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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2006-11-22, Page 3Wednesday, November 22, 2006 TIMES—ADVOCATE 3 Grand Bend CHC hires interim executive director GRAND BEND — An interim executive director has been appointed to head up the administrative opera- tions of Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre, according to an announcement last week by board chairperson David Bannister. Dr. Glenn Bartlett will be the interim ED, taking charge while the centre's board undertakes a search for a permanent replacement over the next few months, according to Bannister. "We have had our share of upheaval at the centre over the past several months," acknowledged Bannister, "and this move will allow us to step back, review the contents of a recent mediation report undertaken with staff, and make the appropriate moves to improve the work envi- ronment for all staff. Dr. Bartlett is a surgeon as well as a Certified Health Care Executive, and is very familiar with the challenges faced by boards and management of health care organizations in difficult times." Bannister added, "We look forward to working with Glenn to solve some of our operational issues, and to put in place a new strategic plan that will tie in with that of our new LHIN funding agency, and through consultation with staff and residents, meet the needs of the com- munities we serve." Bartlett is a graduate of the University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine and has been a chief operating officer, chief executive officer and vice-president medical of a large health services organization. He is semi -retired and lives in the Exeter Dr. Glenn Bartlett will be the interim ED, taking charge while the centre's board undertakes a search for a permanent replacement over the next few months. Council holds final meeting By Pat Bolen TIMES -ADVOCATE STAFF VARNA — Bluewater council held its last meeting Monday night, before the introduction of the incoming council Dec. 4 which will see several new faces when it is sworn in Dec. 4. Huron County planner Craig Metzger presented a draft bylaw that will cover medium and high density zoning in Bayfield as well as a bylaw for wind turbines in Bluewater. The zoning bylaw will be discussed at a public meeting Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. in Varna and is based on a workshop held Sept.16. The purpose of the pro- posed zoning bylaw amendment is to introduce zoning provisions for resi- dential dwellings contain three or more units to the zoning bylaw in Bayfield. A public meeting to discuss the pro- posed regulations covering wind energy facilities in Bluewater will be held Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. in Varna with those attending able to make written or verbal statements. The regulations are intended to permit small scale wind energy facili- ties under 50 kilowatts in size while prohibiting all commercial activities in the areas covered in the zoning bylaws. In other business, chief building official Brad Dietrich requested direction from council on how to pro- ceed with a building code order to comply for a property in Zurich. Dietrich said a written complaint was received about water coming from a property at the corner of Victoria and Rosalie Streets and being deposited onto the lot at 27 Goshen St. N. Dietrich said after a written com- plaint was received about the prob- lem, building inspector Randy Lovie has made several attempts to contact the owner of the property without success. He added that a reversal of an existing eavestrough will divert water from the east lot line and stop the problem. Council passed a motion authoriz- ing the work to be done by the municipality on behalf of the owner. I. Business Directory REPAIRS Sewing Machine REPAIRS TO ALL MAKES Free estimates 90 day Warranty Experienced since 1952 Sew and Save Centre Ltd. 149 Downie St., Stratford Phone 271-9660 piniimen THAN% YG7<J I; i TO THE 892 (KNOWN) SUPPORTERS WHO VOTED FOR ME IN THE SOUTH HURON MUNICIPAL ELECTION: o THANK YOU .' Although 1 wasn't elected, I believe you have given pg d i Wally Fydenchuck www.fydenchuk.ca e me the mandate to fight on your behalf for the issues you know 1 stand for. Congratulations to members of the newly -elected council and the unsuccessful candi- dates who added some balance to this election. Thank Vou Oank Mon 'thank 'you THANK you iiIH011900 area. "Our goal is to continue efforts toward making GBACHC a model for integrated health care services in Ontario" noted Bannister. "We will continue to work toward achieving this goal, and welcome Dr. Bartlett's assistance in these efforts." 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