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Times-Advocate, 1985-01-16, Page 26Page 14A Times -Advocate, January 16, 1985 Development. to be Council's sewage services. He said it is fine to invest in streets and sidewalks, but maybe some money should be spent to coax people to cone to Zurich. especially now that the correctional centre opening soon in Goderich will bring more people to this area. Some way should be found to make Zurich an attractive choice. Councillor Ray McKinnon agreed, saying dreams have to be tempered with reality. but anything would be an improvement. The reeve suggested that the in- dustrial and retail development com- mittee, which has been expanded to include council representatives La Porte and councillor Mike O'Connor as well as Robert Fair, assistant manager of Thompson's Hensall mill, x «� Chamber of • Commerce president Robert Westlake and local newspaper publisher Herb Turkheim, meet soon with subdivision owners to see what would be required to encourage them to begin developing their properties. Recommendations resulting from that meeting would be brought before the whole council for further action. Reeve Isidore LaPorte told the 1985 inaugural meeting of Zurich council the year's top priority would be a determination to explore every means to open one of the subdivisions that for too long have been a reality only on paper La Porte said the village's assessment is going down. No new home has been built in Zurich in the past two -and -one -halt years, while other places like neighbouring Bayfield are booming. La Porte pointed out. The Reeve said 400 more people could reside in the village without any further costs to provide water and r F DO IT NOW! We. %rrwei stayrney Pitons, 2346-4702 Reap the Savings as we continue Our Annual Snow SALE Boot Savings for every member of the family Children's Vinyl Boots Assorted Colours Size 6 - 13 Women's Boots Assorted Styles Leather or Nylon Reg. $60 Sale $4499 Many other one -of -a -kind Bargains Priced to sell. Not all sizes in all groups All Men's Leather Snow Boots Reduced Prices start as low as $3499 All Sales Final Smyth' SHOE S STORELTD. VISA MAIN ST. EXETER "'7"� PHONE 235-1933 ' first priority in coming year • Reporting for the recreation, parks and community centre committee, Councillor Robert Fisher said the recreation deficit would be $19,297, an amount $1,730 above the budgeted $17,567. Unexpected expenses -of $800 fora water softener, $500 for a stand for the new condensor and $2,000 for electrical components not covered by insurance when the old condensor was replaced, and $400 for a tractor tire, were offset by $2,000 from Minor Athletics, $5,000 from the Zurich Lions Club and $3.700 from insurance after the condensor break -down. Arena revenue was up $2,000 more than expected, and ball diamond revenue was $700 more than planned. "If revenue hadn't been up, we would have been in real trouble", La Porte commented. The standing committees for 1985 were announced. The reeve is .a member of each committee except the fire board. With the first -named as chairman, they are: hydro and water, Mike O'Connor and Robert Fisher; financtl and property; Ray McKinnon and Mike O'Connor: Movies were shown on Monday evening. they were "Cannonball" and "Hawaii", two exceptionally good movies. Discussion groups reorganiz- ed again on Monday morning after time out for the Holiday season. The exercise class was filled to capacity on Tuesday morning. Wednesday afternoon was devoted to cookie baking which gives the ladies "an at Home feeling". Mr. Cliff Alexander provided video programs for the residents on Wednesday evening. Most residents look forward to the singing session on Thursday morning in the dining -room. We welcomed back the Huron Hope children on Friday morning after a little absence during the holidays. Residents enjoy holding the little ones who like to be cuddled and others like to be pushed around in strollers or wheel chairs. The hobby shop continues to be very active under the supervision of Mrs. Gladys Martin who is substituting while Mrs. Mary Ellen Gingerich is vacationing. There is always a full house for the Friday evening bingo which is follow- ed by refreshments. The Sunday evening chapel service was conducted by Rev. Jim Sutton of Exeter and - Grand Bend Anglican churches. streets, sidewalks and drains. Robert Fisher and Keith Westlake: recrea tion, parks and community centre. and area fire board, Ray McKinnon. Paul Morrison, Allan Scott and Alma Westlake were appointed to the rec board. Keith Westlake continues as council's representative with the Ausable-Bayfield Authority and the Zurich Agricultural Society. Council had both good and bad news for PUC customers. Hydro rates are up by nine percent, as announced at a previous meeting. Some water rates have been increased for 1985, but sewage charges are down. The minimum yearly water rate for single family dwellings goes from $99 to $103.80, or $8.65 monthly. Rates for small offices with water taps only remain at $51. Larger of- fices and businesses are still $90. Schools, the senior citizens' home. Seamleu EAVESTROUGH Ili ii Al ALUMINUM 11 and 4 , VINYL SIDING 7 , Aluminum Storm Doors and Windows Aluminum Awnings Replacement Windows Renovations & General Construction "Free Estimates" JIM BECKER CONSTRUCTION DASHWOOD 237 3526 Zurich Wood Products and the beau- ty shop are unchanged. Metered customers such as the hotel, bank. car wash, Laundromat and arena will now pay 37 cents per cubic meter, up from 32 cents. the bowling lanes and Big Dip will rise 'ram 70 cents to 74 cents. and the Co - Op pellet mill will now be billed at 63 cents per cubic meter instead of 61 cents. Out-of-town customers will be charged $154. a $4 increase. Adeqpate 1985 revenue on sewage charges will be raised by charging 70 percent of the water bill, rather than the previous 100 percent. , The municipal office will be holding open house on Friday. January 19 and serving coffee and cookies from nine a.m. to five p.m. to mark Local Government week. Sales & Service Authorized Dealer for General Instrument R 840547 Ontario Ontario Municipal Board IN THE MATTER OF Section 34 of The Planning Act, 1983. AND IN THE MATTER OF appeals by Ted Baker, Susan Baker, John M. Skinner, W.E. Moore, Ed Harrison, David Gibson and Don R. Gratton in respect of Zoning By-law 12-1984 of the Cor- poration of the Township of Stephen. AND IN THE MATTER OF appeals by W.E. Moore and R.B. Wallis APPRECIATED ADDITION --Blue Water Rest Home administrator in respect of Zoning By-law 35 of 1984 of the Corporation=== Josef Risi admires the deluxe Thomas organ willed to the Home by n renes s ming B the tote Gordon Smith o_v- s+- �Psid to —�� � __ �lAND IN THE MATTER OF appeals by W.E. Moore and W.S Ken nv in respect of Zoning By-law 36 of 1984 of fhe Corporation CRC presents ATV & SNOWMOBILE SNOCROSS "DOUBLE HEADER WEEKEND" $2000.00 Purse SAT., JAN. 19 -MITCHELL FAIR GROUNDS ifij UNDER THE LIGHTS — DANCE TO FOLLOW SIGN -IN: 4:00 - 6:00 pm RACING: 7:00 pm $1000 Purse TROPHY & CASH PRIZES \\• SUN., JAN. 20 - HULLY GULLY, VARNA SPECIAL ATTRACTION: A CROSS-COUNTRY RACE RACING: 1: SIGN -IN: 10:00 °° - 12:00 $1000 Purse root oR OS et TROPHIES & CASH PRIZES SI* f‘11 polo MORE INFO CONTACT: CRC Productions. Box 557. Clinton Ont NOM 1 LO of the Township of Stephen. AND IN THE MATTER OF appeals by W.E. Moore and W.S. Ken- ny in respect of Zoning By-law 37 of 1984 of the Corporation of the Township of Stephen APPOINTMENT FOR HEARING THE ONTARIO MUNICIPAL BOARD hereby appoints Wednes- day, the 6th day of February, 1985, of the hour of one o'clock (local time) in the afternoon at the Town Hall, Main Street, Police Village of Crediton for the hearing of all parties in- terested in supporting or opposing these appeals. If you do riot attend and are not represented at this hearing the Board may proceed in your absence and you will not be en- titled to any further notice of the proceedings. In the event the decision is reserved, persons taking part in the hearing and wishing a copy of the decision may request a copy from the presiding Board Member or, in writing, from the Board. Such decision will be mailed to you when available. DATED at Toronto this 14th day of December, 1984. D.G. HENDERSON SECRETARY EXPLANATORY NOTE: BY-LAW NO. 12-1984 The explanation and purpose of this by-law is to regulate the use of lands and the character, location, and use of buildings and structures, and to prohibit certain buildings and structures in various defined areas of the Township of Stephen. The zon- ing by -low implements the Stephen Township Secondary Plan and provides for specific land use regulations to ensure that the policies of the Secondary Plan are realized. Several objections were received: 1. to allow for expansion of a form operation in close proximity to a built up area; Concession 6, Lot 9. 2. to allow for office within a residential unit in VR1 not described under 'home occupation definition; Pian 224. Lots 29 and 30. 3. to designate certain properties to Highway Commercial from VR1 to allow present use to conform to by -low; Concession Lake Road East, Part Lot 2 and Concession 6. Part Lot 10. 4. to designate an undeveloped lot from AG1 to AG4 to allow for building lot; Concession 19, Part Lot 5. 5. to change certain definitions within the area west of Highway No. 21 within Stephen Township as follows; "public park". "recreational residence", "Natural Envionment to include a maple syrup evaporating facility", "rood, street or highway (public)"; "motel". 6. to chonge certain definitions to comply with Public Health Requirements with the Township of Stephen. 7. to designate certain property from AG4 to HC 1 because of proximity to other such designated areas and former use of property; concession Lake Road East, Part Lot 6. EXPLANATORY NOTE: BY-LAW NO. 35-1984 By-law No. 35-1984 repeals and replaces several definitions as included within By -Law 12 of 1984. These amended defini- tions ore in response to several objection to By -Low 12 of 1984. The amended definition of motel deletes the reference to a tourist home; the amendment definition to recreotionol residence includes a reference to "during all seasons". the amended definition to road-, street or highway indicotes that for the purpose of the by -low it shall include all roods within a registered plan of subdivision; the omended definition of sewage disposal facilities includes a reference to o septic tank and tile bed disposal area. The amendments to the by-law apply to the definitions which apply to the entire township (where applicable). Two objections were received to the definition of Recreation Residence. which includes "but which is not supplied with the full complement of municipal services".