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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1995-07-19, Page 9Compiled by Mildred Lawlor Phone 526-7589 A The news from uburn Rev. Ross speaks of discovering God anew The news from elgrave 1Compiled by Linda Campbell Phone 357-2188 Residents home from west THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 1995. PAGE 9. Hullett council gives to RRSPs Rev. Paul Ross led the service at Knox United Church and Bernice Gross was organist. Rev. Ross gave the invitation to worship followed by the opening chorus. Hymn God Reveals His Presence was sung followed by prayers. The Choral Response was sung. Rev. Ross had story time with the children and the children's chorus was sung. The New Creed was repeated in unison and the Choral Response sung. The scriptures were read. Abide With Me was sung. Kathy and Glen Ford of Waterloo were visitors with Ruth and Tom Jardin. Greg and Nancy Park enjoyed a three-day New York holiday which included the taping of Late Night with David Letterman. Rev. Ross's message was "Discovering God Anew, Part IV - With the Psalmist in a Foreign Land." The offering was received by Greg Park and 1311 Seers and dedicated. Praye-J of thanks and concern were said and The Lord's Prayer repeated in unison. Hymn Sing We of the Modern City was sung. Rev. Ross pronounced the benediction and the Amens were sung to conclude the service. Huron County Library is having a story hour at the Auburn library on Wednesday, July 12 at 2 p.m. All children, four to 10 are welcome. There is also another one on July 26. With two contentious issues on the table at the July 4 meeting, members of Hullett council elected to have the vote recorded for each of the matters. On a motion which would see sick days owed to the road workers go into an RRSP for each person, council voted three for and one against. Reeve Tom Cunningham was the dissenting vote. The plan will take each individu- al's total amount and multiply it by 75 per cent of the 1987 rate of pay, to determine the contribution. The Central Huron Economic Development Committee had requested assistance from council to defray the cost of placing an advertisement to boost support for the group. The motion, which said council does not agree to a maximum $40 contribution, was defeated in a two- two tie. Councillor Bill Bergsma and Deputy-Reeve Robert Szusz voted against the motion while Reeve Cunningham and Councillor Doug Hugill voted for the motion. The motion had been made by Deputy-Reeve Szusz and seconded by Councillor Hugill. A motion which would have denied a request by the Huron Tourism Association to sell lottery calendars in 1995 and 1996, in the township, was also defeated by council, in a tie vote. The Huron Plowmen's Associa- tion will receive a donation of $100. Council decided not to use the guidelines for discussions, regard- ing the 911 system, with summer and permanent residents, in order that comments and support can be received by Aug. 11. Seaforth Community Hospital On Wednesday, July 26 at 8 p.m. in the Belgrave Women's Institute Hall there is a community bridal shower for Connie Robinson. Mrs. Lottie Scott, her daughter Karen, Mrs. Mary Robinson, and Mrs. Lorna Cook have returned home after a three week vacation was granted $85 for the 1994-95 fiscal year. Chief Building Official Karl MacNaughton was authorized to attend a zoning administration training course, from Aug. 31 to Sept. 1, at a cost of $250. There were no objections to a proposed Official Plan Amendment Continued on page 22 visiting relatives in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. They also spent time at the Edmonton Mall, Jasper and Banff. Mrs. Linda Lichtenberger, Abby and Pamela of St. Thomas visited for several days last week with Clarence and Mildred Yuill. Parks return from New York Belgrave Kinsmen Calendar Draw July 9, Judy Lamont, Seaforth; July 10, Ivan Metcalfe, Wingham; July 11, Jack Shiell, Wingham; July 12, Darrell Rees, Elmira; July 13, Butch Sherman, St. Williams; July 14, Tim Airdrie, Londesborough; July 15, Barb Pletch, Belgrave. Continued from page 8 VILLAGE OF BRUSSELS CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT AS AT DECEMBER 31, 1994 $ 6,000 10 822 $ 16.822 The municipality has a contingent asset for its share which is 100% of the accumulated surplus as at the end of the year for this board. • Village of Brussels - Waterworks 4. Trust funds Trust funds administered by the municipality amounting to $146,839 (1993-$168,928) have not been included in the Consolidated Balance Sheet nor have their operations been included in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. 5. Investments The total of guaranteed investment certificates of $52,463 (1993-$51,548) reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at cost, have a market value of $52,463 (1993-$51,548) at the end of the year. 6. Pension agreements The municipality makes contributions to the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement Fund (OMERS), which is a multi-employer plan, on behalf of members of its staff, The plan is a defined benefit plan which specifies the amount of the retirement benefit to be received by the employees based on the length of service and rates of pay. The amount contributed to OMERS for 1994 was $6,318 (1993-$7,187) for current service and is included as an expenditure on the "Consolidated Statement of Operations " 7. Municipal fund balances at the end of the year a) The balances on the "Consolidated Statement of Operations" of municipal equity of $109,178 (1993-$53,273) at the end of the year are comprised of the following: For general reduction of taxation $ 59,208 $ 44,890 For general reduction (increase) of user charges - recreation board 4,258 (6,209) - cemetery board 11,013 5,608 - medical and dental centre 6,073 723 - industrial commission 215 997 - homecoming committee 6,744 6,294 - catering group 6.755 970 $ 94 266 $ 53 273 b) Approval of the Ontario Municipal Board has been obtained for the pending issue of long term liabilities and for those commitments to be financed from revenues beyond the term of council. Reserves set aside for specific purpose by Council: For working capital - Village 1994 1993. $ 121,823 $ 106,823 - Cemetery 5,365 5,365 - Recreation 15,000 15,000 - Medical Dental Centre 11,513 6,013 - Catering 36,957 36,957 For capital expenditure - Recreation 32,041 34,391 - Fire 4,138 17,000 - Medical Dental Centre 17.484 22.484 229.321 259.033 Reserve funds set aside for specific purposes by legislation, regulations or agreement For parkland 7,413 6,119 For sanitary sewers 86,371 65,087 For tennis courts and other 27.001 30 211 120.785 101.417 350.106 360.450 increase (decrease) for the year $ (10.3441 $ 37.462 9. Contractual obligation - Ministry of the Environment In accordance with a service agreement entered into by the municipality with the Ministry of Environment, the existing sewage system is owned and operated by the Ministry. The municipality is obligated to meet all operating cost and repay long term liabilities related to this project. Included in the "Consolidated Statement of Operation" are the 1994 charges from the Ministry - sewage $140,628 (1993 - $136,932). The "Consolidated Balance Sheet" does not reflect any assets or liabilities pertaining to the sewage system, except to the extent of service charges due to the Ministry. Information received from the Ministry as at December 31, 1994 indicates the following: Accumulated 1994 debt net surplus charges Sewage system $ 20.773 $ 20.312 The operating deficit and long term liability indicated above are not reflected in the accompanying financial statements. 10. Social contract The Social Contract Act requires municipalities to reduce expenditures by a specified amount in each of the years 1993, 1994 and 1995. Unconditional grants will be reduced by a corresponding amount each year. The sectoral agreement between the provincial government and the municipal sector, however, provides for the automatic deferral of 25% of the 1994 social contract target amount and the corresponding reduction of unconditional grants until 1996. For the Village of Brussels the target amount for this year is $NIL, and the amount deferred is $NIL. NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31. 1994 (CONT1NUED1 3. Contributions to unconsolidated joint boards Further to note 1(a)(ii) the following contributions were made by the municipality to these boards: • Village of Brussels - hydrant rental • Village of Brussels Municipal Electrical Utility - street lighting 1224 $ 5 378 $ 6,000 10 957 $ 16.957 1221 $ 16.Q73 8. Reserves and reserve funds The total balance of reserves and reserve funds of $350,106 (1993-$360,450) is made up of the following: Total outstanding long term liabilities $ 228