provision for the four municipalities to set-up a by-law. She added that no one is sure of a meeting, and the ownership of the main cemetery is still in question. Blyth says that they own it, and Hul- lett Township also say they own it.. Coun. John Duskocy said that Morris Township should just "leave well enough alone." Reeve Bert Elliott said that they should just contin- ue the way they have been. The clerk -treasurer said there will be no affect as to assessing a levy against the other municipalities, but they can still ask for a grant. How- ever, she said that if Blyth owns it they will have to pass a by-law, and if Hullett owns it they will have to pass a by-law. r 1 1 1 1I 1 I I 1 1 1 L Contestants! Come & compete for over $40.000. in cash and prizes. Nine different categories! Entry deadline June 1/95. 21st ANNUAL 1 toDIAN©NN t,(O�1NTrRQ(1Psmo ttrI E37 rM C Come & Enjoy A country music filled week -end. Bring the entire family. See tomorrow's stars. July 7-8-9/95 Camping on Contest Site Available, For Applications and/or information CaII: (519) 426-3714 or write P.O. Box 426, Simcoe, Ontario N3Y 4L5 ... a a um a a me m -s a r- a 1 ®t 1 1 1 I I 1 1 1 J from the town, if they have more than one bag of garbage per week. Chief Gaunt noted that people could be burning milk cartons and other things that cannot be recy- cled, Mery Baker Township said put back on added that if law' in the of Tumberry the onus should the municipality. there is a 'burning by - municipality, it should be He be up to the by-law enforcement officer to enforce it. It was noted that there is a by- law in' the Village of Belgrave, prohibiting the burning of gar- bage. Chief the ing.. bage the Gaunt board to tell tozomplain in their back municipal was the instructed by people phon- about burning gar_ to contact yards clerk. .�(, �, •fit' 51. tr rat star Petirerrirnt Centre etre Residential Building • All on one floor • Community oriented care centre - Health support services • Beauty and Barber Shop • Accommodation available ° Caring, courteous & understanding staff. WINGHAM 357-3430 4. 9. 4. 4. 4. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Sponsored by: • fliiI. INSURANCE BROKERS (Wingham) Ltd. Randy Buhrow Gorrie, 335-3525 • Wingham, 357-2636 "INSURING TOMORROW TODAY" WEDNESDAY MAY 17 •BACK EDUCATION COURSE wit be offered at Wingham and District Hospital,7-9 p.m. in the hospital gymnasium. Participants require a family doctor's referral to attend the course. For more information phone Mary Terpstra, 357-3210, ext. 234. -All candidates meeting, Hillcrest Central School, Teeswater, 8 p.m. SATURDAY. MAY 20 -Wingham Kinsmen Annual Plant Sale, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Home Video parking lot. .Fiddle Jamboree, Hullett Central School, 2-8 p.m. Phone 482-7249 for information. -Western Days Dance at old Lucknow Arena Site. Rain location Community Centre. Sponsored by Lucknow Chamber of Commerce. SUNDAY. MAY 21 -Singles Dance at Wingham Legion Hall. Dancing 7 - 11 p.m. TUESDAY. MAY 23 -Town of Wingham Garden Refuse pickup. Please have at curb by 8 a.m. today. WEDNESDAY. MAY 24 •Bluevale United Church cold meat supper, 5-7 p.m. For take-outs phone 357-1123 from 10 a.m. - 12 noon. We Represent howick • Farm Residential • Competitive Rates • Inspection Service • Auto HOSPITAL HIGHLIGHTS A review of activities at WINGHAM AND DISTRICT HOSPITAL 1. Who makes A public forum will be held on June 7th, 7 - 9 p.m., in decisions for you? the Sacred Heart Parish Hall. Ministry representatives 2. Do you have a will7 will be present to discuss and answer questions on the 3. Do you have power of Consent to Treatment Act, Substitute Decisions Act attorney? and the Advocacy Act. The informatiorl,contained in these acts is important to everyone - we encourage you to attend. OBSTETRICAL LABOUR SUPPORT COURSE: AUXILIARY NEWS: ANNUAL MEETING: This course is scheduled for interested individuals at the Wingham. & District Hospital on June 3rd and 4th. Registration fee of $45.00 includes course materials and nutrition breaks. Call W. Woodley at 357-3210 ext. 213. Thanks to at volunteers and supporters who contributed to the spring rummage sale. All leftover articles were donated to Goodwill in London. We are pleased to announce that Esther Howson will be the new Teen Volunteer Coordinator, effective September 1st. The annual meeting of the Wingham and District Hospital Corporation will be held at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 1995 in the Nursing Assistant School. NEEDED - The Continuing Care Unit has volunteer openings to assist with a variety of programs such as portering, VOLUNTEERS reading, letter writing, craft activities. Training and orientation will be provided. For more information call M. Campbell, Nursing Coordinator at 357-3210, ext. 236. FYI: Reserve September 16 - Hospital Foundation Eliminatlen Draw & Dance. Tickets on sale soon. PATIENT Telephones have now been installed at each patient bed and patients may,rent one for $15. The fee covers TELEPHONES the administration charge and use of the telephone for the first week or portion thereof. You may continue the service on payment of $15 for each additional week or portion thereof. The rental fee for long term patients is $40 per month. We hope this new service will be of value to you. HOSPITAL HISTORIAN: Thanks to Isabel Gamiss who, after 14 years of faithful service as Hospital Historian, will retire In June. r�