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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Bayfield Bulletin, 1965-08-19, Page 1rP ,x4 Reeve Fred Clift (left) is a big man in the comm- unity of Bayfield, but Mayor F.S. Stronach seems bigger(larger municipality)as they teed off at the local golf course August 12 as part of a reception limPOW for London municipal officials who were guests of the Oton Logan's here. See news story elsewhere in this issue. ( Bulletin Photo) CLINTON TAXI 481-3436 When It's Your Move Coll HINTON the MOVER Atom's United Vow Linos Chloe!, 4112-9779 llfirlit ilultrfitt GODERICH Plum& CURRY'S TAXI ISa 524 7305 111$ VOL. 2 - NO. 9 COPY HAYFIELD. ONTARIO Thursday, August 19, 1965 THIS SPACE FOR RENT PARE TAXES BY1.95 144 LLS Cr Council Meets Election Pledge Economical Local Government In the face of rising costs in all directions, Bayfield Village council has been able to reduce the tax rate while continuing to supply the serv- ices expected of the municipality. At the regular bi-monthly meeting the clerk-treasurer, Mrs.L.R. Maloney reported that the tax roll had been completed except for the telephone accounts. The mill rates which will apply to the village for 1965 are as follows: Village Residential rate 17.5 Village Commercial rate 19.5 County rate 15.5 Public School (commercial) 8 Public School (residential)'? High School (Residential) 1,,6 High School (Commercial) 18 Separate School (Res.) 13 These rates represent a net red- uction of 1.95 mills for 1965 as com- pared with the preceding year. While the rates are not comparable by the headings set out above for the preceding year, the high school rates are both down by two mills and could easily account for the saving. A canny reluctance to spend money if volunteer labor can be found has also come to the rescue. Councillor Oddleifson reported that five extra steet lights had been in- stalled, including one on the west end of the north dock at the harbor. Council discussed the problem of weeds on vacant properties and hoped that individuals would assume their responsibilities without action by council. Council also reviewed the school problem and noted that the Minister of Education had promised follow-up action after the visit of the Bayfield delegation last month. Word has not been received yet, but is expected soon. Catch basins and drains were under discussion. Records are not available as to location of some of the drains and residents of the village who may have knowledge of them are asked to pass this information to the Road Superintendent J. Lindsay or Coun- cillors McFadden and Oddleifson. Council decided that a plebiscite will be held at the time of the fall election to decide whether the rate- payers wish to accept the principle of staggered elections. If approved this would be effective 1 Jan. 1967 and would provide for two-year terms for the reeve and council, half of the council to be elected each year. Council also passed a bylaw author- izing the payment of a license fee of five dollars per year for fuel dealers. For the remainder of 1965 half-fee will apply and the license year will be from 1 January to 31 December. M M M M M M Cutting the silver anniversary cake at the rec- eption in their honor are Mr. and Mrs. Spencer E. Irwin,("Lena & Spin") whose 25th wedding ann- iversary was observed by friends and relatives at The Little Inn Tuesday Evening. See news story elsewhere in this issue.(Bulletin Photo Jan.H.) A communication was read from the office of the Minister of Public Works stating that a second detailed site survey had started the week of August 9 and that when the final re- port had been received and reviewed by the Minister, council would be ad- vised of the Department's decision as to repairs and extension of the harbor. City Executives Play Golf Enjoy Dinner Party at Logan's The Orton Logan's played host and hoess to municipal officials of the City of London here Thursday Aug. 12 when a good number of them con- vened in Bayfield for a round or two of golf and then dinner at the Logan home later. Mr. Logan, a well-known resident of Bayfield, is finance commissioner and city treasurer of London. Taking part in the golfing at the local links were His Honor Mayor F. S. Stronach, Reeve Fred Clift of Bay- field,M.C. Mathers, fire chief; W.J. Anthony, personnel director; R.E. Ashton, assessment commissioner; S. F. Readings, comptroller; J.R. Smith, deputy city treasurer; J.S. Waller, tax collector; F.S. Gregory, city solicitor; P.C. McMorgan, secretary of the Board of Trade. Those attending but not playing golf included: E.R. Nicholls and T.O. Robinson, controllers; A.K. Rowritree, city engineer; W.H. Hilts, welfare admin- istrator; R. Nottage, purchasing agent; E. McLeod, industrial comm- issioner; S. Charlton, assistant tax collector; E.S. Graham, chief acc- ountant, welfare department; E. El- strom, senior acco ntant, finance department. Discussion centred around the point of whether council was emp- owered to deal with the matter as under the hawkers and pedlars bylaw or under the transient traders by- law, but it was found that council is entitled under the Municipal Act to deal with the fuel merchants in a separate bylaw. "We are not trying to build a wall around the place, just trying to bring these matters under regulations. Steps up Aid to Small Businesses Economics and Development themselves in difficulties or Minister Stanley J. Randall said are failing merely for lack of recently that the Ontario De- timely advice and guidance," velopment Agency will step up The booklet is not intended its program of free consultation to be a "how to do it" publi- to operators of small businesses. cation. Its sole purpose is to In the past few weeks teams ring to the attention of small of ODA consultants have been I .usinessmen the vital impor- holding meetings with local tance of practising sound busi- businessmen in London, Kitch- ness techniques and of con- ener, North Bay, Sudbury. Tim- stantly reviewing their opera- mins and Sault Ste. Marie. tions with a view to obtaining As an aid to the program. maximum efficiency. the Ontario Development Ag- "Far too many businesses ency is distributing a new 16- seek our advice when it is too page booklet for small business- late to help them," Mr. Ran- es entitled. "Does Your Busi- dall said. ness Need a Check-up?" The publication summarizes the major areas of management where many businesses have been deficient. It is based pri- marily on the observation of ODA consultants who have counselled more than 3,000 small business operators since 1963. Mr. Randall said nearly 100 small businesses with annual sales of $9 million and employ- ing more than 500 people have already taken advantage of ODA's advisory services. "In Ontario we are fortunate in having a large number of very well run small enterprises, hut too many firms are finding Ile said that while attract- ing new industry is of prime importance, sometimes too little attention is paid by local organizations to the problems facing their existing industries. Thus, some of the advantages accruing from new industry have been offset by the un- necessary loss of existing plants The booklet is being sent to regional development associ- ations, chambers of commerce. industrial commissioners. char- tered banks and other financial institutions, and is mailable to businessmen across the province upon request.