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November 2009 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
2009 Elections
Only three candidates offered themselves during the 2009 Election.
A 2nd nomination day was held and a flyer sent to each household. No candidates came forward as a result of this appeal.
If any resident who is not in indebted to council is interested in serving on council please contact either Fred Kenway or Kevin Paddle.
Unfortunately anyone who does not have their tax bill paid in full is not eligible to serve as a councilor under the present regulations.
Tax Assessments
The 2010 tax assessments are out and some households have seen a significant increase in the assessed value of their property.
Council has no control over property assessments which is handled by an independent government board.
However, to make the tax rates more fair to all residents council has decided to reduce the mill rate to 8 mills.
The minimum property tax an the poll tax will be increased to $200. Since all households receive basically the same municipal services (garbage collection, snowclearing, street lighting, water and sewer, and fire protection) this measure will bring the amounts paid by each household closer to the average paid by those owning newer homes.
Water Supply
Council installed and additional water tank during October 2009. This increases the reserve capacity from 2000 gallons to 5500 gallons. Used wisely and barring any major leaks or equipment breakdowns water shortages should be minimal. Council encourages all residents to be vigilant and report any suspected leaks to council.
Council Elections
We can’t state often enough that we are in need of two (2) additional councilors. It is difficult to function with just three councilors.
In order to have an official meeting all three must be present to form a quorum of (3). If we have a full council two people can be absent and the meeting can still take place.
Please consider serving a 4 year term.
Tax Arrears
There is still almost $6000 taxes owing for 2009. The tax deadline was June 30. That is six months services provided in advance and six months services prepaid by the taxpayer. That is a fair system. Anyone who isn’t paid is encouraged to pay as soon as possible to avoid collection procedures that could possibly damage your credit rating and /or water shutoff.
Council
Your council consists of:
Fred Kenway, Mayor
Michelle Rowe, Deputy Mayor
Patsy Badcock, Councillor
Kevin Paddle, Town Clerk/Manager
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