Burnt Islands Newsletter
Vol.1 Issue 5 Aug. 23, 2005
PH System
The PH System is scheduled for commission on Thursday, August 25th.
R/O System
A Technician from Atlantic Purification is scheduled to arrive on August 29th and 30th for training and start up of the R/O System.
Public Notice
Nomination of Candidates
Nominations of candidates for election to the council for the municipality of Burnt Islands will be received between hours of 8 am
and 8 pm on September 6, 2005, at the Town Hall.
Nominations shall be in writing and state the name and civic address of the candidate and shall be signed by the Proposer and Seconder both of whom shall be present together with the candidate who shall sign also signifying his or her acceptance. In the event that a candidate cannot be present for his/her nomination, his/her proposer and seconder can complete the required form.
Every candidate for Election to the Council shall at the time of his or her nomination, deposit with the Returning Officer and the Non- refundable sum of $10 for towns/ regions or fifty dollars $50 for cities.
The qualifications of a candidate for election to council are as follows:
1.)Canadian Citizen of the full age of eighteen years.
2.) Resident of the municipality or area for at least 30 days immediately prior to the date set for the nomination period.
3.)Not Indebted to the Council for any arrears of taxes or other charges.
4.)Not otherwise disqualified under The Municipal Elections Act.
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Interesting Fact
The guy on the ten dollar bill was shot and killed by a vice president.
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2006
Tax Changes
The 1999 Municipalities Act has a new subsection. This new subsection, while retaining the right of municipalities to establish due dates for the payment of taxes, now stipulates that the latest due date that a municipality can establish is June 30th each year. This new subsection now provides councillors with a period of 30 days after the established due date. However, if a councillors taxes remain in arrears after this 30 day period subsequent to the established due date, his or her seat would be automatically vacated.
Finances
From meeting of August 17,2005
Account Bal.Aug.17,05....$53,560.90
Monies Receipted.............$19,683.28
Cheque Written.................$8,473.71
Bank Reconcillation...........$5,288.66
$59,481.80
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Interesting Fact
The tomato is the world’s most popular fruit, selling more than bananas and oranges.
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Junior is Back!
Wilfred Keeping Jr. has returned to work as the Town’s maintenance man, along with Christopher Herritt who has been hired for casual labour. Mr.Herritt will be trained when and where to fill maintenance man duties when needed.
Back To School Safety Tips
*Have a safe place to wait for your bus, away from traffic and the street.
*Stay away from the bus until it comes to a complete stop and the driver signals you to enter.
*When being dropped off, exit the bus and walk ten giant steps away from the bus. Keep a safe distance between you and the bus. Also, remember that the bus driver can see you best when you are back away from the bus.
*Use the handrail to enter and exit the bus.
*Be aware of the street traffic around you. Protect yourself and watch out!
$ Fire Brigade $
The Burnt Islands Fire Brigade are seeking funding for fire fighting equipment from the Provincial Government Municipal Fire Fighting Assistance Program. The approximate cost for the equipment is $25,000, which includes 3 coats, 7 bunker suits, 4 breathing apparatus, and spare bottles, boots and helmets. The Fire Brigade are also seeking funding for a new fire truck from Provincial Government Capital Works, Federal Government and Joint Emergency Prepareness Program. Approximately the new fire truck is expected to cost $200,000.