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The Huron Expositor, 1996-04-10, Page 3C. News and Views Town Council Council cuts honorariums to recreation board BY GREGOR CAMPBELL Expositor Staff Seaforth Council decided to stick to its cost-cutting axe at last Tuesday night's regu- lar meeting and not bring back honorariums for special committees in this year's budget. Seaforth's Recreation and Parks committee is not pleased with council's origi- nal decision to do away the honorariums, at an estimated savings to taxpayers of between $4,000 and $5,000, so asked council to reconsid- er. Last Tuesday night's vote was tied 3-3. Mayor Irwin Johnston cast the deciding opinion. He said resurrecting hono- rariums at this late date in the process would throw the town's 1995 budget out. Maybe council will have another look at the situation and some kind of suitable recognition for members of these special committees later this year, the mayor com- mented.. Council had been consid- ering a wine and cheese party for members of the town's special committees; such as the local architectural conser- vation advisory committee, the planning advisory com- mittee and recreation and parks committee. But Coun. John Ball observed many younger members of Seaforth's recre- ation committee couldn't legally partake. Recreation director Marty Bedard said the roc commit- tee was willing to cut down on the number of meetings it holds and thereby help con- trol costs, but felt it did more work than the other commit- tees, on such things as bingos and Canada Day celebrations, so should somehow be com- pensated to provide an "incentive". When it eliminated hono- rariums earlier this year council tossed around the notion of perhaps doing away with the special committees altogether, .but was swayed by the argument this might be rash and volunteers interested in these areas might be will- ing to pick up the slack with the good of the community as their incentive. Coun. Mike Hak com- mented that if council recon- sidered honorariums for one special committee it would have to reconsider them for all, which would be difficult to do so late in'this year's budget process. Deputy -Reeve William Teall observed many people in Seaforth donate far more time to various interests in the community simply for the love of it, without any kind recognition. "I'm not sure pay equals recognition," he said. He voted against reconsid- ering the honorariums, as did Reeve Bill Bennett and Coun. Michael Hak. Couns. Brian Ferguson, John Ball and Heather Robinet wanted council to reconsider. The latter two are members of the parks and recreation committee. Seaforth's 1995 budget was expected to be formally approved at last night's (Tuesday) council meeting. Video lottery like `crack cocaine' CONTINUED from page 1 Video lottery terminals are like " crack cocaine" for those with gambling prob- lems and the gaming indus- try, the Nevada business says in its form letter for chari- ties": "Upon the introduction of VLTs in eastern and western Canada, charitable gaming revenues from bingo, break - open tickets and other forms of charitable lotteries New car wash declined sharply, with little rebound to previous levels. As a result, the level of ser- vice and support that charita- ble organizations are able to deliver has declined as well. "If the Ontario govern- ment were to introduce VLTs without offsetting the lost revenues to charities, the quality of life and community supports in Ontario will suf- fer." Council agreed VLTs could encourage gambling extremes for those so inclined, and hurt existing fundraising methods by local groups, some who depend on it to survive. The provincial govern- ment seems bent on taking money away from these groups from both ends, by cutting back grants to such groups and municipalities, then intruding into the cur- rent fundraising equation, Deputy -Reeve Bill Teall commented before the motion opposing VLTs was carried. Councillors commented if the the province goes ahead with video lottery terminals they will cut into the bottom - lines for local government. Municipalities get significant licensing fees for such things as break -open tickets from the charities and non-profit organizations that use them. LACAC recommends agreement with Medd The local Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) has recommended to Seaforth Council that the town enter into a development agree- ment with Sharon Medd who plans to develop a car wash/ real estate business, just southeast of the railroad tracks on Main Street. The recommendation was based on the draft develop- ment agreement reviewed by the committee March 25, "subject to any recommenda- tions made by thc town's solicitor." PAC Chair Ken Oldacre said "the proposal is good use for the land and it is ken- erally in agreement with thc town's by-laws." The meeting was attended by other interested parties and both businesses adjacent to the property, owners of an adjacent a donut shop and the president. of Robert Bell Industries Ltd., Charles Smith, who continues to take issue with aspects of the pro- posed development. and the process. According to PAC min- utes, Smith 'stated that no one can speak for the OMB (Ontario Municipal Board) Chair, but he could not recall her suggesting that the devel- Tuckersmith accepts tenders Tuckcrsmith council recent- ly accepted a tender from Jennison Construction Ltd. for crushing and hauling gravel. The rate of hauling for 23,000 tonnes of Granular 'A' gravel was $3.39 per tonne for a total of $80.27( plus taxes. The tender is sub- ject to the approval of the road superintendent and the Ministry of Transportation. Tuckcrsmith council also accepted the tender of Pollard Brothers Ltd. for calcium chloride at a rate of $208.12. per flake imperial ton subject to the approval of the Ministry of Transportation. Tuckcrsmith accepted the tender of Cliff Holland for the supplying and applying of brine for dust control at a rate of $22.30 per tonne. A quotation for roadsidc mowing from Carl Gower was accepted by Tuckcrsmith council. He will complete one swath in mid-June and two swaths in mid-August of all township road allowances at $3,531 including GST and for additional grass cutting at a rate of $21 per hour. 4. opment be enlarged." Medd supplied additional information previously requested by the committee "pertaining to open space, room sizes, parking, set- backs, etc." According to minutes of earlier in the meeting, "Medd stated the building has grown in size from the original zon- ing by-law amendment appli- cation as a result of imple- menting the changes recom- The Seaforth Agricultural Society would like to thank everyone who contributed to the success of our Home, Garden & Trade Show. Special thanks to those of you who brought canned goods in lieu of admission. 73e tv'/iV#ffs2 GIVEN BY WON BY Coldwell Banker All -Points Realty Watkins Independant Dealer Culligan Real Estate Cardno's Men's Wear Benny's Balloons, Bells & Bows C.I.B.C. Ball -Macaulay McKillop Mutual Ins. Ross Ribey Merv's Patio Glavin Aloette Cosmetics Huron Pork Producers Para -Med Mary Kay Cosmetics Seaforth Co -Op Seaforth Golf Course Malcolm Gray Ins. Box Furniture • Adrienne Hutchenson Robert Wynja Joanne Sans Matt Feeney Judy Beuerman Elsie Southgate Tom Turner • Kendra Gilbert Evelyn Carter Ken Jewitt Irma Pryce Brett Holmes Rick Swanson Brenda Tyndall Olave Little Beth Read Wayne Dolmage Bob McNaughton Marlene Holman D. Williamson . Bill McClure Melva Fraser Dorothy McNichol Clarissa Stewart Ken Moffat Jane Vincent John Stewart Bryan McClure Elsie Southgate Sharon Medd John Patterson Ron Bennett Gilbert VanSteelandt Keith Bachert Brittany Hulley Don Beaver Seaforth Horticultural Alice Van Bakel Society Investment Centre Don Lamb Madelon Maloney Heidi McClure Keith Thornburn Margaret Lee Scott Saunders PRIZE Drawing Easel Bird House Voucher From Pizza Train 175.00 of Product Potted Plant Potted Plant Tuxedo Rental Silk Photo Album Easter Basket Cordless Screw Driver Toy Tractor Toy Tractor Toy Tractor Easter Lily Easter Lily Epster Lily Concrete Clown Concrete Rabbit 50 ft. Metal Leaf Screen Gift Basket 90 Ib. Pork Foot Care Foot Care 2 Scented Hangers Pine Blanket Box Min Wax Stain Min Wax Stain Min Wax Stain Min Wax Stain Min Wax Stain Min Wax Stain 2 Rounds of Golf 2 Rounds of Goll "Cow" Cookie Jar $100. Voucher for Blinds Two Blue Jay Tickets $100. Mackenzie Mutual Fund Book Trimark T -Shirt Trimark T -Shirt Trimark Hat Templeton Plan Book a mended by the OMB Chair who had suggested that the bays be turned" in the pro- posed car wash. An OMB hearing was held on the site last year. THE HURON EXPOSITOR, April 10, 1996-3 , _ , 1 t R'`, 7,;Tuck isi,oiMeat ho 400/ 27 Main St., Seaforth 527 11 'r: Wednesday Seniors Day 5% off 'I'111S WEEK'S SPECIALS SIRLOIN TIP RUMP OR ROUND ROASTS 99$3.00,49 LB. BOXES OF FISH Pollock, Sole, Cod A. or Haddock OFF each box PILLER'S German Salami Geneo or Hungarian LB. FRESH, MEATY BACK RIBS $3.99 LB ti f Come join the fun at SEAFORTH MANOR RETIREMENT HOME for their SPRING FLING SUPPER & DANCE TUESDAY APRIL 23 SUPPER - 5:30 PM DANCE 7:00 PM Dance to Stratford Oldtime Ban& Please R.S.V.P. by Friday April 19th to Cindy DeGroof. Gall 527-0030 , Let us know if you need a ride Please Join in the Fun!! DOOR PRIZES • REFRESHMENTS ALL COMPLIMENTARY Award-winning newspaper and editor The Huron Expositor captured,second place for Best In House Promotion at the 1995 OCNA Better Newspapers Competition recently in Mississauga. The winning promotion appeared in September 1995 for the return of David Scott to the Expositor staff as editor. Created & designed by the advertising staff, the empty editor's chair appeared one week with "Guess Who?" as the headline. The following week one promo asked "Guess Who's Back?" and on the next page the editor's chair was filled. Judges commented on the effect of "the white space" and "its message was to the point and easily caught the eye." Congratulations to the Expositor's advertising staff. Expositor editor David Scott won second place in the premier category for Best Humour Column for three columns written for the Goderich Signal -Star last summer. The judges said "Humour, wrapped in nostalgia, makes Dave Scott's column a trip down memory lane with chuckles thrown in." One of Dave's stories was entered with a series submitted by the Goderich Signal -Star on the storm that blew through Goderich last July. The series captured third place for Best News Story and the judges had favourable comments on Dave's piece: "The story about a stranded sailboat made excellent use of headlines, human interest approach and photos." Huron Expositor Editor David Scott accepts the second place awards for Best Humour Column and Best In House Promotion for the Huron Expositor from Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) President Carol Helfenstein at the Better Newspapers Competition on March 30 in Mississauga.