CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, Nov. 24, 1968 Planning Dept. Dor mant Until (continued irom Page one) board “decided to discontinue planning as a denartment of the regional district for 1987 or part thereof and utilize the ser- vices of consultants if member r electoral ‘areas requested this service, “In this manner, no funds would be ment, As the board is not per- mitted to create a surplus or a deficit, great care must be given to the proper allocation of all funds derived from taxes, grants and services.” ‘ The board “fully intends to make the maximum use of ex- Isting government departments te cope with the current requests by the regional istrict by_op- erating a department that might t be utilized throughout the entire year to any appreciable extent. “The funds requested in the within the re- gional district and such other items that will come up from time to time. The board mands to constantly review the ning situation on a month-to- month basis and will reactivate lan- sional dis “Furthermore, the’ board was of the opinion that the plan- ning director should he afford- ed every opportunity of being Need was more than triple the 1966 tax year levy which had been represented by. a figure of $21, 795 after grants and revenues made aware of the actions of the board, Planning as a service is not being dis- continued by the Regional Dis- trict of Central Kootenay but the fixed cost for the operation of a planning department is being avolded by utlllzing planning consultants when needed or re- quested _b: members of the re- + The board has every assurance from the provincial proposed 4 budget #10 ro the or credited to the municipali- ties and electoral areas if the: were not utilized. If the depart- ment was retained, the cost for operating it would be a non- recoverable expense and charge to the taxpayer.” The report reveals that re- ional district boards do not initiate works or services “‘ex- cept by request of the individ- ual, a group, an organization or a member municipality.” regional district “‘se- cures ane finances by direct levy on the municipalities within the district and the electoral areas.” Other sources of revenue are from fees and charges perform- ed by the regional district and grants from the government. No part of the regional dis- trict ‘contributes’to a function of the district unless it parti- cipates in he function. The re- venue from one function cannot be used to finance another func- tion unless all members of the regional district participate in both , ifunetions reset no municipali- ¥ pate in athe econ of e proposed inspection depart- ment for building and plumbing. ‘Therefore, the eebertent Tev- enues could not be used for the dep: there are that the expenditures are warranted. we The board is of the opinion’ that by adopting the procedure to provide for plan- ning consultants in the 1967 budget and the discontinuance of the planning department, it has devised a method that will cover the planning situation throughout the regional district during the Period that all levels of government are endeavoring to keep taxes down and at the same ie retain a high stand- ard of service to their citizens. at the regional district. does continue to ea fy for the planning grant and further there are several other regional districts that are in- volved in Planning who do not pave a planning director or what is called a planning department.” With respect to financing, the report notes that the board had to consider a’ budget that had increased from $39,595 to a figure of $108,000. “When grants and revenues. in the amount of $38,000 were deduct- ed, a tax levy of $70,800 was indicated.” This latter figure Kinnettes Undertakes ment iy mativicappou Christmas Present Wrapping for Third Year Castlegar-Kinnaird Kinettes are again this year collecting and wrapping ihe mentally handicapped Christm: The boxes have been placed at the local Drug Stores and Rob- inson Store. This is the third year for the Kinettes to under- take the gifts for the Men! 1 at the Provincial Mental Hos- ve snstallaon of the Castle- Kinsmen and Kin- ates Was held recently with Don Longden from Nelson: officiating. Highlights of the evening was the presentation of total attenadnce pins to the follow- ing Kinsmen: Brick Saunders, Mel Mc- Mullen, Reg Skinner, Don Leitch. Kinettes receiving 300 per cent pins were Gerry McMullen, Doreen Jaques, N Norma! Skinner, yy Saunders, Te Fall Zone Was held in Nelson on Nov. 12 and 18, Castlegar-Kinnaird will host the Spring Zone. district | all participants district.” pan had been The report continues: ° “The planning department requests represented a figure of 000 expenditure with $1, ne revenues, a net outlay of: a proximately. $31,000 to be shar. ed on the basis of 62% per cent by’ the electoral areas and 37% per ‘cent bythe municipalities as a tax levy. "The proposed assessing, building and plumbing inspec- tion department represented an outlay of approximately $16,500 with yr yenuey of approximately $18,000 and ‘the balance to be paid for by the electoral areas. “The secretary-treasurer’s department: was represented by a figure of $18,500 with reven- ues of $300, “The remainder of the bud- get consists of contemplated ex- penditures. for the executive branch and ‘regional publicity with the government travel bur- eau, The budget also made pro-. sion for the. purchase of the North Shore Hall, Nelson, with a, a, payment of ‘$8, 600 this year, providing the re- ferendum carries. The full cost be charged to electoral area “F”, Of the proposed ex- penditure of $10,500 for area ad- Vertising, $6,100 would be paid by the government travel bur- eau. It should also be recorded that the provincial government makes a grant of $5,000 for plan- ning ig and $3,000 for administra- on. “The board, after carefully reviewing all the material avail- able . . . considered it had no alternative the nec- essary steps to lay down a bud- get t that ould be acceptable to in the regional HOOVER POLISHERS The Twin-brush floating action is easier and more comfortable to use. @ Rugged ‘sturdy construction with unbreakable Cycolac Hood. © Deep Vinyl bumper guard protects furniture. @ Complete with three sets of pads, for cleaning and wax- ing, buffing, and lambs wool pads for high gloss. ONLY XE scratch, snag or 88 " types of materials. HOOVER STEAM-DRY IRONS The Twin Steam-Dry iron with a stainless steel sole plate that won't stain. Polished stainless steel sole plate glides easily over fabrics, Lets you iron Jongér with less effort. @! Useq ordinary tap water. @ Handy dial selects the perfect temperature for A $12.88 VALUE YOU CAN'T. AFFORD t! 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Har. ison, vice president of the Koo. la spite of the generous support of some municipalities, and individuals. Consequently, the chambers had been nels to e full} ¢ eres at the Berit meet ing ate Salmo the - matching grants fund ‘opportunities. last Harrisons ‘remarks fol- lowed” ‘the ratification of th appointment 0: of/a fulltime Tan: the travel bureau's : grant of $17,500 (or more) will continue for 1967, the oF Kootenisy Boundary Cham: re ager of the oun: tes Chamber A Commerce. le said since the incep- tion of the matching grants pro- gram the Kootenay-Boundary Chambers of Commerce had| x, been recognized by the Travel Bureau as the sole vehicle- in the area to administer the plan] p. in this area prhictt includes of C require Eee 666 to fully participate in this excellent plan, Mherefore appoats to mantelpal sounciis s}for area publicity funds, and would set up an equitable sys- tem of responsibility, comment- ed Mr. Harrison. ‘The Kootenay Central bud- get committee had already in- cluded the $4083.10 in their budget’ recommendations for 1987, for their board’s consider- ation soon, Bill Barnsey, appointed full- time inenager of the regional we appeal to you to suggested | budget as follow: Kootenay East “30 per ‘cent or $3499, Kootenay Central 35 per cent or $4083.10, . Kootenay- Boundary 95 per cent or $4083.- 10. This is roughly .43 ‘cents’ per ni Kootenay East, tral and iooteaey ‘Boundary. “This association had toys of about 11.6 cents’ per capita.” Achieving’ this ‘goal: would the of direc funds,” he added. lack of funds Soran effective the Kootenay ta hesn getting important business.” Devious methods, requiring many hours of time-wasting en- ergies to raise the necessary funds, had fallen far short of the: goal, went on Mr. Harrison, Royal Commission To Kear Bugging Probe In Vancouver at the Salmo mecting said some of the tasks he will undertake in his new office will be to get tourism categorized. “We must get more mileage’.from’ our dollar,” he said... “We could also assist our present industries a lot more than we have, and assist in fur- it] ther industrial development of the area, “We should. still’ remain aware ot highway Sevelonment CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, Nov. 24, 1966 Roast CANADA CHOICE CANADA GOOD Bes: which has not attention lately.” He will officially start dut- ies in the‘ new: appointment’ on January: 1, The managersiip will be trial basis. "The royal the ih of Solkirk College And Parents” Assn. pana Seminar sion plan to co-sponsor a leader- ship conference in ec. 3 will include Dr. Pp ik It is of particular .in- terest to members of religious] poeta’ 8 ,and service organizations "ihe conference will last from 10 am. to 4 p.m. Three speakers will give one-hour pro- grams, each consisting of a 20- minute... speech followed by -A0. minutes. of group discussion. ° speakers is me. vention of the Ip and Paper Workers of Canada will open hearing: