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Huron-Perth District Health Council meets By Jim Brown The Huron-Perth District Health Council held its July meeting at the Wingham and District Hospital last Thursday. The council approved several Community Investment Fund submissions earlier considered by the ad hoc proposal review committee. Ad hoc review committee chairman Terry Fadelle suggested that the council lump all the proposals together with the dollar amounts presented in the report. He said that the members of the committee were impressed with the quality of the written and verbal presentations and recognized the significant time and effort put forth to produce the proposals. Fadelle said the committee was guided by two principles: do what's best for the community, and be cost effective. He noted that some money had already been ear-marked, by an earlier agreement. The Huron County Consumer/Survivor Development Initiative had been allocated $51,500 and the Family Development Initiatives Fund had been allocated $13,385. He added the proposal was from the Canadian Mental Health Association (Huron), but would cover both Huron and Perth Counties. Also approved by the council Alfred C. and Marianne Dykstra received approval from Hullett council on July 18 to enter into a life-time lease agreement with Kees Dykstra for the manure storage for their agricultural operation. The lease of the Part Lot 25, Conc. 4, 70 acre property, which will be registered on the title, will provide adequate area for the manure. The Dykstras were instructed by council, that no further growth of the farm operation could occur without the purchase of additional property. were the Ontario Friends and Family of Schizophrenics in Huron County proposal with an annual budget of $6,280; the Community Outreach for the Elderly-Crisis Intervention and Education proposal ($7,395); the Case Management proposal for southern Perth County - St. Marys ($22,000); the Huron-Perth Crisis Intervention Program proposal ($284,350); and the Consumer/Survivor proposal for Perth County ($18,730). Fadelle said that the committee also recommended the provision of a case manager/crisis worker, through Stratford General Hospital for northern Perth at an annual cost of $45,000, with the understanding that community outreach be a vital component and that the allocation includes provision of transportation costs. He said that after lengthy deliberation, the committee recommended a provision of four case managers, one seconded to each of the Community Psychiatric Services, with funding channelled through CMHA (Huron). Fadelle added that community outreach and client focus are essential and adequate provision must be made for transportation costs in the allocation. "The success of this proposition is dependent upon further collaboration between the CMHA (Huron) and Alexandra Marine and The tender, called for the Pollard Drainage Works Q Drain repair and improvement, will close Aug. 15. Pending written confirmation from the Ministry of Natural Resources, council agreed to the erosion control and stream habitat improvements for the McVittie Drainage Works. A letter will be sent to the Maitland Valley Anglers. Councillor Bob Szusz will attend the Court of Revision for the McVittie Drain on Aug. 1, at the East Wawanosh office. Chief Building Official Karl William Squibb and Assoc. Ltd., to review the township records for recoveries of the GST and PST. Approval was given to the Cana- dian National Institute for the Blind and the Huron Tourism Association to sell lottery calendars. Permission was granted for an extension on the application for a beer and liquor license for Winthrop Community Centre, for a ball tournament. James and Ann Bosman also received permission to lease the centre and apply for a liquor license for their 25th wedding anniversary celebration. Council will support a request from the Central Huron Develop- ment Committee, for $40, to adver- tise for assistance to identify potential projects. Councillor Ron Murray and Deputy-Reeve William Siemon will be reimbursed for mileage and meeting allowance for, respective- ly, attending William Alcock's retirement party and the Hensall Spring Fair opening ceremonies. Councillor Murray will also be reimbursed for the banquet tickets. Voucher 7 was approved for pay- ment in the amount of $130,706.28. General Hospital of Goderich," he said. Fadelle added that the committee hopes, through this somewhat unusual arrangement, to promote improved communications, collaboration and co-operation and mutual respect between the organizations for the benefit of the community. "Should either organization be unwilling to proceed on this basis, the committee has formulated a back-up recommendation," he said. Fadelle said that refinements to budgets may be required, as there were questions from the committee on several of the proposals. HOSPITAL RESTRUCTURING Huron-Perth District Health Council Executive Director Fraser Bell reported on a joint meeting between the council's hospital/health services study committee and the governance committee. He noted that the hospital/health services study committee is the first to be developed wholly by the DHC. He added that since the governance committee was in the process of developing guidelines, it was felt that it be involved in this process. Bell said that considerable discussion took place concerning the structure/composition of a hospital/health services study steering committee. It was decided MacNaughton will request a repre- sentative from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to meet with council to more fully explain the new formu- las proposed for Minimum Dis- tance Separations. Council granted a $100 donation to the 1995 Youth Leadership Camp held by Huron County Junior Farmers. There were no objections to a severance application for Part Lot 17, RP 171, Blyth. In reference to motions which were defeated at the July 4-meet- ing, council agreed to contribute $40 to help defray costs regarding the Central Huron Development Committee and approved the motion to allow the Huron Tourism Association to sell lottery calen- dars. Each motion was won by a three to two vote. Councillors Bruce Bergsma and Doug Hugill voted against both. that some 'process' issues should be discussed before the group would be able to make concrete decisions regarding the steering committee composition. He said that the process will involve extensive consultation and considerable effort will be made to involve health service consumers and providers, particularly those who might not feel 'represented' on the steering committee. "Focus groups should be held to allow homogeneous groups to deal with issues in their own way, for example, to apply their own perspective to the issues," said Bell. He said that consultations and meetings will be held throughout Huron and Perth to ensure that all have an opportunity to become involved and to ensure that the DHC is cognizant of concerns throughout the two counties. The Huron and Perth Medical Societies will be addressed to communicate the importance of physical involvement in the process. The DHC long-term care committees and the mental health committee will be consulted on a regular basis to ensure that recommendations are consistent with their reform process. Bell said that sub-committees will be established to obtain input from many stakeholders. The hospital liaison committee will be a formal sub-committee and will have an opportunity to review and provide feedback on all reports. Human resources, technical (finance/health records) sub- committees will be established to obtain specific input, and the existing hospital CEO committee will be used as a forum of consultation. The steering committee will be established to oversee the consultation and report preparation process. Bell said it is not intended to be a closed-door decision making body. The committee will be comprised of one representative from each of the eight hospitals in the two counties, one physician from each county, one hospital-based nurse, one community-based nurse, a labor representative, one medical officer of health, two DHC members with one being chairman, and three or four other consumers who are not DHC members. The committee will deal with the development, where possible, of advice to the Minister of Health concerning the capital projects proposed by the Stratford General Hospital and the Alexandra Marine and General Hospital. The committee will also deal with the development of advice to the Minister of Health concerning the provision of emergency services in Huron and Perth counties, with particular attention to the recommendations of the Graham Scott report. Brussels Mennonite Fellowship (519) 887-6388 Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Jesus is Lord Guests Welcome Microman.. The Ultimate Computer Store Full selection of computers, accessories and stationery supplies. We are an authorized IBM, AST, CANNON, COMPAQ and H.P. dealer Sega & Nintendo 135 Wallace Ave., N. LJSTOWEL (519) 291-9633 Fax 291-9634 Drainage issues were one of the main topics of discussion at the July 4 meeting of McKillop coun- cil. W.E. Kelly and Assoc. Ltd. were appointed to prepare a preliminary report for the closing of a portion of the Johnston-Irvine Drain at South Part Lot 8, Conc. 13. Council concurred with the pro- posed drainage repairs to the South Beauchamp Drain in Grey Twp. Two bylaws, concerning the Kistner-Elligson Municipal Drain and O'Rourke Municipal Drain repairs, were passed by council. The road superintendent's vouch- er, in the amount of $28,050.91, was approved for payment. The tender from Bruce Fischer was accepted for the sale of the 1992 Kukn GMD 5 S/80 Special Purpose Multidisc mower, at a price of $1,505. Susan Stewart was awarded the position of gravel checker with Adam Agar as the alternate. Road Superintendent Wayne Dolmage was authorized to spray a two foot swath along conc. 6/7, from Lot 11 to Lot 16. An agreement was signed with McKillop talks drains Hullett approves lease