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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1984-03-28, Page 3Late accounts payable have expIanation,oun The manner in which late accounts payable are presented to council was questioned by councillor Wayne Ellis at the Mar. 14 meeting of Seaforth council. Despite his concerns, the presentation of late accounts will continue as in the past with only minor changes. At regularcouncil meetings, councillors are presented with a list of accounts payable which includes the amount of the account. But in order to include last minute accounts which are received at the municipal office after the initial list is compiled, clerical staff prepare a second list which is made available at the regular meeting. Using this method, the chairperson of each committee cannot review the late accounts at their committee meetings. "I don't like it. There must be some way around this system so that the accounts. can be checked before the meeting," said Mr. Ellis. "I suggest an explanation of each late account be included. As it is now, the chairman of each committee never sees late. accounts payable before the council meeting, and they should. Maybe we should question everyone of them." "Would it not suffice to include in the list what the invoice was for?" asked councillor Henry Mero. There should be a brief explanation. On the night of the council meeting, we don't know what these accounts are for," said Mr. Ellis. Councillor Irwin Johnston is responsible for checking invoices of late accounts payable at council meetings. "If a councillor has a question, Irwin checks to see what, the account was for," said deputy -clerk, Luanne Phair. "But there's no problem adding an explanation to the late accounts payable list." Now we're putting the onus on Irwin. Maybe committee heads should see the late accounts payable folder, initial receipts and then they ,are responsible," said deputy - reeve, Bill Bennett. "Why not have a cut-off date for accounts? If they're late, hold them for the next council meeting," said reeve Bill Campbell. A recommendation by councillor Paul Ross, that until the BACPAC bookkeeping system is in place, invoices be broken down to proper departments and no explanation be added to the late accounts payable list, was accepted. CORRESPONDENCE READ The way correspondence is handled at council meetings was also questio ed by councillor Ellis. But there will not be any changes in the way correspondence is handled. Included in each councillor's monthly folder are' photocopies of any letters received dealing with municipal matters. Members have sufficient time to read the correspond- ence before regular council meetings but the letters are read at the meetings by the clerk or, deputy -clerk. Wasn't the idea of sending correspond- ence home with us hat we wouldn't have to read it out 1eue .it council meetings?" asked Mr. Ellis. I don't have any trouble with it. It, gives council time to digest the letters," said mayor Alf Ross. "Then there's no sense in sending it home with us," replied Mr. Ellis. "I like getting the correspondence early," said councillor Bill Martin. When 1 get it, I read it, think about it and when it's read aloud a: council mehtings, I can make a decision on how to handle it. ' HIRE STUDENT • Included in the correspondence was a letter from the Huron County Planning Depart- ment. Seaforth has agreed to pay one-third of the expenses to hire a summer student. Other municipalities involved include Bayfield audit+^ Stanley Township. The student will be working on'Seaforth'se'e zoning bylaw . and will -.cost the town;" approximately $500. The total cost, for. the 18 week work term; is $3,888:but a government. grant covets 75 -per cent of the, cost, The'_ student will divide his/her time equally 1 among the three municipalities, If mileage is incurred, the student will be reimbursed 20 t cents per kilorneter. MAYOR WILL ATTEND Mayor Alf Ross said he will attend the _ annual conference of the, .Organization of Small Urban Municipalities ttf be held in Stratford from May 2.5 The,:tieme for this year's conference is "Tourism - An Economic Resource". Mr. Ross ady(ed othercouncil members to attend ; but due to' other commitments, nobodyy4ily, be able to. The annual meeting of the Huron County Munic}pa1 Officers' Association will be held in BrutSs,'els on April 10. Last year, Seaforth was the host municipality for the event. "Quite a few/municipalities have a good representation at these meetings. I suggest the clerk and deputy -clerk attend," said mayor Alf Ross. Other council members who will attend include Hill Campbell, Hazel Hildebrand, Irwin Johnston, Henry Mero and Paul Ross. Secretary of the Optimist Club, Harry Derihaan informed council that a parade to kick-offbi-centennial activities will be held in conjunction with the Optimist Club, Mardi Gras, May 26. The parade will be approxi- mately one hour'in1en 1i at any given point. Mayor Ross said the Policeand. fire .chiefs should be notified ofthe Brussels gets grant to repair dam The approval of a $260,199 grant from the Government of Canada to the Village of Brussels, was announced by Eugene Whelan, Minister of Agriculture, on behalf of John Roberts, Minister of Employment and Immigration. The grant will enable Brussels, in co-operation with the . Maitland Valley Conservation Authority, to rehabilitate the Brussels Dam. An estimated 24 jobs will be created for 22 weeks. The Village of Brussels is contributing $64,596 towards the total cost of this project. "I am very pleased that the Government of Canada is making this significant contribution for the rehabilitation of the Brussels Dam. This project will create much needed employment and when completed, will provide aid in maintaining the ground water table and will help augment low summer water flows in the river," said Mr. Whelan. "The people of Brussels will greatly benefit from the enhanced recreational facilities the project will produce through the revitalization of the mill pond at the base of the dam and the construction of an artificial. island. I want to extend my best wishes for a very successful project to the Village of Brussels and the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority. I have enjoyed working to secure federal funds for this excellent project." The grant was made possible through the federal governments Job Stimulus Program APPLES ARE NUTRITIOUS—The kinder- Oldfield stand with students Heather ;Max- Dowell, Erica Brownridge and Robin Martin garten "class of Vanastra Public School well, Lori McLachlan and Mike Burley, in the third row and Robbie Wheeler, John received apples for snacks from the Seaforth Shannon Embling, Melissa Tremblay and Ward and Jim Bob Ward In the back row. Junior Farmers as part of Nutrition Month. Robbie Walker In the second row, Tina (Hundertmarkphoto) Junior Farmers Sharon Path ick and Dianne u ■ / / / I • _ • Students at Vanastra Public School are real1y,."eating up" their courses lately. As alb . of Nutrition Month, students are eat ing about healthy eating and good exereise until Apr. 13, "Hopefully, the unit will get the students thinking so that when they get the {nunchies, they'll grab a carrot stick instead ofpotato chips," says principal, John Ross. Each Tuesday and Friday from 2:40 to 3:30 p.m.,' the whole school is divided into six teams. Each team visits one of six elective areas where students learn the. skills of Mousercise (exercise to Walt Disney music), play nutrition games, learn about peanut butter, develop a routine on skipping, study the nutritional parts of junk food or learn how to make their own - nutritious snacks. "We look at junk food and the four food groups in the. Canada Food Guide and compare the nutrition pf each. After looking at hot dogs, hamburgers, Milkshakes, gum drops and candy, we decided that pizza is the best because it has food from each of the groups. Then, with the bigkids helping the little kids, we make the pizza," says Mr. Ross. Planned since September with the help of Huron County nutritionist Cathy Thomson, the month-long unit started with the philosophy that everyone learns more effectively if they start their day with a nutritionally balanced breakfast. The first meal is complemented with foods from the four basic food groups for the rest of the day. By the end of the day, all of the nutrients necessary for normal develop- ment have been eaten without eating more calories than necessary. Besides the six electives, the nutrition theme is emphasized in the classroom COUNCIL/FROMPAGEONE Owne•r of i s or ,..' er1y hpus "What motivated the bylaw?" asked councillor Paul Ross. "Why reduce the reserve fund? How much is in it now?" "it's already all there," replied mayor Alf Ross. "Where will the extra 55,000 go?" asked Mr. Ross. "1 thought it was going into the other reserve fund (capital works reserve)," replied councillor Bill Martin. "Otherwise it wigo in the general fund and eventually come back to us." OTHER BYLAWS Council passed several bylaws including a bylaw to establish a capital works reserve fund for the construction of a water tower and production well. The, fund is not to exceed $1 million including accumulated interest, The Seaforth PUC have informed council that the present water tower may have to be replaced in 15 years. The reserve fund will help offset the financial burden if the tower should have to be replaced. A bylaw was passed to approve the hiring of a fourth public works employee, Paul Hulley. Mr. Hulley will serve a six menth probationary period and will receive 816,312 per year. The salary was derived from the 1983 Outside Worker salary grid, level five category. Council approved a bylaw approving an application for severance made by John and tlnne Middegaal. One of the conditions of the bylaw was that Mr. and Mrs. Middegaal cannot make improvements on the property known as Part 5, Plan 22R-1515 before entering into a subdivision agreement with the town. POLICEJ(ROM PAGE ONE the booklet can be used as promotional material," said Mr. Ross. "Who would supervise the student and where would he/she work out of?" asked councillor Martin. "1 don't want to see any interference with town staff." "1 don't know the answer. That will have to be decided after the project is underway," relied Mr. Ross. Who pays for the booklet?" asked councillor Ellis. "The student would only do the ground- work and gather information," replied deputy -clerk Luanne Phair. "When funds are available, it could be printed. There may even be a government grant available." NO QUOTE Tenders were advertised for an air -condi- tioner for the Seaforth and District Commun- ity Centres, "but no quotes were received," said deputy -reeve Bill Bennett. "The booster club has offered to pay for it." ' A warning system has also been installed on all the exit doors of the building becatfse kids were getting in without anyone knowing," he said. FIRE VAN TENDERED Although Tuckersmith Township objected to the purchase of a new rescue van for the Seaforth district fire department, "the motion for a new van did carry and the fire MARCH 28, 1884 George Upshall of Hibbert has disposed of his farm containing 100 acres to Mr. D. McKellar for the sum of 87,800. Mr. Upshall gives possession next fall. Mrs. Vercoe and fancily (formerly of Seaforth) left town for port Worth, Texas, on Wednesday morning last. The doctor has commenced the practise of his profession in that city, and is doing well, while his health is much improved. George Sproat met with a slight mishap the other day. While driving down the street one of the lines got fast in a ring of the harness and the animal turned around upsetting the buggy, throwing Mr. Sproat upon the ground. He was not much injured. A woman who keeps a disorderly house on the south side of the railway tracks was brought before the Mayor on Friday and fined S20 and costs. A young woman who was an inmate of the house was also fined. We are Informed upon good authority that a number of young men and men Who are not IN THE YEARS AGONE so young and who would not Tike to have their names given to the public in such a connection, are in the habit of visiting this place. MARCH 26, 1909 Michael Downey, Huron Road has dis- posed of one of his farms to Jas. Cronin of Dublin. Syrup making is all on the go now and those who are engaged in the work report the season favorable. A meeting of the library board in Brussels will be held on Saturday evening to choose plans for the new Carnegie library to be built here this summer. The lot on the corner of Mill and Turnberry streets has been purchased for this purpose: The grant asked for and provided by Mr, Carnegie is S6,500. John McGrath, the well known horseman chief will let tenders," said Mayor Alf Ross. "Their argued that in the last three years, there s been a new fire truck, tank truck and firehall." Seaforth will not receive a tax rebate of 8820 on the fire hall property, "because Tuckersmith felt the fire hall was not additional cost to Seaforth," said Mr. Ross. "it's a loss of tax revenue on our part," said councillor Henry Mero. , COUNCIL SALARIES Council members received remuneration for attending February meetings. Mayor Alf Ross received 8315; Reeve Campbell, 8200; Deputy -reeve Bennett, 8200; Councillors Hildebrand 8200; Ellis, 5290; Johnston, 8200; Martin, 8200; Mero, S345; Ross, S270. Councillor Mero also received 854.40 for travelling to the police convention in Sarnia. In 1983, council members. received $24,229 in remuneration. Registration fees of $562 were paid; 8354.91 for mileage; 5909.30 for accommodations and "other" which includes meals and parking was 5582. The remuneration breakdowns for 1983 are as follows: Mayor Ross, 84,195; Reeve Campbell $2,594; Deputy -reeve Bennett, $2,785; Councillors Ellis, 81,925; Hilde- brand, 82,705; Johnston, 82,695; Martin, 82,310; Mero, 52,395; Ross, $2.625. of Dublin has been busy in the neighborhood recently as he purchased frdm the farmers half a car load of particularly good horses. They were purchased for M. Riddle of Winnipeg, one of the big horse dealers of the west. MARCH 30, 1934 Geo. Daly who for some months past has been a contributing artist to the Toronto Star Weekly, has accepted a position on the art staff of the paper. A number of Mr. Daly's sketches have been appetlring each week. Detroit's lone goal 'against Toronto Maple Leaf's on Wednesday night In the National Hockey League play-offs was scored by Cooney Weiland, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Weiland of Egmondville. Miss Fennell of the Collegiate staff gave a most interesting and delightful talk on Canadian poets at the Home and School Association meeting on Monday. Correction during subjects such age mathematics and language arts. From donations fromlocal service groups and businesses, the students receive a nutritious snack everyday. By the last day on Friday; Apr. 13, each of the elective groups ,will have helped develop a nutritious meal that will be served at noon. "We're using the hands-on approach so that if students can touch the food groups, they'll have a little better idea about i'hy nutrition is so important," says Mr, Ross. Getting the surrounding community involved is also a goal of the nutrition unit. Mr. Ross says that adults are welcome to join any of the electives on Tuesdays and Fridays. "The community is really picking up on it," he says. "One family is donating one orange per student in the spirit of good nutrition." • fined,tie The 1c6' a1 "corps of `the' Sa1va1 on�'Army . celebrate the , 50th anniversary of the founding of the Seaforth Corps at the Citadel - on Sunday with special services. MARCH 27, 1959 The Seaforth Pee Wee Lions bogey team paid a retail visit to the Dearborn Bruins on Saturday and played in the Detroit Olympia Stadium and held the.Bruins scoreless in a 2-0 decision. Norman Long of Klppen, will mark his 25th year as mail carrier on RR2 Kippen on April 1. Mr. Long who serves 78 box holders on his route drives a distance of 24r miles daily and has driven 193,125 miles in the 25 years of service. - Thunder Bay. classed as an aged pacer, won 22 races during the 1958 season. The animal is owned by Wilson Oke of Seaforth and ended in a third place tie for leading dash horses in North America. The Toronto Dominion Bank announced Wednesday that J.R.M. Spittal, manager of its Seaforth branch will shortly retire from the service, because of til health. Mr. Spittal has been manager since 1950. His post will be filled by W.C. Moore. Last week, it was reported that Elizabeth Belong was the first Seaforth resident . to participate in the national Katiniavik pro- gram. Jayne Cardno was the first local participant. She joined the program in 1977. A number of area residents have also participated. Clarence Vandeban of Roxboro left for Quebec on Tuesday, Mar. 13. After a three month stay in Quebec, Clarence will travel to Alberta and then to Ottawa. His brother Leo Vandeban was a Katimavik participant almost two years ago. Leo is presently residing in Manitoba. COMMUNITY CALENDAR If you're organizing a non-profit event of interest to other Seaforth area residents, phone the recreation office at 527-0882 or the Expositor at 527-0240 or mail the information to Community Calendar, The Huron Expositor, Box 69, Seaforth, Ontario NOK 1WO well in advance of the scheduled date. Wednesday, March 28 FIDDLERS /FROM PAGE ONE This year's event was very successful which is mostly due to the good weather. Last year, attendance was low because of a late winter storm. "The storm last year killed us. We had a good crowd on Sunday. We were pleasantly surprised," says Don Jones, treasurer of the Van Egmond Foundation. "Including the Katimavik helpers, 31 jpeople volunteered to help out with the amboree. We were pleased with the crowd that showed up. i don't see how we can do any better next year," said Mr. Jones. Besides the fiddlers, there were 12 other musicians and 12 stepdancers who partici- pated. And many only go to jamborees because they don't want to compete in contests, says Mrs. Van Egmond. 'People come because" they associate with friends they only see three or four times a year. It doesn't sound logical, but they're a great group of musicians," PLAY FOR SUPPER "it always amazes me that people will travel for miles and only play for their supper," says Mr. Jones. 'A lot of fiddlers play because they enjoy it. They enjoy performing and will do it for nothing. It's a sodal thing; a free outing for the flddilers and they get fo meet their buddies. `They see it as giving pleasure to the audience. ' But getting the fiddlers to come to Seaforth is a hit and miss situation. "We read out invitations, but it's up to the fiddlers whether they come or not. It turned out we had just enough fiddlers to fill the seven hour amboree, ' says Mr- Jones. "It's a cultural thing with the older group and they just keep coming back." 1:30-4:30 p.m. -Shuffleboard for Seniors at Arena. 1-3 p.m. Parents & Tots Skating at Arena. 8 p.m. Competitive Curling at Curling Club. Thursday, March 29 6:30 p.m. Stratford vs Tweens Ringette 8:15 p.m. Broomball All-Star Games 7 & 9 p -m. Mixed Curling at Curling Club. Saturday, March 31 1:30-3 p.m. Public Skating 4 p.m. Hensel] vs Mites 1:30-2:30 p.m. Story Hour at Library House League games switched to Mon. Apra 2. Sunday, April 1 3-5 p: m. Public Skating 7 foam Flyers vs Bruins 8:30 -Canadians vs Penguins 10 p.m. Hawks vs Rangers TUNE UP—Walter Re berg of Rostock was one of 50 fiddlers at the sixth anrfual Seaforth Old Tyme Fiddlers Jamboree on Sunday, Proceeds from the event will be used to teed o 'ul. ngcostso t enewcarragehouseat the Van Egtnond House. Square dancing was also a feature at the Jamboree which attracted - 500 people. (Wasslnk photo) 1 Space for the Community Calendar is donated by The Huron Expositor 1 Friday, March 30 Monday, April 2 6 p.m. Jets vs Penguins 7 p.m. Flames vs Leafs 8 p.m. Canadians vs Nordiques 9 p.m. North Stars vs Oilers Tuesday, April 3 8 p.m. I.H.L. Final Playoff series. 8 p.m. Mixed Curling at Curling Club 7:30 p.m. Sutton Vn Bantams 9 p.m. Beaver Oldtinters vs C-entenaires ,a