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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1997-02-12, Page 3THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12,1997 PAGE 3. Blyth council considers budget amid uncertainty By Janice Becker Citizen staff Blyth council began budget con­ siderations at the Feb. 3 meeting, as they deal with downloaded costs and ever-present concern of future amalgamation. With a draft budget in the works, Clerk-Treasurer John Stewart requested council's suggestions on expenditures for 1997. In a quickly agreed-upon deci- Blyth Council briefs Decision postponed With the deadline passed for changes to education finance, Blyth councillors agreed, at the Feb. 3 meeting, to postpone the decision regarding payment of the education tax until after the ROMA (Rural Ontario Municipalities Association) convention. A motion will go before the dele­ gates concerning a proposal to stop paying education taxes until a more fair system is developed. The first installment due for Blyth is $86,251.♦♦♦ Reservations were forwarded for Councillors Gerald Kerr, Doug Scrimgeour and Road Superinten­ dent John Rinn, for the Ontario good Roads Convention, in Toron­ to, Feb. 23-26.*** Michael Courtney was appointed assistant landfill site attendant.♦♦♦ In a move to increase the level of recycling, Carter Waste Disposal will tag garbage bags containing recyclables and leave them on the curb. Discussion concerning the use of Blyth clear bags will continue at the Feb. 26 meeting of the Blyth-Hullett Landfill Site Board. A list of acceptable recyclable materials will be published. ♦♦♦ The budget for the Blyth and Area Fire Board , in the amount of $71,550, was adopted. Council approved payment of $20,900 to the new emergency van for the Blyth and Area Fire Depart­ ment. A motion was approved to cover $40,000 of the cost of the van, to be refunded with government JEEP grant. Both Reeve Bailey and Clerk- Treasurer John Stewart have received phone calls about the use of snowmobiles within the village. In one case, a child narrowly escaped being hit, while crossing a street. Councillor Kerr stated that mem­ bers of the Blyth snowmobile club had also expressed concern. Council decided to encourage the club to make their members aware of the problem. sion, the stipend for council will remain the same in the coming year. With concerns about where money will go if amalgamation occurs, council began to earmark funds for specific projects. A reserve for a new tanker truck for the Blyth and Area Fire Depart­ ment was established with $10,000 as was a fund for a new computer system, with $2,000. However, council agreed that if those funds could not be set aside without an increase in taxes, they would be reconsidered. Prices will be obtained for capital works projects such as the repair of Gypsy Lane and drainage work near the public school, »u ihey can be included in budget figures. Councillor Doug Scrimgeour also suggested a small amount of money be set aside to ensure the comple­ tion of the Greenway Project. A reserve of $5,000 was set up. At present, any work needed to be done can be covered by private donations to the project. Stewart told council approxi­ mately $240 had been donated to date. Council approved a plan to use up to $200 of those funds for materials to repair a windmill which had been donated. Chief Building Official Paul Josling vol­ unteered his time to complete the work. A draft budget is expect for the first meeting in March. 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The fee schedule shall be as follows: (a) For each neutered male or spayed female dog $20.00 (b) For each additional neutered male or spayed female dog $25.00 (c) For each male or female dog, If only one per household $30.00 (d) For each additional male or female dog $40.00 (e) Pitbulls and Pitbull Cross $100.00 A $15.00 late payment charge shall be assessed in addition to the licence fee. Proof of Rabies Vaccination must be available at the time of purchase. The by-law requires dog owners to forthwith remove excrement left by the dog anywhere In the municipality of the Village of Blyth. Any person contravening this provision is subject to a $50.00 administration fee. John Stewart, A.M.C.T. Clerk-Treasurer Village of Blyth Welcome a few new additions to the family Purchase before Feb. 28 ’97 Don’t pay ’til Sept.’97t If your plans include a new natural gas range or dryer, you can finance them plus a companion washer, fridge or dishwasher all on your monthly gas bill/ Call today! 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