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Kincardine rejects SVCA budget By Liz Dadson |
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Kincardine council has told its representatives on the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority (SVCA) to reject this year's budget. The overall 5.59-per-cent levy-increase translates into close to a seven-per-cent hike for Kincardine because the formula is based on assessment. This means Kincardine is on the hook for $17,062.37 more - to $261,676.84 in 2011 from $244,614.47 in 2010. Other municipalities are also facing extensive increases, including Saugeen Shores at 7.45%, Chatsworth at 6.346%, and Hanover at 5.569%. Huron-Kinloss Township supported the budget, with its levy increasing by 4.684% or $3,753.77 - to $83,886.17 from $80,132.40. Councillor Ron Coristine said Kincardine needs some firm numbers and the SVCA budget does not reflect that. "Well, we sent a 12-per-cent increase back last year," said councillor Mike Leggett. "They're used to this from us by now." "We're dealing with mist and fog here," said Coristine. "We have to have the actual figures." Deputy mayor Anne Eadie said some additional expense is for the move to the new administrative office in Formosa. Chief administrative officer John deRosenroll reminded council that it begins its own 2011 budget sessions Monday (today). The municipality's four-year financial plan is looking to shave $2-million off $18-million in expenditures. Councillor Maureen Couture said that according to the SVCA budget, the Brucedale Conservation Area in Kincardine brings in a surplus, while the Durham and Saugeen Bluffs Conservation Areas always have year-end deficits. "Can they not divide that (surplus) between Saugeen Shores and us?" she asked. "Brucedale carries the rest of the campsites," agreed Leggett. Eadie has been on the SVCA for the past six years.
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"We should go over this budget and see what
efficiencies we could find," she said. "The staff is very dedicated.
They had a chance to buy the Formosa building at a reasonable price. We
were looking at putting up a brand new building. They're at the stage now,
that to save money means lands have to be sold or programs cut." "I appreciate the importance of the SVCA and what it does," said Coristine, "but I cannot make decisions without decent financial information. I will not support this budget in this manner." Councillor Randy Roppel said the majority of stakeholders agree with this budget and the majority rules. "Our representatives will have to fight the good fight," said mayor Larry Kraemer. Coristine and Leggett serve on the SVCA board of directors. Scrolling stops when you move your mouse inside the scroll area. You can click on the ads for more
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