The Huron Expositor, 1995-03-15, Page 6111 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR, Marsh 15, 1955
Community
Infrastructure plan ups local costs
BY TIM CUMMING'
Expositor Editor
Tuckersmith Township Council
found that the cost of construction
work may have risen due to
increasing work from the federal -
provincial infrastructure program.
Council approved a tender from
Lavis Construction for reconstruc-
tion of Quebec Street in Vanastra
from the bend of the road to Regina
Road. The decision was made des-
pite the fact all tenders were well
above the $80,000 estimate of the
township engineer, R. J. Burnside.
The Lavis application was the
lowest of four tenders at 595,322.
Some council members blamed
the higher-than-expected cost of the
work on the large amount of work
contractors have received due to the
federal -provincial infrastructure
renewal program.
"The closest bid is (almost) 20
per cent higher than the engineer's
estimate," said Deputy -Reeve Larry
McGrath.
"That isn't good news as far as
dollars go but you're going to have
to do it sometime," said Reeve Bill
Camochan, noting the township is
receiving two-thirds funding for the
work.
There was some discussion about
doing other road work instead but
contractors won't be cheaper on
other projects, suggested Clerk Jack
McLachlan.
The Quebec Street reconstruction
includes road rebuilding, work on
water mains and sanitary sewers,
etc. The work had been considered
about three years ago but the town-
ship council felt at that time there
was not enough money to do all the
work at once.
Tuckersmith Township Council
debated where it should spend roads
money at the March 7 meeting.
Councillors were told new pro-
jects could be considered but they
could not exceed $75,000. Any
more spending would mean going
"The closest bid is 20
per cent higher..."
back to the taxpayers, said Reeve
Bill Carnochan.
Council had already committed to
doing $35,000 in work on Lloyd
Eisler Street, $25,000 to complete
Plumb's Bridge and $15,000 work
on William Street. •
On March 7 Council set the prior-
ities to do $50,000 work on recon-
struction of the second concession
from lot 1-5, repave Centre Street
in Egmondville and paving of the
Vanastra road from Highway 8 to
the bridge.
During the discussion leading up
to the motion, Deputy -Reeve Larry
McGrath again raised his concern
that work on Centre Street would
be put on the back burner.
"I would be really disappointed if
we don't do something about
Centre Street this year," said
McGrath, who said he has raised
the issue every year for three years.
"If you keep putting it off you're
going to lose it."
* * *
Tuckersmith Township Council
appeared to be in disapproval with
a Clinton fire area budget which
would significantly increase the
budgeted figure for firefighters'
salaries. The draft budget for
Clinton Area Fire included an
increase in firemen's salaries from
$63,206 to $94,000.
Reeve Bill Carnochan said the
council would definitely not pass
the budget as is.
"We hope to see different num-
bers next time."
Deputy -Reeve Larry McGrath
said there has been discussion in
the past over area Fire Chiefs'
salaries.
Reeve Carnochan wondered why
there has appeared to be differences
in the cost of pagers between differ-
ent fire departments. He suggested
that there be more group buying
and sharing of services between
departments.
Tuckersmith Township Council
approved the Hensall area fire
board budget tentatively at the
March 7 meeting.
Tuckersmith Township Council
gave tentative approval of the pro-
posed 1995 Seaforth Fire Area
Board budget at the Feb. 28 meet-
ing of council.
Tuckersmith Township Council
accepted the gravel tender from
Radford's of Londesborough, sub-
ject to the approval of the Ministry
of Transportation, at the March 7
meeting of council in Vanastra.
Radford's tender was for $91,750
for 25,000 tonnes of granular 'A'
gravel (supplied, crushed and
hauled).
Before council made its decision
Roads Superintendent Doug Poulton
was asked to look at the five ten-
ders. He reported that all the firms
had applied according to the
instructions set by council.
* * *
Tuckersmith Township Council
accepted the tender of Parker and
Parker Ltd. for construction of the
Nott Drainage Works, C Branch
Improvement.
Tuckersmith Township Council
discussed applying for a supplemen-
tary grant for a roads vehicle.
Roads superintendent Doug
Poulton presented a graph showing
which trucks served best for which
functions.
Councillors discussed whether a
single -axle vehicle or one -ton
vehicle would be best suited to the
township work,
Deputy -Reeve Larry McGrath
suggested it is less expensive to
contract work out than to purchase
new equipment.
"I can't see why any council
would not apply for a supplemental
(grant)," said Reeve Bill Carnochan,
encouraging the council to seek
supplemental funding.
He said the Ministry has been
good to fund graders for the town-
ship in the past but that the town-
ship wofld not likely be given a
grant for another grader. He also
said he felt supplemental grants
would not exist for much longer.
During the discussion, roads
superintendent Doug Poulton said
the township is running with a
bare -bones road crew and another
employee could be used. Reeve Bill
Camochan said the crew is as small
a crew as he has seen in
Tuckersmith.
Brucefield fire increase
Tuckersmith Township may soon
be paying more for service from the
Brucefield Volunteer Fire Depart-
ment.
Last year Tuckersmith paid
515,500 for service from the
Brucefield fire department. This
year, Stanley is proposing
Tuckersmith paythe same rate plus
$500 for each fre call answered in
Tuckersmith. Tuckersmith and
Stanley Townships may meet to
discuss the proposed increase.
Although Brucefield fought six
fires in Tuckersmith last year Reeve
Bill Carnochan suggested the aver-
age may be closer to nine fires per
e
year. The additional fee for ten fires
would be an extra $5,000.
There is some question about
whether Tuckersmith could enlist
Mutual Fire Aid if Brucefield was
fighting a fire in Tuckersmith and
then had a fire of its own in Stanley
because Tuckersmith purchases the
service and does not contribute to
capital.
"It's something we have to look
into," said Reeve Bill Carnochan.
* * *
Tuckersmith Township Council
has approved the relaxing of
setbacks for buildings and structures
used for animal housing.
MP Paul Steckle seeks nominees for export award
Thd Canada Export Award is
now accepting applications,
announced Paul Steckle, M.P.
for Huron -Bruce. It is open to all
firms or divisions of firms resi-
dent in Canada, that have been
exporting goods or services for
three or more years.
The award is a plaque bearing
the Canada Export Award logo
and a brief citation of the firm's
accomplishments.
1 ne t,anaaa t:xpon Awaras are
presented annually by the Minis-
ter for International Trade to a
number of Canadian companies
in recognition of their success in
foreign markets. Award winners
have reported that the
recognition they have received
through the awards has been an
important marketing tool, raising
the company's profile at home,
attracting new foreign customers.
"As a country that relies heav-
ily on international trade, I want
to encourage more and more of
our companies, especially our
small and' medium-sized firms,
to enter the export field and
thereby contribute to job creation
and economic growth in
Canada," said Steckle.
Applications must be received
before the closing date of May
15, 1995 and can be obtained
TIM CUMMING PHOTO
DREAM CATCHER - Area women learned about the Aboriginal tradition of the Dream Catcher on
Thursday at the Women's Resource Centre in Seaforth. Here, Monica Williams of Seaforth, Liz Lonergan
from Queensland, Australia and Kathleen Scott, coordinator at the Centre, work on the Dream Catcher.
Based on a spider web design, the Dream Catcher is a charm which represents the Circle of Life and
lets only good dreams through. It is to be hung above a bed and is usually given to a baby at birth.
Church holds spring luncheon
The Carmel Presbyterian Church
Women will be holding their Spring
Luncheon, April 11, at Carmel
Presbyterian Church. Tickets are
now available from members.
Wednesday evening, March 8, the
Hensall Legion held their regular
meeting.
Motions were made and passed to
make donations toward Cancer
Research, Epilepsy, Alzheimers and
the Town and Country
Homemakers. A donation will also
be made toward the fountain which
is being erected as a tribute to
Canadian soldiers in the 'Dutch
Liberation Memorial Park', in
Ooderich, which is being dedicated
in May.
Plans were made to hold a
Seniors Daffodil Dessert and
Euchre on April 12, beginning at 1
p.m. at the legion.
The Huron -Perth -Bruce Chapter
of Epilepsy Ontario will be holding
their Coffee Capers, March 17. Bob
Erb's Snack Bar will be
participating in Hensall. Enjoy a
Hensall
by Liz Sangster
1.1 262-2715
cup of coffee and support this
worthwhile cause.
Rev. Henry Annen conducted
services at Hensall United Church,
this past Sunday. The ushers were
Garry Alderdice and John
Thomson. The greeters were Eric
and Eleanor Mansfield. Rev.
Anncn's message was 'Messier
Anonymous'. The children's story
was 'Can you see?'
The Property Commitee will be
hosting a Fellowship Hour after the
service this Sunday.
Bible Study will be held March
14 from 1:30 - 3 p.m.
The Official Board will meet
March 15. All members are urged
to attend.
The Hensall Drop -In will be held
March 16. Call Marg Cole for
reservations (262-2304).
The March Break Bible School
will be held March 20-24, from 9 -
11:45 a.m., at the Hensall United
Church. For more information call
Joanne at 263-2580 or 263-5683.
The 1995 Hensall Economic
Development Committee Photo
Contest Categories are: New
Beginnings, Days End and Horsin'
Around. Entry forms available at
Municipal Office after May 1.
Entry Deadline 5 p.m. June 5.
Photos on display at Spring Fair,
June 9 and 10.
Gert
Ina Wil s, 415;
Tom Williams, 380;
Lloyd Eagleson, 363;
Gordon aubb, 357;
Dave Kyle, 356;
Pat Davis, 355;
Isabelle Rogerson, 352.
(Note: Shuffleboard cancelled for
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