HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Citizens News, 1976-11-17, Page 16Page 16 -Citizens News, No iember 17, 197E
New reeve for Stanley
Stanley reeve Anson McKin-
ley did not allow his name to be
entered as a candidate for town-
ship council this year. At the
ratepayers meeting Monday
evening, Mr. McKinley ex-
pressed his appreciation to
the people of the township
and of the county for the oppor-
tunities he has received, Mr.
McKinley has been on Stanley's
council for the past 14 years
and was Warden of Huron
County in 1975.
Mr. McKinley did comment
on the county ' council's rejec-
set up the way the county
feels best, not the province.
The county is spending too
much money on administra-
tion added Mr. McKinley and
he feels some changes in the
future are inevitable.
"The system we have not is
good, " he said, " but no system
is so good it couldn't be bet-
ter. "
Mr. McKinely than gave the
30 or so ratepayers present an
overview of the activities of
council over the past two years.
The purchase of a farm for the
STANLEY HAS NEW REEVE—Anson McKinley, the present
reeve of the township, addresses the ratepayers at a meeting
Monday night. Mr. McKinley wished the new council all the
best, especially the new reeve, Tom Consitt, who is in by
acclamation. Photo by McKinley
tion of a proposal to reduce'
the number of people in that
council.
"In my view," said Mr.
McKinley, "there is no need to
have 45 people sit on County
council". Mr. McKinley add-
ed Tom Consitt, deputy -reeve
of Stanley's Council, did not
agree with him on this and had
voted against any reduction at
the county level. Mr. Consitt
will be the new reeve of Stanley
by acclamation, as his was the
only nomination received by the
c1eik before the deadline.
Mr. McKinley went on to
say part of the problem with the
system is it will take acts of
legislature to allow the county
to make changes he feels would
be beneficial. He explained
several County committees are
presently set up by statutes
and have authority to make any
decision unless by-law is need-
ed. Mr. McKinley feels these
committees, such as Huron -
view, the Library Board, and
the Road Committee should be
landfill site in 1975 was possi-
ble because council was able to
use $16,000 from accumulated
surplus over the past five
years. The remainder of the
cost came from current revenue
for that year causing the town-
ship to have a slight deficit in
1975.
"I am not in favor of accumu-
lating surplus each year,"
added Mr. McKinley. The
township will probably run at
a small deficit this year, how-
ever, it is difficult to tell until
the year is over.'
Mr. McKinley warned the
future council they have only
begun to see the increases in
the cost of gravel and urged
them to keep working on getting
blacktop paving done. In the
past, requests to blacktop have
been turned down by the pro-
vince.
Tnm enncitt. will hA
reeve for council as he inform-
ed those present he would let
his name stand. Mr. Consitt
spent six years as a councillor
for the township and two years
as deputy -reeve, He thanked
Mr. McKinley for the support
and guidance received from him
in the past eight years.
Mr. Consitt informed the
ratepayers that last year two
bridges were built by the town-
ship, one on the fourth con-
cession and one on the second
concession. Also $28,000 was
spent to build up the road going
to Jellystone Park near Bay-
field. However, the Park has
paid $10,000 to the township to
help with this road.
The township spent $15,000
on calcium chloride this year
and $33,000 on gravel. Last
winter • $10,000 was spent on
clearing roads and $2,200 was
spent clearing up after the sleet
storm alone. $4,000 was spent
on municipal drains and all the
equipment is in good shape.
Paul Steckle will be the
townships new Deputy -Reeve
by acclamation. He has been a
councillor for the past six
years, and during his last term
was a member of the Conser-
vation Authority for Stanley.
Mr. Steckle reminded the
ratepayers present they now
have the Bannockburn wilde-
life area close to Varna and said
he was sure more activities will
be seen in this area in the
future.
The Authority will work with
private people to try and stop
erosion according to Mr. Steck-
le, and will also subsidize pri-
vate owners who wish to plant
trees. Under the Shoreline
Property Assistance program,
Stanley township has $100,000
available, and the loans are
over 10 years with an 8 percent
interest level. So far, Mr.
Steckle says seven people have
.applied for this and $17,800
has beets approved.
Councillor Don Brodie ex-
plained to the ratepayers the
government has put limits on
the tile drain loan money avail-
able, so the township has placed
a $400 maximum on every 100
acres of land.
He added the township now
has a home renewal program
to a limit of $31,000 which may
be applied for by homeowners
and which is greated to income.
So far the township has re-
ceived six applications.
Mr. Brodie has been on coun-
cil for the past four years and
will be a member of the new
council by acclamation.
Don. McGregor has been on
council for the past two years
and will be on the coming
council as well, by acclamation.
He informed the ratepayers the
• We have u goal,
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3/4 1/4= '35,OOO
3/4
of our initial goal of $35,000 has been
gratefully received from many people
and organizations in our area.
1/of the $35,000 must still be raised
from those not yet canvassed
in order to meet our goal.-
When
oal.-
When a canvasser calls on you please be generous
Write for further information:
Zurich Community Centre Fund Raising Committee
Box 304, Zurich, Ontario.
*receipts will be given ft:), tax purposes, for all donations.
ball lights cost $688 and $6,387
was spent on the township park.
Also $4,710 was spent closing
up the old dump and $5,387
was spent opening the new
landfill site.
Clarence Rau will be the new
member to council, also by
acclamation, and he informed
the ratepayers he is looking
forward to working with council
over the next two years.
Bob Peck is the nominee for
the Huron Board of Education.
He has served one term on the
board in the past and enjoyed
it very much. He attended 100
percent of the meetings called
as well as visiting every school
in the County at least once.
Mr. Peck assured those pre-
sent the situation with the
Vanastra children is under
control. As soon as an agree-
ment is reached with Conestoga
College to rent part of their
facilities, Mr. Peck felt quite
sure no children in this area
would have to change schools.
As of September 30, Mr. Peck
says there are 12,422 students
enrolled in the County
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