12 14 1981 COW Minutes
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COMMITTEE
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - DECEMBER 14,
1981
The meeting was opened at 7:00 p.m. by Reeve R.S. Arbour with all members present
except Deputy Reeve Steve Davie.
The first item on the Agenda was reviewing of Salaries and Wages with employees.
The first Department being the Roads Department for which the following were pres-
ent:
Road Supt.
Fred Haughton
Harold Caldwell) on behalf of
& Robert Bidwell) Road Employees
Harold asked why proposal as indicated by Road Employees was not accepted. The Road
Employees felt that .90ç per hour increase was fair and not out of line. In the op-
inion of the Road Employees, the hourly rate is still behind other Municipalities
and holding back one year would only make it harder to catch up. Reeve advised that
Council used average hourly rate of Road Employees and applied percentage of 11%.
Also that Council are preparing a Wage Description and Basic Salary schedule.
Road Superintendent, Fred Haughton, next appeared before Council and related his
explanation and reasons.
Comments:
-Argument some what different than men, not against percentage increase.
-Likes challenge here - Road Budget increased greatly in two years.
-Work is carried out in my opinion, second to none.
-Look forward to adjustment to catch up.
-Rate per hour less than similar Municipalities with similar population,
Assessment and Roads.
-Gave comparison of wage percentage of Road Budget from 1979 to 1981.
The office staff were present next:
Linda Wismer.
Joan Fletcher, Kathy Richardson, Darlene Shoebridge
Joan Fletcher made presentation on behalf of staff, a copy of which was presented to
all members of Council with one copy on file.
Staff asked that the six points be dealt with and comments could arise out of discussion.
Some questions arose such as - Is the reason for no level adjustment because of
Council's intention to implement a wage schedule?
Reeve advised that such a programme is being scheduled for 1982.
Chief Building Official next appeared before Council and presented a written presen-
tation which was self-explanatory. A copy of same was handed to all members with one
copy on file.
Deputy Clerk-Treasurer & Planning Administrator appeared next to relate the comparative
remunerations for similar positions in surrounding Municipalities.
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Also related the present exployment of four
selectedby the Township and all of them are
rather add to a solution rather than create
average in comparison of surrounding area.
of the applicants over which he had been
now making a much greater salary. Would
a problem over salary which is below
Committee of Council recommend that the increases as approved at a meeting of Council
held on December 7, 1981, remain as set out for 1982, any further wage and salary
adjustment be considered once a description classification and basic wage is estab-
lished by the Township.
Mr. Lloyd Fletcher next appeared before Council at the request of Council to discuss
some recreational activities now carried out by the Simcoe County Board of Education.
Presented at the same time were members of the Arena Board; Paul Miller, William
Staines and Jim Gray.
Mr. Lloyd Fletcher indicated that as representative of the Simcoe County Board of
Education, hewished to relate theworking agreement with both Barrie and Orillia
Arena for free ice time.
Board has for many years had an open policy with School grounds for Community uses.
He then advised that he, as member of the Board, had great interest in time at the
arena. School Board provides facilities for Ball Games, etc, at each School. Board
would like to work with Recreation Committee to work out facilities and will be pre-
pared to co-operate with the Recreation Committee for all recreational facilities-
i.e., exchange of facilities. In conjunction could run summer programmes, etc.
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Paul Miller, Chairman, Arena Board advised of present arrangements with Schools,
presently just for Winter Carnival. Other times, the Schools are on hourly rate.
Mr. Fletcher suggested Schools should be considered for participation in Winter
Carnival.
Mr. Miller indicated Barrie and Orillia are of the opinion the Arena is there, staff
is there, and available for use. He then read letter from the Principal of the East
Oro School.
School Gym facilities are used by the Community, which is the intent of the School
Board. Accordingly, the School Board would like consideration of use of the Arena
for School purposes.
Paul Miller next presented a proposed Budget: All figures are calculated from past
receipts and credits and correspond for a 27 week operation for ice and a 25 week
operation for non-operation for summer months.
Calculated Expenses - 1982
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Wages (3rd person)
Heat
Hydro
Office Miscellaneous
Telephone
Insurance
Fees
Janitorial Supplies
Equipment & Building
Honorarians
Maintenance
$30,880.00
9,864.00
13,675.00
644.00
480.00
3,851.00
431. 00
1,131. 00
11 , 900 . 00
1,350.00
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Capital Expenditures 1982
Bleacher seating
Paving
Lineage for septic tank
$15,000.00
2,400.00
2,000.00
Loan Payments
Outstanding 1980 Township Loan
Outstanding 1981 Insurance premium
12, OIL 00
4,153.00
Gross Rental Receipts
80 hour week at $32.00 per hour
Hall and floor rental
Wintario Grant (bleachers)
Donations (Signs-30)
C.R.C.A. Grant
Recreation Grant
69,120.00
2,200.00
7,500.00
3,000.00
3,750.00
1,000.00
Deficit
$97,060.00
$86,570.00
$10,490.00
The Budget as presented was explained in detail by Mr. Miller and members of the Board.
Arena Board requested they be advised at the earliest date as to approval of the
Budget.
Meeting adjourned at 11:50 p.m.
Clerk - H. Neufeld
Reeve - R.S. Arbour