Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART — With rising assessments across municipalities, the complexity of understanding the outcome of municipal budgets is increasing.But at the Monday, May 26 meeting of Englehart council, the town plans to pass its 2014 budget.At Englehart council’s regular meeting Wednesday, May 14, clerk-treasurer Sue
City pulling from reserves for ’14 budgetDiane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – City taxes will rise in 2014, but the hike is less than contemplated when budget discussions began.To reach its target, Temiskaming Shores will cap hardtop road maintenance at $500,000 and pare other costs.City council approved its operating and capital
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – What taxes are needed to cover the city’s day-to-day operating costs and still invest in roads, buildings, equipment and other municipal services?Last week, Temiskaming Shores council gave approval in principle to a 3.4 per cent increase in its overall tax levy.The rate applied to individual
City budget talks continueDiane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – Spending cuts, borrowing limits, and tax increases are on the table as Temiskaming Shores continues budget talks.It’s looking at a shortfall of about $1.04 million if council wants to move forward with the capital projects under consideration.“The biggest problem is trying to figure
Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city will have a summer student contingent and a yearlong contract position working on recycling and a new energy plan.But Temiskaming Shores council has turned down a request for a training officer and maintenance coordinator for the fire department.The staff positions were discussed March
Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART — The 2014 proposed budget of the District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB) was reviewed at the board’s regular meeting in Englehart Wednesday, January 22.The board is expected to give the budget its final approval at its February 19 meeting.DTSSAB chief administrative officer Don Studholme
