The Citizen, 1991-09-18, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1991.
Letter to the editor
Brussels developer raps council members
THE EDITOR,
This letter is written in regard to
Brussels Council Briefs in the Citi
zen dated Wed., Sept. 11.
Firstly, I am appalled by coun
cil's decision - especially that of
Councillor Bruce Hahn and Reeve
Gordon Workman - at agreeing not
to hold a public meeting before the
election this fall. According to
Councillor Bruce Hahn's response
printed in the paper, “the only thing
they're going to do is hang you for
what you've done in the past three
years. If you wait until after the
election then you can talk about
what you might do (in the next
three years)”.
It is clear from this response that
Hahn and perhaps other members
of council are avoiding any form of
public confrontation that would
taint their chance of re-election this
fall. Also as quoted in the paper,
Reeve Gordon Workman com
plained that “there's nobody there”
in reference to the public meeting.
Come on Brussels, let's get
behind this!! We can't allow coun
cil to hide issues at hand until after
an election. Only by means of an
all candidates' meeting after a nom
ination deadline date can we, the
Letter to
the editor
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people aware of the services avail
able, but also to give everyone an
opportunity to voice their concerns,
either pro or con, with respect to
such services. Since the men in our
community may find it the most
difficult to voice their feelings with
respect to the effects of cancer, we
are hoping to see a good number of
men come out.
Whether or not you or your fami
ly has been affected by cancer, I
hope you will come out and bring a
friend.
Mary Lou Aubin
Goderich, Ontario.
electorate, decide on the policies
and people who will represent us
for the next three years. On Thurs
day, September 12, I asked Coun
cillor Bruce Hahn what his purpose
on council was. He replied, “to
keep developers like you out of
town.”
Secondly, with regard to the seg
ment written on council's frustra
tion over the renovation of the old
Export Packers building; I (present
owner) would like to clarify some
remarks made by council. Council
remarked that no plans were ever
produced as promised. This is sim
ply not true. Scale plans were sub
mitted in early August to the town
clerk. As for a temporary permit
being requested by the developer, I
have never heard tell of a Tempo
rary permit for a building in my
past 35 years of contracting experi
ence.
I have, however had difficulty in
finding out why I have not received
a permit as applied for. In the latter
part of August, the building inspec
tor (Paul Josling) informed me that
he would issue a building permit
for the construction of storefronts.
This permit was to be issued on
Sept. 1 or delivered to the Clerk's
office. That was never done.
Since your issue of the paper, I
have had difficulty in obtaining
information from the Clerk's office,
Reeve Workman, and Councillor
Hahn. By that time, I could smell a
fish in the pot. Therefore on Thurs
day, September 12, I went to the
building inspector's residence in
Blyth. He informed me that he
could not issue a permit for any
part of the building until after Tues
day, September 17. Issuance was
delayed because council was going
to see lawyers in London as t^
whether or not an Engineer's report
from B. M. Ross and Associates
Ltd. dated May 26, 1978 could be
used to stop progress on this build
ing. The report states: “In my opin
ion the building is totally unsafe,
could not be economically repaired,
and should be tom down immedi
ately.” And yet since this report
was issued, council and two other
parties have owned this building.
I was never informed that this
letter existed until September 13. It
is not registered on title and was
never presented with the tax certifi
cate.
Therefore, I strongly recommend
an all candidates' meeting be held
in order to elect a council that
knows what's going on, promotes
business, and gets the town rolling
again.
P.S. After almost 14 years, this
Engineer's report has come out of
the closet.
Kenneth J. Dowling
Brussels.
party held
Grace Smith and Helen Cullen
hosted the Progressive Lost Heir
tournament on Friday evening at
the Ethel Hall with 10 tables in
play.
First prize was won by Helen
Dobson and Joe Cooper, donated
by Nella Blake of Brussels. Karen
Bowles won the 50/50 draw of $60.
The convenors would like to
express their thanks and apprecia
tion to all those who donated other
prizes. Dadson Insurance, Doug
Evans, Ethel W.I., Just For You,
Elaine and Bonnie Clarke, Otto and
Phyllis Pfiefcr, Dorothy Dilworth,
Laurcen Cummings, Joan Datwcil-
er, Oldfield's Hardware, Helen
Cullen, Grey Township, Country
Flowers, Ray’s Automotive and the
Ethel General Store.
Congratulations to Carl and Mary
Ann Miners who have a new grand
son: Michael Ryan Smith, son of
Jennifer and Michael Smith of
Brussels.
Best wishes to Tammy Jacklin
and Bradley Wright who were mar
ried on Saturday afternoon in Blue
vale. An open reception followed at
Brussels, Morris and Grey Commu
nity Centre.
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