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The Citizen, 1993-03-03, Page 13MVCA estimates 1993 budget at $2,420,850 MVCA approves Blyth Brook proj. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 1993. PAGE 13. Newly appointed The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority elected its new board of directors for the year at the annual meeting, Feb. 26. Back row, from left: Elsie Karges, Water Management Advisory Board vice-chair; Diane Hahn, Water Management chair; Ron Gross, Land Management vice- chair; Brian McBurney, Finance and Administration vice-chair; Bruce McCall, past chair; Carman Kaye, Land Management chair; Leona Armstrong, Finance and Administration chair and Dave Gower, Director-at-large. Front row: Secretary-Treasurer Marlene Schiell, Chair George Wicke, Vice-Chair Ivan Suggitt and General Manager Ross Duncan. support to the MVCA dropped about eight per cent. There was no increase in the levy to municipalities in 1992. The Blyth Brook Environmental Rehabilitation Project was one of two projects approved by the direc- tors of the Maitland Valley Conser- vation Authority (MVCA) at its annual meeting, Feb. 26. The proposal was submitted to the Federal Environmental Partners Fund on behalf of MVCA, the Min- istry of Natural Resources (MNR) and the Maitland Valley Anglers Association. The Blyth Brook is one of the remaining tributaries of the Mait- land River, which provides suitable habitat conditions for the produc- tion of brook and rainbow trout.The main goal of the project is to reha- bilitate the aquatic ecosystem of the coldwater stream. The environmental aspects and benefits of the project proposal include enhancement of fish habitat and water quality, buffering to include tree and shrub plantings, erosion and sediment control through streambank stabilization and controlling livestock access through fencing schemes. The overall project cost, the directors were told, would be implemented over a three-year peri- od. It has been estimated at $310,000 which includes 'in kind' contributions. The Environmental Partners Fund will contribute 50 percent of the total cost if the pro- ject is approved. The authority's involvement and financial contribution towards the project will be with respect to ero- sion control works through stream- bank stabilization, Chairman George Wicke told the directors. The Authority's contribution will be $10,000 per year for the next three years, which will be adminis- tered through the Erosion Control Assistance Program. The local share of the costs will be recovered through the individual participating landowners and/or the Environmental partners Fund itself. As well, Mr. Wicke said, the Authority has agreed to administer the program over the three year period. The adopted administration fee schedule of 10 per cent per year will then apply on monetary trans- action. The worst possible case scenario said Mr. Wicke is that it would cost the Authority $3,000 per year. A recommendation that the pro- ject be adopted as an authority pro- L. Koch , guest at Wheels Away ann. meeting The North Huron Special Transit Corporation, operators of Wheels Away will hold its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, March 10, 7:30 p.m. at the Wingham and Area Seniors Day Centre. Lloyd Koch, C.E.O. of the Wingham and District Hospital will be the guest speaker. Everyone is invited to come at 7 p.m. for dessert and coffee. Reports for the non-profit organization will include statistics, status of agreements with munici- palities, and audited financial statement. Elections for the Board of Directors, and the draw for the winner of the 50/50 tickets will take place during the meeting. Gloria Workman, chairperson of the board says, "the continued growth of Wheels Away indicates the need for accessible transporta- tion in North Huron. Many of our clients are enjoying the opportunity to participate more fully in community activities." ject and that the local share of the costs be raised through the partici- pating landowners and/or the Envi- ronmental Partners Fund was approved by the directors. The second project approved is a new initiative which will see a Stewardship Centre established as a source of information on available programs. The directors were told that presently if a landowner is seeking help on how to improve soils, forests, wildlife, or water they may need to call several government or private agencies. An easier alterna- tive is to have information on all programs available through a single source. The landowner could make a call to the Stewardship Centre to find out the full range of programs and the request for assistance would be referred by the Centre to the agency which would supply the required assistance. Communications Co-ordinator Paul Weitendorf said the Centre would be a three-year pilot project operating out of the MVCA office, beginning in the spring. It will be a co-operative effort involving gov- ernment agencies, and local farm, environmental, hunting and sport fishing groups. The development and operation of the Centre will be directed by an Advisory Board made up of representatives from local groups and cooperating agen- cies. The project will be funded by contributions from the cooperating agencies. As such, Mr. Weitendorf explained, the Centre is not an expansion of current government services, but a reorganization of existing ones to create a more effi- cient system of serving the public. In a breakdown of the costs Mr. Weitendorf said the MVCA contri- butions will come in the form of supervision, information and edu- cation assistance, administration assistance and supplying office space. It has been estimated that the MVCA will contribute one quarter of a staff position, split among a number of staff. Given the potential value of this project, Mr. Weiten- dorf said, the MVCA staff feels this investment in time is justified. All other budget items will be paid directly by or granted at 100 per- cent by other agencies. The pilot project was adopted subject to the provision of appro- priate funding and staff resources form other agencies. FEATURING: • Powerful 282cc four stroke engine • 5 spd. trans. with reverse • electric start At the annual meeting of the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA), held on Feb. 26 in Wroxeter, Authority directors reviewed the proposed 1993 budget. The contribution of local municipalities to the budget was set at $308,990 an increase of $6,059 over 1992. Secretary-Treasurer Marlene Schiell said, the provincial government has yet to announce the level of funding it will provide to the Authority. As a result, the complete budget for the Authority was not formally established. The estimated 1993 budget is $2,420,850. Under the 1993 budget, the general levy averaged across all the watershed municipalities increases from $5.46 to $5.57 per person. Municipal levies are based on discounted equalized assessment. As a result, the actual levies to individual municipalities will vary with changes in assessment. Levies from local municipalities make up about 15 per cent of the total MVCA budget. The remainder of the budget is received from four main sources: the provincial government, MVCA operational revenue, special levies on some projects, and donations. In 1992, provincial government his unit will not be around long so come in and see us soon! siriacnviaA. Come ride with us. • long travel double wishbone front suspension • single shock rear suspension • triple disk brakes Purchasing a vehicle Is a big decision! Let us help you make the right one! 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