The Citizen, 2010-02-25, Page 20PAGE 20. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2010.Morris-Turnberry councillorsvoted, at their Feb. 16 meeting, todonate $1,500 to support cemeteriesin North Huron.
Council had objected in 2009, on
behalf of its residents, when North
Huron proposed to charge an
additional $150 per lot plus $100 for
interment, to residents of adjacent
municipalities who used the
Wingham or Blyth Union
cemeteries. A letter to the editor
from Mayor Dorothy Kelly last July
suggested if North Huron needed
more money run the cemeteries, it
should ask for help from other
councils.
A Feb. 5 letter from Gary Long,
CAO for North Huron, announced
that his council had reconsidered the
charges to individuals and was
asking that Morris-Turnberry help
with the cemeteries’ costs.
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A letter from Scott Tousaw,
director of planning for Huron
County, informed council that Carol
Leeming would be the new planner
serving Morris-Turnberry.
At its Jan. 19 meeting council had
asked Tousaw to assign a different
planner than was used by North
Huron since it felt there were
conflicts at times between the
interests of the two municipalities.
Under the new assignments, Cindy
Fisher will represent North Huron.
Sandra Weber, who had previously
served both Morris-Tunberry and
North Huron, has been reassigned to
Huron East.
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Council learned that the $21,046
“departure fee” charged by the
Workplace Safety and Insurance
Board for the dissolution of the
Wingham Area Fire Area Board had
been cancelled, thanks to the effortsof Howick Township treasurer MarkFarinha.Grateful as they were, council
declined to pay a $411.35 invoice
from Howick to compensate for for
Farinha’s time in solving the issue.
Council felt the three municipalities
involved in the former board had
always contributed their staff time in
the past.
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Council also learned that in the
assets of the Blyth and District Fire
Area Board, the self-contained
breathing apparatus, valued at
$87,000, had been included in the
value of the fire trucks. There had
been questions because in the
valuation of assets of the Wingham
department, this equipment had been
included separately.
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Council approved a drainage
budget of $62,500 for 2010, of
which it will receive $36,250 back in
grants from the province.
The budget includes provisions for
drainage superintendent George
Guse to supervise four drain
cleanouts and six tile replacements.
The budget includes an estimate of
$13,500 for removal of beaver dams,
based on 2009 costs.
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Council approved a pay increase
for staff and council of 1.2 per cent
for 2010, based on cost of living
figures from Statistics Canada for
December 2009.
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Council accepted the bid of EL-
Tech windows for the purchase and
installation of windows for Bluevale
Hall at a cost of $1,050.36, the
cheaper of two bids.
Morris-Turnberry councilsupports NH cemeteries
It makes sense to file your returns
electronically and on time.
Find out what you can claim at:
canada.gc.ca/taxinfo
1 877-959-1-CRA
FIRST-TIME HOME BUYERS’ TAX CREDIT
A non-refundable tax credit of up to $750.
PENSION INCOME SPLITTING
Split up to 50%of eligible pension income with
your spouse or common-law partner.
HOME RENOVATION TAX CREDIT
A non-refundable tax credit of up to $1,350.
TRADESPERSON’S TOOLS EXPENSES
Deduct up to $500 from your net income.
CHILDREN’S FITNESS TAX CREDIT
A non-refundable tax credit of up to $75/child.
PUBLIC TRANSIT TAX CREDIT
A non-refundable tax credit of 15%.
Reach out and claim yours.
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Big game
Canadian pride was on the line last week when Brussels Public School held its tribute to the
winter Olympics at the Brussels, Morris and Grey Community Centre. Events like curling,
speed skating and road hockey were held, getting the students out for a day of fun exercise
in honour of the games in Vancouver. Digging for the ball are, from left: Ben Jacklin, Devin
Johnston, Reece McArter and Jack Pipe. (Shawn Loughlin photo)