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Lakeshore Advance, 2013-04-24, Page 66 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesday, April 24, 2013 Lambton Shores says no to Shriners bins QMI Agency Lambton Shores council denied the request for the Shrin- ers Club to set up the depots but suggested the Shrine Club return to council with a request to change its policy on charity bins. Some members of the club planned on sitting in on the April 22nd council meeting, Lambton Shrine Club fund- raising efforts were struck down at a recent Lambton Shores council meeting. '11e club, which has recently streamlined its oper- ations to optimise its crushing process, is looking to expand its collection depots to every munic- ipality in the county to ultimately fund Shriner hospitals. But council saw the depots - wooden bins intended to serve as drop-off locations for alumi- num cans - as against its policy which prohibits charity collec- tion bins. Deputy Mayor Elizabeth Davis Dagg said she thought the inten- tion of that by-law was to prevent "fly-by-night" groups from dumping unsightly bins that would become eyesores if not maintained. "'Ihe Shriners are a well-estab- lished group," she said. ""Phis could have a benefit to the community." But Councillor Doug Bones - wet was adamant that the depots were against the policy. "'This is a slippery slope... you can't cherry pick which charities to support," he said. The Shrine Club requested that the depots be placed at fire halls, which Councillor Martin Underhill said could create an emergency situation with unnec- essary congestion. "We don't want these bins blocking the way." And Councillor John Russell raised concerns that diverting recycling from the municipality's stream would reduce revenue from the Bluewater Recycling Association. But ultimately, councillors agreed with Davis Dagg that it could he possible to reshape their policy to be Tess restrictive, „Policies are not set in stone. They should be moveable -- that's what makes it democratic," said Russell. "Policies are not set in stone. They should be moveable - that's what stakes it democratic," said Russell. Council denied the request to set up the depots but suggested the Shrine Club return to council with a request to change its pol- icy on charity bins. Lambton Shrine Club member Jack Struck shows a pop can depot in Sarnia Smoking ban could hit popular places to light up 410 The Municipality of Lambton Shores LIVING IN LAMBTON SHORES... A weekly Update on the Municipal Events In your Community Administration Department - 7883 Amtelecom Parkway, Forest. Ontario NON 130 Tel 1.877.786-2335. 519-788-2335 Fax 519788-2135 Email edmxustraton@lemblonshores ce Visit our Web Site at www tambtonshores ce PUBLIC MEETING BUILDING PERMIT FEES The Municipality of Lambton Shores will be holding a public meeting on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. to present proposed amendments to the Building Permit Fees. Information on the proposed changes Is available at any of the 3 municipal offices, or by enlelling clerks a'lanibtonshoros.ca VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS The Lambton Stares' Vohmteer Fire Department, Forest Is seeking applications from probationary or firefighter applicants. Preference will be given to those sell,,..,,.. ..,ui training and certification in CPR, First Aid. and Dor DZ dnver's license certification would be an asset. Applications and a lob description can be picked up al the Municipality of Lambkin Shores Forest Administration Office located upstairs a1 The Shores Recreation Centre, 7883 Amleleoom Parkway Interested candidates ere asked to submit an application and resume by hand or mail, Including relevant experience by 4'30 p m , April 30th, 20131o: Ms. Janet Ferguson, Acting Chief Administrative Officer Municipality 01 Lambton Shores 7883 Amleleccun Parkway, Forest, Ostrom NON 1J0 t REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Website Re -Development Tho Municipality of Lamblon Shores is seeking proposals for redesigning anti reluvonating tiro Lambton Shores website by implementing a new content management system, redesigning templates and reorganizing content. Interested contractors may obtain the RFP documents onto., htfp //w.w larnblonshores catvirgylocelgovemntendcapifa!projects--tendersandrfps her The dosing date for submissions Is May 15, 2013 ® 11:00 em, with a pubsc opening to follow. For questions regarding the tender. please contact Ms. Janet Ferguson Acting Chief Administrative Officer al 519-238-8461 or ifergusonalambtonshores ca LEAF PICK UP PROGRAM SPRING PROGRAM 2013 Lambton Shores' Residents: Please be advised that leaves raked onto the street or piles In the street or ditch will not be collected. This poses a danger to pedestrians, bicycles and motorists and can cause drainage problems. Leaves can be bagged for pickup by the Community Services Department This program Is in effect UNTIL May 31, 2013. and Is es follows 1. All leaves must be bagged in dear plastic bags. 2. Each bag must be tagged with ,A a garbage sticker 3 Only leaves will be picked up; not garbage or brush please 4 All bags must be placed at the curb for pickup. 5 Loaves will be picked up sometime during the week as time and quantity dictate 6 1f your leaves are missed please call 519-243-1400. bit free 1-866-943-1400 or the municipal office nearest you and pickup wit be arranged NOTICE OF A TOWN HALL MEETING Please bo advise that the Councillors for Ward 1 and Ward 2 will be hosting a Town Nall meeting to discuss topics of Interest to residents In the Grand Bend area of Lambton Shores, Including: the placement of beach volleyball nets on Main Beath, Short Term Rental Accommodations findings, update on Grand Bend Sewage Treatment Plant, update on harbour situations, budget highlights for the area, cross walk Installations, expansion of southerly sidewalk to Merrywood. Date 8 Time: Saturday, May 4, 2013 - 10:00 a.m. to noon Location: • Grand Bend Public School Gymnasium REM1NCIER: lip,County Council will seek public feedback Paul CIu f QMI Agency An aggressive smoking bylaw in 1 luron County could see patio dwellers and smokers outside of hockey rinks looking for a new place to Tight up. Iluron County Council has agreed to look into 0 complete ban at all outdoor areas used for public enjoyment including parks, playgrounds and play- ing fields. The public will get a chance to have their say, however, as council agreed that public consultation sessions should hap- pen before any decision is made. Sherri Preszcator, the county's public health manager and Angela Willert, a community health team member, offered policies 00 smoking at their Tobacco -free Outdoor Spaces presentation April 17 at Committee of the Whole Day 2. Among the possibilities is a nine -metre rule at public playgrounds, arenas, public gardens and trails, among other places. Willert said there are different bylaws in different communities. The nine -metre rule has proven troublesome to enforce in communities that have implemented it, she said. Another option would see a complete ban with some exemptions. 'Ihe third option is the most restrictive - a complete ban that includes places like patios, beaches and municipally owned recreation facilities. That would kick the smoking crowd outside of hockey rinks to the sidewalks, which cant' be legislated. A new smoking bylaw would build on an existing one in the county. After hearing that 17 per cent of Huron County residents are smokers, Coun. Paul Klopp, Deputy Mayor of Bluewater, said there is a "pretty good system in place" already. "We are winning the war," he added. "We are winning the war but 17 per cent is still too much;' Preszcator replied. Preszcator said non-smokers suffer, including children who have to pass by smokers at sporting events. "The more kids see it has a normal habit, the more likely they are to try it." Tyler 1-lessel, councilor at large from Bluewater, said his grandfather died of lung cancer. Walking out of an arena to a crowd of smokers is not something his children should have to deal with, he said. "The war is definitely not over." Local municipalities would enforce the bylaw, so support from the lower tiers is needed, Preszcator said. Signage and education would be a part of it. Most smokers are responsible about where they light up, offered Coun. Jim Ginn, Reeve of Central Huron. Bernie MacLellan, mayor of Huron East, said "self regulation" is part of smoking bylaws. Council agreed to pursue option three, which will include public discussion, as recommended by the public health man- ager. It will be discussed further at future council meetings. 'Ihe third option would not include places like golf courses and long-term care facilities. Senior manager vehicles sold All of the county vehicles formerly driven by senior management have been sold at auction. Council decided to sell the six sedans and one SUV after deciding vehicles would no longer be part of the compensation package for senior staffers. Some of those vehicles belonged to senior management who are no longer employed by the county.