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Times-Advocate, 1982-01-06, Page 2Pugs) 2 Tlwlli.Aiwtat., January 6. 1482 ,Plan two meetings per month Hay won't change tax collection The decision to leave tax collection dates as they are may cost Hay Township , ratepayers an additional $10,000 in interest payments. At Hay Township council's January meeting. Monday, councillors discussed collec- ting taxes four times per year to meet the board of educations request for quarterly requisitions. Reeve said ty ly some times Lloyd urban areas were Mousseau in the coon - going to the quarter - collection and noted that already collected four year. e ted at wage able to meet payments, who do not inas often may meeting the H per no earners were th the spread -out whereas farmers get money have trouble "Lionel Wilder agreed, say- ing farmers feel they will have to borrow to pay the taxes and either pay interest to the bank or to the township for tax arrears. Clerk Joan Ducharme noted that the first install- ment of a 'quarterly plan would have to be due on March 15. She added that it would be difficult to set up a quarterly billing this year without knowing the school board's requisition. She said it may cost the township as much as $9,700 in interest charges if the township has to borrow money to meet the school board's first payment. "We're just throwing a $10,000 bill at the township," Dick Rau said. He reasoned that residents were now pay- ing monthly hydro and telephone bills and could af- ford to meet the tax bill too. Mousseau proposed leav- ing the collection dates as they are and letting the clerk calculate exactly what it will cost the township in any interest charges for 1982. Wilder agreed, adding that this was the last year of council's term and the issue could be .left to be discussed at a ratepayers meeting before the next election. Wilder said most farmers receive operating loans in May and usually pay their taxes with this. He said this had been one of the worst years for farmers in the past ten years. He said the four -time - per -year collection was probably a good idea but that 1982 was a poor year to start the plan. Rau agreed that it may be a bad year but argued that was reason not to add to the township's tax bill. Wilder disputed the es- timate of $10,000 saying even at county council, opinions varied as to the actual costs of retaining a twice yearly collection and having to borrow money to pay the school board's quarterly re- quisition. Council voted to retain the current twice yearly collec- tion. The reeve suggested it be noted in the motion tilt the topic be discussed at a ratepayers meeting. He said people are more apt to attend the meeting if they have advance notice of the issues. to be discussed. Also in connection with taxes, the council discussed how to determine business tax in rural areas. Mousseau said -business taxes were hard to deter- mine in the township. He noted that a lot of residents run small businesses such as farmers doing custom com- bining or carpenters work- ing out of their homes. Rau said the person's gar- age or shop used for this type of work could be assess- ed. Tony Bedard suggested in- corporated businesses, farms included, should be charged the business tax as they are by definition businesses. Mousseau agreed, calling farms one of the most com- mercialized industries in the world, but said that the "ticklish subject in a rural area" probably could not be passed. He suggested only businesses selling or manufacturing be charged. "How can a man think with a clear mind after mid- night?" Wilder asked sop - porting a motion to hold two council meetings per month. Wilder said he felt council was rushing discussion on HERE WE COME — Scott Wedlake and Mike Dykstra take a breather before starting a toboggan slide down the hills in the Morrison Dam area Sunday afternoon. T -A photo We re glad you asked! Bob Fletcher, Director With Bob Fletcher and Iry Armstrong of Iry Armstrong Director "I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY..." Does.the question of knowing the "proper" thing to say tat the visitation keep you from going to the funeral home? It shouldn't! Your appearance at a visitation is always a support and expression of love to the bereaved. The wards you express as you embrace or extend the rias ij -of- hand can add a sincere feeling of warmth and con- cern - but the words aren't nearly as important as your ' just being there." Here are some expressions you might consider: "John was suich a fine person. I will miss him." "My warmest sympathy to you and the family." "Mary was such a dear friend." Mary enjoyed life and shared her joys so often with others." You may find it easier to say:these words of comfort if you practice them beforehand when you are alone. Sometimes just hearing yourself say the words out loud makes them easier to express to others. The funeral Hone in Exeter who iso member of M. Ontario Funeral Service Association is, IRV ARMSTROt G FUNERAL HOME PHONE 230-1220 BOB FLETCHER TRI STAR WINNERS— Eight and nine-year-old s wi ers of theStephen Optimists Tri- star competition are: (from14eft),Art Wilkinson of the 'mists: Steven DuBarry. first: Peter Gibson; second; and Kevin Glavin, third. On the right isI:optimist Colin Foran. Expenditure of X1 1; 5 could pay divideflds A $115 investment by Ex- eter could pay dividends by attracting foreign industry or_business to the communi- ty Cou cillor Bill Mickle report Monday that he and Mayo Bruce Shaw had met last week with P. Mueller, a West German consultant who had represented Exeter at seminars in Germany and Switzerland last year, and learned that two direct con- tacts had resulted from those sessions. Mickle said that one of the contacts planned to visit Ex- eter in the very near future, while the second one, from Switzerland, planned to be here in the spring to explore the possibility of locating in the town. The $115 was the amount paid to Mueller to represent t1ONElDA° ASO S\‘qetv 9t‘0 Is e6 ' gOc YSi Luxlll-y Quality • Silvcrplatc and Stainless is on Sale Now in these famous Oneida hrands: ('on'tnlunit} IKi1(R9Rogers U Heirloom l.-1'1) llcirloom Oneida Deluxe Don't Miss this Once -a -Year Opportunity for Great Savings at ANSTETT • JEWELLERS 284 Main StrsM, Ex.fer Save up to 38% on 20 piece seta in Silverplate and Stainless Sale ends Saturday, January 23,1982 t Exeter at the overseas presentations. "The $115 was well worth the money expended," Mickle said, explaining that the German consultant makes his money from a charge levied against any foreign investors he assists in locating in Canada. "I'm convinced the man is honest and the contacts are legitimate," Shaw added. He said in comparison to other consulting fees, the $115 was a real bargain in terms of what the German had under- taken on Exeter's behalf. The Mayor noted that if even one contact pays off, the town will be batting 1000 fn domparision to the former Huron County development officer, who had admitted that he had not attracted one new industry to the county in his 14 or 15 years' employ- ment. Mickle had a copy of a letter from a firm in Switzerland which planned to investigate Exeter as a proposed site, and while he said he would not read the entire communication, he did cite one paragraph in which the firm noted their Liberals Continued from front page the local MPP said, "Earlier on I would have said David Peterson could win on the first ballot, but, since Sheila Copps entered the race, it will likely go to at least two votes." Miss Copps has the backing of Joe Cruden, a former president of the Ontario Liberals. On the subject of the dif- ferences of what he con- siders the two top candidates Riddell said, "If there is such a thing as left or right of centre I would say Peterson would be to the right and Copps to the left." Riddell added, "It appears as if Peterson has a majority of support from our caucus." The other candidates are Kitchener 'Kea MPP's Jim Briethaupt and John Sweeney and Richard Thomas, an en- vironmentalist from nor- thern Ontario. A meeting to select delegates for the Huron - Middlesex riding will be held Thursday , January 21 at the Hay township hall in Zurich. Bernard Benn of Lucan is president of the Huron - Middlesex provincial Liberal association. • interest had stemmed from meetings with Mueller. In: their year-end report, the local industrial promo- tion committee noted that at least one of the contacts made with other prospective industries was still in: terested in Exeter and would possible be persuing the matter further when the economic situation straightened out. The committee's new brochure has been com- pleted and has been mailed to various sources. Monday night, Mickle cautioned council members against getting their hopes up too high over prospective new industries locating in the commuity, but added the prospects were encouraging. some items or pass$pg them through to simply/ get the work done. Because of increasing work load, council members agreed it would be better to hold two monthly meetings than -a single meeting lasting past midnight some evenings. Bedard suggested the twice montly meeting would also eliminate some of coun- cil's special meetings. He said council could meet delegations later in the month rather than calling a special meeting. Council will meet for one evening meeting and one day meeting per month for January to March; with evening meetings for the remainder of the year. December will have two day meetings. Council plans to meet on the first and third Mondays of the month,, Can change mind on project yet Exeter will take one step towards the proposed $1.1 million expansion of the sewer lagoon system on Tuesday, but Mayor Bruce Shaw noted at this week's council session that the town is in no way com- mitted to the "horrendous project" as yet. He said there had been some cost involvement due to the engineering study on the project, "but we're not: committed to this thing.". On Tuesday, the Ontario Environmental Assess- ment Board will hold a hearing in Exeter to hear consulting engineer B. M. Ross & Associates explain the proposals. Any in- terested parties can ask questions at the hearing. Clerk Liz Bell advised reituncil that two board members would be at the hearing and it would be a "question and answer" type session. She also reported that the ,grants had been ap led for, but added that the a would probably be no indication of approval on the federal and provin- cial assistance until February or March. Deputy -Reeve Alvin Epp asked if council would have to make a decision on going ahead with the costly project after Tuesday's hearing. Shaw replied in the I negative, saying no deci- sion would be required un- til the grant system had been given approval by the senior governments. Steve Burnes of B. M. Ross & Associates had been invited to attend this week's council session to review the project, but had to abort his trip from Goderich due to the storm which lashed the area. In a telephone conversa- tion, he advised council that the annual operating cost of the local sewer system would increase by approximately $30,000 per year if the expansion program was instituted. A ROAD RINK — Molly and Sarah McClure found the icy conditions of Concession road 4-5 in Stephen township ideal for skating. Best Interest x'1 7% We represent many Trust Companies. We are often able to arrange for the highest interest be- ing offered on Guaranteed Investment Cer- tificates. • subject to change eigGaiser-Kneale Insurance Agency GRAND BEND , CLINTON 38-8484 482-9747 EXETER 235-2420 Of • OUT FOR A WALK — J.M. Gibson found Sunday was a good day to take his two Pi dog' Kismet and Teddy out for a walk on Wellington street. Following along is Robbie Hair)es. Veto tax revolt Continued from front page do not have to identify themselves," advised Biggins. "We are not yet a police state." Deputy -Reeve Don MacGregor quickly moved that council endorse the resolution calling for people to join the Canadian style Boston Tea Party revolt and the motion made It to the floor when it was somewhat reluctantly seconded by Councillor Tom Humphreys. In speaking against the motion, Councillor Bill Mickle said it was important to consider the ramifications of a tax revolt. He suggested that if enough people stopped pay- ing sales tax, the provincial government would merely increase income tax to cover the lost revenue. Secondly, he predicted that if the provincial government didn't get money from sales tax. they would have to reduce giants to municipalities and this in turn would increase proper- ty taxes at the local level. - "They'll get the bite one way or the other," he con- cluded, but added that the St. Vincent resolution may possibly be the tip of the iceberg that could promote a tax revolt similar to one ex- perienced in California. Councillor Gaylan Josephson, said he realized that federal and provincial spending was completely out of control in some aspects, Holiday Continued from front page with employees and teachers under contracts that listed holidays, it would not be possible to arbitrarily tell them that they had to switch holidays. Councillor Lossy Fuller, noting that the Exeter Lions plan a heritage week celebration this summer, said consideration should be given to a special holiday then, rather than in February, She recommended that the idea be turned back to the executive committee for further consideration and this plan was subsequently approved by council. Aluminum Products Eavestroughing Replacement Windows Siding Carpentry Renovations Ken McCann Enterprises 2344401 but noted that it was a privilege to be able to pay taxes "although perhaps not to the extent we do". He termed it erroneous that' the sales tax was the biggest single contributing factor to inflation. MacGregor argued that as a businesman, he was being forced into the role of a tax collector and explained that when one customer recently refused to pay the sales tax, he had to pay it out of his own pocket. "It's not the tax, it's the way of collecting it that is the bone of contention," opined Councillor Morley Hall. Deputy -Reeve Alvin Epp predicted it would cost a lot more to collect tax some other way. such as having the province set up an en- tirely new department to come to consumers' homes to collect sales tax. "We'd be further behind than we are at the present," he said. "It's not something for council, it's a personal decision," Councillor REUPHOLSTER Here's Why! W. Air: • Complete rebuilding • Large selection of quality fabrics • Free shop -at-home service • Free pick up and delivery PICIAL SAL' OF FASRIC$ W. Mw . wee eseorbwM o, NML Miring fabric. w ..epee. In ..,e. choice ce calm* w esteem henelple ,« oo4T.Towats prol.as. Open Mon, -Sat. until 5 p.m. 484 Wkarocdffe Rd. S. Dorothy Chapman stated about the call to have people not pay sales tax. When the vote was called, only MacGregor and Humphreys supported the resolution and it was subse- quently filed. 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