The Citizen, 1996-05-15, Page 17Hard work pays off
Another substantial donation, due to the efforts of the
dedicated volunteers in the BMG Catering Group, was
made to the arena last week. Alvin McLellan, chair of the
BMG Rec. Board accepts a cheque for $12,000 from
Group Treasurer Lois McArter.
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THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 1996 PAGE 19.
Brussels council briefs
Councillors change special meeting pay
Brussels village councillors, at
their May 6 meeting, adopted a
new payment system for special
meetings.
Noting that some municipalities
pay $50-$75 for special meetings
and $35 for board meetings coun-
cillors felt this was too much. Cur-
rently on joint boards like the
Brussels, Morris and Grey Recre-
ation Committee some out of town
members are receiving much more
Continued from page 1
able to use the money to stimulate
their own growth." said Johns.
For businesses with a 1-800 or 1-
888 number, there will no longerbe
retail sales tax on calls.
A tax credit will be offered to
film companies who establish in
Ontario. It was implemented as a
credit to ensure the claiming of rev-
enue, said Johns. The film industry
is being courted because they cre-
ate high tech jobs.
The agriculture sector received a
break when the government an-
nounced the elimination of the
retail sales tax for farmers modern-
izing their farms. It is not a grant,
thereby allowing farmers to do the
work they need to do, not what is
suited to the grant.
When asked how the program
would work, Johns said the details
are still being worked out and invit-
ed farmers to submit suggestions
for consideration.
In a follow up to programs begun
by a previous government, Johns
said the Conservatives are investing
$57 million in summer job pro-
grams for students. This is the
highest level of funding by any
government. There will be tax cred-
its to businesses that hire students
in the hopes it will stimulate job
training and permit the students the
opportunity to gain experience.
The third most important tax cut
will be the rebate of land transfer
tax for first time home buyers of a
new home. The aim is to stimulate
the construction industry, thereby
creating jobs and boasting the
economy.
The employer health tax will be
removed for any small business
that has a payroll under $400,000.
Others will only pay tax on the por-
tion over that level. This measure is
also aimed at creating jobs. Some
of the burden of paying for health
care will be shifted to those with
than the Brussels representatives.
"Our remuneration well covers
our meetings in town," said Coun-
cillor Greg Wilson but he suggest-
ed-there should be pay for
councillors attending night meet-
ings out of town. However he felt
the rates paid by other municipali-
ties were too much for shcrt meet-
ings. After considerable discussion,
councillors arrived at a payment of
$10 per hour for evening out of
incomes over $54,000 annually,
said Johns.
The number one tax rebate
announced by the government was
the drop in personal income tax
rates. The first decrease will be
seen July 1 followed by a second
step Jan. 1, 1997. These two cuts
will account for approximately half
of the 30 per cent cut promised by
Harris.
The cuts were made gradually to
allow for the lag time between
decreased revenue from taxes and
increased revenue due to increased
employment through job creation,
Johns said.
"We are on target to reduce the
deficit to zero by the year 2001.
This is a good budget for every-
one."
During a question period, Johns
indicated measures taken which
would improve health care and
children's services.
"There is $17.4 billion for health
spending," she said. "The money
will be reallocated away from hos-
pitals to home care, to make the
system work better."
More money will also be going
to child care and children's services
to better equalize the dollars; to put
the money where it is most needed.
Johns said the government con-
tinues to look at privatization, to
determine where cost savings can
be found.
With reference to the amalgama-
tion of the GST and PST, Johns
said her government is not opposed
to the measure because it will bene-
fit small business, however, the
step will only be taken if "not one
more cent is paid in taxes by the
ratepayers of Ontario."
On the topic of education spend-
ing, Johns said she believes there
arc still substantial savings which
can be found by the sharing of ser-
vices. The bulk buying of supplies,
sharing of transportation and food
services would reduce costs.
town meetings. For daytime meet-
ings councillors will continue to
receive payments for half-day or
full-day meetings.
***
Sherry Oliver was hired by coun-
cil as secretary/bookkeeper in place
of Lori Pipe who is on maternity
leave.
***
Council agreed to include the
south side of Flora St. west of
Alexander on its lists of sidewalks
to be replaced this summer. Coun-
cillor Wilson .noted there are
chunks missing and it is dangerous.
Tenders will be called for this
block along with a block on
Hawkes St. with the work to be
completed by mid-July.
***
The tender for Brash cutting at
the pumphouse and the Lions Park
was awarded to Clark and Son for
$25 for each cut of the former and
$35 for the latter.
***
Recylables from Brussels are
now going to Bluewater Recycling
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