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Home My WebLink AboutZurich Citizens News, 1975-11-26, Page 29Cou (By Shirley J. Keller) Members of Huron county council on Friday in Goderich gave approval to an increase in salary for 11 department heads, but it was pointed out by the chairman of the special commit- tee, Warden McKinley who pre- sented the committe report, that these increases will be subject to the approval of the Federal Anti - Inflation Review Board if requir- ed, as well as the applicable Pro- vincial Ministry to ensure that the salaries can be fully subsidized. The report showed in each case, the present salary, the 11 percent increase, an adjust- ment and a total figure represent- ing the proposed 1976 salary. The 11 percent increases were approved at the October 3 council session. The adjustments, in all cases to bring the salaries of county department heads into line with salaries for similar jobs in other counties, are also believed to be in line according to an inter- pretation of the wage and price guidelines. However, county administrative personnel admit the adjustments may be ques- tioned by the Anti -Inflation Re- view Board, and could be denied. The committee did recom- mend, however, that once the adjustments are approved, the federal guidelines will be adopted and strictly followed. The following salaries for 1976 were approved: clerk -treasurer, $22,000 plus $2,410 plus $1,090, $25,500; deputy -clerk treasurer, $19,000 plus $2,090 (no adjust- ment), $21,090; medical officer of health, $32,000 plus $3,520 (no adjustment), $35,520; county engineer, $28,000 plus $3,080 plus $420, $31,500; planning director, $19,600 plus $2,156 plus $444, $22,200; administrator at. Huronview, $16,400 plus $1,804 plus $1,796, $20,000; social ser- vice administrator, $14,000 plus $1,540 plus $960, $16,500;. museum curator, $11,500 plus $1,265, $14,000; chief custodian, $11,500 plus $1,265 plus $835, $13,600; development officer, $13,500 plus $1485 plus $615, $15,600; librarian, $14,500 plus. $1,595 plus $905, $17,000. Some other salary increases were approved during the ses- sion. The library technician was in- creased from $7,540 per annum to $9,000; Branch Supervisor 1 from $3 per hour to $3.65; Branch supervisor 2 from $3.60 per hour y kay 11 per to $4.25; Goderich Branch super- visor from $7,500 to $8,500; God- erich Branch assistant supervisor from $5,700 to $6,700; other branch staff from $3 per hour to $3.50; the van driver from $3.50 per hour to $3.80 per hour; and the headquarters caretaker from $150 per month to $175 per month. It was, pointed out by clerk - treasurer Bill Hanly that where increases for library personnel were more than 10 per cent, they were less than $600 annually be- cause these employees are part- time. Increases were granted at Huronview, subject to the appro- val of the Ministry and the Anti - Inflation Review Board. Those salaries are: nursing di- rector, $13,000 plus $1,430 plus $572, $15,002; chief engineer, $10,000 plus $1,100 plus $522, $11,611; recreation director, $9,100 plus $1.000 plus $560, $10,660; stockkeeper, $9,700 plus $1,060 plus $290, $11,050. Regis- tered nurses will get $11,960 per annum to start and after four years will receive $14,040. Pre- sent salaries are $10,000 to start with $12,000 after four years. The food supervisor's job went from $10,000 per annum to start to $11,960; after four years, the salary reached $14,040, $2,040 more than at present. COUNCIL REMUNERATION Reeve Derry Boyle of Exeter asked for a recorded vote on the clause in the special committee report, Reeve Boyle questioned how `prudent' it was to increase their own salaries at this time. 'We have to start to set some examples for our employees and our taxpayers,' said Reeve Boyle. 'And I think senior governments should do the same.' `We're setting no example at all,' retorted Deputy -reeve Frank Cook of Clinton. `We've just granted staff raises of $30,000. We're only making fools of our- selves if we turn down this clause.' Council voted 32-24 in a re- corded vote to increase their own salaries by 10 per cent. New rates will be $44 for full day meetings and $27.50 for half day meetings. Evening meetings, often running into the early hours of the follow- ing day, are paid at the full day rate. The lengthy report of the spe- TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION... AT THE LOWEST PRICE ANYWHERE _ W_= I 2G2-S74II MESSENGER 352 NOW...E.F. 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Policy involving education leave was also passed. It was stressed that leaves for training and development is encouraged by the county, and that the oppor- tunity is open to all employees, not just supervisory personnel. It was agreed that training re- quired by the county should be at the county's expense. Develop- ment was agreed to be a mutual affair, and commitments on the part of the county as well as the employee is necessary. Up to 10 working days off work for training and development should result in all costs paid by the county. All other periods would be shared on a 50-50 basis. In the case of long term leaves, the county would only share in the cost if, before going away, the employee formally agrees to re- turn to the county and stay in the employ of the county for an a- mount of time agreed to prior to his or her departure (five years suggested). 'Such an educational approach has significant implications for the county,' said Warden McKin- ley. `It is felt that a reasonalbe educational policy will have major positive returns in the form of staff effectiveness. However, the budget and time requirement must also be considered.' A11 education leave -training and development -will be ap- proved by the committee on board involved. Employees requesting long term education leave should be allowed to apply unused vaca- tion credits toward their share of leave and leave should be ap- proved well in 'advance. In all cases of education leave, the rele- vance of the program to the em- ployee's position must be clearly demonstrated. Reeve Gerry Ginn of Goderich Township expressed his concern that the guidelines provided no ZURICH Citizens News, December 3/ 75 - Page 9 ent hik 'way to control abuse. 'We might be paying more for education than for working,' said Reeve Ginn. He was reminded that the committee still has the final say in the matter. Reeve Allan Campbell felt the policy should spell out the fact that there would be increase for extra letters behind the name'. Warden McKinley agreed in prin- ciple with Reeve Campbell sug- gestion, but added that he had no idea how to bind that into policy. Deputy -reeve Joe Miller of Hay Township wondered how council could hold somone for five years, for instance, in the county employ after an education leave even if the county had shared in the cost of that education. Clerk -treasurer Hanly suggested that court action could be initiated in some cases, 11f necessary. SCHNEIDERS t 'i- OLO An c LB '�"' SCH N EI DERS-TWO-POUN DER ED HTS SCHNEIDERS 4 i;:.F 959 L0`09 TRY OUR HOMEMADE SUMMER S USAGE LBS. 1 95 BY THE PIECE LOCAL FEEDLOT INCLUDING PROCESSING BEEF BY THE SIDE LB. 95¢ CUSTOM SLAUGHTERING MONDAY -BEEF TUESDAY -PORK LAPORTE t 236- 4962 r ZURI CH THE ASSESSMENT ACT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS AND TENANTS Due to the interruption of regular postal services, the Ministry of Revenue has extended the date for return of the assessment rolls from December 16, 1975 to January 21, 1976 in all municipalities and localities across the province. Therefore, in accordance with the provisions of The Assess- ment Act, assessment notices will be delivered to all assessed persons on January 6, 1976, 14 full days prior to the return of the rolls. This extension affects the time period during which owners and tenants may appeal their assessments. Therefore, the final date for commencing an appeal to the Assessment Review Court has also been extended from January 6, 1976 to February 11, 1976. Should the postal disruption continue into the month of January, the date for the return of assessment rolls maybe further extended. A notice of any further extension will be published at a later date. NOTE: TOWNSHIP OF WIDKSTEED- These alternate arrangements will not be in effect for the Township of Wicksteed in the District of Algoma. Assessment notices will be delivered to owners and tenants on the regular date, December 1, 1975 and the assess- ment roll will be returned, on December 16, 1975. The final date on which owners and tenants may commence an appeal to the Assessment Review Court in the Township of Wicksteed is January 6, 1976. Ministry of Arthur Meen Minister of Revenue Revenue T.M. Russell Deputy Minister Ontario FHH75220