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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1989-09-20, Page 44A — THE HURON EXPOSITOR, SEPTEMBER 20, 1989 4.4% gee 6° 0 1 YEAR ANNUAL G.I.C. Town to look at senior housing All Deposits Insured Within Limits..Rsles Subtspt To VSN11NtIon. 10 1 COMPR 12 9 DAYS _.., 7,AN UAL RASPp 30-119 5 7 0 01l0' a loft.. J Serving Ontario since 1976 with 15 locations for your convenreuce DESIGNbYpe Prop. Jeannette Connolly CLOSED 2 WEEKS The Salon will be closed from now until October 4. Shelley McGavin will open the Salon Wed., Oct. 4 and continue business until Jeannette returns from maternity leave. OPEN - WE®e, OCT. 4 15 E. WILLIAM ST. SEAFORTH 527.2180 FLUSH AND FILL LIVING ACCOMMODATION A request that the town investigate pro- vision of suitable living accommodations for its senior citizens, has been referred by Seaforth Town Council, to its Finance and General Government Committee. In- a letter addressed to council, Marlen and Jane Vincent expressed concern that Seaforth's elderly community has been leaving Seaforth for the larger centres, and for accommodation more suiting its needs. They noted Seaforth has a "con- siderable lack of living accommodation" for its retiring population. The Vincents asked that the town en- courage the building of something in the moderate to better price range, and something which would be centrally located in town, and on one level. They suggested. 1,000 square feet of property would be adequate, and said the town should look at the plans and budget of condominium building in Stratford, and possibly another nearing completion in Ayr. FLOOD RELIEF A request for financial aid from flood - stricken Essex County has been referred to Seaforth's Finance and General Government Committee. Hundreds of individuals, families and businesses were affected by the torrential rains and flooding in Essex County, and damage is estimated to be around $50 million. • In view of that, the Government of On- tario has declared the affected areas an official disaster area, and has offered a flood relief plan that provides three dollars from the Ontario Treasury for every one dollar raised by the Essex County Flood Relief Committee. In an ef- fort to raise some money the committee is approaching all municipalities in the province. SEWAGE UPGRADING The Town of Seaforth has been advis- ed verbally that the Ontario Municipal Board has approved its application for the wet well, treatment facility, forced main and new cell, which are part two of the sewer project. At a recent sewer liaison committee meeting it was noted that Seaforth's engineers will proceed with the final design as soon as the Seaforth Creamery BRIEFS 5* 29. 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Save On Premium Quality Permanent Sonic Antifreeze/ CO-OP95 Coolant A UE , 4 L. has their new skimmer in operation and the engineers have evaluated the quality of the waste water. In the meantime the committee has suggested Seaforth pro- ceed with the survey and sewer easement on the separate school board property. BACK TO CLASS Seaforth's Deputy -Clerk Michelle Huard has been granted permission to enroll in a Municipal Law Course, and a Municipal Planning Course being offered by two dif- ferent institutes this fall. The first course is one of two remain- ing courses required by Miss Huard for a certificate in Municipal Management. It is offered by Fanshawe College on Wednesday nights. The second course, a Municipal Planning Course offered over five days in Barrie, is the first part of a two part course that offers participants the opportunity for planning ideas and techniques to be shared with peers. It guarantees that applicants will return to their municipalities with skills which can be applied immediately to those municipalities. Cost of the course has been estimated at $425 and has been budgeted. CHED COORDINATOR AWAY Seaforth's Commercial Heritage Economic Development Coordinator, Catherine Vida, is in Ottawa this week attending a course for Main Street Coor- dinators. The course will deal with organization, design, personal skills, marketing and economic development, and was regarded by town council, as an "excellent opportunity" for Miss Vida to develop a network of contacts.... Mainstreet Canada has reduced the normal $1,000 fee for this course to $500, and Miss Vida is staying with friends to keep costs to the town at a minimum, so total cost is expected to be around $925. $600 of this amount is budgeted and the balance will be reallocated from another source. POLICE CONSTABLES COMMENDED Seaforth Police Constables Charles Akey and Harro Maydell have received letters of commendation from Goderich Police Chief Pat King, in regards to their performance at the recent "Battle of the Bands". In view of the need to call outside police forces into Goderich, local Chiefs of Police will be meeting to discuss how future problems can be better coor- dinated. At present there is no policy in place which would ensure that Seaforth has police protection when its officers leave town. ATTEND CONFERENCE Seaforth Police Chief Hal Claus, Town Administrator Jim Crocker, Deputy -reeve Peg Campbell, Councillor Pat Malone and Councillor Bill Teall have been given authorization to attend the Municipal Police Association's Fall Conference in Toronto from October 1 to 3. Mr. Crocker has already submitted an estimated cost of $617.74 for his atten- dance at the conference, and others at- tending are expected to submit their estimates as well. POLICE REPORT Complaints received by the Seaforth Police Force during the month of August dealt mostly with children. A number of bored youngsters were involved in taking bicycles, and making obscene phone calls. Others had to be reminded over and over again to ride their bicycles on the roadways instead of the sidewalks. Other occurrences included three motor vehicle accidents, only two resulting in property damage, and the issuance of 13 parking tickets. Police served three sum- monses, two notices to parents, two sub- poenas, and one POA ticket. PARKING LOT FOR SALE The Town of Seaforth is contemplating the purchase of the John Street parking lot they currently lease from the Kling, family. Deputy -Clerk Michelle Huard in- dicated to Town Council that the Klings Ken I1 Seaforth 5274177© al DLstrict ,Hansa„ 2621302 :Zurich ;20014,303 ,sfixla :Fiijay.'£a.Pt. 1� ;tiaroith :fo Tuem4lly,'QCI.:31 Hildebrand Paint anti per MlflterIOrs tidtf X(t id.+r tIUUt• jh4, 00d wish to sell the lot to the town, rather than lease it. The Klings are having the lot appraised and will be suggesting a purchase price next month. APPROVE CROSS-SECTION The typical cross-section for subdivi- sion, prepared by B.M. Ross and Associates, was approved as presented to council, with the provision that it was strictly for subdivisions, and would not be used as a standard cross-section for all municipal roads. Public Works Superintendent John For- rest made the recommendation the draft be approved, but only with the provision. REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES 'The Town of Seaforth has agreed to reimburse Gord Sallows for one metre of concrete in the amount of $109.62, as re- quested in his letter of August 25. Seaforth's Transportation and Environ- ment Committee reviewed the letter, and agreed that the project had been approv- ed prior to the work actually being done, and thus, the reimbursement for expenses incurred by Mr. Sallows should be permitted. EXTEND CONTRACT The deadline for the 1989 Road Paving Contract granted to Laois Contracting Co. Ltd., has been extended from September 15 to September 23. Levis submitted the request for an ex- tension as a favor to Public Works Superintendent John Forrest, who reported he required the extension to complete the rough grades and manholes on the scheduled streets. AROUND TOWN Road construction was the major priority of the Public Works Department in August, and to date it has occured on three blocks of George Street East and one block of Coleman and High Street. Four blocks of , sidewalk on George Street East have been completely, with $600 remaining in the sidewalk budget. If time permits the Public Works Depart- ment intends to do some maintenance with that money. Two new catch basins have been in- stalled on Coleman Street to remove sur- face water. Two catch basins have also been installed on High Street to slow the water down on the long grade of that street. There are still two catchbasins to be installed on George Street and Vic- toria Street. Sanitary sewer and storm drain outlets have been installed on george Street for the vacant lot. PAY FOR MEETINGS Members of Seaforth Town Council received a total of $2,260 for meetings at- tended during the month of August. Seaforth Mayor Hazel Hildebrand received $535 for one council meeting ($100), three committee meetings ($45 each) and one four day conference ($75 per day). Councillor Marjorie Claus received $485 for one council meeting ($75), two com- mittee meetings ($45 each) and one four day conference 475 per day,). Reeve Bill Bennett and Councillor Bill Teall received $255 for one council and four committee meetings; Deputy -reeve Peg Campbell received $180 for four com- mittee meetings; Councillors Garry Osborn and Bill Pinder received $165 for one council and two committee meetings; and Councillors Irwin Johnston and Pat Malone received $120 for one council and one committee meeting. RAMPS HAVE PURPOSE Members of Seaforth Town Council ex- pressed concern that ramps around town, which make buildings and sidewalks ac- cessible to those with disabilities, were being used as projectiles by local skateboarders. "Somehow we have to get the message across that the ramps are there for wheelchairs etc... not for skateboards and bicycles. something has to be done before someone gets hurt and there is liability involved," said Councillor Bill Teall. The town is currently investigating the feasibility of constructing a skateboarding facility for its residents. It intends to carry its plea for responsible skateboar- ding to the schools. SUPPLY FLAG The Town of Seaforth will have a stit- ched flag made locally to hang in the Seaforth and District Community Centres alongside similar flags from the townships which share the facility. Cost to have this flag made will be $150. LENDER UNHAPPY Deputy -reeve Peg Campbell informed Seaforth council that former Cou 'lo. Bill McLaughlin had indicated displ ure at the condition of a desk and file cabinet recently returned to him, which had been loaned to the town for use by the town's Mainstreet Coordinator. Councillor Campbell noted Mr. McLaughlin had not indicated that he wanted any action taken, rather had merely indicated that he was not pleased. "I don't know what he wants," com- mented Clerk Jim Crocker. " As far as we're concerned the desk and cabinet was in as good, if not better condition than when we got it." PASS MOTION The Towd'of Seaforth has agreed to pay $18,849.14 to the Mid -Huron Landfill Site in regards to a work sheet made by the Goderich Clerk for shared expenses for equipment purchases. PRESENTATION MADE Deputy -Clerk Michelle Huard was presented with a certificate AO letter of congratulations, at the September meeting of council, because of her ,suc- cessful completion of Part Two of the Municipal Tax Administration Program. :DEFEAT :11/JOTION Sealorth Town Council de€eeatcd a mo- tion which supported a resod on,from Michael For : The Triumph Of The lin- Maculate re: Federal Government Pinan- cing of New Public Works. The resolution asks municipalities to ;targe the,. federal government to take the necessary steps to ,get the ink of "f`+Anada to create the requite money to finance all the pubic -work s .1.101:.aalOPIp 'leo country mor s ►9 t(g