The Citizen, 2016-10-06, Page 17NH extends waste contract
North Huron Township Council
approved an extension on the
contract for waste removal for nine
months in order to find the best fit
for the municipality.
During its Oct. 3 meeting, council
reviewed a report from North Huron
and Morris-Turnberry Public Works
Director Jeff Molenhuis that
explained that, in September when
staff started looking at tendering for
waste removal, it was decided more
time would be ideal because issuing
a bid document, recommending an
award and switching services to a
new provider would be difficult in
four months.
Part of the reason for staffs
concerns was the Waste Free
Ontario Act and how changing
legislation could impact waste
collection.
Staff feel that a year, from that
initial review time, would be
sufficient and requested staff extend
the existing contract between
North Huron and Waste
Management of Canada Corporation
nine months to the end of
September, 2017.
While staff did agree with the
request, there was some discussion
about service levels and public input
on waste collection.
"When we send out the terms for
the RFP, is there going to be a
conversation about service level?"
Councillor Trevor Seip asked.
Molenuis explained that, when a
draft terms of reference is designed
for the RFP [request for proposals],
the level of service will be
considered.
Councillor Bill Knott asked what
kind of public consultation may be
looked at as he was told some
ratepayers in North Huron's rural
areas have concerns about their
pickup schedules.
Molenhuis stated that public
feedback can be part of the process
for the RFP and that extending the
contract allows time for that,
however, Chief Administrative
Officer Sharon Chambers explained
that waste collection has not been
brought up at public meetings and
that Kelly Church, the Public Works
Director for North Huron prior to
the department being amalgamated
by shared services with Morris-
Turnberry, had provided the
opportunity for feedback which had
generated few responses.
Council approved the extension of
contract.
Hall project gets ,,980,000 grant
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over 41 years is a theatre
unparalleled in its national focus, its
national import and, consequently,
its national influence," he said.
"This grant is, in essence, an
assertion by the people of this
country that our own arts and culture
is not a frill or luxury, but is instead
a vital piece of our infrastructure
and social fabric. The Blyth project
will continue to be a national
beacon, with the Blyth Festival as its
freshly refurbished bulb burning
brighter than ever."
The renovation of Blyth Memorial
Community Hall is underway and
will be completed for the start of the
Blyth Festival 2017 season. The
entire $3,800,000 project will
position Blyth Memorial
Community Hall for the future,
while at the same time respecting
the heritage of this architecturally -
significant landmark in Blyth. This
renovation is phase one of an
ambitious three-phase plan being
undertaken by Blyth Arts and
Culture Initiative 14/19 Inc, as
explained by Project Director
Peter Smith.
"The Board of Directors and
management of 14/19 Inc. are
delighted that the Cultural Spaces
Grant from the Ministry of Heritage
will assist in seeing phase one of our
economic development plan to
revitalize the village through arts
and culture, move forward with full
funding in place," says Smith. "We
know an improved Blyth Memorial
Community Hall, our deeply valued
441 dancing
club holds
first meeting
By Jolande Oudshoorn
The first meeting of the Wawanosh
Line Dancing Club was held on
Sept. 23 at the Auburn Community
Hall at 7:15 p.m. Members started
the meeting with the pledge and
elected the officers of the club.
Loretta Higgins is President;
Grace Hallahan, Vice -President;
Deanna Haanstra, cover designer;
Jolande Oudshoorn, press reporter
and Abby Robinson, attendance
recorder.
Next, members learned about
proper footwear and judged four
classes of shoes. Following judging,
they learned about the history of
country and western dancing. For the
activity of the meeting, members
started a warmup with the chicken
dance, followed by learning the
electric slide and a more difficult
dance, Mama Maria.
heritage cenotaph, community
centre, and home of the celebrated,
national theatre company, the Blyth
Festival, will provide increased
opportunity for cultural
programming and added comfort for
theatre guests and community users
alike. The revitalization of this
venerable hall will contribute to the
growing positive spirit in the
village — something that will impact
county- and country -wide."
The Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
seeks to improve physical
conditions for artistic creativity and
innovation.
It is also designed to increase
Canadians' access to performing
arts, visual arts and media arts,
and to museum collections and
heritage displays.
The fund supports the
improvement, renovation and
construction of arts and heritage
facilities as well as the acquisition of
specialized equipment.
THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2016. PAGE 17.
The start of something big
The Blyth Friends of the Village group were chosen to plant
and maintain a Canada 150 tulip garden for the country's
150th anniversary next year. The village was one of 150
communities across Canada chosen for the honour. Shown
planting tulips during a special launch ceremony on
Saturday are Blyth Arts and Cultural Initiative 14/19 Inc.
Administrator Karen Stewart, left, and MPP Lisa Thompson
Blyth office staff member Sarah Baird (Vicky Bremner photo)
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