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Times-Advocate, 1987-04-08, Page 3Will fight Hay to OMB Continued from front page would indicate there were suitable spots for agricultural -related businesses that were not suitable for agriculture for a variety of reasons, such as shape or size. The theory is that Exeter -exists to serve, she continued, noting that 'k- han centres have costs that rural cen- tres don't, such as recreation, polic- ing, water, sanitary sewers, etc. "You haven't used up all your land and that's land that's supposed to be used up first," she commented. The planner added that the reason for the existence of urban centres is - to serve and accommodate the needs of the nearby rural communities and suggested Hay was now wanting to duplicate those services by having agricultural -related industries established in close proximity to the town. Whenasked by Mickle if the town could be ordered to extend services such as water and sewers to serve the needs of Hay businesses, the planner said that was possible, especially if health was a factor, citing the case •where London had to provide water to Delaware when that municipality's supply became unsuitable for human consumption. While it was noted that such an edict could be handed down by the ministry' -of the environment -when =-= there were health risks, she said it - ---was-less4ikely-on-ccgaemic-grounds only. When Mickle asked if the inclusion of homes in the proposed develop- ment could create a problem and re- quire town services, she responded in the affirmative. At the conclusion of her discussion, Ms. Monteith explained she could not give any assurances that Exeter _would win another appeal to the OMB, so could not advise them on the action to take. Councillor Dorothy Chapman said the decision made could have an ef- fect on what goes on in Exeter in the future and Councillor Morley Hall added that approval of the proposed development could start a precedent that would be followed on other town boundaries. Ms. Monteith agreed that the long- term implications were important because if annexation dict take place in 20 years or so, it would mean that Hay Township was forcing the town into pre -planning how Exeter was to be developed in the future. "1 strongly believe we have to stand up for the protection of the town and the protection of the citizens of the town," Mickle said in opposing the Hay proposal. "We have property here that can do the job". He also noted that Exeter's water supply was sufficient for a population of 6,000 and the present sewer system could handle 4,700 and there was room for expansion. Noting that it was a 50-50 chance of winning again, the Reeve added that the "team" that led the fight for the town at the last OMB hearing was excellent and would still be working for the town if the matter reached that level again. - "We've workeddarn hard for planned growth", Mrs. Chapman add- ed, suggesting the proposal could be a blow against that work. 'There's no choice but to fight -it". Councillor Ben Hoogenboom said he had sat with Hay on the appraisal study and neither side was prepared to move and perhaps it was best to have an independent person settle the issue. After council passed the motion to oppose the development all the way to the OMB if necessary, Ms. Monteith said thatmessageshould be communicated with Hay as the township may choose not to proceed with the plan, but she didn't think that would happen. Prior to adjourning, Mayor Bruce Shaw asked the planner to make a note that if Exeter should win an ap- peal again at the 0M13 that the town should make application to recoup the costs --involved. County planning director Davidson advised council that Hay would be giving final reading to the com- prehensive zoning bylaw on April 24. Times -Advocate, April 8, 1987 1 0 4 7' . •// BUYING DAFFODILS Don Jolly and Wilf Berdan purchase Elsie Hermann and Donna Jones.Proceeds go to the Canadian daffodils Friday from Cancer Society. Sorority members T -A photo COLLECTIONS BY Roxton ' House of Brougham • Kaufman of C llingwood Pennsylvania House Dcilcraft UPHOLSTERY BY _ Eiarrymore J.0 Sn)'c{er = Sk)arr-Peppier- Brentwood La -Z -Ploy LOVA PRICES BY Goctrlcrs. Our unique pricing policy allows you.to huv fashionable, quality merchandise at , better. than •"Sale Frites" - all•vcar round. The finest of - furniture in beautiful surroundings. MINOR BASEBALL REGISTRATION Terry Genttner and Craig Zim- mer of Dashwood sign up for the summer's minor baseball season in Exeter with officials Dwayne Tinney and Wendy Schwindt.T-A photo Hay taxes increased Continued from front page according to the drainage act, the municipality picks up the tab on -tax- exempt lands in such cases, and that the village Ilas promised to pay the share assessed within its boundaries. He asked Hay to consider doing the same on Society land in the township. The delegation also asked that the designation of the Society's land in the township be changed to agricultural.. Zurich clerk Richard Beachey is in- vestigating the possibility that the property could be eligible for the one- third grant on agricultural land. Reeve Lionel Wilder was appointed as Hay's representative on the court of revision on the drain, to be conven- ed on May 13. at 7:30 in the Zurich arena. lie said by that time more in- formation will be available to assist in making a decision. Tenders were opened for repair of the Pergel and Jacob Peters drains. McKenzie and Henderson, Arkona, were awarded the tender for the Pergel drain. Their bid of $14,440 was the lowest of three submitted. They promised to begin by May 1, and have the work completed by August 30. Kelly Robinson won the contract for repair of the Peters drain with a bid of $6,459, the lowest of five. The Big '0' was the only tenderer for materials for th Peters drain. Clerk Joan Ducharme said she received a phone call from another company who had just discovered the tender request on the desk of a staff member who was away sick. The company was sending its tender by courier, but it would not arrive until after the deadline. Wilder said in his 20 -year associa- tion with Hay council no tender had ever been accepted after the adver- tised date. Council decided that when the late tender comes in, it will be returned unopened to the sender. The Big '0' tender was for $7,452.39. Robinson contracted to begin work July 1 and finish two weeks later. Hay council met in special sessibn Cancer drive is underway The annual Cancer Society canvass was kicked off on Friday when members of the Beta Sigma Phi Sororities hit the streets in Exeter to sell daffodils. Price of the blooms was reduced to $2.50 a bunch from last year's a ~3.00 and total receipts reached $3,280. Canvassers will be out in their door- to-door, collections throughout the . area during the entire month Of April in an attempt to meet the Exeter branch goal of $25,300. Campaign manager Norm Martin noted that was up from last year's target of $2.3,650, but he was op. tirtristic that the goal would be reach- ed as it was last year. The target figure for Huron is s110,000. Canvassers have been lined up for the townships of Usborne, Stephen and Hay, as well as the towns and villages in the area. Businesses will also be canvassed. The Exeter Lioness will be staging their annual walkathon to bolster the canvass in May and the Iluron groups will join together in June to present a concert by Art Christmas and his popular group from Sarnia. That event will be held at the South Huron District High School. Further details of the special events will be provided as the dates approach. three times between the last two regular meetings. One meeting was called on March 25to approve a tile drain loan application from Larry Merner. Another meeting was con- vened on March 30 to pass a resolu- tion requesting the Exeter and area fire board to reopen their agreement with -Hay and renegotiate levies on an assessment basis. Members of Hay council met with Stanley councillors and four represen- tatives from the provincial ministry of the environment on April 2 to work out the details after the ministry pro- mised full funding of the estimated $400,000 additional cost to oversize the Hay waterline to allow Stanley township- to hook in at a later date. The change will only delay a call for tenders by two weeks, from April 20 to May 4. Wilder said the ministry had made a wise decision, and now was the time to change the pipe from 12 inch to 14 -inch to accommodate Stanley. He foresaw no holdup in construction, andemphasized that the change would be done at no extra cost to Hay property owners. 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