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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1990-07-18, Page 5-...�� (HE HURON EXPOS' 1 OR , JUL Y 18. t 990 5 Munn decision tabled b BY SUSAN OXFORD CORRESPONDENCE Seatorth douse: it received a letter truss Onium Senior Games Dtistnc: t 29 thanking the town fix its generous grant of $100. The kuer reported that the number of com- munities purucipauing m the district rose from 29 to 38 ui 1989. Perrtusstion was granted to Crime Stoppers of Huron County Inc. m sell raffle tickets in Seaforth. A hind quarter of beef and a five minute slwpputg spree within the winner's community are the prizes. Council received an invitation for landfill/waste management/ recycling/ energy coordinators u Huron County to participate in the Huron County Study and attend a 9:30 a.m. meeting August 1 at Goderich Township Community Centre, Holmesville. The Study is a comprehensive, long term review of the position of local governmental services and the structures that deliver them to the residents of Huron County. This review will auempt to determine the best struc- ture to deal with social, economic, environmental and physical development policy well into the twenty-first century. Seaforth Community Hospital wrote to council requesting con- sideration be given to extending Side Street to provide a second access to the hospital. MOTIONS Council passed a motion from the Streetscape committee to engage Chris Borgel Architect Inc. to provide full consultant services for the Public School and Hospital entrance signs projects based on an hourly rate up to a certain per- centage of the projects. Further that the firm provide estimated construc- tion and consultant costs and a firm deadline for the completion of the project with the final design. Councillor Marjorie Claus said she thought the Streetscape commit- tee world be considering other consultants. Deputy -reeve Peg Campbell told her that Borgal was the best choice, besides being the most qualified, because "if it gets built we need someone we can fall back on and Borgal is in the area." Council passed a motion to repeal the designating by-law for the Smith Residence, 122 Victoria St. Councillor William Teall said "It seems awfully easy to jump in and out of the program." Deputy -clerk, Michelle Hurad, said "The owner of the Smith Residence didn't ask for the Heritage Property designation but rather bought the house already designated. The owner may not have understood what was involved in owning a designated home." Deputy -reeve Peg Campbell said "Real estate agents in town have been asked to tell people what is involved with buying Heritage Property." James Crocker added "The onus is on the lawyer to inform a pur- chaser of the rules of Heritage Property." ADMINISTRATOR Town clerk, Mr. James Crocker, reported to date $62,971 tax arrears have been collected. This is 55.5 per cent of the January 1st total of $113,472. This compares with $44,639, or 54.3 per cent, collected for the same period last year. The administrator reported the following applications were heard by the Committee of Adjustment in the past month: Estate of Lavada Norris requesting relief from by-law 52-84 (as amended) to request a ;eduction in size of required front yard and exterior side yard. The committee passed the request and final date for appeal is July 18; The severance and Minor Variance status of Alvin and Blanche Stevens is under appeal and efforts to con- ciliate the matter have failed and the matter is being sent to the OMB. DEPUTY CLERK -TREASURER In her report Michelle Hurad said GRADUATES she attended a Toronto code -mite for u,uruc,prl cleats and treasures and this year's theme was 'Service - The Key to the 90's'. Four applications tor Ontario Hosie Renewal Program Grams/Wm have been received during the sccund quartier of this year and Miss Humid repotted that only two of them could be processed. Next week Miss Hurad tropes to run the final 1990 tax program. The first computer generated tax arrears notices have been completed. ECONOMIC COORDINATOR Cathy Vida reported she attended the Central Huron Development Organization steering committee June 27. Representatives outlined their current efforts in economic development A questionnaire on the potential functions of the or- ganization will be summarized by Miss Vida for the next meeting, July 25, when the committee will discuss possible legal arrangements and financing of the organization. BIA - Miss Vida reported the activities to be carried on for the BIA Moonlight Madness Sale to be held jointly with Clinton July 27 with a theme of 'Seaforth and Clin- ton Have Gone Loonie.' A shuttle bus will be rented to take shoppers from Seaforth to Clinton and back hourly 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. The bus will leave Seaforth on the half hour from in front of Town Hall. For a loonie people will be able to wack a wrecked car on Gouinlock Street three times with a sledge hammer. Councillor Marjorie Claus expressed concern over the car bashing event. She said she "liked the idea of the whole pyjama party and Moonlight Madness and most of the events planned were good. But I don't like the idea of the car bashing." "I don't like the idea of a wrecked car being wacked at with a sledge hammer, even if it is a fundraiser and protection is provided. I still find it dangerous (and also juvenile). I feel it is an inappropriate way to raise money and can not possibly promote crime prevention. I personally do not support that," said Mrs. Claus later. ECONOMIC - Miss Vida reported that this committee will not be meeting July 28. She presented design options for two Seaforth brochures that will be produced by the Listowel Print Shop. Miss Vida said she is investigating the pos- sibility of having a Seaforth poster produced in Michigan, London or by Signal Star Publishing. FINANCE AND GENERAL Council heard that Deloitte & Touche will begin the first phase of the Goods and Services Tax Impact Study on June 26. Seaforth approved a grant of $125 to the Huron County Children's Aid Society summer camp program. The grant will cover the cost of one child to attend a camp for one week. The Society completely depends on donations from the community to send children to camp and last year were able to send 140 children to camp. The decision about reducing the grant to Vanastra Recreation Centre has been deferred pending further information from the Tuckersmith Township. Seaforth is directing a $250 grant to Community Living - Central Huron instead of to Lady Diana Nursery which has fully amal- gamated with Tuckersmith Day Nursery. Bell Canada was authorized to encroach on a town easement on a Main Street North property to install a buried cable duct in the same trench as the storm and sanitary sewers for the Royal Or- chard subdivision. PROTECTION A meeting is being scheduled with Police Chief Hal Claus and Department Heads to coordinate the implementation of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protec- tion of Privacy Act to ensure the BRIEFS town complies with the Act, proper files are set up, an annual reporting system set up and to investigate who is responsible for the Dtstrict Arena cotnmiuoe and Area Fire committee. CoautciIar William Teall said, "Either the police chief or town clerk should be designated head and handle the material. There should be no double beads or double journals. I can't see Seaforth receiving so many requests for information and need such a complicated system." At the August council meeting final details of designated parking spaces for the disabled will be presented for creation of a by-law. TRANSPORTATION Council approved a request for reimbursement of one half of the involved costs ($201.75) associated with the clearing of a sewer block- age at 42 John St. PUBLIC MEETING Council heard that the decision to amend the official plan for the proposed development of Munn's Bush will be held until the ap- plicant provides a woodlot as- sessment. A letter will be sent to Drs. Munn outlining the decision. Councillor William Teall asked, "How lengthy and costly will the assessment be?" Deputy -clerk Miss Hurad answered him, "It should take two or three months for the work to be done and the cost will be between $2,000 and $4,000. The company doing the assessment was co -recom- mended by the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA)." Clerk James Crocker explained further, "The town wants to know what responsibility it must assume of management of the woodlot. We're trying to save the applicant further down the line if an OMB hearing suggests a woodlot as- sessment. It's wise to do it now." Mr. Teall added, "But it's not been maintained for 50 years." COUNTY COUNCIL Reeve William Bennett reported there was not a Seaforth represen- tative at a May 2 Huron County Waste Management meeting. Mr. Bennett reported the Marine Museum opened with a Whistle Blow. May and June attendance at the museum is up 25 per cent. FIRE COMMITTEE Mayor Hazel Hildebrand reported the 1976 tanker had its top cut to reduce its weight and make easier to drive. The tanker exceeded its gross vehicle weight by about 5,000 lbs. and the inner tubes weren't satisfactorily reducing the water and stopping the load from shifting. It was suspected that the vehicle, when overloaded, could roll when rounding a corner at speeds as low as 10 mph. The estimated cost of reducing the size of the tanker was $4,000. The fire fighters association agreed to donate the proceeds from their July 1 Firemen's Breakfast ($1,200) towards the tanker costs. Repairs to the pumper totalled $5,176 and went over budget by almost $1,200. This was due to the clutch not being replaced at an estimated cost of $900 and the Fire Chief indicated the clutch would probably have to be replaced sometime this year. COMMUNITY CENTRE Council heard that McLellan Disposal removed their garbage bin June 11 and Nobel Sanitation installed theirs at the Seaforth and District Community Centre. It was also reported that this committee reviewed their financial reports for the period January 1 to May 31 and expenditures totalled $126,695 and revenues totalled $118253.51. The 1990 budget for the Seaforth & District Community Centres is $280,660. MID -HURON LANDFILL Councillor William Teall reported OUR ELEVATORS ARE READY TO RECEIVE YOUR 1990 WINTER WHEAT CROP 2 Receiving Legs 8000 bu./hour uploading capacity CUSTOM COMBINING - AVAILAB Council this c.urnunittee will forward cur respondence to the town orf Chow', requestuig ui writing their specific concerns with regards to the Mid- i -futon Landfill Site agrrunc r p t including reasons and suggested changes. Councillor hit Malone asked Mr. Teall if CILIUM'S couceni was that "They are re -cycling and therefore using less of the landfill space and feel they should pay accordingly'?" Mr. Teall told tum that didn't MAW( because "It can't be known how much is recycled and if less garbage is going to the landfill site." STREETSCAPE Mr. Crocker reported that the Huron County Board of Education had approved the west entrance sign on school property and requested that the town have some dialogue with the Ministry of Transportation to increase visibility of the Godench Street West school cross walk. NEW BUSINESS A total of $2,155 was paid out to councillors for June meeting atten- dance. Mayor Hazel hildebrand received $370 for one regular coun- cil meeting and six committee meetings. Reeve William Bennett received $210 for one regular council meeting and three committee meetings. Deputy -reeve Peg Campbell received $255 for one regular council meeting and four council meetings. Councillor Mar- jorie Claus received $165 for one regular council meeting and two committee meetings. Councillor Irwin Johnson received $165 for one regular council meeting and two committee meetings. Councillor Pat Malone received $90 for two committee meetings. Councillor Garry Osborn received $300 for one regular council meeting, four committee meetings and one public meeting. Councillor William Pinder received $300 for one regular council meeting, four committee meetings and one public meeting. Councillor William Teall received $300 for one regular coun- cil meeting and five committee meetings. BY-LAWS Council passed the a by-law to tax the Seaforth Community Hospital $3,075 for 1990 based on a rate of $75 per bed on a total capacity of 41 beds. A by-law was passed to authorize a contract of service with the Seaforth Chief of Police. Another by-law was passed to authorize a contract of service with the Seaforth Police Association. CIVIC CORNER THE SEAFORTH B.I.A. will meet on Tuesday, July 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Town Hall. THE STREETSCAPE COM- MITTEE will hold their regular 'meeting on Wednesday, July 18 at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers, Town Hall. Changing Name TAYLOR TAXI To SEAFORTH TAXI 527-0050 MONDAY TO THURSDAY 6 A.M.-10 P.M. FRIDAY, SATURDAY 6 A.M.-12 MIDNIGHT CLOSED SUNDAYS Other Times By Appointment Only BLAKE - Kathy Blake, daughter of Carol and Larry Blake of Seaforth, graduated on June 23, 1990 from Conestoga College of Applied Arts and Technology, Waterloo Campus, with a diploma in General Business. Kathy is presently employed as aecrerary / bookkeeper with Sun - North Systems of Seaforth. KEN R. CAMPBELL ELEVATORS R.R. 1 DUBLIN 527-0249 JOAN'S HAIRSTYLING WILL BE CLOSED July 21 to 31 McLaughlin Chev-Olds Ltd. 13 Mean St. Seatorth 537-1140 • Service • Setect►on • Savings • Satisfaction • Leasing • Complete BODY SHOP Service SEAFORTH MEAT MARKET MAIN STREET, SEAFORTH PORK SIDE RIBS LB 2.59 Great Selection of SALADS RUMP, SIRLOIN TIP OR ROUND STEAK ROAST L8. 3.19 SWEET PICKLED COTTAGE ROLLS ..'2.49 DELI SLICED SMOKED ROAST BEEF ,a 4.49 Specials in Effect Wed Thru Sat. This Week Only Check Our Trim & Freshness 527-1821 MORE IN-STORE SPECIALS As Tough as 0 They Come NNW0 000 rl nJl�n. A• � .• r T\� 175 Lawn Tractor • 14 -hp, 4 -cycle Kawasaki engine with full - pressure lubrication • hydrostatic drive allows one lever speed/ direction control • 38 -inch cutting width • Overhead valves provide more torque and better fuel economy • Sector -and -pinion steering and tight turning radius for superb handling • Full-length, welded steel frame adds durability • Mows one acre in about an hour • In our 30th year of Selling & Servicing John Deere Equipment f Cali for s Free Demo , V Lown &Garden HURON CL \TTRL (A Division of Huron Traitor) EXETER HWY NO. 4, N (519) 235-1115 BLYTH HWY NO 4, N. (519) 523-4244 TRIANG LE DISCD U Nt .I SPECIALS 172 The Steweres Owi•r$N, i M.M Cermet. Ctb.•.w / More UMW, $0111611,01 PAMPER CONVENIENCE SIZE PACKAGES ONLY DISPOSABLE DIAPERS ALBERTO 300 ML. SHAMPOO OR CONDITIONER OR MOUSSE 150 G. ARRID 200 ML. ANTI-PERSPIRANT SPRAY OR SOLID 60 G. NAIR 125 ML. BOTTLE HAIR REMOVAL LOTION EFFERDENT 48'S DENTURE CLEANSING TABLETS r VISINE 15 ML. BOTTLE EYE DROPS CLOSE-UP 100 ML. TUBE TOOTHPASTE OFFI 125 G. SPRAY INSECT REPELLENT EVEREADY HEAVY DUTY AA, C. O. OR 4v BATTERIES GILLETTE ATRA S'S ON1 Y RAZOR BLADES $9.49 $2.69 52.79 52.29 53.29 52.29 $ .99 53.29 52.69 51.99 EFFECTIVt JULY 16 TO 29, 1990