The Citizen, 1997-10-15, Page 15THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15,1997. PAGE 15.
Morris council discusses drainage issues
Numerous drainage issues came
before Morris council at the Sept.
16 meeting.
A request from David and
Stephen Webster, regarding the
cleaning out of Govier Drain at Lot
1, 2 and 5, Cone. 9, will be looked
at this fall by Drainage Superinten
dent Gary Nicholson.
A drainage request concerning
Lot 29, Cone. 7~, for the Nichol
Planning begins for new DHC
The Transition Team, a six
member committee leading the
amalgamation of Huron Perth
District Health Council and Grey-
Bruce District Health Council, met
on Oct. 7 in Mitchell to develop
principles and a collaborative work
plan for the new council. One of
the first tasks is the identification of
a new office site.
During the transition process,
which is anticipated to be
completed by March 31, the current
two district health councils are
committed to continuing their
health planning functions. High
priority is placed on hospital and
health systems in the two current
districts.
The two councils have
recommended the merged council
consist of 20 members, including
consumers, providers and
municipal members, with equal
representation from Huron-Perth
and Grey-Bruce. The councils have
also identified current members
willing to continue in the new
structure.
The Transition Team has
established a number of principles
guiding the development of the
new district health council,
Toy trains. Hist. Soc. topic /°OFf
The Huron County Historical
Society held their meeting on
Thursday evening, Sept. 18 at 7:30
p.m. in the Exeter Town Hall.
President, David Gates, welcomed
everyone. The minutes and the
financial report were adopted as
read.
Members were reminded about
the annual dinner meeting at
Brucefield United Church, Friday,
Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker
is John Weichel. Huron-Bruce
Connections is the topic.
Yates introduced the guest
speaker, David Onn, whose topic
was, "History of Toy Trains." This
was an oral and video presentation.
Many books were also on display.
Il was by accident Onn started
collecting trains which were the
number one toy when he was a
Drain branches A and B, was
approved.
Nicholson also explained to
council his inspection of a drainage
problem in Walton, which is affect
ing the Shortreed Drain.
The cutoff of 1997 drainage
maintenance will be Nov. 15. Any
work after that will be 1998 jobs.
W.E. Kelley and Associates were
appointed to prepare a report for
the Dyk Drain, Lot 4, Cone. 9.
including equal representation by
residents of the four counties in the
new district, fairness for staff
during the process and objectivity
with regard to decisions such as
office site and staff recruitment.
The Ministry of Health has
requested that, by mid-October, the
Transition Team recommend a
preferred community in which to
locate the amalgamated office. The
Transition Team is looking to
locate in a town which is central to
the new district and has restaurants,
overnight accommodation, social
amenities, and business support
services.
The office must be 3,000 - 4,000
square feet in area, wheelchair
accessible and with parking for 25 -
30 vehicles.
The team will now launch a site
search based on the identified
criteria. The final site
determination will be made by the
Ministry of Health subsequent to
the Transition Team's
recommendation.
The Transition Team consists of
equal representation from Huron-
Perth and Grey-Bruce: Co-chairs
Deborah Campbell and Paul
Eagleson, along with Pauline
Diemert, Gerald Rogers, Sara
small boy. The most popular one
was the "Lionel Toy" which was
invented in 1877 by Joshua Collins
at the age of seven. Collins enjoyed
tinkering and was allowed to do so
in his home. On his 22nd birthday
it was patented.
The history of toys reflect
society. The pre-war toys were
standard gauge and post-war toys
became smaller. After World War
II the trend was to plastic toys, not
metal as previous ones.
John MacKenzie thanked the
speaker for his interesting
presentation and display.
Refreshments were served by Joe
and Ruth Hogan.
Tickets for the next meeting may
be obtained from any council
member before Oct. 17.
Information regarding the 9-1-1
emergency response system will be
tabled for two months until further
information is received. At such
time, a presentation will be set up.
A meeting to consider the bylaw
for road names will be held Nov. 4,
at 8 p.m. Maps and information
will be published in local newspa
pers in the weeks prior to the meet
ing.
Chief Building Inspector Paul
Trainor and Jeff Wilbee. For
further information, please contact:
Karen Levenick, Executive
Director, Grey-Bruce District
Health Council 519-376-6691 or
George Stock, Acting Executive
Director, Huron Perth District
Health Council, 519-348-4498.
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Josling reported to council that a
noise bylaw could be added to the
animal control bylaw, to be
enforced by himself and the animal
control officer.
After discussing a livestock
claim concerning deer killed by
dogs, council agreed to circulate a
resolution to try and have deer
added to the list of protected ani
mals. Deer are not currently includ
ed in the Livestock and Poultry
Protection Act.
Granny flats do not need a zon
ing change to be attached to the
existing house. They would be con
sidered a temporary addition, said
Josling. A requested building per
mit will be issued for a granny flat.
Resident John Hoonard joined
council to ask that they consider
paving his road, Cone. 9/10, in the
future as it is very dusty. Boyd
Taylor also /eported a dust problem
at Lot 10, Cone. 9. Council agreed
to look into the cost of tar and chip
Even Santa Knows The
Citizen makes a great
Christmas
C iti/en
Santa visits
town
at budget time.
Councillor Kevin Pletch told
council the Belgrave Kinsmen had
approached the Belgrave Commu
nity Centre board about contribut
ing to the Belgrave park project.
The board was not agreeable to
the amount of funds to be spent on
the park because of the possibility
of vandalism. However, they did
agree to donate $300.
The township received a letter
from Huron County which advised
that they would fund 50 per cent of
the cost for sidewalk work to
Huronlea. Council rescinded a
motion from Sept. 3 before passing
a new motion which would have
the sidewalk contactor send the bill
to Morris Twp. for separate billing.
Road Superintendent Lloyd
Michie registered for the Class 1
water course.
The resolution regarding educa
tion taxes, from the Village of
Blyth, was tabled.
Letter to the editor
Continued from page 6
We would read to him and help
him read.
We would love her so that she
could love.
We could do all these things.
But when that morning bell
sounds,
Only he can culture wisdom,
Only she can speak the truth.
Then she would give us hope
And he would provide a vision
That includes the teachers and the
parents
And a bright and democratic
future for all children
As we keep instilling in her the
importance of success _
And keep filling him with an
overpowering sense of wonder.
Angelo Ippolito
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