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Times-Advocate, 1985-07-17, Page 25Page 2A Times -Advocate, July 17, 1985 Zurich may get cable TV Two firms are interested in supply- ing Zurich with cable TV, Councillor Isidore LaPorte informed the regular July meeting of Zurich council. One is the Mitchell firm which presently serves Seaforth and Hensall, and the _other is the Holmesville firm supply- ing Exeter with cable TV. The com- panies will be invited to attend the next regular council session. A letter from the Huron County planning department turning down a severance request by Bill Wagner for property on Walnut St. precipitated a discussion on the village's develop- ment policies. County planner Malcolm !McIntosh advised Zurich not to grant severances in areas where an extension of major services would be required, or when proposed lots would not front on a road of reasonable con- struction standards. LDIE,S Sidewalk Sale 20-50-75% off Selected merchandise Uniforms, maternity wear and lingerie Mon.- Thurs. & Sat. 9:30 - 5:30 Fri. 9:30 - 9 411 Main St., Exeter 235.0914 Kayser Trunk Panties and Flare leg panties Sizes 8 - 10 V2 price Colourful floats Sizes S, M, L, XL V2 _price • LaPorte argued in favour of gran- ting the severance to Wagner. "We're losing every time we say no. 1 feel it's a disaster - there's been no growth for the last two years, and there'll be nothing for the next 10". LaPorte said, adding Wagner had in- dicated he was willing to pay part of the cost of a road and services to the property in question. Reeve Bob Fisher agreed with LaPorte's Concerns, saying only three lots plus the subdivision were available in the village. Councillor Ray McKinnon pointed out that the law states a severance can't be approved unless lots have ac- cess to a proper road, and clerk Sharon Baker said Zurich's secon- dary plan does not anticipate. that Walnut St. will be extended, nor the extension brought up to standards in the near future. LaPorte said the only solution was to see -if the other affected property owners would help pay for an exten- sion of the road and 'services. This would mean their lotsj too would be eligible for severance and sale. Fisher asked the Industrial and Retail Development Committee to ar- range a meeting among the property owners and chief .county planner Gary Davidson to discuss the matter. Mrs. Baker said Bob Vair has resigned from the committee as he is moving to Nova Scotia. Council decid- ed not to name a replacement for the remaining four months of his term. Fisher reported -Robert Westlake had talked to him about the bankrupt- cy of Northumberland ,General In- surance, which had carried 50 percent of Zurich's property insurance since the village switched from Frank Cowan Insurance to the ROMA In- surance Board. The other insurer, Scottish and York, was increasing premiums to compensate for large claims which had resulted in first- quarter losses. Huron Apothecary Ltd. J. T. WILSON PHARMACIST PHONE 235-1982 440 MAIN ST., EXETER, ONT. PRESCRIPTIONS Hours Mon. Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Wed. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Fisher said Westlake had admitted he was lobbying by asking Zurich to reconsider where it placed its in- surance. Westlake had noted the next premium was not due until later in Ju- ly, and promised one week's free coverage if the village changed back to Cowan, Fisher said. Other councillors said they too had been approached by Westlake. Keith Westlake declared a conflict of interest and took no part in the discussion. LaPorte brought up the difficulty of finding out a company's financial soundness. He said he would hate to see the village lose coverage and their premium in the next six months. McKinnon said council had assurances that Zurich Insurance Company. which had taken over the bankrupt firm, would continue the coverage. He said the company was thoroughly reliable, and councillors had a responsibility to taxpayers to be as economical as possible. Councillor Mike O'Connor said he concurred with McKinnon. He did not want to "close the door" to Westlake, but one underwriter's difficulty had been corrected by a reputable firm, and he saw no reason at present to change insurers. Council decided not to change pre- sent insurance arrangements. In other business, Paul Morrison, a member of the Zurich Recreation, Parks and Community Centre Board and Councillor McKinnon were ap- pointed as Zurich's representatives to the six -municipality task force due to meet in August to discuss uniform ice rental rates. Keith Westlake reported a com- plaint about a dog that was tied up and barked all day, and was let loose to bother neighbours at night. Fisher said council can take no action unless a complaint is received in writing. identifying the complain ant and the dog owner. Tenders for the work on Goshen St. North will be opened at the August meeting. 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