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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1986-06-11, Page 10Page 10—CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 1986 ]Financial future looks good. By Shelley McPhee-Haist BAYFIELD - This municipality is on the - verge of facing some major financial com- mitments over the next few years, but the village council has been preparing for this and have tucked away more than $107,000 in reserves. Bayfield Reeve Dave Johnston outlined the financial picture for the village at the spring Bayfield Ratepayers' meeting held ,on June 7. The financial situation for the village is looking brighter this year With word that more than $130,000 in grants will help cover the costs of reconstruction of the Long Hill Road. The Ministry of Natural Resources will provide $30,000 to help pay for engineer- ing costs on the project and the Ministry of Transportation and Communications will give $100,000 towards the project. As well, further grant money may be received from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs. With that major financial headache settl- ed, the council has been able to determine how other priority projects may be funded. Reeve Johnston told ratepayers that a reserve fund includes $40,000 for a new fire hall; $30,836 for a new public works building; $37,250 set aside for road work and drainage; $28,098 in recreation funds for work at the ball diamond; $2,585 in the parks reserve fund; $2,338 under water and utilities; $10,755 in reserves for LACAC and $5,905 in the marina fund. Now that the Long Hill Road problem has been settled, council will proceed with an in- depth look at the drainage situation in Bayfield. ROAD CLOSING Take notice that the Township of Goderich proposes to close that section of road allowance which was established by Registered Plan No. 5 (Presently Plan 541) and which road is bounded on the northerly side by Tots numbered 15, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59 and 60 and is bounded on the southerly side by lots numbered 16, 97, 54, 53, 52, 51 50 and49. Any person objecting to the said closing is to notify the Clerk of the Township of Goderich on or before June 27, 1986. R.E. Thompson Clerk Reeve Johnston said that the first priority item would be the repair and replacement of the drainage outlets, some of which have fallen clown the bank into Lake Huron. Also on the agenda for expenditures this year is the replacement of the roof on the municipal building. A new peaked roof will be built at the cost of $20,800. The firm of J and J Construction was hired to do the job. Reeve Johnston stressed that while his sons are in charge of the com- pany, he did not influence council's decision in the selection. Reeve Johnston said that contrary to rumor, he declared a conflict of interest in the matter and was not involved in the council vote. The J and J Construction tender was the lowest of two tender prices received for the job. The second bid came in at $29,000. Future financial, commitments, par- ticularly in regards to the installation of a sewage system in Bayfield, remain uncertain. Reeve Johnston said he had no "crystal ball answers" to questions about the need of a sewage system in the village, but he noted, "hopefully I won't be here when that deci- sion is made." He pointed out that if Hayfield's water table can be reduced through better drainage, then the septic problems will be alleviated. While parts of the village, like the Ducharme Subdivision, are encountering serious septic problems, other sections ap- pear to be trouble free. Further development in the Ducharme Subdivision has been haulted while the Ministry of the Environment completes a for village study in the water _and sewage problems theft. Reeve Johnston said that the problem stemmed from the fact that the original soil in that area was removed and replaced with a clay based soil. As well, the developer didn't follow the established grade plan. Also in regards to Hayfield's financial pic- ture, Reeve Johnston noted his continued opposition to the equalization factor set by the province. In a nutshell, Bayfield is given a lower factor because of the high value of the land, and because Bayfield is predominently made up of residential taxpayers. The reeve said, "When taxes go up and the equaliza- ' tion factor goes now, the homeowner takes the brunt of it." The equalization factor is effected by housing costs. In Bayfield, Reeve Johnston said, "$80,000 will buy a home, but it may only sell for $50,000 in Clinton." In Bayfield only 18 per cent of the total taxes are paid by commercial supporters. The figure comes in much lower than those in surrounding municipalities. In Clinton, for instance, 35 per cent of taxes come from the commercial sector; in Blyth, 33 per cent; in Brussels, 32 per cent; in Zurich, 28 per cent; and in Hensall, 65 per cent. Bayfield does not have a strong commer- cial base and consequently 80 per cent of the taxes here are paid by -residential sup- porters, while in Hensall, for example, the rate is 35 -per cent. Reeve Johnston said that the village has unsuccessfully attempted to appeal the assessment with the provincial government. "Those are the facts," he told the ratepayers. "That's the way it is." THE LAW SOCIETY OF UPPER CANADA YOUR LAWYER CAN HELP If you have a legal problem, speak in complete confidence with your lawyer - an educated, trained and experienced professional. Your lawyer knows how the law applies to your specific concern. Making a Will? Buying a House? Incorporating a Company? Changing your Family Status? Facing a Day in Court? Don't trust your important life concerns to individuals who lack formal legal training and experience. Individuals who may not carry,negligence insurance and who don't main- tain a compensation fund for your, protection. 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Draw Winner The first winner in the monthly draws of the recreation committee for this season is Lisa Taman. The committee does have a few ,tickets left if you want to try your luck. They 'cost $12 and you could win $50 at one of the _monthly draws. Last year this energetic group brought out a .cook book, called Bayfield Goes Microwave. It was sold out quickly and they now have re -issue by popular demand. Ruth Wise is tl>e chairman this year. Agricultural Auction George Chapman, with his well known kind- ness, has offered to receive donations for the auction sale the agricultural society is holding June 28. The fall fair is one the big days in the village and extra funds are needed to finanjee it. That is why, you are asked to give something saleable to the sale. 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