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Taxes going up Cache Creek Council adopted its budget for 2012 at its Apr. 10 meeting, with a two and a half per cent increase planned this year and every year until at least 2016. Council approved a $4.8 million budget, similar to previous years with the exception that revenue from the landfill is less than half what it used to be. Taxes and utitility rates have been rising slowly but steadily to make up for the loss of income, but Council warns that complete loss of landfill revenue will result in a review of all Village rates and charges. The budget’s accumulated surplus has already fallen drastically over the years: from $1.3 million in 2005 to $277,414 in 2011. It is expected to drop to $27,900 this year. Landfill revenues ($328,418) still make up 20 per cent of the Village’s revenue, but grants ($1,140,898) make up 43 per cent. User Fees and Charges bring in 17 per cent of the rvenue for this budget, with Property Taxes ($328,418) bringing in 12.5 per cent. Included in the budget expenses is slightly over $1 million in capital expenditures for work on roads, buildings and other structures.
Appreciating the customers who appreciate Second Time Around Second Time Around store in Ashcroft celebrated its second anniversary with a Customer Appreciation Day last week. The store collects used items and donates the money from their sale to non-profit groups in Ashcroft and Cache Creek. On hand to flip weenies and serve cake were (l-r): Wayne Little, Bernice Maldidier, Ashcroft Mayor Andy Anderson, Isabel McGrath, Ina Gory and Terri Hadwin.
Residential cargo containers examined Ashcroft Council reviewed a draft zoning bylaw amendment “to limit the installation of cargo containers within the Village limits” at its Apr. 10 meeting. The draft was presented for discussion; it’s expected to be presented at the Apr. 23 meeting for first readings. The bylaw lays out expectations about where and how they can be placed, what sizes are allowed and what they
can’t be used for. “Cargo containers must not be used as workspaces, assembly shops, dwelling units or another other form of accommodation, including offices, under any circumstances,” reads the first point of permitted uses. It also requires owners to obtain a building permit prior to installation. “Have any municipalities banned these?” asked Coun. Helen Kormendy. “I’d like to
know. I think they’re unsightly and possibly a safety issue.” “Why do you need a cargo container?” she asked. Treasurer Linda Howika suggested that people buy them for moving because it’s cheaper than renting, and then just get used to seeing them sitting in their yard. Mayor Anderson said some buy them because they provide secure storage for quads, boats and other expensive items.
It’s that time of year again It’s Cancer Awareness Month in Cache Creek and that means daffodils. Cache Creek Mayor John Ranta and Canadian Cancer Society volunteer rep Wendy Blaskovic team up to show their support. Apr. 27 is Daffodil Day. Daffodils are available at various businesses around the region.
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