The Goderich Signal-Star, 1966-05-12, Page 14k
Vit, Gederickhr eigna'1-Star, 'phursday, May. 12, 1966
44"!H MINISTER DYMOND'S FINGERS CROSSED
xpects TwoMono Residents to Join
eStian i ted 2,000,000.......Onrio residan'ts could be covered
()a tario Medical Services
nsB ee Plan 'by next July Je
rd'illg to Wealth Minister
1 ►r. Matthew R. Dymond.
' rhe planknown as OMSIPfor sire/Its-4was established.. byrheOntario Government ae .a
guarantee th+ t adequatemedical
care insurance is available to
all ci'izens 'Rf the`�Provirhx re-
gardless oftheir age, state of
•'h,eaith or financial means.
()MTovers a comprehensive
tinge of benefits comparable to
any private or public medical
insurance plan in Canada tpday.
I't will .help pay the cost of
--practically'a1' physicians' services wherever they are provid-
ed—in the doctor's office, in the
borne. or in the hospital.
Persons in receipt of social
assistance, „and others in the low
in'ton'e brackets; will have their
OMSIP premiums paid, either
whollIv or in part, by the Ontario
Government.'Th;s plans will provide ser=
vices which we believe large
numbers of our Reaple need,"
,,gaid lb Dymond. ,
OMSIP has the advantage of
being easily adaptable to any
future medical care insuranceprogram that may .be proposed
on a r.ational basis.
The new program is being
launched in two stages. \
On- April .1; OMSII--cover'egf'was 'xtended to some 300,000
person, consisting of those in
receipt' of social assistance to-
gether with their eligible de-
+pendaets.
This group includes those who
receive assistance under the•
Blind Persons' Allowances Aet,
the Disabied Persons' Allow-
ances Act, the Mothers' Allow-
ances •Act, the Old Age Assistance Ad' and the lith IT tion
Services Act.
In addition, Ontario resident,
MiiIion •
who 412T on municipal welfere for a single person, $120 a year
for a family of two and $150
.year fair, the ` eentiiy Of three or
More,
The principal purpose of es-
tablishing the :far-reaching med-
ical care insurance plan is to
make sure .that no resident of
the Province who wishes to in-
sure himself against the cost
of doctors' services may be re-
fused such coverage.
The growth of medical care
insurance in Ontario has been
°tf lTy astounding, In 1950, some
26 per cent of the residents of
the Province carried some sort
of medical insurance coverage.
By 1965, n ore than 85 per cent
were insured.
But the remaining few fre-
quen+ly found they could not
afford to pay for such insurance.
Others 'hither because of ad -
varying age o, the existing state
of their health, found it imnos•
Bible to purchase medical insur-
ance.
OMSTP, which will be admin-
istered by the Medical Services
rolls and who receive assistance
under the: amoral - Welfare .. ,s•
sistance Act were also covere 1
by a1tISIP starting April 1.
•'1he full cost of providing
coverage for these persons i
being borne by the Ontario Gov-
ernment.
The -second stage of the plan
will e rurnence, July 1 when all
other Ontario residents who ap-
ply fox ' enrolment in OMSIP
before May 1—the deadline fom,.
the initial two-month open en-
rolment period = MIT become
eligible for insurance benefits.
Persons in this group who
paid no income tax in 1965 will
get their OMSIP coverage at no
cost to themselves. Others on
low intames will receive ,partial
assistance towards the cost of
their premiums.
For instance, a single person
whose taxable income least year
was $500 or less will have to
pay only $30 a. year for cover-
age. The Government will pay
the remaining $30. A family
of two with a taxable income
of $1,000 pr less will pay $60
a year with the Government
paying the other $60. And a
family of three or more with a
taxable income of $1,300 or less
will pay $60 a year with the
Ontario Government paying the
remaining $90.
Taxable interne, of course, is
not a person's total earnings
but merely that part for which
he has to pay income -tax. A
married man with five „children,
for example, could earn a total
of $4.800 a year and after ex-
emptions his taxable income
would be less -than $1,300. He
would therefore be able to in-
sure his entire family with
OMSIP for $60 a year.
•Oni'ario.residents who are not
eligible for assistance With ,their
premiums may obtain QMSIP
coverage at rates of $60 a year
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Insurance Division of 'the On
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provide coverage for these ;per-
sons. -
OMSIP is for individuals and
their_ fainilies .only. Group cov-
erage --and some 60 per cent
of 0gtario residents, are in
group insurance plans today-
will c )ntinue to be provided by
private and doctor - sponsored
schemes.
Health Minister Dr. Matthew
B. Dymond, in speaking to the
'measure in the Ontario Legis-
lature on February 10, 1966, de-
clared: "There will be freedom
of choice for patient, and d.c-
tors. The. patient is, freef 4
choose his awn doctor and th
same freedom is observed for
the doctor within the ethics of
his own profession."
Under OMSIP, doctors will be
paid for their services ale rate
of 90 per cent• of the Ontario
Medical Association's current
schedule of fres.
"This takes into account cur-
rent practice in doctor-sponsoi-
io
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er 34% in 5 years.
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ed plans and the increased level
of payments which the physician
will ;no)w receive from tow in--
come groups," declared Dr. Dy-
mond. ."It is in keeping with
what `ohtaus in certain otic.:•
provinces t d juirisdiction.s."
In 'being reimbursed for the
services he provides OMSIP sub-
serbers, a doctor may either bill
OMSIP directly, or bill his pa'
ient. In the ,latter case the pat-
ient would sumbit the bill to
OMSIP for payment and would
then, in turn, pay his doctor.
The estie ated cost of prov 1. -
in ; OlsIS'P is $70.000,090 during
a full year's operation. But
cost is indeed a secondary c� n
sideration to the need; of.,malt-
_ng sure that the health requ;ire-
m.ents of tne people o(- Ontari
are met.
"This plan is tailored aird de-
signed to suit the needs of aur
peep ;a in this Province," said
Prizm Minister John Roberts
"bt takes into aceeunt these 4.6
milli„ri people in thasq 16.09''
private plans that are presently
looking after - themselves. It
will provide assistance for 'those
Who need it slid we, i: 'taking
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Ifyour beneficiary dies first,
what will happen. to °
your life insurance benefits?
When the unexpected happens, as itr sometimes doe
it's important ato know what steps to take. That's
why the competent advice of your Manufacturers
Life representative is.so valuable, Here Are.scme of
the practical points he'll cover.
1. Unless you originally named an alternative or
contingent beneficiary, the money from yourpolicy
would be payable to your estate. This may tie up
the money and subject it to creditors claims and
unnecessary estate costs. In the end, it'mightnbt
even go to the person you would have chosen unless
your will is up to date.
2. If young children were also originally named as
beneficiaries, and they are still under age, another
problem arises. Unless you make special provision,
the policy proceeds at your death would have to
be paid into court and held until they reach their majority.
But don't wait until something like this happens. Call your Manufacturers Life
representative to -day. He will review your bepeficiary arrangements—and sug-
gest changes if they are necessary. He is experienced in matters of this kind,
and he offers you the kind of counsel you can rely on.
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Representative
GODERICH
Tel: J.AA. 4-7665
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Audit Report — Town of Goderich, 1966.
THE CORPORATION 'OF THE TOWN OF -GODERICH
The Municipal Act, Section 223A, requires the publication of certain
portions of the audited financial statemerst• of the municipality and the
report of the auditor. The enactment of this legislation is to inform the
raltepayers of the financial position of the municipality and to create an
interest on the part of the ratepayers in the activities,` the problems and
the accomplishments of the municipality. •
Any portion of the audited financial statement not required to be
'published herewith may be inspected at the office of the Town Treasurer.
W. FRANK WALKOM, Mayor.
S.. H. BLAKE, Treasurer.
- AUDITOR'S REPORT
die Mayor, Members of Council and Ratepa vers,
The Corporation of the Town of Goderich,
Goderich, Ontario.
Gen+tlemen: - •
1 have- audited the accounts and . records o the Town oa •
Goderich
for the year ended Decenlbert 31st, -1965, and have prepared therefrom the
statements listed in the Index accompanying this report.
AUDITOR'S OPINION
' (I) The •financial, transactions which have come under my notice
have been within the poWers of the municipality.
(II) Th'e audit has been conducted in accerdartee with the instruc-
tions of the Department of Municipal Affairs. • ,
(1.11) The financial statements present fairly the financial position
of the Municipality as 'et December 31st, 1965, and the results of these
opertions for the year ended • on that date.
• s (Sgd.) A. M. HARPER,
Date of filing, March 23, 1966. Licence Number 3034.
STATEMENT OF REVENUE SAND EXPENDITURE
For the year ended December 31, 1965
March 16, 1966.
REVENUE
Total l ,evenue fir}m Taxation (Schedule 3)
Long -Term Debt charges Recoverable (Schedule
Oontributions, Grants and Subsidies •
Governments:
Canada
Ontario—
Welfare Assistance
Highway Improvement
„•Y Payments in lieu of • municipal
taxes
Payments to mining xnunicipalities
Police and Fire
Share of Liquor License Fees
Unconditional per Capita Geernts
Recreation
Meat Inspector
Housing
Centennial .. .
Actual
620,122.68
12):102,462.32
17,474.09
77,590.55
3,501.01
47,348.41
444.01
1,613.61
20,804.25
1,643.55
1,200.00
1,463.20
876.00
Other Municipalities — .County of
• Huron
Licenses and Permits (including dog tax)
Interest, Tax Penalties, etc.
Other Revenues—
Rents,
Concessions 'and Franchises;
Fines
Service charges
Recreation and Community Services
Miscellaneous—
Retell Sales tax refund
Disecunt on County rates
Portion of taxes- written off
Relief recoveries
Gross Total Revenue
Surplus from prior years used to reduce
,levy
t<`
Total Revenue Section ,
'1,284.15
2,935.75
7,04719
4,029:2!,
245.49
3,418.27
1,470,50
-1,437.55
EXPENDITURES
General Governm'e'nt
Execietive--sand Legislative
Administrative
Other
Protection to Persons and Property -
Fire
Police
Street Lighting
Protective Inspection
5,687.66
26,258.23
12;395.01 •
16,858.67
46,003.32
14,895.32-
1,377.28
Public Works—Roads, Highways and Streets, etc.
Sanitation and Waste Removal.
Conservation of Ilealth
Social Welfare (Schedule 10)
Welfare Assistance
23,141.48
Education, including debt charges (Schedule- 9)
Recreation and Community Services
Debt Charges
Long-term debt charges (Schedule
11) 230,610.99.
Less, own share of school debt eh'ges 79,796.60
Short-term interest and other ch'ges
Discount for Taxes
Taxes written off ..
Capital Expenditure out of Revenue
(Schedule 13)
Joint or Special Expenditures
County Rates
Miscellaneous
Provision for deferred Invoine
Gross Total Expenditure
Surplus for the year ...
Total Expenditure Section
150,812.39
1,390.28
119,157.13
2,009.89
5,932.00
•
Budget
611,43100
104,052.00
8,200.00
173,958.68 238800.00
30,997.88. 31,000.00
3,337.50 4,500.00
7,432.25 8,000.00
21,296.38 21,000.00•
6,57181' 3,500.00
972,111.50 1,030,483.00
25,000.00 25,000.00
99 7,111.50 1.055,483.00
997,' 11.50 1.055,483.00
Actual Budget ,
44,340.40 43;000.00
79,134.59
155,552.43
20,123.04
2'618.17
23,141.48
293,240.20"
67,535.56„
• 81,500.00
223,000.00
21,000.00
2,700.00
20,000.00
291,182.00
72,900.00
152,202.67 157,601.00
2,917.96 2,600.00
2,345.61 2,000.00
19,5.15.56 19,509.00
119,157.13 118, 590.00
2,009.89
' 983,834.69 '11,055,483.00
983,834.69 1,055,483.00
13,276.81
997,111.50 1.055,483.00
CAPITAL :AND LOAN FUND BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1965
ASSETS
General Fixed (as' per Schedule 18)
Due from School Ratepayers (for Debentures)
Public and Continuation
Collegiate and High
Due from Utilities and other Municipal En.erprises
._ . _. {for- Debentures)
Water Supply System •
Electric Light and Power System 48,500.00
Sewerage plant under construction' 13,727.77•
291,751.53
305,006:00
250,631.80 , -555,631..80
18,000:00
Debentures Assumed by
dule 2)
Other• Tangible Assets
Alexandra Marine and Gener. Hospital .....
Water Supply System
Less: Debt retirement reserve
cipalities (Sche-
LIABILITIES
Debenture Debit Issued and Unmatured
Hospitals _
Arena, Town Clock, Fire Hall and Industrial Park
Ldcal Im,p'rovements
Municipality's Share
) Schools
• Public and Continuation
Collegiate and High
Public Utilities and Viler Municipal Enterprises
'Water Supply System ..
...............
Electric Light and .Power
695,573.63
46,015.34 649,558.29
8047.77
198,368.20
90,000.06
m
Total ,
Other Long Term Debt
Due to O.W.R.C. rye Water Supply System
Less: Debt retirement fund ...... .... •.
Due to other Funds—Revenue funds
Inveetment in Capital Assets .
Cash on hand
Cash• in bank
1,865,537.59
90,000.00
43,600.00 133,600.00
e102998.76 103,998.76
305,000.00
449,00(100 '754,000.00
48,000.00
48,500..0 66,500.00
695,5 73.63
46,015.34
REVENUE FUND BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1965,
ASSETS
. Accbun+ts Receivable
Sundry
• Province of Ontario
Dominion of Caneda
Other .Municipalities
Commi,ssion•se---Goderich Housing Authority
Other tFunds—Due from Capital Funds.
Taxes Receivable (Schedule 5)
Other . Assets—MacKay Hall Building
Total Assets
.o LIABILITIES
Temporary. Loans (Schedule 6)
Accounts payable
Debentures and Coupons Due
•Principal
Interest
Other Municipalities
School Boards
Deferred Revenue (Sched,ule 8)
Reserves (Schedule 8)
Surplus (Form C) .
Total Liabilities and Surplus
697.76
4,120.32-
1,058,098.76'
649.558.29
29,067.56
128,812.98
1,865,531.59
4,818.08
6,296.95 6,296.95
3,479.40
71,720.63
5,333.00
306.25
3,479.40
29,067.56 29,067.56
79,408.41 79,408.41
3,900.00 3,900.00
204,330.28
60,000.00
° 54,678.56
1,000.00
1,454.66 2,454.66
• 796.28
2,012.95' °
3,735.16 ' 3,735.16
50,000.00
30,652.67
REVENUE FUND SURPLUS ACCOUNT
December 31, 1965
Balance at January 1, 1965 . .: _...• .
Surplus or deficit included in Current
Budget '
1
Ail jiffs merits affecting operations of pre-
ious years:
Over-estimate 1964 road subsidy 753.26
Balance after above adjustments ....
Debit
25,000.00
Surplus for the year (Form D) ...:. . .
Totals of Debit and Credit columns 25,753:26 56,405 93
B'alhnee of Surplus 'at Deeernber 31, 1905
(Form B)
204,330.28-
REVENUE
04,330.28
Credit Balance
43,129.12
13,2,76.81
18,129.12
17,3'75.86
30,652.67