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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2006-02-01, Page 16Page 16 February 1, 2006 • The Huron Expositor News • MVCA asking council for help balancing budget Jeff Heuchert The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority • is asking for an addition- al $214,000 from Huron East in 2006. The request was presented to Huron East council during its regu- lar meeting Jan. 24. General manager for t e Conservation Authority. Phil Bea told council that over the past 10 years the Conservation Authority did everything to keep the levy as low as possible. - But, that more money is now needed to help balance its operating budget and make infrastructure repairs. "Our board should have addressed this years ago, and this has put us in this position in 2006," he said. Beard added that they've run into problems partly because the provin- cial government has not met their granting criteria. He said while attempts to con- vince the province to reinvest in conservation authorities has been unsuccessful, additional funding from the municipality could help their cause. "We want municipal support to help pressure provincial funding and balance our funding," said Beard. The additional funding will also be put towards maintaining experi- enced staff and conservation ser- vices. The proposed increase would raise Huron East's levy from $10.87 per t\V NcEr� FARM EQUIPMENT SEAFORTH 527-0120 EXETER 235-2121 www.teamvincent.com r Nift P Coo Usborne & Hibbert Mutual Fire Insurance Company Notice of ANNUAL MEETING The 130th Annual Meeting of the Usborne & Hibbert Mutual Fire Insurance Company will be held at the Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 27, 2006 for presentation of the Annual Report, to elect Directors and to transact any business that may rightly come before the meeting. Nominations will be received for the election of a Director for a two year term, necessary because of the death of Director Ron Feeney. Nominations will be received for the election of two Directors for a three year term. The Directors whose terms of office expire are Jack Hodgen and Larry Gardiner, both of whom are eligible for re-election. Article 21 - Any person wishing to seek election or re-election as a Director must file his intention to stand for election in writ- ing with the Secretary Manager of the Corporation at least ten days in advance of an Annual Meeting or Special General Meeting called for the purpose of electing Directors. Joe Chaffe Sharon Doxtator President Secretary Manager $100,000 of assessment to $15.50 per $100,000 of assessment. Grey Coun. Mark Beaven said he worries that if council does not pay the increase they could regret it down the road. For example, if there were a flood, and the Conservation Authority could not afford the trained person- nel or services to deal with it. "What is the cost if we don't meet the levy cost?" Beaven asked. McKillop Coun. Sharon McClure asked Beard if the Conservation Authority would be asking for more money next year? Beard assured council that the money would be used for their five - Sports Jeff Heuchert photo Mackenzie Holland, 9, of Seaforth Public School, competes in the local Knights of Columbus free throw competition Monday. year plan, and that they would not ask for a levy increase at least until the five years were finished. Brussels Coun. David Blaney acknowledged that Huron East has paid a small levy to the Conservation Authority over the years. "We're being asked to pay what other municipalities were asked a long time ago. It's our turn," he said. Council deferred the issue until budget talks. Skating raises $2 at skate-a-thon. The Seaforth Skating Club raised over $2,000 at a skate-a-thon held recently at the Seaforth arena. The event was organized by Stacey Dayman, a member of the club for 15 years. "I wanted to do this to help to keep the club going. They do fundraising every year and the funds will probably go to ice time and coaching," said Dayman. She added the event will go towards her volunteer hours required by a college course she's taking. With the help of coach Shannon Kroeplin, close to 25 skaters were kept busy with relay races and games during the event. Every skater won a prize, depending on the amount of money they raised. Top money raisers were Alex and Jessica Zaple, who raised $367. Lloyd Eisler Olympics -bound as advisor Seaforth's Lloyd Eisler will be heading to Turin Italy for the 2006 Winter Olympic Games. He has been recruited by the Canadian Olympic Committee to act as an on-site advisor and mentor to the athletes. The initiative is part of a high-perfor- mance plan designed to help Canada achieve its goal of a top -three finish at the Games.