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Community News Volume 44 Issue 27
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Friday, July 8, 2011
London man killed in crash east of Drayton MAPLETON TWP. - A 30-year-old man from London was killed just east of Drayton when the motorcycle he was riding struck a car on July 4 at about 5:40am. Dead is John Gordon Tennant. OPP Constable Keith Robb reported that county OPP officers were called to the intersection of County Roads 7 and 11, just east of Drayton. Firefighters from the Mapleton Fire Department and paramedics also responded. Robb said the crash occurred when a Honda motorcycle travelling northeast on
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County Road 11 failed to stop for the stop sign and struck a Honda CRV travelling northwest on County Road 7. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the Honda CRV, Kathryn Simpkins, 54, of Guelph, was airlifted to Victoria Hospital in London. She was admitted with life-threatening injuries. Both roads were closed for several hours while Technical Collision investigators conducted their investigation. A coroner was also called to the scene. The investigation is continuing.
Staff, councillors get 2.5% pay increase by David Meyer MAPLETON TWP. Mapleton council approved a pay increase for itself and staff at its June 14 council meeting. Council passed a bylaw giving everyone a raise of 2.5 per cent. It has become common over the years that councils in Wellington County take the same pay increase that they give to their staff. The raises to staff are retroactive to Jan. 1, but council raises took effect only upon passing of the bylaw. Mayor Bruce Whale will be paid $15,655, and councillors will be paid $12,176. That pay includes all council and committee of the whole meetings, as well as all special meetings for which the mayor has requested all councillors attend. The mayor’s base pay last year was $15,273 and for councillors it was $11,879. The mayor and council will receive a fee for extra committee meetings and for attendance at conferences and seminars. They will receive $120 per full day, $70 per half-day meeting, and $50 for a night meeting. Councils are not permitted to divulge the actual pay for
employees under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Instead, those salaries are presented as a range, and the actual pay depends on where each employee sits within five different sections on a salary grid. Chief Administrative Officer Patty Sinnamon is paid a range of $46.09 to $53.04 per hour for a 35 hour work week. That means a salary range of $82,056 to $96,532. Public Works Director Larry Lynch is the only top executive who works a 40 hour week. His hourly rate ranges from $35.22 to $41.43. That is an annual pay range of $73,257 to $86,174. Finance Director Mike Givens has the same hourly rate, but works a 35 hour week. His annual pay range is $64,100 to $75,402. The senior services coordinator, deputy-treasurer, deputy-clerk, facilities manager and building inspector all have an hourly range of $25.36 to $29.83 and an 35 hour work week. The township’s bookkeeper, facilities maintenance manager, fleet safety manager, Continued on page 3
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Fun farewell - Maryborough Public School students Shayna Morphy, left, and Rachel Mohr were on hand recently to celebrate a school fun day and the retirement of Principal Dianne Fitzgerald. Highlights for the students, who say Fitzgerald will be missed, were free hot dogs and popsicles and releasing helium-filled balloons with notes in an attempt to track their journey. submitted photo
by David Meyer MAPLETON TWP. Council here has rejected a proposal from its parks, culture, and recreation committee to provide a brochure that summarizes community group activities. The committee also recommended the township hire a co-op marketing student to put a pamphlet together for 2012 to help market facilities and events. Councillor Andy Knetsch immediately asked councillors Neil Driscoll and Jim Curry, who sit on the committee, if it would be possible to do the brochure in-house, rather than hiring someone. Curry said that is definitely possible. He explained that Conestogo College offers a parks and recreation certificate and there is government funding to support that, so the committee suggested hiring a student. He said it is an opportunity for a student to gain experience, and provide inforContinued on page 6
Council has questions about proposed day camp by David Meyer MAPLETON TWP. Council here has approved a proposal to run a day camp pilot project in Drayton, but it wants more specific wording from its parks, culture, and recreation committee in the future. The issue came about when a resident approached the committee about running a day camp. A subcommittee of the parks committee considered a proposal, but thought it would be too rushed to set something up this year. It recommended trying to run a pilot day camp project during March break
next year at the PMD arena in Drayton. Public Works Director Larry Lynch asked if the committee has a budget. Councillor Jim Curry said that will be done at the next committee meeting, and the committee is “looking at details.” Lynch said it would make a big difference in cost if the committee plans to use the ice surface. It has suggested a camp for three age groups: - ages 5 to 6; - ages 7 to 9; and - ages 10 to 12. The committee stated in the
minutes the only cost it foresaw was “to hire a resource person and they suggest we call Conestogo College Rec and Leisure program and hire a co-op student from this program to make up this March break program.” The committee also said if the student works out, that person could be hired for a summer program in 2012. The committee added some felt the program should also be run in Moorefield, Glen Allan and Alma. Councillor Jim Curry said the details for the program could be worked out.
Councillor Mike Downey said that is not how the minutes read. Councillor Andy Knetsch said council should put some trust in its committee. Mayor Bruce Whale suggested council should receive “better wording for council support - if they get a budget.” He said the recommendation is for council to proceed and provide the facility, and the fees are expected to cover the costs. Knetsch said that should be reflected in the council minutes, and council then approved the recommendation.
Township halts proposal to make all parks smoke free - for now by David Meyer MAPLETON TWP. Council here has defeated a proposal from its parks, culture and recreation committee to make all township parks smoke free - but it was not unanimous and the issue will return for more debate. Councillor Neil Driscoll moved that council support the recommendation, but said the township needs a report from the county. He was referring to the county’s anti-smoking
bylaw, which sets distances away from buildings within which people cannot smoke. Councillor Andy Knetsch seconded Driscoll’s motion to make local parks smoke free. But Mayor Bruce Whale wondered, “Can we do that?” Driscoll said he wants a report that states, “This is the separation” from smokers and building entrances. Councillor Jim Curry said the Maryborough Terrace property recently declared itself to
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be smoke free, and the whole property has that designation. Councillor Mike Downey asked, “Who is responsible for enforcement?” Public Works Director Larry Lynch pointed out Wallace Cumming Park in Alma is about 25 acres, and wondered if someone stands in the middle of it, would he be forbidden to smoke? Curry said, “Yes.” Lynch said if staff have to enforce such a rule it would be
“impossible.” Chief Administrative Officer Patty Sinnamon said the township can set distance limits for smokers. Lynch said he has seen ashtrays at various public buildings moved away from entrances, and people cannot smoke near those any more. Downey said signs can be posted at the arena stating there is no smoking within 30 metres of the door. Driscoll said that is what
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the committee was looking for with its recommendation. Knetsch said he supports some signs, but he too wondered how the new rule will be enforced. Whale said, “I’m not sure we can approve it until we know what we can put in place.” He said council can “check possibilities.” Downey said the OPP can enforce the rules under the county bylaw. But Sinnamon and Finance
Director Mike Givens said it is Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health that would have to enforce the rule. Knetsch told council, “The police will not get involved.” He suggested it might be the territory of the bylaw enforcement officer. Council then had to vote on the motion, and it was defeated, with only Curry in favour. Whale said staff can review the issue and bring a report to council.