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January 2011 Newsletter
COUNCIL OFFICE:
The council office is open from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM every Tuesday. If this changes for any reason notice will be posted in advance.
The office telephone/fax number is 1-709-443-2599
Snow Clearing:
The season is approaching and we have been asked to remind residents that it is illegal to push snow into the roadway.
Water Usage
All residents are asked to conserve water when possible:
Residents are asked to check around their own premises each spring/summer or after a hard frost and rapid thaw and report any suspicious pools of water or wet spots that look unusual to council.
Fix any leaks in your water lines or taps.
Animal Control
Recently there have been complaints of roaming dogs within the community . It is illegal to allow your dog to run loose. Remember your dog may be friendly to you but that doesn’t mean he can be trusted with others.
Fire Fighters.. Important
New rules have been introduced by Emergency Measures regarding “volunteer firefighters”. All firefighters MUST be properly trained and meet the minimum requirements set out under the legislation.
Since we have been unsuccessful in out efforts to recruit dedicated firefighters and have nobody committed to completing the required training council regrets that we must inform the public that we are unable to offer fire protection due to the legal issues regarding sending untrained individuals into dangerous situations.
The equipment is available to anyone who wishes to respond to a fire BUT please be advised that you do so at your own risk. Unless you are willing to commit to becoming organized and to train to meet the required standards council cannot officially support your efforts for legal reasons.
Pamphlets are available at the council office regarding the requirements.
Tax Rates
Property tax remains at last years mill rate and Water and Sewer Rates are the same a 2010. Building permit fees have been increased to $10 for repairs, $25 Shed Construction, $50 home construction/ small retail business construction, $100 manufacturing or construction business permit.
Councilors Needed
We are still short two councilors. Please consider offering to serve.
Finally, please don’t speed through the community. The child you kill may be your own.
Council
Your council consists of:
Fred Kenway, Mayor
Michelle Rowe, Deputy Mayor
Patsy Badcock, Councillor
Kevin Paddle, Town Clerk/Manager
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