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Wingham Advance-Times, 1980-04-30, Page 2ce-Times, Apra 30, 1980 ayers discuss orrisTownsh 1 1 • about a dozen residents •rpk advantage of an invi- • • lation from Morris council to attend last Friday's meeting and discuss township busi- ness- The ratepayers were given an opportunity to peruse the fmancial state- ment and pose questions to council members and the auditors, Bruce Aitchson and Terry Perkins. The group didn't have much in the way of com- plaints as figures showed Morris beginning the year with a $27,055 deficit and ending with a surplus of $41,596. The,lack of road work accouted for most of the surplus. Council had originally budgeted $100,000 worth off township funds for roads, but spent only $71,177. Complete figures show that total road costs, including winter control, wages and employee benefits and materials and supplies were $222,381. However $151,204 of that figure was paid for by provincial subsidies and other grants. Another boost came from $14,996 worth of penalties and interest charges collected from overdue taxes and outstanding accounts. Ratepayers seemed content with the statement, but questioned council about this year's mill rate. Since 1 the Huron County Board of Education won't be setting its budget until Thursday evening the totaLmill rate is incomplete. v. However the township rate shows a substantial decrease. For commercial and business it is set at 38.95, down from 48.5$ in 1979, and for residential and farm it is 33.11, down from 41.24. County rates have increased slightly this year with commercial and business set at 21.85, up from 20.02 and farm and residential at 18.57, up from 17.02. The separate school board has- set' the commercial and business mill rate at 46.80, from 40.27, and farm and residential is 39.78, up from 36.24. Although the township's budget for 1989 is not com- plete, it it has allotted $340,000 for 'the Martin Bridge, $4,000 for Walton recreation, $1,500 for other recreation and another $2,000 for grants. Budgeted revenue includes $240,000 for the bridge and $20,000 to replace equipment. Some of the residents, from the Bluevale area, were also concerned about flooding around Centre Sideroad near Bluevale. They insisted that drainage in that area is not adequate andurged council to install more. However the township PRETTY PLEASED -Young Charlie Kalish of Wrox- eter was understandably pleased with his three -pound speckled trout he hooked at the Wroxeter Dam Sunday morning. He was one of the many fishermen to greet the opening of trout season on the weekend. (Photo by Mrs. Hazel Griffith) NOTICE How marry of these DISCOUNTS or BENEFITS do you qualify for? * First Accident Forgiveness *Safe Driving * Abstainers *Multiple Vehicles * Short Mileage (lass than 7500 miles per year) * Bumper Discount (on 1973 cars or newer) * Driver Training * Drive Tess than 1 mile to work * tlnderaged Daughter with Driver Training + Farmer * Air Bag Discount a us-ndfind a . . No applications, membership or policy fee necessary. All ages ond driving records accepted. ./, ---McrNIST fzitye.... Busif'ess 327 Josephine St. Wingham 357=1227 Mill St. Brussels 887.6691 IF NO ANSWER 357.1227 AFTER HOURS 357-1483 INSURANCE AGENCIES Ala Fort i -l=ire • seemed to hesitate because it felt that not all surrounding landowners wanted drains installed. Another request was the possibility of an agreement between Morris and Wingham that would a Belgrave youngsters a" ces to the Wingham pool. The children are currently using the facility in Gorrie on a cost per child basis. Council decided to look into the matter. hi other businpcq Craig, the township rep resentative on the Blyth Community Centre Board, discussed the board's budget which was presented to the township during the last meeting. Council invited Mr. Craig to discuss the board's deficit, which it feels might occur every year. Morris had previously urged that the centre become self sufficient. After a short discussion on where costs could be cut in the future and current rising prices, Morris decided to pay ' its portion of the deficit, which is $750. However council urged that deficits not become an automatic part of the board's budget in the future. - Marie Taylor, Belgrave, approached council together with two representatives from Hydro to discuss the placement of three poles on Taylor property. She ex- plained that the three lots in question have poles situated in the middle of the lots in- stead off on the line.. The Taylors had originally requested that the township -move them at its expense, however Morris felt that since ' Ontario Hydro had misplaced . them it should foot the bill. After analysing the situation Don Eastman, a representative from Hydro, agreed to move two poles at no Cost to the township or the new lot owners, but the township must pay for the relocation of the street lights. Three tile drain loan ap- plications were approved. They were submitted; by Chris and Noel Bird, Boyd Taylor and Tom Schoon- derwoerd. An application for severance, submitted by Ronald and Gloria Kings- bury,, was not recommended by council. The request was to sever 10 acres from 88 acres, on the corner of High- way 4 and County Road 16. If accepted the 10 acres would house a service centre for diesel and gasoline Vehicl . Morris was not in favor of the 'application because it felt there are ,enough Belmore • Mrs. Elmer Jeffray and Mrs. George Nickel were delegates from Maitland Presbyterial to the Hamilton and London Synodical meeting of the Women's Missionary Society held in Brantford on April 22 and 23. Friends and neighbors gathered ' at • McIntosh Church to hold a bridal shower for Harkness. She recei m ny gifts. Linda 11 mar Daryl Walker on May 10 , at McIntosh United Church. Stan Hays is a patient at Victoria Hospital, London. The 4-H Achievement Day was *Id April 26 at Howick Central School. Girls from this area who received County Honors for the completion of six clubs were Julie Mulvey and Shannon Dustow. Leaders were Mrs. Everett Dustow, Mrs. Joe Reinhardt and Mrs. Doug ■Ki ruSOrdt. - ... ' Mrs. Vera Will is presently visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Walter, Renwick and family. Other visitors this past week were Mr. and Mrs. Jake Will and family. Mrs. Dorothy Will and family and Peter Will and family. Miss Gail Renwick recently graduated from the University of Wateriso with a Doctor ' of Optometry degree. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Mulvey visited with Harry Mulvey recently. Rollerskating starts in Belmore on May 2. Janice Kieffer and Paul Strictland of London spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. George Kieffer and family. businesses of that type lathe area, a driveway near the corner would result hi a traffic hazard and the proposal would take 10 acres of agricultural land out of production. Sam Pletch also applied for land severance of a lot in the Pletch subdivision. Before making its decision council would like to see an outline of future develop- ment of the area together with plans for drainage and services. A severance application from Ernest Lewington for Lpt 16, Con. 7, was recom- mended. The request was to sever a house, hen house and drive shed on five acres, from 94 acres. Tenders for pit run gravel were opened at the meeting, with .council accepting the one from John Cox, RR 2, Wingham. His price was 79 cents per cubic yard for a Council total o€s>s'S1?. Sevp,ral ri3t'jaws were passed regheding the payment at takes. The town - slap d tided that 'a 11 per ce t plEnalty will be added to the taxes' ittlAey are not paid by the first day of default, The same.perrentage will be added each month until the taxes are paid. This will take effect from Dee;, 31, 1979. A 1i. per cent penalty on outstanding accounts, other than taxes, will begin July 1-, 1980. A seven per cent count will be granted on the second installment of taxes, If paid on or before June 30, 1980. In Winghani, the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and the' Toronto Dominion, Bank will be allowed to collect tax payments. However after Nov. 30, 1979, payments will have to be made at If they are still not paid by March.15, 1981, they must be sent to the coulltya Council passeda bylaw to. temporarily bolt 'ow $340,000 while construction is taking; place on the Martin Bridge The roan 'superintendent, Lloyd Nfichie, was instructed by Morris to arrange for tenders for the construction. Carmen Craig, Wayne Cantelon and William Craig attended the meeting to discuss the condition of the Kelly Drain. Since the opTai portion of the drainis not in working order council decided to investigate and rectify the problem: Reeve Bill Elston was named as commissioner of that drain. Regarding the resignation of the treasurer, George Michie, council members said, they have yet to decide on the matter. Mr. Michie agreed to stay on for another month so that the township has time to discuss the situation. SUNDAY i ►TR JUNE 29at2P.M. The Parade wilt have as its themes; 1. FRIENDSHIP: DAYS .: "Helping Our Neighbours" 2. FOUNDER'S DAY "Then and Now" ( �, Community Groups, ,industries, businesses, Towns, Individuals, etc. are invited to take part. We are looking for Bands, Floats; antique cars, or Whatever) I TROPHIES & PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED IN VARIOUS CATEGORIES it ENTRY DEADLINE: JUNE 25 CONTACT: D. R. BUNDV Phone 524119511119. PORT OF GODERICH/TOURIST PROMOTION/DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 59 VICTORIA ST., GODERiCH 3rd Anniversary Sole WINGHAM "Ie./cm/1(S 357-2002 Save 33 60% on odd size Rugs. REG. PRICE 451. 425. 348, 565. 371. 536. 399. 239. 299. 453. 622. 450. 334. 274. 338. 436. 412. 311. 275. 253. 299. 326. 233. 230. 169. 191. 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