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Times-Advocate, 1986-12-10, Page 18-. �.--- _ ti Will delay project More studies before Two studies on the needs of s9 for zitizens in Huron County will have to be completed before the proposed ex- pansion and renovations to Huron - view can go ahead, county officials were told at recent meeting with pro- vincial government officials. Huronview Committee Chairman Clarence Rau told Huron County Council at their regular meeting on December 4 that new government recommendations include a needs study to determine the needs of all senior citizens in Huron County. A se- cond study, called a functional needs study, would show how to implement the needs of county seniors into the Huronview project. Council authorized the Huronview Committee to proceed with the two studies at the meeting. Also, the coun- ty hired Robert Ritz, and Stinson, Montgomery and Sisam Architects to carry out the two needs studies: The firm was hired by the county at a tender price of $375,000 in November to carryout the renovation work at Huronview, the county -run home for the aged east of Clinton. Rau said the studies would delay the project until the spring of 1988 and would also carry a $70,000 price tag with the province and the county each contributing $35,000. ' The recommendations, said Rau, came out of a special meeting bet- ween Huronview committee members, the project architect and three officials from the Ministry of Community and Social Services (COMSOC) on November 20. At the meeting, Ministry officials recommended the two studies as they would allow Huron County Council to take an overall approach to Huron - view and its many deficiencies with consideration to the services that the county -run home for the aged would require in 10 to 15 years. Rau said the data collected in the county -wide needs study would be us- ed in the functional needs study of the Huronview project to determine the nursing and personal care required by the residents; staffing patterns which would preserve the level of ser- vice; type or rooms required such as private or semi -private and space re- quired for rooms. From the functional study, a total schematic diagram would be com- pleted for the whole building. He said the study would also indicate the beds required now and in 20 years. According to Rau, the Huronview architects would hire two firms to do both studies. The firm of John Stevens and Associates was hired to do the needs study while Marius Shrift Ltd., Environmental Psychologists of Toronto, will complete the functional needs study for the Huronview project. As for a current timetable for the enovation project, Ray said the two studies will be completed by late January and could be passed through the county le4el at their February meeting. Between May of 1987 to January of 1988, the renovation plans would be prepared and the tender documents would be finalized with construction beginning by the spring of 1988. Rau said there are a number of op- tions the county may follow when planning the project. The county may tell the Huronview Committee to renovate the whole building, or the renovations can proceed in distinct phases over the next five or six years. Also, council may decide to stop at the $3.2 million limit previously set by council. The new recommendations for Huronview were viewed by council as a complete reversal from their original intentions for the project. The $3.3 million project was to be phased over five years, with the county and the province both contributing $1:6 million. The project was set to go ahead this year, but at the county's June 5 meeting, the province an- nounced funding would not be for- thcoming for the project in 1986. The original renovations called for a revamping of living areas, dining facilities, as well as modernization to kitchen, dietary, laundry facilities and the administration offices. Zurich Reeve Bob Fisher asked Rau why the county were not told these studies were necessary when the project was initiated and passed by the county last year. Rau said he didn't have an answer • to the question. However, Huronview Genova • Administrator Wayne Lester inter-` jetted that the switch in governments has resulted in a change of heart • towards renovations to nursing homes. "John Sweeney (Community and Social Services Minister) changed direction because he'd seen the magnitude of the nursing home situa- tion across Ontario. They were all built at the same time and are all in the same predicament. "He has delayed this program by requesting this (the studies). He's buying some time because there wasn't any money left in the 1986 or 1987 budget," said Lester. Bayfield Reeve Dave Johnston ask- ed council about the legality of hiring the same architects to do the needs studies. He asked council if, since the council is awarding a "brand new contract" shouldn't tenders be called. "It seems like we're going to be awarding a new contract to the old ar- chitect. We might have some kind of legal Lawsuit if this contract is award- ed to the original, bidder. We don't , (,r s and .oxpaisl�n at Huronvlew want 10 put ourselves in a legal bat- tle with the other bidders. We didn't choose the lowest in the first place. t'lin just concerned what they're go- ing to say," said Johnston. Exeter Reeve Bill Mickle concur- red with Johnston, saying the county should consult their lawyer as to what its legal rights are in this situation. Clerk -Treasurer Bill Hanley said council has already decided to hire the architect to do the renovation pro- ject at Huronview he doesn't foresee any legal problems with hiring the same architect to do the needs studies. "I don't see any legal complica- tions. We could have hired anyone without calling for tenders," said HOMO. Hurotitriew Administrator Wayne Lester assured council that having the firm of Robert Ritz and Stinson, Mongomerty and Sisam1do the needs study in addition to the actual renova- tions was the right move as they are the best in renovations to nursing homes. MILES OF SMILES — The Miles Ford entry in Saturday's Santa Claus parade was full of smiles. T -A photo Tasty Nu Bread Always fresh, finest quality CARE BEARS PARADE — Apg�earing in Saturday's Santa as Care Bears were Kim Sties, Amanda MacDonald, Donald and Jodi Booth. Council hears of phone expansion A proposal for the future expansion of the Tuckersmith Telephone System was explained to Tuckersmith township council at a meeting Tues- day evening by two officers of the system who attended the council session. Chairman I)on Campbell and Secretary -Treasurer Mel Graham in- formed council they were jh- vestigating the possibility of conver- ting the Bayfield station in order to perform all their own switching from the Hensall-Clinton-Seaforth area. The equipment they are proposing to install will also allow for greater expansion of services and provide for additional capacity for the future. They advised that the estimated cost ,of the project will be approx- imately $1.1 million, but that the sav- ings on the switching fees presently paid to Bell Canada will provide a pay -back over five or six years. Council amended the resolution concerning private tile drainage crossing municipal roads to read as follows: that any private drains cross- ing a township municipal road, the municipality will supply all the material used under the road but that the work must lie carried out under the supervision of the road superintendent. A quotation of W.K. Love and Sons Farms was accepted by Council for the rental of part of Lot V. Concession 4, Huron Road Survey, from the Township of Tuckersmith, at the rate of $55 per acre for the next three years. This is rental of gravel pit farm. If you live in Tuckersmith Township do you have an old private family burying ground on your property? There are a number in the township where some of our pioneers were buried. This information was brought to the attention of Tuckersmith Coun- cil which authorized Jack McLachlan, clerk -treasurer, to assemble and record these sites. 1t will be appreciated if anyone knowing of the location of these graves to phone Mr. McLachlan: 482-9523 or send a letter to him, Tuckersmilh Township Office at Vanastra, Attention of Jack McLachlan, ('lerk, RR 5, Clinton, On- tario, NOM 11,0. Claus parade Jennie Mac - T -A photo • Cheese Onion 8 Parsley Cheese 3.29 Ib. Country Buns 99C doz. Cherry (red, green) Muffins 6/1.49 Super Special Med. Cheddar 2.99 Ib. Fesfive'1 fiticemeat Tarts 6/1.79 Festive Season De14.40.,Christmas cake, light or darW, Gift Baskets, Cheese Trays, Fancy cookies, wide variety of Canadian imported Cheeses - "Fresh off the Block"! A - pity • This weeks Specials effective Dec. 11, BakerY & Chug,* Reuse /2, /3, while supplies last Exeter 233-0332 310 •0144. •4' ft• • '► • FTD holiday cheer A bright reel basket brimming with festive flowers and greens. 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