Town of Two Hills. Public Information Meeting. Centennial Hall June 20, 2017 at 7:00 P.M.

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1 Town of Two Hills Public Information Meeting Centennial Hall June 20, 2017 at 7:00 P.M.

2 Public Meeting Agenda Welcome & Opening Comments from Mayor Introductions of Town of Two Hills Council, Staff and Auditor Review of Previous Minutes 2016 Audited Financial Statement 2016 Capital Projects 2017 Budget, Tax Rate and Capital Projects Updates and Highlights Question/Comment Period Closing Comments from the Mayor

3 Introductions COUNCILLOR SONNY RAJOO 3rd term MAYOR ARNOLD ROMANIUK By-Election (2016) COUNCILLOR BRUCE GRAY 2nd term; currently Deputy Mayor COUNCILLOR WILLIE BABIUK 2nd term COUNCILLOR GERREN SASKIW 3rd term

4 Introductions Elsie Howanyk, Chief Administrative Officer Sheila Lupul, Executive Secretary Lorrett Tatarin, Chief Finance Officer Terry Stefiuk, Public Works Foreman Nelson Ncube, Auditor

5 Previous Minutes Minutes are available from the previous Annual Public Meeting. Moved by to adopt the Annual Public Meeting minutes of November 17, 2016.

6 Audited Financial Statement

7 Audited Financial Statement The 2016 Audited Financial Statement, prepared by Nelson Ncube, was completed and presented to Council on April 25, 2017 for approval. John Beale, our auditor for many years, has retired and Nelson Ncube has taken over John Beale Accounting s clients.

8 Audited Financial Statement Highlights: ACQUIRED ASSETS COST New Curling Rink ,640, ,537, Total Cost 5,177, Equipment purchase 93, Road Construction 143, Water Reservoir 62, Water mains 15, Sanitary lines 15, Other 27, Total 3,997,930.18

9 Audited Financial Statement Highlights: Finance Provincial Grants Insurance proceeds Federal grans Other Local government Total provincial grants 1,442,543.00

10 Audited Financial Statement Highlights: CASH AT YEAR END Bank Overdraft of : 695, Balance was fully paid as of April 2017

11 Audited Financial Statement Highlights: Receivables Due to the downturn of the economy - It has been a little hard to collect some of the taxes from the residents. Some of the insurance proceeds were received after year end, thus receivables in the current year are significantly higher than prior year.

12 Audited Financial Statement Highlights: LOANS NO NEW LOANS DURING THE YEAR Principal amount paid last year 153, Interest paid 117, Loan balance at year end 3,058,428.00

13 Audited Financial Statement Highlights: REVENUES Net Municipal Taxes 1,063, consistent with the prior year Insurance proceeds 1,497, Total Revenue 4,140, Prior Year 3,091,304.00

14 Audited Financial Statement Highlights: TOTAL EXPENSES 3,177, Roads, streets, walks, lighting highest 803, Excess of revenue over expenses 962, Government transfers for capital 2,274, Provincial ~ 1,442,543.00

15 Audited Financial Statement Highlights: REQUISITIONS: Alberta School Foundation 220, Eagle Hill Foundation 46, SALARIES Total salaries 719,427.00

16 Audited Financial Statement Deficit: 2015 $191,404 Surplus: 2016 $1,180

17 Audited Financial Statement Highlights: Total Debt Limit 6,210,591 4,636,956 Total Debt 3,753,428 3,211,872 2,457,091 1,425,084

18 Audited Financial Statement Highlights: 2017 Payment Schedule for long term debt Water Lines 3 Streets/Lift Station $39, Reservoir $87, Regional Line (Phase 1,2,3) $70, Community Buildings - Medical $26, Community Buildings Rec Centre $23, $246,055.10

19 Previous Years Capital Projects

20 Previous Years Capital Projects Administration: Replaced a computer at Administration Office Fire Protection: Contribution to new Rapid Fund ($5,000/year)

21 Previous Years Capital Projects Roads/Sidewalks: Leases on Backhoe and Skidsteer Loan on Dump Truck Purchase of enclosed service trailer Continue repairing potholes and excavations from water breaks with hot mix, cold mix, and SB90 where necessary $100,000 worth of sidewalks replaced or repaired throughout the Town where needed most

22 Previous Years Capital Projects Water/Wastewater: Replaced water line under Highway 36 from 52 Avenue to 46 Avenue (funded only Alberta Transportation did the contracting and work) Planned to replace water and sewer lines, and install a storm system, on 49 Street between Avenue however much of Public Works Foreman s time was taken up by the rehabilitation on Highway 36/45 Purchased a new sewer camera Installed a sewer line from the Geleta Park washroom to main sewer line on 45 Avenue

23 Previous Years Capital Projects Recreation: New Recreational / Curling Rink Facility completed Purchase mower Other: Purchased some new waste bins and accessories New Medical Facility - partially funded by the Town; constructed by Two Hills Medical Clinic

24 2017 Budget

25 2017 Budget Anticipated Revenue from General Municipal Taxes Year 2016 $1,289,545 Year 2017 $1,289,545 Although there is an increase in School and Lodge Requisitions there is no increase for General Municipal Operations

26 2017 Budget Soft services provided by the Town of Two Hills: Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) Library Volunteer Appreciation Event Canada Day Celebration Two Hills Improvement Committee Dr. Incentive Program Dentist Incentive Program (not utilized yet)

27 2017 Budget Core services provided by the Town of Two Hills: Fire Department Emergency Management Bylaw Services Garbage Collection Water System Sewer System Storm System Roads/Sidewalks/Curbs

28 2017 Capital Projects The Town anticipates to receive the following funds for capital projects in 2017: MSI Capital: $368,345 Federal Gas Tax: $ 77,506 Canada 150 (Infrastructure) $188,475 County of Two Hills $150,000

29 2017 Capital Projects 1. Equipment Skidsteer (lease) Dump Truck (loan) Purchase zoom boom and scissor lift Contribution of $5,000 for Fire Equipment

30 2017 Capital Projects 2. Roads/Sidewalks and Water/Sewer Infrastructure replacement on 49 Street between 47 th and 50 th Avenue (water, sewer, sidewalk, and road) Replace sidewalk on 52 Avenue from Highway 36 to alley (southside of 52 Avenue). SB-90: Budget of $152,000 to rehabilitate roads by priority. Priority list: 49 Street between Avenue 53 Avenue between Street 47 Street between Avenue 54 Avenue between Street 47 Avenue and 45 Avenue if funds permit Lift Station Pump replacement

31 2017 Capital Projects 3. Other Replace back door at fire hall Purchase 2 breathing apparatus for fire department $5,000 annual contribution for new Rapid Unit Replace hot water tank at Alice Melnyk Library Replace exhaust system at Centennial Hall Upgrades to Centennial Arena Paint old medical clinic Replace auto scrubber at hall

32 2017 Tax Rate

33 2017 Tax Rate Minimum Tax Rates: Residential Vacant $500 Commercial Vacant $400 Residential Non-Vacant $600 Commercial Non-Vacant $600

34 2017 Tax Rate Tax Rates (including requisitions): Residential Non-Residential

35 2017 Taxes SPECIAL LEVIES In order to pay off the debentures for the medical clinic ($400,000) and recreation centre ($350,000) the following rates have been established per property $38.65 and $34.28 respectively. Maintenance tax remains at $1.50 per front foot. This special levy provides funds for maintenance of roads, and water and sewer facilities.

36 2017 Tax Rate Combined Assessment and Tax Notice are being sent out Due date is July 31, 2017 Meet the Assessor July 11, 2017

37 Updates and Highlights CANADA DAY Saturday, July 1, 2017 Pancake Breakfast, Bicycle Parade, Soap Box Derby, Ceremony, Hot Dog Lunch, Museum Tours and Fresh Baked Bread, Clown, Magic Show, Bouncy Houses and Face Painting, Supper, Old Fashioned Games, Live Band and Fireworks! Winner of Canada 150 Poster Contest Annie Giesbrecht, Grade 5 Two Hills Mennonite School

38 Question/Comment Period At this time, the public shall be given an opportunity to participate and be heard regarding matters considered by the public body, subject to rules established by the chairperson: Limit 5 minutes per person. Limit a topic to one discussion. We will strive to answer your questions this evening. If we cannot answer your questions tonight we will be sure to find the answer for you in a timely manner and contact you.

39 Thank You for taking the time to attend. Please stay and enjoy some refreshments.