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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 1997-04-23, Page 3THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23,1997 PAGE 3. Village gets cost-breakdown of services were detailed for council in a report from Blyth Clerk-Treasurer John Stewart at the April 7 meeting. The report was prepared to allow more detailed analysis during restructur- In breaking down costs to run the Village of Blyth, it may be surpris ing how little it cost each person to have services available to them. The 1996 operating expenses ing and shared services meetings with Brussels, Morris and Grey Twps. In the extremely important area of personal protection, each village resident pays $17.03 towards the Blyth and District Fire Department while only 61 cents goes for police services. Just over $4 is used by the Mait land Valley Conservation Authority and $7.24 goes to the building inspector, property standards offi cer and animal control officer. However, about $6 of that cost is recovered with revenues from building permits and dog tag sales. The transportation department, which includes two full-time employees, roadways, road mainte nance and supplies, streetlighting, drains, sidewalks, signs, adminis tration and fire hydrants, costs $124.27 per capita. Employee hours are split with the PUC. Garbage collection rings up $10.90, with garbage disposal (landfill site operation) costing $10.57 and recycling numbers of $12.74. The running of Blyth Union Cemetery, including the caretaker, materials and services runs $19.87 per person. Recreational and cultural services cost the following: Blyth and Dis trict Community Centre, $26.51; Memorial Hall, $17.61; ball dia monds, $20.07; library, $2.65 and grants to various groups, $7.09. The tourist booth and planning and development costs another $4.73 while capital projects for 1996 totalled $55.24 per capita. The tally on the administration of the village, which is shared with PUC, is $88.16 per person. The price of council, with hono rariums, meetings, conventions and mileage was $30.05. The average amount from tax payers bills going towards the oper ation of the village is $591.37. The total cost to run Blyth in 1996 was $570,080 which included $ 120,763 transferred to reserves for special projects. The First Blyth Rover Crew presents 2nd Annual Fundraising Chili Supper! Monday, April 28,1997 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. / at the Blyth Arena Adults - $6.00 Children under 12 - $4.00 Preschoolers - free Give Someone a Second Chance. Discuss organ donation with your family and sign a donor card today. Donation R.W. Bro. John Elliott, right, of Blyth presents a donation for the Masonic Memorial Fund to the Grand Master M.W. Bro. Durwood I. Greenwood at the Grand Master's Reception on April 5. Blyth the Kidney Foundation ofCanada Swimming estimate set high Continued from page 1 ized expenditures of only $2,756, due to donations. The level was set at $8,000 for 1997 Parks salaries and benefits dou bled to $3,216 while parks material and services, budgeted at $1,000 for 1996, reached $5,034. This rise in expenses reflects a shift from road maintenance costs when vil lage employees worked for the parks, said Stewart. "It more accu rately shows where the money was spent." Swimming cost $15 instead of the allowed $100, but the estimate will remain high at $92. Grants for cultural and historical purposes dropped from $7,000 to $5,430 while the social services and local group grants rose to $5,000 from $3,000. With no costs budgeted in the general ledger for the Blyth Union Cemetery in 1996, though costs were $5,962, the village is estimat ing expenses at $19,925 for 1997. Cemetery expenses and revenues had previously been recorded in a separate ledger, but will now be included in the general accounts. On the revenue side, the budget estimates an income of $17,700 for Blyth Union Cemetery, through donations, lot sales, storage and openings, interest and miscella neous items. The village expects to earn approximately $3,000 more from residential taxation while losing a small amount on commercial and business tax collections. The tax write-offs were higher than estimated for 1996 by $632, thought the budget will maintain the $1,500 mark. Government block funding has been cut from $92,626 to $67,232, though infrastructure monies totalling $29,997 will be carried over from last year and a $5,000 recreation grant was received. The county road rebate has dropped to $1,366 from $2,732. The budget foresees Memorial Hall rentals falling to $14,000 from the estimated $17,500 for 1996. The actual take for last year was $14,810. Building permit revenues have been set at $1,000, down from the $2,800 allowed for 1996 and the actual fees gathered of $3,470. Other areas, such as tax certifi cates and administration recovery were budgeted at the same level though greater amounts were received last year. The $623,339 in revenues includes a $96,738 transfer from reserves. People Winners at Blyth euchre held Monday, April 14 were: high lady, Phyllis Boak; high man, Willis Bromley; ladies' lone hand, Vera Hesselwood; men's lone hand, Jean Plaetzer; low lady, Lillian Appleby; and low man, El Lapp. Lost heir scores from April 16 in Blyth are: high man, Charlie Brom ley; high lady, Joann MacDonald; low man, Graeme McDowell; low lady, Gladys Johnston. All are welcome next week April 23. The last night, April 30 partici pants are asked to bring finger food. CONGRATULATIONS TO NANCY JEAN CRAIG Daughter of William and Isobel Craig who recently received The Canadian Red Cross Society distinguished Citizen and Humanitarian Award for providing over 50 donations of blood. Nancy Jean's commitment and dedication is in memory of her beloved niece Elyssa Craig who required the gift of life during her battle with leukemia. chili, salad, refreshments, desserts, Take-out/Eat-in Tickets available at The Citizen Silent Auction Lunch Counter Saturday, April 26 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Trinity Anglican Church Blyth Lions Club VEGAS NIGHT Friday, April 25 8:00 p.m. Blyth Memorial Hall Free Admission Age of Majority Only For more Information call 523-9759 Volunteer Planning Members Wanted! Are you Interested In becoming Involved In Long Term Care Planning? The Huron Perth District Health Council Is seeking applications from Individuals Interested In planning for long term care (LTC) services. The Huron Perth District Health Council (HPDHC) Is responsible for the planning and coordination of health care services In Huron and Perth. The HPDHC advises the Minister of Health regarding health needs and the allocation of health resources for effective and economic delivery of health services. Long Term Care Services Include services for adults and children such as: Homemaking Information and Referral Professional Services (Nursing Services, Physiotherapy Services, etc.) Community Support Services (Meals on Wheels, etc.) LTC Facilities LENNOX- Montgomery's Comfort Centre Ltd. 357-4300 Hwy #4 Just South of Wingham Receive a draw ticket for a gas BBQ when you purchase any of the following: furnace fireplace air conditioning major appliance Offer Ends May 16.1997 Win Me! Retail Value: $469.00 ❖ ❖ The population which Is addressed through LTC planning Includes: ❖ elderly + physically challenged 4* individuals of all ages requiring health services In their homes Monthly meetings will begin In September, 1997 and will be held at the District Health Council In Mitchell. This committee will consist of 22 members. Orientation sessions will be held for new members. If you would like an application or more Information, please contact the Huron Perth District Health Council office at: 235 St. George Street P.O. Box 610 Mitchell, Ontario N0K 1N0 tel: (519)348-4498 Applications must be received at the DHC by 12 noon May 21, 1997.