It's Bill-Paying-Time again and we're presently operating on borrowed money. Please note that the deadline is June 30, 2004.
We are asking you to do your very best to pay as soon as you can. In full, or by payments, so that we can keep paying our most urgent bills.
Those of you who have outstanding bills will be contacted soon. We are asking you to please make arrangements to settle your account. We're sure some arrangement can be worked out between us. We need to hear from you. The Town Office is offering you a more private and confidential setting to do your business.
- Water Extension to Marches Point
Written approval has not yet been received for the $148,000.00 requested to do the work. Residents will be informed as soon as we receive approval. Request for water hook-ups will be dealth with come Spring! Please note that request for water shut-offs and turn-ons are presently done free of charge.
- Garbage
For the present, the fees will remain as passed in the Budget of December 22, 2003. The dump site is in need of a major clean-up in order to meet the requirements of the Dept. of Environment.
A regional approach could be the answer i.e. have our garbage trucked to the West Bay Site and close our dump site. However, we'll keep you informed and asking for your input before any change is made.
- Fire Dept.
Anyone requesting inspections on chimneys etc. for fire safety or insurance purposes may call the following: All inspections are Free of Charge.
- Fire Chief, Lawrence Chaisson 644-2906
- Assist Fire Chief, Leon Simon 644-2836
- Town Office 644-2290
Meetings are held every Sunday evening at 6:00 p.m.
- Ambulance Service
The Ambulance Committee is looking to recruit more drivers and attendants. Training for EMR I and EMR II levels required are usually held in Stephenville. Also note, that after training, when you're on a 24 hr On-Call-Duty, drivers and attendants are paid a renumeration of $40-$60. If interested in knowing more information, please contact one of the following:
- Chairman, Pat Costard 644-2615
- Co-Chairman, Gervais Robin 644-2737
- EMR II Employee, Hilda Robin 644-2737
- Secretary/Treasurer, Sandra 644-2290
All the above expenses are paid by funding received from Government through the Department of Health. A real plus for our Town.
- Sports and Recreation.
A Sports and Recreation Committee is being formed so we can apply for more summer projects to try to give employment to more students. Anyone interested in serving on this committee? We need at least 5 (or more) people. Young adults will be very welcomed. The Deadline date for the applications is March 26, 2004. Canada Day Application for funding is March 31, 2004. A Rush is on! Please call Angela, Marina or Sandra as soon as possible. ..
- Council Meetings
Regular council meetings are now held twice a month:
- the 2nd Monday at 3:00 p.m.
- the 4"' Monday at 7:00 p.m.
We welcome you to attend. Be sure to call in your requests or concerns so they can be addressed and discussed at our meetings. Items to be put on the agenda have to be in by Friday morning at the latest. Any questions or urgent concerns can also be addressed by calling these numbers:
- Town Clerk, Sandra 644-2290
- Mayor, Marina 644-2534
- Deputy Mayor, Delia 644-2080
- Councillors: Angela 644-2624
- Matilda 644-2634
Thanks for your support and cooperation. Hoping to see you at the town office soon. There may be times when the Town Clerk is not in, please call to make sure that the office is open.
Office may close earlier on Friday for town business and banking.
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wishing you all a Happy Easter, Cape St. George Town Council.
