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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1989-01-25, Page 1INDEX Sports - A6 -A9 Obituaries - V' I' - • A15 iforrner mayor apprehensive of project. See page A4. Queens °Kruse' to victory. See p •ige A9. ARCA a.cqu i res significant area. See page A13. Serving the communitie, and areas of Seatorth, Brussels, Dublin. Hensall and Walton Seaior , On,: sitor HURON EXPOSITOR WEDNESDAY JANUARY 25 1989 50 certts a copy Waste mQ agement p!anniri By David ltd. BLYTH - With landfill see., Huroi County continuing to fill towards t' capacity point, it is important to look to the future of waste management. This fact was explained and stressed 1, over 80 county residents who attended a public meeting at tF : mem ; tl hall herr on January 19 rr - : dtr: te, .n County Waste Manenement • nen Speaking at the meeting were Jo -Anne Richter, the waste program co-ordinator from the Huron County Department of Planning and Development; Les Mac- Millan of Gore and Storrie Limited, the company hired to prepare the plan; Denis Merrell, Huron County Engineer; Gary Davidson, director for the Huron County Department of Planning and Develop- ment; and Cathy Giesbrecht, from the En- vironmental Assessment Branch of the Ministry of Environment (MOE i. Prior to the meeting, those in attendance were given a summary on this first stage of the plan. It outlined exactly why waste management is important. As estimates indicate that within 20 years all landfill sites currently operating within the county will have reached capacity. it is important to begin the plan now, as it will take years to complete. Miss Richter estimated it .would take probably five- years to see plans im plemented. "The Waste Management Master Plan is a two -and -a -half year study alone. Once it is completed, it will be at least another year. or two years, before we get facilities in' place," she said. With this long time frame, the formula- tion of the plan immediately is important. the release stated, to avoid the crisis situa- tion being experienced by ,many Ontario municipalities.. Furthermore, the summary , raised a point that was stressed by the speakers throughout the meeting. "An impoi-tant aspect of planning for future waste management is the input and involvement of the community. Final decisions will have an effect on all residents. and the par- ticipation of the community is critical in finding appropriate solutions to this issue, As the study progresses the requirement for community input will become increas- ingly more important." im.orta:t for future OVER 80 RESIDENTS WERE AT THE Blyth Memorial Hall on January 19 to hear a presentation on the. Huron County Waste Management Plan. Among those making a presentation on the plan was Jo -Anne Richter. the program co-ordinator from the Huron County Department of Planning and Development. Here, Miss -Richter explains a graph on the estimated time remaining for different landfill sites before they reach capacity. Emslie photo • Plan Stages Following an introduction from Miss Richter, Mr. MacMillan began the ex- planation of the various stages involved in formulating the plan. Overall, he said, there are four different stages in the completion of the plan. In each stage, 'public input plays a part. The first stage, which is now near corn- pletion, is that of data collection. Next, the stage known as 2a is that of the identifica- tion of potential areas and 'Markets for such items as recycled materials. Stage 2b involves the analysis of alternatives discovered in 2a. By this point, those in- volved with the plan will have a good understanding of what the waste' system will be, The final stage is that of master Township vetoes Bell Drainage report Tuckersmith Township Council shot dowe presented the report on the Bell Drainage .the proposed construction cram Works to council, the proposed drain would ' after receiving a nee,' ave '-eacuon •from handle a one inch coefficient of precipitation ratepayers at it' -or one inch of rainfall in a 24 hour period - and would supply a level of service which is a provincial standard. Mr. Bell had many concerns, including the manner in which the current report on the drain had been prepared and the ac- curacy of the information in the report. -. Bell said he had the original report on the drain examined by two engineers, and both said it was built to handle a one-half Inch coefficient. He said all the drains in -the township had been built to the one-half inch standard, except one which was initiated about three years ago by Mr. Alderdice, and he felt that was a reasonable standard to aim for. "I'm not against spending money on tile 'dr 'age when there's a need. I just haven't een a need," Mr. Bell explained'. Mr. Wisch too thought there were more economical ways to deal with drainage pro- blems, and he suggested a grass waterway may be more feasible. "I strongly recommend that council not accept this report at this time. There is not sufficient reason to account for a $30,000 ex- penditure, and secondly I'm not satisfied with the way this report has been Board considers full time fire chief The work, wig. was vetoed when cuu prove a report on th Council made its deci oaring from five of the sever, . atepayers affected by the drain - and who would be sharing in the cost of any construction - who were als at the meeting. The report was initiated in ••- 19' r Vern. Alderdice who ice. • and high surface flows necess., .in- struction on the dram 11 • r • ;t vocal op- position to the report came from Uwe Wisch and former Huron County Warden and Tuckersmith Township Council Reeve, Robert Bell. These ratepayers felt the report proposed unnecessary construction and expense. . . If the report had been accepted Mr. Alder - dice stood to pay $5,903; Mr. Bell $5,820; and Mr. Wisch $1,650 for the construction. The rest of the $30,250 for the project would come from the township, in smaller amounts from the other ratepayers affected by the drain, and from provincial grants. According to Henry Centen, who .,uiwalr ,eWorkr Councils whose municipalities are being served by the Seaforth and Area Fire Department will soon be looking at the feasibilty of Seaforth having a full time fire chief. The Fire Board discussed this issue recently, after it was proposed by George Garrick, Chief of the Seaforth Fire Depart- ment. However, members of the board Local student wins S1100,00q, decided they would need to find out the feelings of their respective councils before making a decision. The board's represen- tatives from Seaforth, Tuckersmith, McKillop, Hullett, and Hibbert will vote again once they have heard from each of their councils. Votes on the fire board are valued accor- ding to assessment, and more than 50 per cent assessment is needed to decide an issue of this nature. Councils will be looking at the cost of hir- ing a full time fire chief as opposed to a part time chief, as well as what duties ex- ist to occupy a full time position, and generally deciding whether or not there is a need. Cost will be an important subject, A Seatorth man was the hoider of a especially in townships which are served $100,000 Wintario ticket. by more than one fire department. Paul Menary, 18, won the second prize of Tuckersmith Township, for example is $100,000 on the January 19, 1989 Wintario served by four fire departments: Seaforth, draw, with a ticket he purchased at Mac's Clinton, Brucefield and Hensel'. Milk in Seaforth. Having full time fire chiefs seems to be a Paul is a student of ,Seaforth District growing trend, andboth Wingham and Ex - High School, and is competitive in .high eter have full time ehiefs. The approx- school.athleti Hepjans;to•usethemoney imate salaries for these individuals is to put himself hrough college. $35,000 in Wingham-and432,500 in Exeter. The Eire,.Marahall's;pffice.wdi„be,ripjng a-report,on'•t ls-iziatter-mite near future. plan formulations, where the information is compiled. and discussions on the im- plementation of the plan take place. Later, Miss Richter explained that within each stage, three report; are prepared. The first is a draft, while the se- cond is a preliminary report. which is available for government and public review . This is the stage the committee is currently at. Following the review by the public and the government, the Stage 1 Preliminary Report is prepared, and it is into Stage 2a. Included among those government agen- cies who will review the report along with the public are the Ministry of • Natural Resources, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, the Ministry. of Culture, the Ministry of Environment. and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs "What we do. is send the report out to pretty well everyone. and ask for their comment," Miss Richter explained. Waste Statistics Mr. MacMillan next discussed some waste disposal and landfill site statistics "In the County of Huron, m 1988, in the order of 42,000 metric tonnes 1 of waste was generated." he said. This figure was estimated, he explained. because there are no weigh scales in use for trash in the county. By the year 2030, this 'figure .will be somewhere in the order of 50,000 tonnes a year. "We're not looking at a tremendous increase in that time frame," he said. The second graphic chart discussed was one regarding the likely years current landfill sites will reach their approved capacity. On the bottom of the scale were the Town of Seaforth, which has already reached capacity, and the Township of Tu nberry, which should reach capacity sometime before 1990. The capacity for the existing site in Goderich Township match- ed that of Turnberry. There were also a few sites which have a long life ahead of them, Topping the list was the Village of Blyth site, which should not reach full capacity until 2008. The Township of Howick was close behind at around 2007. Taking into consideration the fact that it could be five years before a management plan is implemented, Mr. MacMillan said only three or four facilities will reach capacity by that time. In another three years. however, another three facilities will have run out space. The percentage of the population which will be affected by landfill site closures next came under discussion. By the year 2008, 100 per cent of Huron County will be affected. Mr. MacMillan, however, looked at the shorter term. He explained that by. 1990, less than 10 per cent will be affected, but this figure will raise to 35 per cent by 1995. He warned, "As we said before, it will be up to 1994 before any new sites are in place " Finall} . he discussed waste collection and' disposal expenditures, which have been on a steady increase over the years. From 1985 to 1987, the expenditures incur- red by local municipalities have risen from just under 1800.000. to close to 11 million ' While this increase was not too great. Mr, MacMillan explained the costs would be high if the current 17 sites were to be replaced with 17 more. He concluded by stating they have to come up with a system. with the residents of local communities, which will meet their social needs, as well as the capacity. needs of the sites. These goals. he said, will be reached through such waste manage- ment systems as recycling. Reduction And Recycling The subject of recycling and waste alter- natives was discussed by Mr. Merrell. who stated. "We've been producing waste at an increase each year." When the work began on the waste management plan,he said, no recycling was underway, aside from a few sites who were separating scrap metal. However, some municipalites are currently im- plementing recycling programs, or con- sidering implementing programs. A problem facing the municipalites. though, is the fact that it is difficult for areas with small populations to sustain such programs. "In rural areas, they just don't generate the amount of (recyclable r material, so they have to store it, before it goes to a market. Also, it is further away to the Turn to page 1UA • prepared," said Mr. Bell. Mr. Alderdice responded by saying he sees high surface flows on his land even when there is little rain, and not just during spring. He also stated that a one inch coeffi- cient is a suggested standard, and said "we feel we're not asking for anything more than the minimum recommended." When the time came for council to vote councillor Bill DeJong admitted he was hesitant, "I feel like I'm buying a piece of machinery and one guy says it's good and another guy says it is bad, and I haven't seen it yet. I'm being asked to make a deci- sion and I don't feel good about it, " he said. He told the advocates of the report that sometime in the future if there are large surface flows he would like a phone call so he can see the situation for himself, When a motion was forwarded to accept the report four councillors voted against it. The council's decision may be appealed before the drainage tribunal. The township must now pay $2,500 in report costs, In other business, council reviewed the Road Superintendent's preliminary report on a roads needs study. Councillors opted to spend roads money on building up roads, as opposed to gravelling. The roads superintendent said he would prefer to back off on road maintenance and make more of a commitment to building up roads, but says he knows council will hear from ratepayers who want to see more gravel on roads. Council passed a motion specifying $32,090 for crushing and hauling, and $11,000 for stockpile. Council passed a by-law to re -ratify the Property Standards Committee. The five members of the committee will be James Ryan, Stan Johns, Hank Binnendyk, Laird Finlayson and Harold Smith. A letter was received from Betty Cardno of the Van Egmond Foundation asking for an appointment from council for the Van Egmond Board. Councillor Rowena Wallace will look into the matter. Councillors looked at its expenditures and income for the year and, prior to auditors adjustments, the report shows a $3,000 surplus, Council received correspondence from the Ministry of Transportation and Com- munications advising of the 1989 road and bridge grant allocations of $451,200 and $289,500 for the township. And the Ministry of Community and Soeial Servicessent council an,greement to extend the -expiry date of the direct operating grant for the day nurseries. The 1989 payment will .tie the same as the 1988 ;payment -including .a four ;per cent adjustment. 75TH ANNIVERSARY - Dave .and Eva Netzke celebrated 75 years of marriage at Seaforth Manor on Saturday,.and:were visited by over 100 family members and friends. The Netzke's have three children, 16 grandchildren, 27 great graniohildren, eight great-great-graredehildren,.and.a ninth great -great-grandchild on the way. "It's like our wedding alay.all-over," said.a.tearful Mr. Netzke on .Saturday. The Netzke's have lived in Seaforth since 1939, and are now residents of Seaforth Manor. The actual date of their anniversary is January 23. Corbett photo. itilebikes a ether 35 years A landmark in Seaforthepar.:ital:;history was seen on January 23 1989 when Dave and Eva3Nletzke celebrated their 78th wed- ding anniversary. It all began in Bruce: County's Mildmay, when'Eva Steady:met DaveNetzke. while j oth.were out wa . g. 'he:two .were,mar- ried.on Jainiaty;231914. .One year, later, in 1915 the couple had their first• child,,tiow:Rose,Altman and:liv- ing, in Seaforttit She was followed by .RoY, new ,OUttt 1 lejn ,.andMelvin, .ow of l on - don. Seventy-five yearslaterttlte couple's ,family has .sanded from : just ,three t hildr:en,>toik4 include ,16 grandchildren, ,27 amyl drew, ,fend :p%ht great- .. Brett, wit .a; nth great- great-grandchild-ORAcoming At .the ,end'; f l ebi artY• Mrs.^ llekzzkeawas riin,Mii ay,:. d .,Mrs Netake�yfas o i►.110T. 'iea<amelog�e• years -o ,•epd,,,8lte405 etzke se A d,oVONs ln'thefirsst r and.' o „serve 3n: Id OW e..ws,asa'itarer,:for Pal F'olln dry,,in the•kitchenat the Clinton Air Force Base,.and on the county; highways until his retirement ,at the age of 65. The couple moved to'Seafoi th in 1939,. and Mrs. Netzke worked for 27 Years at the Seaforth Com- munity Hospital. The Netzkes now reside .at Seaforth Manor and both enjoy good health for their „Age. Mr. Netzke skill enjoys joking a with nurrses,:an oceasional..beer, and molt- ing.either pipe or <cigar. 1n honor of their 75th anniversary ,an open house ,was ,field .at • orth Manor, .atldrit was attended by most of.theNetzke f .3' .and many f '.lends ^olose:to lO peo- I e in tAtal '`ire couple.,r ceived regards froom ,MPP ,Jack . dtl .and €ruin the .Prime;,Mtnister, as,wg as 75, roses from *Jr** ,Ate,orwedding qday goer," rer�n''a� roe ,,,;Mii.etzse. `11 I• toglld „ et therm I tnarried.over AgOP, IAld • uy Ion 8 1n." said s, e