Water & Sewer
In 2019/2020, what is the approximate projected annual budget for water and sewer operations?
Over $600,000.
Except for the OCP, approximately how much money has the Village spent on Consultants to develop Municipal Plans and or Strategies since 2006?
$434,800.96
What is the average age of active municipal bylaws?
14.55 years
Since 2012, how many CAO's has the Village had?
9
Michael (got sick)
Darlene (fill in)
Michael (quit)
Darlene (fill-in temporarily)
Kier (1 year)
Darlene (fill-in temporarily)
Monica (fired)
Michael (Acting while Mayor)
Cathy Clarke
What is the name of a budget structure whereby a funds are drawn down from savings to pay for current operations and maintenance?
Deficit Budget
Which means, there is not enough capital being committed to O & M upfront which forces the corporation to utilize savings to pay for current operations. This is not sound budgeting practices.
Which season yields the highest water consumption for the community and thus the Village?
Winter
To date, approximately what percentage of acquired municipal plans and strategies are used by the Municipality?
less than 10%
In what year was the oldest bylaw (Street Names Bylaw) passed?
1983
Name three (3) circumstances that may create "risk exposure" to the Corporation, i.e. the Municipality.
1. Failing to comply with, failing to ensuring the compliance of, or the selective application of municipal bylaws and policies.
2. Financial irregularities
3. Ignoring the advice provided to Administration
4. Failing to comply with the parameters of Fiduciary Responsibilities.
5. Council overstepping its jurisdiction.
6. Breach of the Municipal Act or municipal bylaws and policies.
What are the three major financial investment principles or priorities of the Village?
1. Safety of capital investment
2. Decent financial returns on investments
3. Access to capital on short-term basis when required.
On a scale of 1 to 5 (1 being extremely low and 5 being extremely high), how big of a problem is water wastage in the community?
6 (extremely high). This is a major problem for the Municipality and has direct bearing on the cost of operations.
Name the four (4) most important municipal plans or bylaws.
Official Community Plan
Procedural Bylaw
Budget (plan & bylaw)
Communication Plan
Who are the owners or custodians of bylaws at the Municipality?
You (Council)
Community
Council
Administration
Partnerships
Committees