Zurich Citizens News, 1969-06-05, Page 9THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 1969
Police Report
During the week of May 25 to
May 31, the Exeter detachment
of the Ontario Provincial Police
investigated five accidents,' in
which one person was fatally
injured.
On Wednesday, May 28, at
4 p.m. a car operated by
'Michael H. Foster, Exeter,
collided with a truck operated
by Lorne L. McGregor, R. R. 4,
Parkhill, on Highway 4 at No.
6 County Road. Damage was
estimated at $60. Provincial
Constable E. C. Wilcox invest-
igated.
On Thursday, May 29, at
12;20 p. m. a car operated by
Muriel M. Snider of R. R. 2,
Zurich collided with a car oper-
ated by Mary E. Mellis of Kipp-
ers on Wellington Street in
Ilensall. Damage was estimated
at $60. Provincial Constable
E.C. Wilcox investigated.
On Friday, May 30, at 10:45
p.m. a car operated by Michael
H. Foster of Exeter lost control
on Concession 2-3 of Hay Town-
ship, and left the road and
struck a post. Damage was
estimated at $400. Provincial
Constable F. L. Giffin investi-
gated.
On Friday, May 30 at 10:50
p.m. a car operated by Cordon
Roy George Hart, age 27, of
R. R. 2, Wyoming,was proceed-
ing south on No. 21 Highway,
approximately four miles north
of Grand Bend, and the car left
the road at a curve on the east
side, and skidded into an em-
bankment of a creek. Hart was
fatally injured in the accident.
Damage estimated at $1, 500,
car was a complete wreck.
Provincial Constable D.A. Masor
investigated. Dr. R. W. Flowers,
Clinton, the coroner attended
at the scene. There will be no
inquest.
On Friday, May 30, at 9 p.m.
a station wagon operated by
John Minderlein of R. R. 3,
Zurich, collided with a car
operated by Arnold J. Merrier of
R. 'R. 3, Zurich, on No. 15 side -
road, Hay Township, near
Concession '7-8. Damage was
estimated at $400. Provincial
Constable F. L. Giffin investi-
gated.
There were 14 charges laid
under the Highway Traffic Act,
and a total of 21 warnings under
the same act.
"it OUTDOOR
TOPICS
by RED FISHER
MC RCM.' VISHING cONSVItrANT
BEDTIME FOR BASS
Spawning time is f i shin'
time. And it's right around
the corner, already under
way in the south, about to
begin up north.
For many
bass fishermen
this event sig-
nals the start
of the wildest
action they can
expect to find
during the sea-
son.
The spawn-
ing of this fav-
orite game fish
holds more Fisher
than passing interest, com-
ments Red Fisher of Mercury
outboards.
When early spring water
temperatures approach 60 ,de-
grees, fish move into shallow
water. Papa Bass works hard
to fan out a nest in the bottom
and induces Mama Bass to lay
her eggs in this specially creat-
ed haven; the number may
range from 4,000 to 10,000.
This done, Mama flips her
tail and disappears, leaving the
old man to protect the nest a-
gainst all intruders for a per-
iod of incubation that may last
from two days to more than
a week.
And protect the nest he does.
Any creature or object that
trespasses is violently attack-
ed. Hence, the effectiveness of
almost any fishing lure plopp-
ed in the vicinity.
ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS
TOWNSHIP
PAGE NINE
1 HAY - - —AUDITOR'S REPORT
May 15, 1969
The Reeve, Councillors and Ratepayers,
The Corporation of the Township of Hay,
Zurich, Ontario.
Gentlemen:
I have audited the accounts and records of the Township
of Hay for the year ended December 31, 1968, and have pre-
pared therefrom the statements listed in the index accompany-
ing this report.
Operations
The operations for the year resulted in a surplus of
$7,029.53, after taking prior years surplus of $15,395,60 into
1968 revenue and providing $10,000.00 to increase the reserve
for working funds.
General
The records of the Hay Township School Area were not
maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting
procedures. The cash receipts book had not been written up
past April of 1968. Numerous errors were made in the pay-
ment of accounts and the recording of payments in the cheque
register as to the amount of the cheque and the distribution.
It would appear that the Secretary -Treasurer never reconciled
the bank account, a procedure which should be done every
month. Many errors were made in maintaining payroll records
and most of the T-4 slips sent to 1968 employees are incorrect.
The tax levy to Hay Township School Area from Stephen
Township in the amount of $311.13 had hot been deposited
by March 31, 1969, although it was apparently forwarded to
Hay Township School Area in December, 1968.
The balance off a Federal Sales Tax Rebate on school con-
struction costs incurred in 1966 and 1967 has not been applied
for.
On April 25, 1969, a Hay Township School Area cheque
sent to the Receiver General of Canada for $2,329.35 to pay
the balance of 1968 Income Tax and Canada Pension Plan de-
ductions results in an overpayment of $1,969.03.
The accounts and records of the Township of Hay were
maintained in a satisfactory manner and your Clerk -Treasurer
is to be commended for his work.
Auditor's Opinion
Subject to the qualifications concerning the Hay Township
School Area
I hereby report that in my opinion
1. The financial transactions which have come under notice
have been within the powers of the municipality.
2. The audit has been conducted in accordance with the in•
structions of the Department of Municipal Affairs.
3. The financial statements present fairly the financial posi-
tion of the municipality as at December 31, 1968, and the
results of its •operations for the year ended on that date.
4. The financial statements are not prepared on a basis con-
sistent with prior years but have been changed to conform
with the new financial statements designed by the Depart-
ment of Municipal Affairs.
A. M. HARPER,
Licence Number 3664.
Date of filing, May 30, 1969.
Statement of Revenue and Expenditures
for the year ending December 31, 1968
REVENUE
Taxation:
Realty
Business
Special charges
Contributions from other governments:
Payments in lieu of taxes
Subsidies
Other revenue
TOTAL REVENUE
EXPENDITURE
General government
Protection to persons and property
Public works
Sanitation and waste removal
Conservation of health
Social and family services
Recreation end community services
Financial expenses
Other
County—share of expenditure
Education—local contributions
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
Excess (deficiency) of revenue over
expenditure for the year
Surplus at the beginning of the year
Surplus at the end of the year
Analysis of Revenue
for the year ended December 31,
$209,908.03
3,551.39
23,994.18
237,453.60
550.28
117,649.74
118,200.02
4,800.56
360,454.18
18,078.92
3,952.95
152,571.50
347.00
500.00
2,202.23
692.92
11,859.83
2,777.40
63,504.00
112,333.50
368,820.25
(8,366.07)
15,395.60
7,029.53
Analysis of Expenditure
for the year ended December 31, 1968
General government
Members of council $ 4,804.65
General administration 13,274.27
18,078.92
2,275.00
Police inspections 85.57
1,592.38
Protection to persons and property:
Unclassified
3,952.95
Public works:
Roadways __-._ 128,577.32
Unclassified _-_.. 23,994.18
152,571,50
Sanitation and waste removal:
Garbage collection and disposal
Conservation of health:
Unclassified ..._
Social and family services:
General assistance
Recreation and community services:
Parks and recreation __..____.___.
347.00
500.00
2,202,23
692.92
Financial expenses:
Interest on temporary borrowing ___. __ 1,801.94
Provision for allowances ____....._______. ____ . _ 10,000.00
Unclassified __. ________- -- 57.89
11,859.83
Other—Police Village of Dashwood ___.._ ____ _ _ _. 2,777.40
County—share of expenditure 63,504.00
Education—local contributions:
Elementary—publice 36,824.53
—separate __ 12,162.82
Secondary _. __ _ .. _ 63,346.15
112,333.50
TOTAL EXPENDITURE $368,820.25
Revenue Fund Balance Sheet
as at December 31, 1968
ASSETS
Cash
Accounts receivable:
Other governments—Ontario
Municipalities
1,550.57
25,929.46
565.98
28,046.01
Local boards and other funds:
Municipal drains financed from current funds __ 37,758.11
65,804.12
Other, after deducting allowance for
doubtful accounts __ . ____________ 810.50
Taxes receivable, after deducting
allowance far uncollectable taxes 21,648.75
Property acquired for taxes, after
deducting allowance for loss on sale 63.30
$ 88,326.67
LIABILITIES
Bank overdraft $ 4,244.23
Temporary loans 6,600.00
10,844.23
Local boards and other funds:
Due to schools ___ 198.01
Capital funds __ 1,183.04
12,225.28
Other:
Pre -levy re Parkhill dam construction 512.85
Trade accounts payable __ 500.19
Debenture principal and interest outstanding .. 3,610.00
16,848.32
Other liabilities 448.82
Reserves 64,000.00
Surplus 7,029.53
$ 88,326.67
Statement of Source and Application of
Capital Fund
for the year ended December 31, 1968
SOURCE OF FUNDS
Contributions from the revenue fund for:
Capital expenditure
Other—Adjustment from revenue fund
re Tile Drain Loans
Balance at the end of the year not
permanently financed
APPLICATION OF FUNDS
1968 Balance at the beginning of the year
not permanently financed
Capital expenditure:
General government
Public works
Taxation:
Realty—,Residential and farm
—Commercial and industrial
Business
Special charges
$198,795.91
11,112.12
209,908.06
3,551.39
23,994.18
237,453.60
Contributions from other governments:
Ontario 550.28
Subsidies—Ontario--General
Per capita
Residential property tax reduction
Specific:
Roadways
General welfare assistance
Warble Fly
Other revenue:
Licenses and permits
Rents, concessions and franchises
Penalties and interest on taxes
Sundry
Provision for deferred income
TOTAL REVENUE
550.28
9,645.00
35,249.54
71,050.45
1,498.13
206.62
117,649.74
118,200,02
2,179.00
934.00
1,418.82
78,62
190.12
4,800.56
$360.+454.18
$ 5,186.51
298.24
1,183.04
$ 6,667.79
$ 1,481,28
236.20
4,950.31
$ 6,667.79
Capital Fund Balance Sheet
as at December 31, 1968
ASSETS
Due from Revenue Funds $ 1,183.04
Future recoveries from levies or rates:
Municipal enterprises 425,000.00
School boards 382,705.17
Other 145,523.23
954,411.44
Fixed assets 57,521.83
$1,011,933.27
LIABILITIES
Net long term liabilities:
General municipal activities 146,706.27
Municipal enterprises 425,000.00
382,705.17
School boards
Equity in fixed assets
954,411.44
57,521.83
$1,011,933.27