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YOUR COUNCIL AT WORK - BASTARD AND SOUTH BURGESS The Challenge of Change was the theme of the O.G.R.A. Conference this year â€" and what an appropriate topic for the times! Those of us who attended came home with a wealth of ideas ‘and information. There ,were explanations of and updates on many issues resulting in more work for Council as some policies must be revised, and some new ones written and implemented. As representatives we Were made aware of many facets of problems as we listened to preSentations ranging from "The Tax Revolt" to the "Round Table [)i s c u.s s i o n o n Transportation and the Environment". As Councillors in a rural municipality, we must ever ‘be alert to decisions made which do n(3t t.al<e 011r circumstances into consideration. All agreed this was a most v a 1 u a b l e a n d informative session. The Fire- Chief reported that a detailed questionnaire will be mailed to every resident of the municipalityrequesting information re: the loCation and structure of each building on his/her property. The Fire Department of Bastard and South Burgess is embarking on a project to make it easier to locate properties‘ in the Township. This will assist the Fire Department as well as Police, Ambulance and general public. They will be putting together a road and house numbering system. Each house or property will receive a. number and each road will be numbered. your questionnaire and be sure to complete and .EQLEEQ- The L.A.C.A.C. has been hard at work on the project of a walking tour of Delta. The brochures are ready- for printing and hopefully will be available at the Maple Syrup Festival. A reminder - the annual fall walking tour will be in Portland this year on September 13 (rain date, 20th). These tours are always most interesting for Watch for APR".I992 NORTH LEEDS LANTERN 5 TOWNSHIP OF BASTARD & SOUTH BURGESS the wealth of information given by our most able guide, Chairman, Doug Bond, and by other members of the team plan to join us. The M.N.R. seminar for Evaluators will be attended by our Sheep and Cattle Evaluator. June is designated Seniors Month. The Bicentennial Committee has been appointed with Phyllis Tackaberry, Judy Rogers, Diane Haskin, and Myrla Saunders as members at large and Howard French and Anna Greenhorn as C o u n c i l representatives. Council has been 'very pleased with the responses received from the advertisement for members for the C o m m i t t e e o f Adjustment. We thank all those who responded for their interest. The appointments will be made within the next two months. For those of you living closer to the Smiths Falls area, as of April 26th. the Via Rail Train leaving Ottawa at 6:00 A.M. will stop in Smiths Falls. Your Council was one of those that supported this request. Dlle t,o t11e increasingly long agendas and the amount of special meetings needed 'to address all the business, concerns and projects in the municipality, it was necessary to refine our rules re: delegations. Yes, you are welcome, yes, you are encouraged to attend Council meetings. However, if you wish to be on the agenda, please note the following resolution "Persons ,desiring to present information or make a request of Council, shall give notice to the Clerk, not later than the Wednesday prior to the meeting of Council. The presentation must be in writing and a copy delivered to the Clerk, for enclosure with the agenda of that meeting. The deputation shall be limited in speaking to not more than fifteen (15) minutes except that a delegation consisting of more than five (5) persons shall be limited to two (2) speakers each limited to speaking not more than ten (10) minutes." A brief reminder - all applications for grants from the recreation committee must be received by April 30th. Forms may be obtained at the Municipal Office- Keep returning from the 1 n m 1fld tI‘a t sunny south, here's accompanying documepts hoping our weather (budget, financ1al accommodates them â€" and statement) are needed. us! The birds are RESIDENTS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BASTARD AND SOUTH BURGESS The Recreation Committee of the Township of Bastard and South Burgess is currently preparing the Budget for 1992. Any Community group seeking the assistance of the committee is requested to make application not later than April 30,1992. To be considered, an application must be accompanied by a proposed budget for 1992, and a financial statement for 1991 from the group. Application forms are available Municipal Offices. Mrs. Shirley Bryden, A.M.C.T. CMO Clerkâ€"Treasurer Bastard and South Burgess Township is seeking persons to act a Fenceviewers and Poundkeepers. Anyone interested is asked to submit their names by April 15, 1992 to the Clerkâ€"Treasurer Shirley Bryden, P.O. Box 500, Delta, Ontario, KOE 160. TOWNSHIP OF BASTARD AND SOUTH BURGESS Dog Licences are available for 1992 A late charge will apply if your dog(s) is not registered before June 30, 1992 Male dog â€" $5.00 Female dog â€" $10.00 Spayed female dog â€" $5.00 Late registration fee â€" $5.00 per dog Replacement tag - .50 Kennel Licence â€" Purebred dogs â€" $25.00 Licences may be purchased at Sled’s Store, Portland, Morris’ Store, Delta or the Township Office, located in Chantry. THE CORPORATION OF THE UNITED COUNTIES OF LEEDS & GRENVILLE PUBLIC NOTICE .â€"_â€"â€"â€"â€". THE PROPOSED STOPPING UP. CLOSING AND SALE of the unopened original road allowance between Lots 24 and 25. Concession 5, in the Township of Bastard, in the County of Leeds; NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Section 301 of the Municipal Act, 5.8.0., 1980., Chapter 302, that the Council of the Corporation of The Township of Bastard & South Burgess proposes to pass a by-law to stop up, close and sell portions of the unopened road allowance between Lots 24 and 25, Concession 5. in the Township of Bastard, in the County of Leeds, said portion or parcel being referred to and haVing the approx1mate areas as follows: PARCEL AREA Part One on Plan 28R7506 0.42 ac. The proposed byâ€"law and the plan and description showing the lands affected may be viewed in the Office of the Clerkâ€"Treasurer of The Township of Bastard & South Burgess at Delta, Ontario. On May 4th, 1992 at 3:00 p.m.. in the CounCil Chambers of The Township of Bastard & South Burgess, the CounCil of the Corporation of The Township of Bastard & South Burgess will hear in person or by counsel, solicitor or agent, any person who claims his land will be prejudiCially affected by the said by~law and who applies to be heard. Any person who wishes to be heard should, as soon as possible. make application to: Shirley Bryden, Clerk-Treasurer, The Township of Bastard & South Burgess Delta. Ontario KOE 1G0