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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 4 MONDAY JUNE 17, 2019
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY DECEMBER 9, 2019 PAGE 3
Town Council approves 3.97% increase to 2020 operating budget
Capital budget approved with removal of $50,000 for proposed new dog park location
by Brianne Benson $100,000 as a reflection of actual costs based on addressing an Asset Management Plan that gives
average of previous years. us dollars and cents, and we need to address the
The 2020 budget was approved by Edson When the floor was opened to Councillors for infrastructure deficit in this community. If we
Town Council on Tuesday, December 3. questions and comments during the December 3 want to see growth we need to get to that
Councillors further discussed a few remaining Council meeting, Councillor Janet Wilkinson position.”
budget concerns in response to the provincial asked for clarification pertaining to the “increase Mayor Kevin Zahara stated, “This is the first
budget release, and ultimately settled at a 3.97% in remuneration for Councillors”, to which CAO time since at least 2011 we have seen a decrease
increase. Mike Derricott explained, “There is money set of $150,000. That is a $700,000 dollar swing
At the Committee of the Whole meeting on aside for Council to consider an adjustment or from where we normally are, so I think we
November 26, the proposed operating budget remuneration. The budget allows for it to take should be incredibly proud of that. There is a lot
was sitting at a 6.18% equivalent increase, to place but does not necessarily mean that it has to of work to be done in that area, but I do not think
which Administration was charged to bring happen. A third-party consultant has done some that playing politics with the wages or salaries of
Council back a budget that reduced this research which will be presented to Council in our employees is beneficial.”
equivalent to 4%. the New Year, and then Council can consider With a vote of four to three, the motion was
In order to reach this new goal of 3.97%, how they would like to proceed.” carried to approve the 2020 Operating Budget.
Administration proposed reducing the Election Councillor Gean Chouinard took an Next on the agenda came the 2020 Capital
Reserve Contribution from $11,000 to $5,000; opportunity to once again express his discontent Budget.
Capital Equipment Reserve Contribution - with the 3.97% budget increase in general, During Council's dialogue, Councillors Bevan,
reduced from $10,000 to $5,000; Planning stating that, “A 3% increase should be a lot, as Jacqui Currie, and Chouinard all spoke up to
Reserve Contributions - both transfers have been we need to bear in mind the economics of today.” request that the $50,000 for the new off-leash
removed from the budget ($35,000); Recreation Councillor Trevor Bevan stated, “I personally dog park be removed from the capital budget.
& Culture Reserve Contribution - removed from would like to see that we take a 2% roll back on Although some residents were in favour of a new
budget ($2,000); Operations Reserve for Landfill non-union employees, including Council. I do dog park being built on the town-side of the train
Operations - the Operations Operational Reserve not see why anyone should get a raise in an tracks, in the past week many residents have
will use $48,750 to offset the reduction in economy like this,” he said. expressed a lack of support for the project.
revenue due to the landfill having reduced At this point Councillor Krystal Baier spoke up Concerns raised included that the space was
service for a major part of the year; Interest to draw attention to the Asset Management Plan. already being used for the Community Gardens
Revenue Budget - increased interest revenue by “Although Administration has made an attempt and as a tobogganing hill for youth.
$50,000; Policing Budget - decreased by [to address the issue], we are a long way from The Capital budget also includes: $350,000 for
Stormwater Management; $645,000 for the Snow
Dump; $400,000 for the design work to repair
1st Ave (48-54 Street); $1,200,000 for a Road
Recapping Program; $470,000 for a new Landfill
Cell; $1,900,000 for the Vision park Well &
Washroom Facility + $200,000 in general Vision
Park Upgrades; $5,000,000 ($2,500,000 Town of
Edson, $2,500,000 Yellowhead County) towards
the Multi-Use Facility Project.
Council approved the 2020 capital budget with
the addition of $750,000 towards the Vision Park
Well & Washroom Project (funds from
Infrastructure Reserve), and the removal of
$50,000 for the Dog Park Project.
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NEW TRUCK SALES
NORTH
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24210 114 Avenue
Acheson, AB T7X 6B9
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PAGE 4 MONDAY JUNE 17, 2019
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAY DECEMBER 9, 2019 PAGE 3
Town Council approves 3.97% increase to 2020 operating budget
Capital budget approved with removal of $50,000 for proposed new dog park location
by Brianne Benson $100,000 as a reflection of actual costs based on addressing an Asset Management Plan that gives
average of previous years. us dollars and cents, and we need to address the
The 2020 budget was approved by Edson When the floor was opened to Councillors for infrastructure deficit in this community. If we
Town Council on Tuesday, December 3. questions and comments during the December 3 want to see growth we need to get to that
Councillors further discussed a few remaining Council meeting, Councillor Janet Wilkinson position.”
budget concerns in response to the provincial asked for clarification pertaining to the “increase Mayor Kevin Zahara stated, “This is the first
budget release, and ultimately settled at a 3.97% in remuneration for Councillors”, to which CAO time since at least 2011 we have seen a decrease
increase. Mike Derricott explained, “There is money set of $150,000. That is a $700,000 dollar swing
At the Committee of the Whole meeting on aside for Council to consider an adjustment or from where we normally are, so I think we
November 26, the proposed operating budget remuneration. The budget allows for it to take should be incredibly proud of that. There is a lot
was sitting at a 6.18% equivalent increase, to place but does not necessarily mean that it has to of work to be done in that area, but I do not think
which Administration was charged to bring happen. A third-party consultant has done some that playing politics with the wages or salaries of
Council back a budget that reduced this research which will be presented to Council in our employees is beneficial.”
equivalent to 4%. the New Year, and then Council can consider With a vote of four to three, the motion was
In order to reach this new goal of 3.97%, how they would like to proceed.” carried to approve the 2020 Operating Budget.
Administration proposed reducing the Election Councillor Gean Chouinard took an Next on the agenda came the 2020 Capital
Reserve Contribution from $11,000 to $5,000; opportunity to once again express his discontent Budget.
Capital Equipment Reserve Contribution - with the 3.97% budget increase in general, During Council's dialogue, Councillors Bevan,
reduced from $10,000 to $5,000; Planning stating that, “A 3% increase should be a lot, as Jacqui Currie, and Chouinard all spoke up to
Reserve Contributions - both transfers have been we need to bear in mind the economics of today.” request that the $50,000 for the new off-leash
removed from the budget ($35,000); Recreation Councillor Trevor Bevan stated, “I personally dog park be removed from the capital budget.
& Culture Reserve Contribution - removed from would like to see that we take a 2% roll back on Although some residents were in favour of a new
budget ($2,000); Operations Reserve for Landfill non-union employees, including Council. I do dog park being built on the town-side of the train
Operations - the Operations Operational Reserve not see why anyone should get a raise in an tracks, in the past week many residents have
will use $48,750 to offset the reduction in economy like this,” he said. expressed a lack of support for the project.
revenue due to the landfill having reduced At this point Councillor Krystal Baier spoke up Concerns raised included that the space was
service for a major part of the year; Interest to draw attention to the Asset Management Plan. already being used for the Community Gardens
Revenue Budget - increased interest revenue by “Although Administration has made an attempt and as a tobogganing hill for youth.
$50,000; Policing Budget - decreased by [to address the issue], we are a long way from The Capital budget also includes: $350,000 for
Stormwater Management; $645,000 for the Snow
Dump; $400,000 for the design work to repair
1st Ave (48-54 Street); $1,200,000 for a Road
Recapping Program; $470,000 for a new Landfill
Cell; $1,900,000 for the Vision park Well &
Washroom Facility + $200,000 in general Vision
Park Upgrades; $5,000,000 ($2,500,000 Town of
Edson, $2,500,000 Yellowhead County) towards
the Multi-Use Facility Project.
Council approved the 2020 capital budget with
the addition of $750,000 towards the Vision Park
Well & Washroom Project (funds from
Infrastructure Reserve), and the removal of
$50,000 for the Dog Park Project.
BILL MITCHELL
NEW TRUCK SALES
NORTH
Western Star Trucks (North) Ltd.
24210 114 Avenue
Acheson, AB T7X 6B9
Website: PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE
www.wsnorth.com
Professional Digital
Toll Free 1-800-252-7500 Cell: 780-984-2224
Phone: 780-453,3452 Fax: 780-447-5317 Passport System
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Summers Drilling specializes in water well
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drilling and water well repairs. The Weekly Anchorhe Weekly Anchor
drilling and water well repairs.
5
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson040 3rd Avenue, Edson
7
D 780-723-578780-723-5787
DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE!
On November 27 Velvet Energy donated $800 to the Pioneer Cabin. The money will go towards their
Christmas supper that is hosted each year. Pictured is Marg Byrt accepting the cheque from Lonny 780-963-1282
780-963-1282
4405 50 street
Pillage. Seniors that attend the cabin will enjoy a delicious meal for the holidays which is sure to brighten 4405 50 street
www.summersdrilling.com.summersdrilling.com
Stony Plain, AB
their spirits. photo Deanna Mitchener Stony Plain, AB www
