MESSAGE FROM
PRESIDENT CAL CONFER
SOCIAL EVENTS LIST
CONTEST WINNERS
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CHILI COOK -OFF ......... 2
POTLUCK PICNIC ........ 2
FRIENDS OF HERITAGE
HILLS UPDATE ............... 3
COUNCIL MEETINGS ... 3
EVENTS, NOTICES ...... 3
MEMBERSHIP REPORT . 4
TREASURER REPORT ... 4
WEBMASTER REPORT .. 4
ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETING ...................... 4
Spring 2015
Island View Drive and Area
Ratepayers’ Association
Newsletter
Viewpoint
ISLAND VIEW DRIVE AND AREA RATEPAYERS’ ASSOCIATION
WAS CREATED IN 1975 FOR THE PURPOSE OF BRINGING
THE PERMANENT AND SEASONAL RESIDENTS TOGETHER IN
AN INFORMAL, SOCIAL, MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL UNION.
Spring
President’s Message
Cal Confer
Winter has passed
and spring is slowly
arriving. In my message I want to comment on our rising
municipal taxes and
the excellent work by
members of our Ratepayers Board who give
us this colourful newsletter and wellorganised events, which give us — the
membership — a chance to interact with
one another. I was pleased with the
response to our photo contest which
brought forth many interesting pictures of
the area. Thanks to all who submitted entries and congratulations to the winners.
Be sure to mark May 30th on your calendars
for the Great Kemble Chili Cook-Off. For $5,
you will be able to sample six different chili
recipes (including vegetarian), coleslaw,
bread, dessert, and beverage and mingle
with friends. I hope to see you May 30th at
Kemble United Church 11:30 to 2:30.
You may have heard that our taxes are
going up by only 2%. If only it were indeed
true. The 2% figure excludes the increase
in assessed value (7.1% in my case) and
reflects a decrease in Grey County taxes
and an expected education levy that will be
flat to lower. The 2015 Georgian Bluffs
budget calls for a $1.2 million (16.7%) increase in tax revenues compared to 2014:
$8.35 vs $7.15 million. While there are
significant increases in OPP costs
(+$156,725) and roadways (+$439,800),
$75,000 has also been set aside toward a
proposed $700,000 expansion of the municipal office building. The airport and biodigester consume $405,750, +$24,250 over
the 2014 budget. Fortunately, funds are
also being put into reserves thereby ensuring the long term fiscal health of the municipality.
Lastly, I look forward to seeing you at our
annual meeting the morning of July 18th at
the Kemble United Church.
Reminder: check website for latest news
www.islandviewratepayers.com
SOCIAL EVENTS Invite a friend to join you
CHILI COOK-OFF MAY 30
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING JULY 18
ANNUAL POTLUCK PICNIC AUGUST 23
More details available on our website: http://islandviewratepayers.com/latest-news/